Coach Owens Examines Close Loss to Terrell in District Opener On Saturday Morning Coach’s Show
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens Dissected Friday (September 13) night’s district opening loss at Terrell, 15-13 on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coach’s Show. One thing was obvious Friday. The Wildcats were able to bottle up the Tigers’ Wing-T Offense. Coach Owens said the defense played a phenomenal game. He said the defensive line dominated things and were led by end D’Andre Peoples. Coach Owens said the inside linebackers held up while the outside linebackers did super jobs. He praised outside linebackers Aidan Walker, Kylan Wade and Cameron Hargrave. Coach Owens said the defense was aggressive and they tackled well. Safety Chase Haney also had a pass interception. For the most part the offense struggled. Still they scored a couple of touchdowns and back Caden Davis had another big night. Davis rushed for 161 yards on 21 carries. Da’Korian “Choc” Sims added 96 yards on 14 carries. However Coach Owens said the offense had trouble getting into sync with penalties constantly disrupting drives. Despite all that, Coach Owens noted that the Wildcats still had opportunities to win at the end. He said the team played with great effort. He said the offense has to make plays and finish drives and he said special teams were a negative. There were missed field goals and extra point kicks, bad or mishandled snaps and a fumble returned for a touchdown. One positive was another successful Wildcats onside kick. Now the Wildcats play Royse City at The Prim Friday night for Homecoming. The Bulldogs have opened the season 2-0 with wins over Frisco Centennial and Garland. They had a bye Friday night. Coach Owens said the plan is to turn things around Friday and get a win.
Lady Cats Volleyball Team is Able to Work Around Injuries to Get 3-0 Win over PG Friday
The Lady Cats Volleyball Team went on the road Friday (September 13) and came back home with a solid win. The Lady Cats defeated Pleasant Grove, 3-0 by the score of 25-21, 25-22 and 25-21. Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner said several Lady Cats were out with injuries so she had to move some of her players around. She noted that Sadie Washburn had 11 kills and she said Aliyah Abran had 3 blocks. Coach Dorner said Abron did well playing out of position as a middle hitter. Despite the 3-0 win, Coach Dorner said her team could have played better. She said they did not get a lot of points off of serve and that allowed Pleasant Grove to stay closer to the Lady Cats and it made for a long match. The Lady Cats improved their season record to 18-9. They play Wylie East on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the main gym at Sulphur Springs High School. The Lady Cats lost to the Lady Raiders in the Garland ISD Tournament on August 9. Coach Dorner said both of those sets were close and she said she hoped the Lady Cats could turn things around at home Tuesday.
Lady Cats 14th, Wildcats 15th at Regional Cross Country Course Preview Last Saturday in Dallas
The Wildcats and Lady Cats Cross Country Teams met up with some solid competition from the Metroplex at a Regional Course Preview last Saturday (September 14) at the Jesse Owens Sports Complex in Dallas. The Lady Cats were 14th out of 23 teams and the Wildcats were 15th. Sulphur Springs Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks said his teams were a mixed bag Saturday. About half of the runners were great and the other half did not have their best races. The Lady Cats were again led by Sydney Washburn and Laney Hurst who both finished in the top thirty. Coach Hicks said they competed well. The third Lady Cats finisher was Kenia Herrera who Coach Hicks said had the fastest final mile for the Lady Cats. Freshmen Makayla Jimmerson and Mattie Bridges were the fourth and fifth Lady Cats’ finishers. Coach Hicks said both did not have their best races and he said he talked with them about it. For the Wildcats, they were again led by senior Christian Palomino who was 28th in the race. Coach Hicks said Palomino was very disappointed in his race. Coach Hicks said Palomino was one spot away from going to the state meet on the same course a year ago. He said Palomino’s time was more than a minute off of his time last year. Sophomore Jose Mejia finished up right on the heels of Palomino. Sophomore Evan Patrick was the third Wildcats finisher. Coach Hicks said he is getting faster and faster. Camden Fuller finished next for the Wildcats. Coach Hicks said he seems to be turning into a leader. The next Wildcats finisher was senior Chase Berry, who Coach Hicks said had stepped up the last month. Coach Hicks said he feels both teams have a lot more in them and he’s trying to get it out of them. Next on the Wildcats and Lady Cats schedule is another strong meet this Saturday, this one at Myers Park in McKinney hosted by Lovejoy. Coach Hicks said they have an Elite Meet and one for other 5A and 6A schools.
Thirteen Make List of 2019 Homecoming Court for SSHS
Sulphur Springs High School Assistant Principal Vanessa Abron has released the list of this year’s Homcoming Court. Thirteen girls made the list. They are Hatie Tellez, Peyton Miesse, Hannah Morrill, Lasca Lobin, Sable Erdmier, Shelby Aulsbrook, Brynna Irving, Ashlyn Bimmerle, Ana Diosdado, Aley Owens, Jasmine Clayton, Kaylee Malone and Heather Bowen. The girls will do interviews with media members Tuesday morning (September 17). They will have practice on the indoor field at the Multipurpose Building Thursday morning. They will be recognized at a pep rally in the main high school gym Friday afternoon. All of the members of the court will be introduced and the Homecoming queen and two princesses will be announced Friday before the Homecoming football game against Royse City Friday evening. High school students will vote on the nominees during Homecoming week this week.
