Jasmer advances to state DENTON — The Sulphur Springs track and field program competed at the Regional Track and Field meet at the University of North Texas last weekend. During that time, both teams performed well in multiple events.

SS kept off balance all game PARIS — The Sulphur Springs Wildcats were dealt their third straight loss Tuesday following a 14-3 defeat at the hands of the North Lamar Panthers. Throughout the course of the game, the Panthers outplayed the Wildcats at every opportunity and couldn’t establish any rhythm.

Gonzalez, Haivala earn gold medals DENTON — The 1A Region III track and field meet was held at the University of North Texas this past weekend. Three Hopkins County schools — Miller Grove, Saltillo, and Sulphur Bluff — would all represent their schools well, with multiple high placings.

C-P clinches top seed in district LONE OAK — The No. 3 Como-Pickton Lady Eagles earned the top seed in District 17-2A Tuesday by defeating the Alba- Golden Lady Panthers 10-5 in a playoff seeding game.

Herman goes 3/3 from plate FRUITVALE — The Cumby Trojans earned their first district win of the season Tuesday by crushing the Fruitvale Bobcats 19-1 on the road. The game’s outcome would be decided early on, as the Trojans dominated from the beginning and never wavered, leading to blowout win.

Johnson places sixth in 400-meter dash SPRINGTOWN — The 2A Region II track and field meet was held at Porcupine Stadium on the campus of Springtown High School this past weekend. Three Hopkins County schools — Como-Pickton, Cumby, and North Hopkins — would all represent their schools well at the meet.

If you've watched any bowling on TV, you might have seen a wide variety of wrist supports worn by many of the men and women pros in the past. These ranged from simple wrist bands to devices that resemble robotic arms, covering the entire wrist, hand and back side of the fingers. The PBA, however, banned the use of wrist supports with any type of restrictive material such as metal or plastic in PBA National Tour competition effective Jan. 1, 2023. Wrist supports remain okay in lower PBA events and in USBC competition. I checked the PWBA rules and found no restriction on wrist supports. One of my favorites, Shannon O’Keefe, sported a huge plastic device on her wrist and hand.

Saltillo clinches first playoff berth since 2008 SALTILLO — The Saltillo Lions clinched their first playoff berth since 2008 Tuesday by outlasting the Yantis Owls 6-5 in extra innings. After trailing for much of the game, the Lions rallied back and managed to win in extra innings.

Two players record three hits each MILLER GROVE — The Sulphur Bluff Bears locked up their second consecutive district championship Tuesday with a 10-2 victory over the Miller Grove Hornets on the road. Throughout the game, the Bears made the key plays needed and never let their guard down, cruising to a win.

Jenkins records 13 strikeouts BIRTHRIGHT — The North Hopkins Panthers won their fifth consecutive game Tuesday by taking down the Como-Pickton Eagles 4-2 at home. After surrendering two runs early on, the Panthers responded with four unanswered runs, taking home the win.