Sports

2025-2026 Sports Schedules

Baseball - Center, Shelbyville, 
Basketball - Center HS Boys, Center HS Girls, Center MS Boys, Center MS Girls, Joaquin HS, Joaquin JH, Shelbyville HS Boys, Shelbyville HS Girls, Shelbyville JH Boys, Shelbyville JH Girls, Tenaha HS Boys, Tenaha HS Girls, Tenaha JH, Timpson HS, Timpson MS
Golf - Center
Powerlifting - Center, Shelbyville, Joaquin, Timpson
Soccer - Tenaha
Softball - Center, Shelbyville, 
Tennis - Center
Track and Field - Center HS, Center MS, Shelbyville, 

Shelbyville Senior D. J. Barnes Signs Letter of Intent

February 6, 2025 - DJ Barnes signed his national letter of intent with Lamar University on National Signing Day Wednesday, February 5th at Shelbyville High School. We are very proud and happy for DJ. He has been an incredible student athlete for us. DJ brings an incredible attitude and great effort to school every day. He has been a great role model for others throughout his high school career. We wish him the best of luck at Lamar. The Cardinal football program is getting an outstanding young man!

Timpson ISD Holds Scholarship Signings for Moreland, Garner

Timpson High School on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 –

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Timpson High School held college letter of intent signings for senior student athletes Devin Moreland and JJ Garner.

Devin Moreland signed to play football and study business at Friends University in Wichita Kansas. The private non-denominational Christian university was founded in 1898 and is staffed by 319 academic personnel. The school educated around 3000 students last school year. It is NAIA and KCAC sporting affiliated. The school’s mascot is Freddie the Falcon.

Moreland stated that “I chose the school because I liked the staff, coaches, and the facilities.” He plans to contribute to the Falcons football team at the outside linebacker position. “I chose the school because I liked the courses, coaches and faculty.” “I will miss my friends and family here at Timpson.”

Moreland and JJ Garner were members of the Timpson Bears athletic teams throughout high school including the 2023 Timpson Bears State Championship Football team who went 16-0 by defeating Tolar High School 49-7 at Cowboys AT&T Stadium.

JJ Garner signed to study business and play at The University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The public University was founded in 1898. It enrolled 19,056 students in the fall of 2023. The Ragin’ Cajun teams participate in NCAA athletics.

Garner said “What I will miss most about Timpson is the people here.” He said, “I’m looking forward to going to ULL because they gave me the call and I think I will enjoy the culture and food in Louisiana.”

Garner looks forward to getting a chance to contribute at the runningback position on the Cajuns football team. He has mended from both a knee injury and wrist injury and still contributed phenomenally to the Bears football team as both a runningback, quarterback, and on defense.

Garner’s former teammate and 2024 Timpson graduate Tyler Lane played at ULL last season.

Roughriders, Lady Riders Basketball Teams to Play Palestine Tonight

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.

The boys game is scheduled immediately after the ladies (around 7:30). During the Crossover Show (between the two games), we'll meet the Lady Rider of the Game, then visit with men's head coach Hiram Harrison. The Roughriders are currently 5-2 and tied for 2nd, just one game behind the district leader.

During the Halftime Show we'll visit with a fan live from the stadium bleachers; stay with us through the Postgame Show.

To see the games, log on to YouTube and go to NETSN Live. Once there, just click on the game you want to see. Or...

Roughriders Thrash Visiting Eagles 87-38

Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Friday, January 31, 2025 –

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The Center Roughriders varsity basketball team never trailed during Friday’s District 17 4A conference basketball win over the Rusk Eagles. Center scored the first five points of the contest and they led 18-1 midway through the first period. By the end of the first quarter CHS had built a 24-8 advantage.

The second period saw CHS with a 37-14 lead in the middle stages and they had a 49-20 lead at the halftime intermission.

The Roughriders held a 66-23 lead at the end of the third period on their way to the 87-38 conference win.

The Roughriders were led scoring by Tim Johnson with 26 points, Jamarious Canton had 14, Ja Smith 12, Jakalen Barnes 11 and TJ Belin scored ten. Rusk was led by Jermichel Sturns with 15 points.

The Roughriders, now 15-8 for the season and 5-2 in district, have three regular season conference games remaining. They will travel to Palestine Wildcats Gymnasium on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 for a 7:15 tip off with the Wildcat. Palestine is 13-14 overall and 1-6 in District 17 4A.

Lady Riders Suffer Narrow Loss to Visiting Lady Eagles 56-53

Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Friday, January 31, 2025 –

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The Center Lady Roughriders varsity basketball team fell to the visiting Lady Eagles from Rusk High School by a 56-53 score on Friday. The loss is the sixth District 17 4A loss in a row. All of this streak’s games have been very competitive meetings with the game being decided by less than 3 points late in the contest. Center now stands at 8-19 this season and at 1-8 in the conference. Rusk is at 12-19, 3-6.

Scoring started slow and CHS led 4-2 midway through the first period. They only trailed Rusk 10-9 at the conclusion of the first quarter. Halfway through the second stanza RHS led 22-15 and at halftime Rusk led 33-25. Eight points early in the third period by senior Edneeuna Barnes helped get CHS back in the game and Center cut Rusk’s lead to 39-35. By the end of the third frame the Lady “Riders had cut the Lady Eagles lead to 43-41.

