Sulphur Springs News-Telegram Sports Feed

Off the Bench: Yield to oncoming sports editor still learning the highways

By DON WALLACE, News-Telegram Sports Editor — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:44:55 GMT

Aug. 20, 2008 - Since I have always loved sports, I feel like I am in the right place.

Sulphur Springs ready for Tiger hunt

By DON WALLACE, News-Telegram Sports Editor — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:44:49 GMT

Aug. 21, 2008 - The stage is set for a spirited cat fight Friday night.

Lady Cats play at Clarksville

From staff reports — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:44:43 GMT

Aug. 19, 2008 - The undefeated Sulphur Springs Lady Cats will be looking to continue their winning ways tonight when they travel to Clarksville for a non-district volleyball game.

Turning the Corner: Eagles soar in first action; face Lions Thursday

By JOSEPH ELERSON, News-Telegram Sports Writer — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:44:37 GMT

Aug. 20, 2008 - COMO - Head coach Paul Tullis came out of his first scrimmage with many of his questions answered against the Pattonville Prairiland Patriots Saturday night.

Lady Cats 3-0 after sweep of Clarksville

By DON WALLACE, News-Telegram Sports Editor — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:44:29 GMT

Aug. 20, 2008 - CLARKSVILLE - So far, so good for the Sulphur Springs Lady Cats.

Summer league champions named in close finishes

Gene Shelton — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:44:23 GMT

Aug. 19, 2009 - In the final night of summer league bowling at Classic Lanes, two championship races went down to the wire and a third league ended with co-champions in a week highlighted by hefty scores and personal bests.

Sulphur Springs 2008 Volleyball schedule

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:42:46 GMT

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SSMS football players fitted for equipment next week

From Staff Reports — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:28:42 GMT

Aug. 10, 2008 - SS Middle School football players will get fitted for equipment tomorrow and Thursday, and will need to purchase their shorts, T-shirts and cleats before school starts.

Lady Cats open season today in dual match

By JOSEPH ELERSON, News-Telegram Sports Writer — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:28:33 GMT

Aug. 15, 2008 - After three scrimmages and two weeks of practices, the Sulphur Springs Lady Cats open the 2008 season today at Wildcat Gym.

Cooling Off: Full-speed scrimmage ends Wildcats’ practice on an enthusiastic note

By BOBBY "BUTCH" BURNEY, News-Telegram Sports Editor — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:28:24 GMT

Aug. 13, 2008 - The Sulphur Springs Wildcats ended their final long practice of the week Wednesday morning with a scrimmage that is best described as a draw.

Cloudy Sky: Wildcats get tongue-lashing after ‘sluggish’ practice

By BOBBY "BUTCH" BURNEY, News-Telegram Sports Editor — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:28:13 GMT

Aug. 11, 2008 - Everything seemed ripe for the Sulphur Springs Wildcats to have a great practice on Monday morning.

Lady Cats chalk up pair of victories on first day of season

By BOBBY “BUTCH” BURNEY, News-Telegram Sports Editor — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:28:05 GMT

Aug. 17, 2008 - It took the Sulphur Springs Lady Cats about a week to rack up two volleyball wins last year. They matched that total in their first night on Friday.

Curtis banking on lettermen to lead team: Lady Cats’ first scrimmage is set for Saturday

By JOSEPH ELERSON, News-Telegram Sports Writer — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:27:57 GMT

Aug. 7, 2008 - In Rachel Curtis' second season as the Sulphur Springs Lady Cats volleyball head coach, this should be a very entertaining year.

Summer league title races near photo finish in homestretch

Gene Shelton — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:27:48 GMT

Aug. 12, 2008 - Team titles were up for grabs in two summer leagues at Classic Lanes after the week ending Aug. 8, and in the third league the leading team needs just one win to close out the competition with one week left in the schedule.

Trojans are ahead of schedule

By JOSEPH ELERSON, News-Telegram Sports Writer — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:27:39 GMT

Aug. 11, 2008 - CUMBY - After their first two days of full pad workouts, the Cumby Trojans are ahead of the game, according to first-year head coach Edward Perez.

We Have Contact: Wildcats’ first full-pad practice cut short by rain, but coach is upbeat by what he sees

By BOBBY "BUTCH" BURNEY, News-Telegram Sports Editor — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:27:31 GMT

Aug. 8, 2008 - The Sulphur Springs Wildcats' final practice of the week was interrupted by rain and ended a little bit early. But, it was enough to leave head coach Greg Owens upbeat.

Contact Ahead: Wildcat practices take on different tone in preparation for full pad workout

By BOBBY "BUTCH" BURNEY, News-Telegram Sports Editor — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:27:23 GMT

Aug. 7, 2008 - Thursday's early morning practice session for the Sulphur Springs Wildcats took on a more team-oriented look. That's in preparation for tomorrow.

ESPN Coming To SS: ‘Worldwide Leader in Sports’ releases high school broadcast schedule

By BOBBY "BUTCH" BURNEY, News-Telegram Sports Editor — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:26:48 GMT

Aug. 11, 2008 - The self-proclaimed "Worldwide Leader in Sports" will be making Sulphur Springs its home. For a day, anyway.

Eagles getting ready for Saturday's battle with Patriots

By JOSEPH ELERSON, News-Telegram Sports Writer — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:26:39 GMT

Aug. 12, 2008 - COMO - With a full week of workouts under their belts, the Como-Pickton Eagles are getting ready for their first scrimmage of the year against the Pattonville Prairiland Patriots Saturday night.

