October 2, 2026 - Only two of Shelby County’s five varsity football teams won last week and Tenaha is to only team with a game tonight.
The Center Roughriders are now 0-5 after falling to Jasper by a 21-16 score last week. They will enjoy an open-bye week this week. They will host the Spring Hill Panthers for the Roughrider’s 2026 Homecoming game on Friday, October 9. Kickoff is at 7:30pm. There will be pregame activities earlier. The Panthers are 2-3 after suffering a 41-14 loss at Rusk last week.
The Joaquin Rams took on the highly ranked Mansfield Wolverines and won by a score of 42-34. The Rams are 4-1 and will have a bye week for October 3. The Rams will head to Shelbyville on Thursday, October 8th to kick off district action.
The Shelbyville Dragons hosted the Tyler Grace Community Cougars and lost by one touchdown from last week. The Dragons are now 3-2 after a 42-35 loss against the Cougars. They will have a bye this week and will take on the Joaquin Rams at Dragon Stadium on Thursday, October 8th.This game will kick off District 11 2A-1 conference play for both teams.
The Tenaha Tigers improved their record to 3-2 with a 32-29 win against Cross Roads in the Pit. The Tigers will be the only Shelby County team playing next week as they travel to Overton to battle the Mustangs at 7pm on Friday, October 2nd. Overton is 4-1 after defeating Alto last week.
The Timpson Bears fell to the Arp Tigers by a 58-25 score. The Bears will also enjoy a bye week before facing San Augustine at home in John Herbert Eakin Stadium on Friday, October 9 at 7:30pm. The San Augustine Wolves are 3-2 after a 48-14 victory against Elkhart last week.
