2023-2024 Sports Schedules (Links below updated)
August 17, 2020 - The Roughriders will scrimmage Thursday, August 20th versus Hemphill at home with 9th Grade at 5pm and Varsity at 6:30pm.
The next scrimmage is also at home and will be Friday, August 21st with Varsity playing Burkvill at 6pm.
Admission to scrimmages is free!
Practice schedule:
August 14, 2020 - Meet the Dragons August 14, 2020 at 6pm. Intrasquad scrimmage to follow. Spectators will be expected to wear face covering.
August 5, 2020 - Texas Super Regional Dixie tournament was played in Center this past weekend. The rams played 4 games scoring 65 runs and only giving up 6 runs. 12U Rams will play for the Texas State Championship in Longview August 14-16.
Team members are #2 Morgan Doggett, #9 Keaton Cason, #22 Conrad Shahan, #7 Jason Fleming, #00 Jake Neal, #5 Karson Rogers, #27 Jaxson Murphy, #31 Levi Forrest, #1 Mason Booker, and #8 Trenton Runnels. Coaches of the 12U Rams are Kade Rogers, Brandon Neal, and Brandon Booker. #wearejoaquin
July 29, 2020 - The Joaquin Rams Football season begins with a scrimmage against Logansport for both Varsity and JV on August 21, 2020 at 6pm in Logansport. Junior High games start September 10th at home against Groveton. Homecoming is schedule for September 25th against Clarksville and district games begin in October.
To see the full 2020 football season schedule, click here.
July 27, 2020 - To all Center high school girl athletes in high school, grades 9-12: The first Lady Roughrider volleyball practice will be Monday, August 3rd and will go from 8am to 11am.
Everyone who is interested needs to meet at the high school gym at 7:45am. Bring your own water bottle and shoes.
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Lee Lusk by email lee.lusk@centerisd.org.
July 22, 2020 - Physicals for Center Roughrider Athletes entering the 7th grade or new incoming transfers to the district are available Monday, July 27th starting at 7:30am in the High School gym. The cost is $15 and the physicals are being done by Aurora Concepts Family Medical Practice.
**Parents will need to fill out and sign the first page of the attached Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation form which is the medical history section. The doctor will fill out the physical portion. Please bring the completed form on Monday. Forms will be available on Monday if you are unable to print the online version.
Details for Center Roughrider Football Practices:
Varsity and Junior Varsity
Week of August 3rd - 8am to 11am
Week of August 10th - 8am to 11am
Week of August 17th - 3pm to 6pm
9th Graders
Week of August 3rd - 8am to 10am
Week of August 10th - 8am to 10am
Week of August 17th - 3pm to 5pm
7am Report when school starts *** Monday, August 24th is the first day of school and we will practice.
8th Graders
*Tuesday, August 25th is the first day of practice
We will be finished by 4:15pm each day
7th Graders
*Tuesday, August 25th is the first day of practice
7am Report when school starts
***ALL 7TH GRADERS NEED PHYSICALS!!!!!****
July 13, 2020 - The Tenaha ISD football season is set to begin August 14th against Kerens in a scrimmage. Due to the pandemic, the school will evaluate the schedule on a week by week basis and will advise the public of any changes.
As of a meeting held Monday morning, the first scrimmage probably will not happen. However, if or when changes are definite, an updated schedule will be released.
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June 29, 2020 - The CISD Athletic Department is ending all strength and conditioning activities until July 13th as a precautionary measure. Athletic facilities will be closed. We will resume activities as scheduled the week of July 13th.
June 18, 2020 - KeAmodre Horace, a senior at Center High School set to graduate in 2021, is making headlines on 247sports.com.
The article highlights Horace receiving a scholarship offer from Fresno State Bulldogs in California and says, "Horace, a 5-foot-9 and 195-pound running back with a three-star rating, also holds offers from North Texas, Texas Southern, Texas State and UTSA. He has emerged this offseason after a junior year of 2,116 yards on 178 carries for 11.9 yards per rush to go with 26 touchdowns."
Read the article 'Three-Star Texas RB KeAmodre Horace emerging out of Center HS' and view highlights.
