Wildcats "Smoke" Yellow Jackets
in Homecoming Victory, Friday Night
by: Bobby McDonald
photos by Vanessa Moreau-Sipiere
The Sulphur Springs Wildcats, their coaches, fans, and the large homecoming crowd that was on-hand Friday night for the game, had something to cheer about, as the Cats decisively defeated the Denison Yellow Jackets. The Cats "took the sting" out of the Yellow Jackets, early in the game and continue to play excellent football, as the game progressed. The final score reflected a 56-25 win for the Wildcats.
"Everyone played great football, on Friday night," exclaimed Head Coach Greg Owens. "We played a balanced game and were able to connect in our passing game to realize the victory!"
When the statistics were read, Wildcat quarterback Ty Rollison was over 70% for the night and had completed 292 yards of passing yardage. In the rushing game, the night saw the Wildcats accumulate 105 yards.
The Cats soundly started the game and lead by 36 points, before the Yellow Jackets were able to get a mark on the scoreboard. At halftime, the Cats led 36-12.
Following a spectacular halftime show by the Wildcat Band and the Blue Blazes Drill Team, the Wildcats returned to the field, smelling victory for the homecoming crowd. And, early in the third period, the Cats recovered a punt and took it into the end zone, when Dalton Abner took the ball and headed for the first points during the second half. The Cats led 42-12.
The Wildcats added two more touchdowns to the score and soundly defeated the Yellow Jackets.
"What was so spectacular about this game was that it was a balanced attack," expressed Owens. "The offense and defense both contributed to the win and showed what they are capable of doing, when everyone works together to put points on the board!"
The Wildcats (2-1) for the season, heads for Sherman, next Friday night, where they will face a team that lost on Friday night to Terrell.
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