PJC Sulphur Springs News
Stephanie Thornburgh, an advanced welding student, works on her TIG welding skills in the Welding Shop on the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus. Observing are advanced welding student Jake Newman, left, and Instructor John Plemons. For information about the PJC welding program, call 903-885-1232.
Genealogist Ari Wilkins to Speak at Local Genealogy Society on September 19
Members and guests are welcome to attend the program ‘Finding the Last Slave Owner’ by Ari Wilkins during the Hopkins County Genealogical Society meeting set for Thursday September 19, 2019 at 7 pm. The Genealogical library is located inside the Sulphur Springs Public Library at 611 North Davis Street.
Hopkins County Hospital District Board Of Directors Agenda for Sept. 17, 2019
Hopkins County Hospital District
Called Meeting of Board of Directors
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Notice is hereby given that a Called Meeting of the Board of Directors of Hopkins County Hospital District will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the Plaza Conference Room of the CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic at 113 Airport Road, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
AGENDA
- Call to Order
- Invocation
- Public Forum
- Review and Approve Tax Rate for Fiscal Year Ending 09-30-20
- Review and Approve Budget for Fiscal Year Ending 09-30-20
- Review and Approve Conveyance of “Struck off” Tax Sale Properties To the City of Sulphur Springs
- Review and Approve First Amendment to Agreement for Tax Abatement For Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
- Review and Approve Financial Statements for Ten Months Ended 07-31-19 and Eleven Months Ended 08-31-19
a. Financial Statements for Ten Months Ended 07-31-19 and
Eleven Months Ended 08-31-19
b. EMS Update and Review - Consent Agenda
a. Nursing Home Reports
b. Review and Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of 08-09-19 - Update for CHHA by Paul Harvey, President/CEO
- Executive Session
a. Review Minutes of Executive Session for Regular Meeting of 08-09-19
b. The Board will meet in closed session either with its attorney pursuant to Section 551.071, or without its attorney pursuant to Sections 551.085 and 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to discuss Personnel Matters Related to the Management Organization of the District.
c. The Board will meet in closed session either with its attorney pursuant to Section 551.071, or without its attorney pursuant to Sections 551.085 and 551.074, of the Texas Government Code to discuss Real Estate Matters. - Return to Regular Session
a. Approve Minutes of Executive Session for Regular Meeting of 08-09-19
b. Consider and Approve, if needed, Personnel Matters related to the Management Organization of the District including the designation
of CEO and CFO positions.
c. Consider and approve, if needed, certain Real Estate Matters including authorizing negotiations related to the sale or lease of property. - Adjourn
2019 Colorblind Ministries Awards Reflect ‘Fruit of Spirit’ in Community Leaders
Colorblind Ministries founder and Pastor C.J. Duffey and his wife Cathey launched the Fruit of the Spirit Awards in 2016, and held the fourth annual ceremony on Saturday September 14, 2019 in the cafeteria of Sulphur Springs High School. Members of the community were selected for the honors in a spirit of love, fellowship, service and recognition, having shown the ‘fruits of the spirit’ as defined in the Bible at Galatians 5:22, 23. Recipients who were not able to attend include Kurt and Connie Cheatham of Hopkins County Food Locker for Outstanding Community Support, Dr. Lauara Kosub for Goodness Award, Pastor LaVelle Hendricks for Joy Award and The Rotary Club for Outstanding Community Support.
Program speaker was Everson Walls, a four-time Pro-Bowl player for the Dallas Cowboys, also with a stellar career with the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns as well as his college team at Grambling State. Giving back to the community and lending a helping hand holds an enduring importance to Everson, as a tribute to the assistance he received from an insightful coach at Berkner High School in Dallas. Today, Everson serves as a TV personality and commentator for various national sports talk shows and is involved with character development for young students. The Walls family attends Hamilton Park Baptist Church in Richardson and resides in Dallas. Uplifting music for the event was provided by The Chaffers; Kenya Duffey Chaffer and her husband Charles Chaffer. A banquet meal was provided by Duffey’s BBQ.
In most cases, presenters are former recipients of the award they present.
Everson Walls helped present the awards for Self Control and Meekness. Deacon JD and Deaconess Gloria Franklin of Morning Chapel Baptist Church were honored with the Self Control Award.
Pastor DK and Joyce Young of Greater Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church receive the Meekness Award, presented by Everson Walls and the Duffeys
Buddy and Ina Gore of Psalms 100 Invite Public to Southern Gospel Music Association Concert in Paris, Texas September 20, 21
A Southern Gospel Music Celebration is planned at the Paris, Texas Civic Center with Jeff and Sheri Easter and over 25 more artists and groups performing on two nights. The concerts will be held on Friday September 20 at 6pm and on Saturday September 21 at 6pm. Admission is free with a love offering taken. Buddy and Ina Gore of Hopkins County are the founders of Psalms 100, a gospel music group which holds membership is a number of Southern Gospel music associations. The location is 2025 South Collegiate Drive in Paris. For information, phone 903-495-3954.