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June 12, 2020 - The UIL 2A 2019-2020 Boys Basketball Virtual Awards Ceremony was held Thursday, June 11, 2020 to honor the four Conference 2A teams and their journey to the final four which was cut short due to COVID-19 shutdown of all activities. In the ceremony, UIL recognized the achievements of Martin's Mill, San Saba, Shelbyville, and Gruver who all share the Championship title for 2019-2020 season.
Representing the UIL was Executive Director Charles Breithaupt, "It hurts my heart deeply that we couldn't finish the state basketball tournament. These four teams didn't even get the chance to take the court and I just can't imagine what that feels like. I've been coming to this state tournament since I was a little kid back when my high school team was winning 7 state championships in the late 50s and 60s and as a coach having coached in this tournament a couple of times, I cannot imagine what it's like as a coach not to be able to play once you've qualified. But I want to also say thanks to these coaches for their class and integrity they've shown during this period of time." Breithaupt continued, "We are looking at three teams that made it here last year and one of them won it and the team they beat in the finals would like some redemption. Martin's Mill being undefeated, I can't imagine being undefeated and not get to play for the state title. I know that all three of you feel that way because you've played here and you know what it's like. And San Saba hasn't been here since 1928, obviously they had something to prove. So, we hate it for you, we hate it for ourselves. We were robbed of the opportunity to get to see you play... everyone of you had a chance to win a state championship and you didn't get that opportunity and I'm sorry for that."
Shelbyville, the defending 2018-2019 Champions, was the first to be introduced of the four 2A schools being honored, UIL announcer Rob Coffey said, "Making their 5th appearance at State after compounding a season record of 36-3 -- the Dragons of Shelbyville High School! Joining us for the recognition is Athletic Director David Benbow, Head Coach for the Shelbyville Dragons was David Schmitt, Assistant Coaches are Joe Boykins and Kenneth Thomas. And at this time Principal Mario Osby would like to say a few words."
Shelbyville High School Principle Mario Osby then spoke as a representative of the Dragons, "We would like to thank our School Board for all their support, also Dr. Ray West Superintendent of Schools. I would like to thank our athletic director David Benbow. Also, I'd like to thank the head basketball Coach Dave Schmitt, he's done a tremendous job here, the kids have put in a lot of time, effort, energy. The assistant coaches, I would like to thank them also, we have here Coach Boykins along with us."
Next to speak in the zoom virtual awards ceremony was Coach David Schmitt, "Thank you Mr. Osby, I would like to thank you too, we couldn't have done it without you, one of the most supportive principles I've had the pleasure to work with, Dr. West is one of the first class Superintendents, Coach Boykins has been by my side the whole time I've been there. I enjoyed coaching his son but every kid in Shelbyville has worked hard. They were working hard and we practiced at the Alamo Dome, went to McDonald's and then, just like today's world, I get a Facebook message that everything is going to be cancelled. So, we had a really tough five minute meeting with the team and told them we were going back to Shelbyville. I appreciate the UIL, they have worked hard, kept us in the loop. I appreciate that and I've always been a fan of Dr. Breithaupt and his coaching at Hardin Jefferson and I got to watch him play so I appreciate everything. I love the kids at Shelbyville and they are a great bunch of guys."
The Shelbyville Dragon team was then announced with a picture and roster of the team displayed while they were announced: Marcus Horton (Sr.) #00, Brayden Hand (So.) #3, Kolby Parker (Sr.) #4, Jay Buckley (Sr.) #5, JaKory Standley (So.) #10, Cooper Bice (So.) #11, LeDarrius Coleman (Jr.) #12, Jordan Boykins (Sr.) #15, Talarian Lister (So.) #21, Quay Hendrix (Sr.) #23, Dakota Jones (So.) #24, Michael Carrillo (So.) #31, Jaylon Brinson (Sr.) #32, and Colt Leach (Sr.) #33. Next announced was managers, trainers, and statisticians: Trey Smith (Video), Kason Parker (Manager), Eli Ferguson (Manager), Feynedric Buckley (Manager), D.J. Barnes (Manager), Jay Barnes (Statistician), and Dallas Murry (Statistician).
UIL announcer Coffey finished saying, "After completing the season with a 36-3 record, Coach Schmitt and his team have represented their school with pride. We congratulate the Dragons of Shelbyville High School!" Coach Boykins then displayed the UIL Conference 2A State Championship Boys Basketball trophy. "We congratulate these communities, parents, school officials, players, and the entire Dragon nation on an outstanding season."
