Cipoletta Reflects on Wildcats Regional Quarterfinal Loss
After having time to think about the Wildcats’ basketball team’s regional quarterfinal loss to Prosper in triple overtime Tuesday night in Princeton, Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta talked with KSST Sports Thursday morning. He said it was just one of those games, a very good game and he said Prosper was a very good team. Coach Cipoletta added the Wildcats played their hearts out. He said you come up short sometimes. Coach...
Soccer: Wildcats Win; Lady Cats Lose
Pine Tree 2, Lady Cats 1 Things looked promising for the Lady Cats’ soccer team as they jumped out in front of Pine Tree, 1-0 on a goal by Keeley Hudgins at the 32:25 mark of the first half at Gerald Prim Stadium Monday night. Pine Tree was able to even the match before halftime with a goal at 17:30. The Lady Pirates scored the go ahead goal and ultimate game winner at the 14:36 mark of the second half. The Lady Cats district...
SSHS Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer: Coaches Talk Recent Games, Look to the Future
Cipoletta on Frisco Lone Star Win Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta credited his team with playing some of their best defense of the year in a 58-41 area round win over Frisco Lone Star Friday night at Princeton. Coach Cipoletta was on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coaches Show. Coach Cipoletta said his team also did a good job of being focused and of executing the game plan. Part of the plan was to...
Rain Didn’t Dampen Enthusiasm at the First February NETBIO Sale
A lot of rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the sellers and buyers at the first February Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) sale Wednesday. A total of 208 sellers were able to deliver 4,665 head of cattle to the sale at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction market. The cattle held up well in all the bad weather, but it made handling the cattle a little difficult for the cowboys working the sale. The demand was...
2018 Hopkins County Junior Livestock Market Show By Mario Villarino
As we get closer to our NETLA Junior Market Livestock Show (Feb 22,23 and 24) I wanted to share with you a little bit about the event. The North East Texas Livestock Association (NETLA) is a non-for-profit association created with the purpose of promoting youth development and is composed of volunteers, FFA advisors, 4-H leaders and myself, the Hopkins County Extension Agent. As an organization, we promote youth development during...
Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions in Playoffs
The Saltillo Lions ended district play Tuesday with a 52-37 win over Sulphur Bluff. The Lions ended up with a 6-2 district record. The Lions got off to a good start Tuesday and led 24-15 after two quarters. Chris Boekhorst led the Lions with 18 points. Matthew Gurley scored 17 points. Trevor Moore had 7 points. Lyle Bench scored 5 points. Branson McGill had 2 points. The Lions improved their season record to 20-15. They open the...
Bobby Lynn Crook
Funeral services for Bobby Lynn Crook, age 83, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Shannon Gammill officiating. Interment will follow at South Liberty Cemetery with Lynn Crook, Bobby Crook, Russell Melton, Roger Melton, Mikey Melton and Ray Ragan serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., prior to service time at West Oaks...
Spring Break Sewing Workshop and More By Johanna Hicks
Spring Break Sewing Workshop Have you wanted to learn to sew, but didn’t know where to start? Do you have a sewing machine, but you don’t know how to use it? Are you looking for something to do during spring break that doesn’t break the bank? I have the perfect solution for you – the Spring Break Sewing Workshop! Our 4-H’ers recently participated in a 4-H Sewing Fun Day, and the question was brought up...
Pink ImpACT Scholarship Provides Opportunity for Future Breast Cancer Survivors
Through a generous gift from the Pink ImpACT Breast Cancer Advocates, future survivors of the disease or their dependents will have the opportunity to receive a scholarship to attend Paris Junior College. “This endowed scholarship is a gift to the college that will benefit students for many years and make a difference in someone’s life each year,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “We are so appreciative of Sherry Thompson’s...
Zirretta Signs with Brookhaven College
Mileena Zirretta, a four year starter and prolific goal scorer for the Lady Cats’ soccer team, signed a letter of intent Tuesday (February 6) to play soccer at Brookhaven College in Farmers Branch near Dallas. Zirretta said she noticed that Brookhaven had a very good soccer program and she decided she wanted to go there. She said she expects to play right away as a forward. Zirretta said she visited the school and even...