Wildcat Maker: Tackling drill puts some spice into SSHS practice

By BOBBY "BUTCH" BURNEY, News-Telegram Sports Editor — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:26:30 GMT

Aug. 12, 2008 - As the Sulphur Springs Wildcats gathered around the middle of the practice field about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, junior running back Devion Hill summed up what was about to happen. "Either you get made," Hill said, "or you get broke."

‘A patriot first and a pro golfer second’: U.S. Open champion, former local resident Orville Moody dies at age 74

From Staff, Wire Reports — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:26:20 GMT

Aug. 10, 2008 - The golfing world will remember Orville Moody for many things - the 1969 U.S. Open championship, the long putter he used on the Senior Tour, and the way he went through local and sectional qualifying to win a PGA major.

Ponytails go 1-2 in Dixie World Series

From Staff Reports — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:26:11 GMT

Aug. 10, 2008 - PINEVILLE, La. - The Hopkins County Ponytail All-Stars won their opening game in the Dixie World Series last weekend, but fell by close scores in their final two games.

Ring, Ring, Ring: Wildcats get wake-up call in scrimmage vs. Greenville

By BOBBY "BUTCH" BURNEY, News-Telegram Sports Editor — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:26:01 GMT

Aug. 17, 2008 - GREENVILLE - The sound many SSHS fans heard Saturday morning was the alarm clock going off, because the Greenville Lions gave the Wildcats a wake-up call in their first scrimmage of the season.

Bids taken for final ticket

From Staff Reports — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:25:47 GMT

Aug. 12, 2008 - If you haven't purchased a season ticket for Wildcat football games this year, now's your opportunity. But the one final seat will be costly.

Being on the Defensive: Coach likes prospects among linemen, linebackers

By BOBBY "BUTCH" BURNEY, News-Telegram Sports Editor — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:25:39 GMT

Aug. 14, 2008 - Wildcat defensive coordinator Matt Young came into two-a-day practices knowing he had to find five new starters to fill out his front seven.

Rainstorm causes change of plans for Saturday’s scrimmage: Greenville is new site

By BOBBY "BUTCH" BURNEY, News-Telegram Sports Editor — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:25:28 GMT

Aug. 15, 2008 - Friday's rainstorm has caused a change of plans for Saturday's scrimmage.

Cumby positive with first scrimmage

By JOSEPH ELERSON, News-Telegram Sports Writer — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:25:19 GMT

Aug. 18, 2008 - CUMBY - With the rainstorms that hit Northeast Texas on Saturday, the Cumby Trojans opened up their first scrimmage of the year with a road trip to the Alba-Golden Panthers.

Look Up: Wildcats can see proof of their hard work high on the wall of the weight room

By BOBBY "BUTCH" BURNEY, News-Telegram Sports Editor — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:31:04 GMT

Aug. 6, 2008 - If Sulphur Springs players want proof that the offseason and summer strength, speed and conditioning workouts are working, all they have to do is look up.

It's Here: First day of practice brings added excitement

By BOBBY "BUTCH" BURNEY, News-Telegram Sports Editor — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:31:04 GMT

Aug. 4, 2008 - Monday was the first day of football two-a-day workouts for the Sulphur Springs Wildcats, with almost a month to go before the first game, but there was already anticipation on the practice fields of what should be an exciting season.

Hopkins County Darlings keep national title dream alive; Ponytails knocked out of Dixie World Series

From Staff Reports — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:31:04 GMT

Aug. 4, 2008 - PINEVILLE, La. - The Hopkins County Darlings softball team continues their quest for a national title tonight, while the Ponytails lost their game last night in the Dixie World Series at the Ward 9 Sportsplex.

C-P workouts headed in the right direction; 45-50 players suit up on first day

By JOSEPH ELERSON, News-Telegram Sports Writer — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:31:04 GMT

Aug. 5, 2008 - COMO - Following a 3-7 season in coach Paul Tullis' first-year at the helm, the Como-Pickton Eagles suited up 45-to-50 players for the start of UIL-sanctioned two-a-day football practices Monday morning at the CPHS practice fields.

Cumby head coach sees positives in his first season with new team

By JOSEPH ELERSON, News-Telegram Sports Writer — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:31:04 GMT

Aug. 6, 2007 - CUMBY - Cumby's first-year coach Edward Perez has been impressed with the first two days of Trojans practices as the team looks to head back to the Class A state playoffs this season.

Wilson, Bell, Keller, Bowden and Howser top scoring for week

Gene Shelton — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:31:04 GMT

Aug. 5, 2008 - Five bowlers put up some impressive numbers during the week ending July 31 in summer bowling competition at Classic Lanes, with two career firsts and a perfect game leading the way.

Lady Cats open volleyball practice Monday

By BOBBY "BUTCH" BURNEY, News-Telegram Sports Editor — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:31:04 GMT

Aug. 1, 2008 - While the guys out on the SSHS football practice fields will get more notice when they start two-a-day practices on Monday, the girls inside the SSHS gym will be working just as hard.

Striving To Be Perfect: After 'best first day,' Wildcats ready to work on the details

By BOBBY "BUTCH" BURNEY, News-Telegram Sports Editor — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:31:04 GMT

Aug. 5, 2008 - The Sulphur Springs Wildcats set the bar pretty high in their first day of football practice yesterday. Now, they're working on being perfect.

Two local Dixie teams competing tomorrow in World Series

By BOBBY "BUTCH" BURNEY, News-Telegram Sports Editor — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:31:04 GMT

Aug. 1, 2008 - Two local softball teams will start their quest for a national title on Saturday when they open play at the Dixie World Series in Pineville, La.