2023-2024 Sports Schedules (Links below updated)
February 9, 2024 - The Center Recreation Department is proud to announce that the 2024 Spring Softball, and Baseball signups will begin soon.
Baseball and Softball Signups:
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Parents here is the link that will be used to sign up for Spring Baseball and Softball. You must upload the birth certificate even if you have already played. Once you upload the birth certificate once, it will be uploaded for every sport you wish to play. The deadline to register is February 17.
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There will not be a spring soccer season this year. Soccer will return in the fall. If you are unable to sign up online, you may visit city hall Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30. Click here to sign up.
Any questions, please call 936-590-7196.
Gary Bobcats Gymnasium on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 –
In a very defensive and hard-fought battle the Joaquin Lady Rams varsity basketball team defeated the Woden Lady Eagles by a 31-24 score during a Texas UIL Bi-District elimination playoff game. The Lady Rams came into the game as the third-place representative of District 23 2A with a 18-13 win-loss record. Woden came in with a 15-10 record and was the second-place rep of District 24 2A.
Scoring started slow and the game was tied at 1-1 point midway through the first period. The teams were knotted at 4-4 at the conclusion of the first quarter of play. Woden gained a 10-7 advantage midway through the second period but Joaquin fought back to lead 17-12 by halftime. The Lady Rams led by as many as 9 points in the third stanza and they carried a 23-18 lead into the final period. Joaquin outscored Woden 8-6 points in the final period to earn the 31-24 playoff win.
High scorer for Joaquin was Ke’Maria Wilson with a game-high 11 points. Woden was led by Reagan Jameson with 7. Joaquin advances to play Hawkins later this week in the Area round. Hawkins beat Carlisle 55-14 in their Bi-District game to advance. Details are pending.
Tenaha SEC on Tuesday, February 12, 2024 –
The Tenaha Lady Tigers took a 98-10 point win over the West Sabine Lady Tigers on Tuesday in a Texas UIL Bi-District Playoff elimination game. Tenaha’s record now stands at 31-5 this season. The Lady Tigers are the first place seed from District 21 2A and West Sabine came in as the fourth seed from District 24.
THS was led by Kayanna Cox with 43 points. Teammate Kennedi Holmes had 25 and Kaedynce Cox scored 14. West Sabine was led by Carlee Winters with 4 points.
Tenaha went on a 14-0 points scoring run to begin the game and led the contest 31-2 at the end of the first quarter. By halftime THS had amassed a 52-4 advantage. The third stanza saw the Lady Tigers cruise to a 74-10 lead on their way to the 98-10 final score win.
Tenaha will advance on to play the Cushing Lady Bearkats (18-8) in an area round playoff with details to be announced later this week. Cushing beat McLeod 50-47. Cushing was the second place representative of District 22 2A.
Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Friday, February 9, 2024 –
The Center Roughriders varsity basketball team finished the regular season with a 10-2 District 17 4A record and a 19-9 overall season mark with a 74-34 win over the visiting Carthage Bulldogs.
The Roughriders took a 10-3 point lead midway through the first period and they led 20-8 at the end of the first quarter. At halftime the ‘Riders led 37-17. Center outscored the Bulldogs 37-17 in the second half as well to earn the 74-34 win.
Center was led offensively by Tim Johnson with 21 points, Cash Cross had 14, Caleb Moseley 13, Ja Smith 11, and JaKevin Robinson scored 10 points. Carthage was led by Cale Preston with nine points.
The Roughriders will announce their bi-district playoff opponent next week.
February 9, 2024 - Lady Riders Basketball will play the first round of Bi-District playoffs on Monday, February 12, 2024 in the Hudson ISD Gymnasium, 6735 Ted Trout Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904. Game is set to start at 6pm. Tickets are $5/adults and $3/students. Passes accepted are District, THSCA, and Senior Citizen.
Live Coverage Information
The District Champion Lady Riders face the 4th seeded Palestine Lady Cats from District 18 Monday night in the first round of the State Playoffs. The Roughrider Broadcast Team will be there in Hudson for every play; pregame will begin at 5:45pm with the tip off at 6pm.
Playoff games are the property of the UIL and broadcast rights belong to the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS). Through a generous donation, the Lady Riders playoff broadcast has been purchased so that fans will not have to buy a subscription to the NFHS Network to follow the action.
Find the stream here: https://www.youtube.com/@NETsnLive and click on the Center vs Palestine icon.
Support Gear
Lady Riders Baseball Bi-District playoff shirts are available online at https://gogandy.com/center-gbbpl24. Orders will be taken until Monday, February 12th at 10am.
February 8, 2024 - The Joaquin Lady Rams Bi-District playoff game versus the Woden Eagles is 6:30pm Tuesday, February 13 at Gary High School. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students.
February 8, 2024 - The Center High School boys basketball team will play their last home game tomorrow night, February 9; it will also be senior night.
There will only be two games: JV starting at 5:00pm, followed by Varsity at 6:30pm. No games will be at the Middle School.
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February 7, 2024 - Terry Bussey officially signed his letter of intent on Wednesday morning, February 7, 2024 in the Collegiate Center lobby letting everyone know he plans to stay with his previously announced choice - Texas A&M. Timpson Head Football Coach Kerry Therwhanger thanked everyone for coming and said, “Today he puts ink to paper. It’s been a fun process to watch, for him, as Timpson ISD, we wish him nothing but luck and the best throughout his whole career wherever it may be.”
Bussey shared before revealing the shirt he was wearing under his jacket that he will be for the next three or four years signing to play with Texas A&M University.
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Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 -
On Wednesday Center ISD held college letter of intent signings for Lance Wilburn and Kaden Dixon who will be studying and playing college football next school year. Center Athletic and Head Football Ricky Meeks said these athletes were always hardworking and they put in the work needed to earn these opportunities.”
Kaden Dixon will be headed to Northern Arizona University where he will be studying Kinesiology and playing football for the NAU Lumberjacks who went 5-3 in the Big Sky Conference last season. Dixon stated, “I will get looked at to possibly play at runningback, receiver, defensive back, and special teams. I would like to contribute wherever needed. I chose NAU because I had a good feeling about the facilities, community, team, and faculty.”
Lance Wilburn will head to Stephen F. Austin State University to play for the Lumberjacks. SFA was 3-8 overall last season and went 0-6 in United Athletic Conference play. Lance will study business/ finance and looks to play receiver for the ‘Jacks. He said, “I like the campus and the atmosphere of the school.”
February 7, 2024 - The Center Varsity Boys Basketball team showed appreciation to their teachers on Tuesday night, February 6 before the game against Kilgore. The Center Riders went on to defeat the Kilgore Bulldogs by a score of 61-37 in the District 17-4A matchup.
From left: Jimmarion Smith, Ja’Kaeden Rodgers, Caleb Mosley, TJ Belin, Jakevin Robinson, Carson Bush, Cash Cross, and Tim Johnson.