The fourth quarter saw a very close game and Center led by two points at 49-47 at the mid-point of the final period. With a single minute remaining Rusk tied the game at 53-53. They were then able to score the last three points of the contest during the final seconds to earn the 56-53 win.

Sophomore Journee Smith led the Lady Roughriders with 18 points and senior Edneeuna Barnes scored 15. Rusk was led by senior Nyliah Tumblin with 16 points.

Center will travel to Palestine on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 for their final District 17 4A game which will tip off around 6:15 p.m. at Wildcats Gymnasium. Palestine is 13-18, 6-3 in District 17 and they fell at Bullard last Friday by a 38-45 score.

Roughriders, Lady Riders Basketball Teams Play Tonight Against Eagles

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. 

The boys game is scheduled immediately after the ladies (around 7:30). During the Crossover Show (between the two games), we'll meet the Lady Rider of the Game, then visit with men's head coach Hiram Harrison. The Roughriders are currently 4-2 in a three-way tie for 2nd, just one game behind the district leader.

During the Halftime Show we'll visit with a fan live from the stadium bleachers; stay with us through the Postgame Show.

To see the games, log on to YouTube and go to NETSN Live. Once there, just click on the game you want to see.  Or...

  • For the Lady Riders Game, click here.
  • For the Crossover Show and the Roughriders Game, click here.
Dragons Take a 70-35 Point District Basketball Win over Eagles

Shelbyville Dragons Gymnasium on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 –

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The Shelbyville Dragons varsity basketball team took a 70-35 point win over the visiting Woden Eagles on Tuesday. The District 24 2A win gives SHS an 21-3 record this season and a 10-0 district mark. Woden stands at 14-15 this season and at 4-6 in the conference.

The Dragons held a 14-8 point lead at the end of the first quarter. By halftime SHS had expanded their lead to 38-20. The Dragons carried a 59-30 lead into the fourth period on their way to gaining the 70-35 win.

Shelbyville was led scoring by DJ Barnes with a game-high 20 points. Tanor Doggett scored 16 and Geechie Mathis scored 13. Woden was led by Caden Harley with 14 points.

The Dragons will head to West Sabine for a 7:30 game at Tigers Gymnasium on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Lady Dragons Take District Basketball Win over Lady Eagles

Shelbyville Dragons Gymnasium on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 –

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The Shelbyville Lady Dragons varsity basketball team won a District 24 2A conference game over the visiting Woden Lady Eagles on Tuesday by a 44-38 score. The game was close throughout with the game tied at 15-15 points at the end of the first quarter and SHS held a narrow 24-23 lead at the midway intermission.

The Lady Dragons lost their narrow lead and they trailed the Lady Eagles 32-33 at the conclusion of the third period. SHS outscored Woden 9-2 points early in the final period and the Lady Dragons led 39-35 midway through the fourth frame. Shelbyville held on through the final minutes to take the 44-38 win. Senior Dragons guard Cori Lawson led Shelbyville scoring with 18 points. 

The win puts the Lady Dragons in fifth place in District 24 2A play. They are at 17-10 overall and 6-5 in District 24 with two games remaining. Woden is at 16-7 this season and 7-3 in the conference.

Shelbyville will head to West Sabine on Friday, January 31, 2025 for a district game at 6:30 p.m. at Tigers Gymnasium. WSHS is 15-8, 7-3.

Roughriders, Lady Riders to Travel to Bullard for District Play

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.

The boys game is scheduled immediately after the ladies (around 7:30). During the Crossover Show (between the two games), we'll meet the Lady Rider of the Game, then visit with men's head coach Hiram Harrison. The Roughriders and the Panthers are currently tied for first place in district with 4-1 records.

During the Halftime Show we'll visit with a fan live from the stadium bleachers; stay with us through the Postgame Show.

To see the games, log on to YouTube and go to NETSN Live. Once there, just click on the game you want to see. Or... for the Lady Riders Game, click here and for the Crossover Show and the Roughriders Game, click here.

Roughriders Lose Lead Late, Fall to Mustangs 68-67

Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Friday, January 24, 2025 –

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The Center Roughriders varsity basketball team took their first District 17 4A loss on Friday when they fell by a narrow 68-67 score to the visiting Madisonville Mustangs during a game which was close throughout. The Roughriders now stand at 14-7 overall and 4-1 in District 17 4A.

Center led midway through the first period by a 6-5 point score. By the end of the opening period the Mustangs held a 14-12 advantage. Madisonville held the game’s only double-digit lead midway through the second stanza when they held a 27-17 point lead. By halftime the Roughriders had tied the game back up at 31-31. Center gained a 5-point advantage over the Mustangs midway through the third period when they held a 39-34 lead. By the end of the third stanza Madisonville had cut the CHS lead to 49-48. The fourth quarter saw the two teams have 13 lead swaps. MHS led 56-55 midway through the final period and held on for the 68-67 win at game’s end.

The Roughriders were led by senior guard Tim Johnson with 25 points and senior forward Jakevin Robinson scored 21. MHS was led by junior guard Tristan Whaley.

The Roughriders will head to Bullard on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 for another district game at 7 p.m. at Panthers Gymnasium.

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