Tuesday Night: Lady Cats Open Season; Wildcats Host Paris
The Lady Cats’ basketball team lost in the championship game against Dallas Christian 46-37 Saturday evening at an Edgewood tournament. They Lady Cats were outscored 15-8 in the fourth quarter. Kaylee Jefferson led the Lady Cats with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Earlier in the tournament, the Lady Cats defeated Scurry-Rosser, Edgewood and North Forney. The Lady Cats are now 11-3 as they open district play at Longview Tuesday night...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Return to Action Following Thanksgiving Break
The Wildcats’ basketball team is back in action this week with a road game and a tournament. The Wildcats play at North Lamar Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. Then they play in a Royse City tournament Thursday through Saturday where they’ll open against former Wildcat Coach Jeremy Josey’s McKinney Boyd team. The Lady Cats’ basketball team will resume play after the Thanksgiving break in the Winnsboro Hoop Fest that...
Wildcats Win on the Road in Wills Point
The Wildcats’ basketball team improved their early season record to 2-0 with a 51-43 victory on the road at Wills Point Tuesday night. Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Wildcats won despite only hitting 2 of 23 from behind the 3-point line. Coach Cipoletta said his team played strong defense and limited their turnovers. The Wildcats trailed by three points at the half before rallying in the second half for the...
Wildcats Win Season Opener; Scoring Led by Freshman
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Wildcats good defense allowed them to defeat Liberty-Eylau on the road Tuesday night, 63-51. Freshman Keaston Willis scored 20 points, Garrett Jones added 14 points and Ke’Ontae Dunn 11. The Wildcats, 1-0 for the season, travel to Wills Point next Tuesday night
Wildcat and Lady Cat Basketball Begin Scrimmage Play Saturday
The Lady Cats’ basketball team, minus several players still playing volleyball, will have their opening scrimmage of the season Saturday at 10 a.m. in Wildcats Gym against Kaufman. Lady Cats’ Coach Jeff Chapman said the team is picking up on things that have been done in previous seasons. Practices have been altered by a free-throw competition at the end of practice. He would like additional levels for teams but, with...
Wildcats Lose After Leading Three Quarters
For three quarters, the Wildcats’ basketball team played some of their finest ball in one of the closest games of the season. They saw exceptional athleticism from Cain Cody with 24 points total and taking five charges throughout the game. They led Longview 46-40 after three quarters at Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. The fourth quarter was a different story as the Lobos outscored the Wildcats 32-12. The Lobos scored many of their shots...
Wildcats Come Up Short
After trailing by nine points at the half, the Wildcats’ basketball team closed the gap in the second half but came up short at Pine Tree, 53-48 Friday night. The loss drops the Wildcats to 2-3 in district play and 7-15 for the season. The Wildcats host Longview next Tuesday.
Wildcats Drop to 0-2 in District Play
The Wildcats’ basketball team suffered from too many turnovers as Mt. Pleasant took a 71-46 victory in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night. The Tigers led by just 6 points, 18-12 after the first quarter but built a 13-point lead, 36-23 at the half. The loss drops the Wildcats to 0-2 in district play and 5-14 for the season. The Wildcats will play host to the Greenville Lions Friday night in Wildcats Gym.
Wildcats Break Into the Win Column, Host Texas High Friday
After opening a Kaufman holiday tournament Monday with two close losses, the Wildcats’ basketball team broke into the win column with a 57-51 win over Palmer on Tuesday. The Wildcats jumped out to a 13-9 first quarter lead and led 36-31 at the half on their way to the win. Cain Cody led the Wildcats with 19 points and Jaylon Dugan added 16. With the win, the Wildcats season record improved to 5-11. They’ll host Texas High in the...
Wildcats and Lady Cats’ Basketball Teams are Playing on the Road this Friday
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams are playing on the road this Friday. The Wildcats will be at Wylie East. The two teams have already met once this year with Wylie East defeated the Wildcats in a Royse City tournament early this month. The Wildcats have a 4-7 so far this season. Meanwhile The Lady Cats will play their second district game tonight. They play at Marshall. The Lady Mavs opened district play with a win...
