2023-2024 Sports Schedules (Links below updated)
Shelbyville Lady Dragons Ballpark on April 5, 2024 –
The Shelbyville Lady Dragons varsity softball team improved their overall season record to 18-9 with an 11-3 District 22 2A win over the Joaquin Lady Rams on Friday. The win gives Shelbyville and Joaquin each a 7-2 conference mark. Joaquin stands at 17-8-2 overall for the year.
Joaquin scored first when Halle Bonner singled in the top of the second inning but an outfield error allowed her to reach third base. She came home on an infield hit by Jesse Webb. In the third inning Joaquin improved their lead to 2-0 runs when Brooklyn Bagley tripled off the centerfield wall and later scored on a groundout by Kate Fuller.
Shelbyville overtook the lead when Bre Chambers, Taylor Jones and Carsey Lovell each scored during the bottom of the third inning to give the Lady Dragons a narrow 3-2 run lead. The bottom of the fourth inning saw Kylie Snell leadoff with solo homerun over the rightfield wall to give SHS a 4-2 lead. Shelbyville added runs by Cori Lawson and Chambers to go up 6-2 before the fourth frame was finished.
The Lady Dragons brought 11 batters to the plate during another rally in the fifth inning and scores by Cadee Harley, Snell, Lawson, Jayleigh Jones and Chambers ballooned the Shelbyville lead to 11-2.
Joaquin got a leadoff single by Mariya Wilson during the top of the sixth and she later scored after advancing on a Jesse Webb hit and an error but this would prove to be the final run of the contest.
Shelbyville pitcher Taylor Jones got the complete game win and struck out seven and walked 5.
Joaquin will travel to Timpson next Tuesday, April 9, 2024 for a 5:30 p.m. game at Lady Bears Field.
Shelbyville will travel to Garrison Tuesday, April 9 for a 5:30 p.m. game at Lady Bulldogs Ballpark.
Timpson Bears Ballpark on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 –
The visiting Garrison Bulldogs varsity baseball team improved their District 23 2A conference record to 7-0 with a 6-0 run win over the Timpson Bears. The Bulldogs are now 15-6-2 overall this season. Timpson is 12-7 overall and 2-7 in District 23 play.
Garrison rallied in the top of the second inning and loaded the bases. A single by Jack Richardson drove in Stryker Lloyd and Briley Montgomery which gave the Bulldogs a 2-0 lead. GHS improved their lead to 3-0 when Brayden Davidson homered over the leftfield fence in the third frame. The Bulldogs lead improved to 4-0 in the top of the fourth frame when JT Regan scored on a double by Travis Burkhalter.
Garrison added runs by Davidson and Jaxon Winder in the top of the final inning and Dallas McFadden was able to strike out the first three Bears batters in the bottom of the seventh to close the game out and seal the win. McFadden had 10 strikeouts in the complete game win and he walked no batters while giving up just six hits.
Colton Carroll gave up three hits and walked three for the Bears. Mason Quist struck out four Bulldogs, he gave up three hits and walked three. Teammate Seth Duke struck out one Bulldog, walked one and gave up 2 hits.
Timpson will travel to Garrison on Friday, April 5 for a 6 p.m. conference game at Bulldogs Ballpark.
April 1, 2024 - 5 S.T.A.A.R Track and Field Club Parent Meeting on Monday, April 1st at 6pm in the Center High School Gym for ages 6-18. Its an informational meeting and registration for Summer Track Team.
Click link to register. https://forms.gle/kfGNgidzkcsEdNqg6
Registration fee $100 (includes uniform)
Contact Kevin Smith (903) 424-1636 for information.
Center Horseshoe Ballpark on Thursday, March 28, 2024 –
The Center Roughriders varsity baseball team dropped a District 17 4A conference baseball game, to the Kilgore Bulldogs, by a 9-4 score on Thursday. The loss puts Center at 3-13-1 overall for the season and they have a 1-6 conference mark. The Bulldogs are 13-6-1 this season and 6-2 in District 17 play.
