March 25, 2025 - After their dramatic come-from-behind victory over Madisonville on Friday, the Center Roughriders travel to Palestine Tuesday night, March 25 to take on the Van Vandals in Round II of the UIL State Playoffs. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:30pm.
The Pregame Show featuring interviews with both coaches should start at 6:15. During the Halftime Show, visit with senior Roughrider Omar Barcenas and senior Lady Rider Gabriela Ordaz. Stay through the Postgame Show to visit with the Player of the Game.
March 20, 2025 - Friday night the Center Roughriders travel to Hudson to take on the Madisonville Mustangs in Round I of the UIL State Soccer Playoffs.
The Rider Game is the second scheduled playoff in Hudson that night; Kick-off is scheduled for 8:30pm or immediately following Game 1 (Henderson v Madisonville Ladies).
March 6, 2025 - The Center ISD Administration, Board of Trustees and Athletics Director / Head Football Coach Interview Committee would like to extend a huge Roughrider Welcome to our new AD/HFC, Coach Nick Brown. Coach Brown is married to his wife of 15 years, Amber. They have a son, Camden (11), and daughters Graysen (8), Mattie (7) and Teagen (5). They also have a bonus daughter, Caroline, (25).
March 6, 2025 - Center ISD is honored to announce that we have been approved for 33 designations for the Teacher Incentive Allotment: 15 Recognized, 12 Exemplary, and 6 Master.
February 20, 2025 - Center High School is thrilled to announce its annual Senior Celebration, a special night dedicated to honoring the graduating Class of 2025! Mark your calendars for February 24, 2025, at 6pm as everyone gathers in the Center High School Coliseum to celebrate the accomplishments and bright futures of the graduating seniors.
February 11, 2025 - The Roughriders wrap up district play tonight, February 11 and determine their playoff seeding tonight as they travel to Madisonville to face the Mustangs
Tip off is around 6:15--or immediately after the final JV game concludes. Right before that, the live stream will begin with the Pregame Show where we visit with men's head coach Hiram Harrison and preview the game.
February 4, 2025 - The Roughriders and Lady Riders continue district play tonight, February 4, 2025 as they play host to Palestine to face the Wildcats and Lady Wildcats
For the ladies, tonight's game will conclude their season. Their tip-off time is scheduled around 6:15 (or after the previous JV game). The Pregame Show will begin near 6:00 featuring a visit with head coach Kevin Smith and with one of the Lady Rider players. In their last match-up, Center fell to 6-3 Palestine by just 1 point.
January 31, 2025 - The Roughriders and Lady Riders continue district play tonight, January 31 as they play host to the Eagles and Lady Eagles of Rusk.
The ladies lead off with tip-off time around 6:15 (or after the previous JV game). Tonight will be their Senior Night. The Pregame Show will begin near 6:00 featuring coverage of Senior Night and a visit with head coach Kevin Smith. In their last match-up, Center fell to Rusk by just 3 points.
January 28, 2025 - The Roughriders and Lady Riders continue district play tonight, January 28, as they travel to Bullard to take on the Panthers and Lady Panthers.
The ladies lead off with tip-off time around 6:15 (or after the previous JV game). The Pregame Show will begin near 6:00 featuring a visit with head coach Kevin Smith. In their last match-up, Center beat Bullard in overtime. With only three games to go, the Ladies must win out to keep playoff hopes alive.