The Sulphur Springs Wildcats found the win column again Friday after a 35-21 win over the Hallsville Bobcats. After trailing 14-0 after the first quarter, the Wildcats stepped up their game the rest of the way, leading to the win. The game would be called early with 8:35 left in the fourth quarter due to lightning. After the Bobcats won the coin toss and elected to receive, they got the ball to start the game. The Wildcats seemed to get an early three and out, but a defensive pass interference penalty gave the Bobcats a free first down. Following another first down, the Bobcats improved their field position with a 30-yard pass. Two plays later, the Bobcats scored on a 17-yard touchdown pass. A successful extra point would give them a 7-0 lead. The Wildcats’ first drive got off to a strong start with a 12-yard catch from Jaxson Haire and a 13-yard run from Brady Driver. But from there, a pair of incompletions and a short run stalled the drive, forcing the Wildcats to punt. The Bobcats’ next drive was aided early by a face mask penalty. They would also get a boost with 12 and 13-yard catches. Four plays later, the Bobcats capped off a nine play drive with a four-yard touchdown run. A successful extra point increased the Bobcats’ lead to 14-0. The Wildcats’ ensuing drive started with several decent runs. After a 10-yard catch from Dee Rose-Luke, the first quarter ended, with the Bobcats ahead 14-0. The second quarter would begin with a roughing the passer penalty on Hallsville, giving the Wildcats good field position. Four plays later, the Wildcats got on the board when Driver connected with Skyler Lewis for a four yard touchdown pass. Eric Rodriguez added the extra point, as the Wildcats cut the score to 14-7. The Bobcats would see their drive be highlighted by a defensive penalty and a 16-yard pass. But after that, their drive stalled and they turned the ball over on downs. The Wildcats’ ensuing drive was highlighted by a 31-yard catch by Lewis. Four plays later, the Wildcats scored once again when Drive scored on a one-yard touchdown run. Rodriguez added the extra point, tying the score at 14-14. After forcing a three and out on the next drive, the Wildcats went to work with a two-minute drill before halftime. They would cap off a seven-play drive with an 11-yard touchdown pass from Driver to Wyatt Watson. Rodriguez added the extra point, as the Wildcats took a 21-14 lead. The Bobcats ran one more play before the first half ended, with the Wildcats on top 21-14. The Wildcats received the ball to begin the third quarter. Unfortunately, their drive last only one play, as Driver threw an interception, giving the ball to the Bobcats. Three plays later, the Bobcats score again on a three-yard touchdown run. A successful extra point tied the score at 21-21. The Wildcats would embark on a long drive when they got the ball back. After a 13-play drive, the Wildcats scored again when Driver found Watson for a 16-yard touchdown pass. Rodriguez once again added the extra point, giving the Wildcats a 28-21 lead. After the Bobcats got a first down on their next drive, they stalled out. Then, a bad snap on the punt gave the Wildcats excellent field position. Two plays later, the Wildcats scored again when Driver scored on a one-yard touchdown run. Rodriguez booted the extra point, increasing the Wildcats’ lead to 35-21. The Bobcats would then mount a decent drive before the third quarter ended, with Sulphur Springs leading 35-21. On the first play of the fourth quarter, the Wildcats got the ball back when Barrett Thesing recovered a fumble. The Wildcats next drive was highlighted by good catches by Lewis. After six plays, the game was suspended due to lightning. After 20 minutes delay, the game was declared over, giving the Wildcats a 35-21 victory. Driver completed 13 of 23 passes for 167 yards, throwing three touchdowns and one interception. He also rushed 16 times for 131 yards and scored two touchdowns on the ground. Rose-Luke finished with 48 rushing yards on nine attempts. He also caught two passes for 20 yards. Trysten Hankins and Cameron Jefferson both had four rushing yards each. Lewis was the leading receiver, catching four catches for 67 yards and a touchdown. Haire finished with five receptions for 53 yards. Watson caught two passes for 27 yards, with both catches resulting in touchdowns. Defensively, Larren Vaughn came up with the most tackles with nine. Grayson Hardy wasn’t far behind with seven tackles. DaeDae Hall, Giovanni Solis, and Braxton Wall all tallied five tackles each. Other tacklers include TJ Bolden, Ty Bybee, and Zac Thomas with four each, Julian Clayton with three, Dallin Horton, Sergio Ibarra, and Bo Loggins with two each, and Nathan Andrews, Malachi Clayton, Truth Holmes, Alex King, Alex McCormick, and Thesing with one each. Hall, Loggins, Solis, and Vaughn all had one tackle for loss. Hall and Solis would tally one sack each, with Horton adding a quarterback hurry. Thomas would record two pass deflections, with Hardy adding one. Solis would force one fumble, which was recovered by Thesing. With the win, the Wildcats improved to 2-1 on the season. They will resume action Friday, when they welcome the Van Alstyne Panthers to Gerald Prim Stadium.