The Bulldogs held a narrow 1-0 run lead early but Roughriders sophomore Cody Adkinson reached base with one out in the bottom of the second inning, and later scored on a Gage Vidrine single, and a Bulldogs throwing error. This tied the game at 1-1. The Roughriders took the lead in the bottom of the third inning when freshman Jayden Lane was hit by a pitch to begin the inning and was later driven in to score on a double down the leftfield line by junior Logan Horton. Center led 2-1 but this would prove to be their only lead of the contest.
Kilgore rallied in the top of the fourth inning to retake the lead at 6-2. The top of the sixth frame saw KHS extend their lead to 8-2 after another rally.
Center cut the Kilgore lead to 8-3 in the bottom of the sixth inning when Adkinson singled to rightfield, stole two bases and then scored on a passed ball behind the catcher. Kilgore added a score by Casen Edney in the top of the seventh frame to go up 9-3.
Center scored the final run in the bottom of the seventh inning when TJ Belin scored on an Easton Wulf double up the middle which cut the KHS lead to 9-4.
Colt Bullard pitched the entire game for the Bulldogs and gave up 10 hits, struck out 6 and walked two batters.
‘Rider Easton Wulf pitched 5 1/3 innings and gave up 11 hits, struck out two and walked three batters. Sutton Link pitched 1 2/3 innings for Center and struck out two and gave up three hits, walking none.
Center will travel to Henderson Lions Ballpark on Tuesday, April 2 for a 7 p.m. District 17 4A game with the Lions who are 2-5 in the conference and last fell to Carthage on March 26 by a 6-1 score.
March 28, 2024 - The 2023-2024 District 17 - 4A Boys Basketball All District Honors are as follows.
MVP: Cameron Kelley, Chapel Hill Senior
Offensive MVP: Timothy Johnson, Center Junior
Defensive MVP: Jayden Sanders, Kilgore Junior
District Newcomer: Jimmarion Smith, Center Junior / Isiah Mayfield, Chapel Hill Sophomore
6th Man: Dee Brisbon, Chapel Hill Junior
Coach of the Year: Akimba Johnson, Chapel Hill
1st team:
Jakevin Robinson, Center Junior
Emonte Cross, Center Junior
Brayden Nelson, Kilgore Senior
Cale Preston, Carthage Junior
Mikel Fields, Carthage Senior
Dustin Yelverton, Spring Hill Senior
Jack Beckett, Spring Hill Senior
Peyton Bassett, Spring Hill Senior
Jayvin Mayfield, Chapel Hill Senior
Trevor Brooks, Chapel Hill Junior
Jorden Ford, Chapel Hill Junior
Jordyn Bradshaw, Chapel Hill Junior
2nd team:
Andrew Snoddy, Chapel Hill Senior
Malik Gee, Chapel Hill Sophomore
Eric Armstrong, Kilgore Senior
Javon Towns, Kilgore Junior
Colt Vickery, Carthage Freshman
Aiden Duncan, Henderson Senior
Brett Andros, Spring Hill Senior
Brady Mashe, Spring Hill Junior
Noah Kaunitz, Gilmer Junior
Mykah Easly, Gilmer Junior
Carson Bush, Center Junior
TJ Belin, Center Junior
Honorable Mention:
Damarcion Blaylock, Chapel Hill Sophomore
Caleb Mosley, Center Junior
JaKaeden Rodgers, Center Junior
Mikel Dennis, Kilgore Senior
Dre Sanders, Kilgore Sophomore
Ayden Perry, Henderson Freshman
Dashawn Jackson, Henderson Senior
John Harris, Spring Hill Sophomore
Jay Lewis, Carthage Sophomore
Landon Hodges, Carthage Junior
Charlie Barber, Carthage Senior
Geremiah Noble, Gilmer Junior
Aron Bell, Gilmer Senior
Brenden Webb, Gilmer Junior
Kolby Webb, Gilmer Senior
Academic All-District
Charlie Barber, Carthage Senior
Cale Preston, Carthage Junior
Colt Vickery, Carthage Freshman
Jaden Jefferess, Carthage Freshman
Landon Hodges, Carthage Junior
Andrew Snoddy, Chapel Hill Senior
Malik Gee, Chapel Hill Sophomore
Jayden Sanders, Kilgore Junior
Kayson Brooks, Kilgore Sophomore
Dre Sanders, Kilgore Sophomore
Brayden Nelson, Kilgore Senior
Griffin Antunes, Henderson Sophomore
Aden Butler, Henderson Senior
Vince Howard, Henderson Sophomore
Ayden Perry, Henderson Freshman
Dustin Yelverton, Spring Hill Senior
Peyton Bassett, Spring Hill Senior
Jack Bassett, Spring Hill Senior
Bryan Seale, Spring Hill Junior
Dwaylon Richardson, Spring Hill Senior
John Harris, Spring Hill Sophomore
Joe Otujor, Spring Hill Sophomore
Connor Dodd, Gilmer Senior
Damarion Hackett, Gilmer Senior
Noah Kaunitz, Gilmer Junior
Brenden Webb, Gilmer Junior
Taj Manson, Gilmer Junior
Alec Sims, Gilmer Junior
Carson Bush, Center Junior
Caleb Mosley, Center Junior
JaKevin Robinson, Center Junior
JaKaeden Rodgers, Center Junior
Jimmarion Smith, Center Junior
Timpson Lady Bears Ballpark on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 –
The Timpson Lady Bears varsity softball team defeated the visiting Mount Enterprise Lady Wildcats by a 13-0 score on Tuesday. Senior Alexis Grigsby pitched the entire game for Timpson and struck out 12 batters and gave up only a single walk. Timpson also allowed a second baserunner, on an error in the top of the first inning.
Timpson got on the board in the bottom of the first inning when Grigsby led off with a double to centerfield. Taylor Stewart homered to leftfield giving the Lady Bears a 2-0 run advantage. Claire Ham scored a third run later in the inning.
Laura Garza, Grigsby and Ceale Kruse each scored during a rally in the second inning to give THS a 6-0 advantage. Garza doubled to right-centerfield in the third inning and Grigsby homered to left to give the Lady Bears an 8-0 lead. Kruse, Stewart, Ham and Cale Cornelius all scored later in the third to balloon the THS lead to 12-0. Grigsby scored the game’s final run of the contest when she singled to centerfield and was driven home to score on a single by Ham in the bottom of the fourth inning. Grigsby struck out the final three batters she faced in the top of the fifth inning and the game was ended by the 10-run mercy rule.
The Lady Bears are coached by Richie Bruister and his staff. They have completed the first half of District 22 2A action and are 10-7 overall and hold 4-2 mark in conference play. They have six conference games remaining. Timpson will begin the second round of league play by hosting the Beckville Lady Bearcats on Thursday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m. at Lady Bears Field.
From left: Halle Bonner and Riley Mullins
March 26, 2024 - The Joaquin Lady Rams Powerlifting team competed at the Region III 1A/2A Regional Powerlifting meet on Friday, March 1st in Commerce, Texas. Competing from Joaquin High School were Emma Barton, Halle Bonner, Zion James, and Riley Mullins.
From left: (front Row) Emma Barton, Zion James, (back row) Halle Bonner, Riley Mullins, and Anna Lewis, manager
Riley finished 4th in her weight class and achieve her personal best with a total of 805 lbs. She squatted 310, bench pressed 170, and dead lifted 325 for a total lift of 805.
Halle finished 1st in her weight class to earn 2X Regional Champion, and advanced for her third trip to State. She set personal records on all her lifts. She squatted 390, bench pressed 200, and dead lifted 375 for a total of 965 lbs.
From left: Manager Emma Barton, Halle Bonner, and Coach Beth Lawson.
On Wednesday, March 13th, Halle Bonner competed at the THSWPA State Powerlifting Meet in Frisco, Texas at the Comerica Center.
Halle Bonner showing her State Medal.
Halle represented Joaquin well with a 3rd place finish in her weight class. She squatted 385, bench pressed 195, and dead lifted 360 for a total of 940.
Last year as a sophomore she placed 4th and her freshman year she placed 9th. Congratulations!
Submitted photos from Regional Competition.
Emma Barton
Riley Mullins
Zion James
Halle Bonner
From left: Halle Bonner and Coach Beth Lawson
Halle Bonner showing Regional Medal
Submitted photos from State Meet.
Halle Bonner at State Meet
Halle with the creator of the Bench Daddy, Mike Womack
State Champions
Halle with her coach, manager, and family who were able to attend the state meet.
March 21, 2024 - Timpson ISD announced Coach Patrick Gandy will be the new head football coach and athletic director on their Facebook page on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
The announcement:
Timpson ISD is excited to announce that Coach Patrick Gandy will be TISD’s new head football coach and athletic director!
Coach Gandy has been with TISD for 12 years and has held teaching, coaching, and assistant principal positions. He has served as the defensive coordinator for the THS football team for the past 5 years.
“I’m looking forward to the challenge of a new job,” Coach Gandy said. “My dad was an AD and head football coach for 20+ years and it’s always been my goal to sit in that seat and build a program like he did.”
After 8 years at Timpson ISD, Coach Kerry Therwhanger announced his retirement earlier this year and has been guiding Coach Gandy as he transitions into his new role.
“Coach T has done a great job and has been a fantastic mentor for me over the years,” Coach Gandy said. “He has done nothing but help me learn things that athletic directors have to deal with on a daily basis.”
Coach Gandy and his wife Lacey have two children, Lylah and Brock. Lacey has taught at Timpson ISD for 5 years. Both are dedicated members of the Timpson ISD community and passionate about the success of Timpson ISD students.
“I’ve gotten to the point I am at by ‘building relationships and serving others,’” Coach Gandy said. “My goal is to get these kids to buy into that quote and become great people after they leave our programs.”
Timpson ISD is happy to be bringing a member of the TISD coaching staff on as the new athletic director. Coach Gandy has shown commitment to the district and its students over the years and we are eager for him to begin his new role. Thank you Coach Gandy, and congratulations!
March 21, 2024 - Center High School will be hosting the first-round playoff game next Tuesday, March 26th at Roughrider Stadium. The Center Roughriders versus Madisonville game will start at 6:30pm. Tickets are $5 for everyone. Come out and pack the stadium for Playoffs!
Center Roughriders Horseshoe Ballpark on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 –
The Center Lady Roughriders fell to the Carthage Lady Bulldogs by a 14-6 run score on Tuesday. This was the opening game in District 17 4A-2 softball conference play. The Lady Roughriders are now 7-13-1 this season.
Carthage brought nine batters to the plate during a rally in the top of the first inning and led 5-1 going into the second frame. Five hits and an error in the second inning saw the Lady Bulldogs balloon their lead to 10-1.
Center’s Gabby Whisenant and Carson Crouch each reached base on hits in the bottom of the third inning and were driven home to score on a single by Lauren Causey which cut the Carthage lead to 10-5.
Center trailed 14-5 in the bottom of the fifth inning and they scored the game’s final run when Azul Figereou came home after a teammate tripled into the outfield.
The Lady Roughriders will next travel to Henderson High School’s Lady Lions Ballpark for a 6 p.m. game on Friday, March 22, 2024. Henderson is 14-7 overall and 1-0 in District 17 after defeating Kilgore on the road by a 17-0 score on Tuesday.
