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Nacogdoches High School, February 23, 2018 –

The Shelbyville Dragons Varsity Basketball Team advanced through the Area round of the UIL Basketball Playoffs by defeating the Pineywoods Community Academy Timberwolves by a 76-68 score. The Dragons, Co-champions of District 22 Class 2A, are now 29-4 for the season. They will move on to the Regional Semifinals where they will face the District 24 Class 2A champion Evadale Rebels. Time and date will be announced later this week.

The Dragons struggled early when the Timberwolves jumped out to an early 9-2 lead. A 3-point bucket by Dragon Kutrick Allen pulled Shelbyville to within 9-5 with four minutes left in the first quarter. Pineywoods Academy went on a 5-0 scoring run which gave them a 14-5 lead with three minutes left in the opening frame. By the end of the first period the Timberwolves lead had grew to 24-10.

The second period saw the Dragons outscore the Timberwolves 25-13 and Shelbyville went into the halftime break trailing 35-37.

The Dragons held Pineywoods to only nine points in the third stanza, while they scored 19 points themselves. Shelbyville took a 54-46 advantage into the final period.

Eleven points by sophomore Jordan Boykins, and nine points by sophomore Jakevion Buckley, proved to give the Dragons the boost they needed to match the ‘Wolves 22 points in the final period, and they held on to their lead until the final buzzer.

Jakevion Buckley led the Dragons with a game-high 27 points. Teammate Cole Ferguson chipped in 18, Jordan Boykins 17, Ryan Bailey 10, Kurtric Allen and Buddy McClelland each scored two points.

Pineywoods Community Academy was led by MaRozzney Houser with 26 points.

Shelbyville Head Basketball Coach David Schmitt said, "We got intimidated a little bit early but I told the kids let's drive to the basket. We got the ball inside and did better. We made some key free-throws down the stretch and were able to hold on late. We are proud of our kid's effort."

February 21, 2018 - History made!!! For the first time in school history the Lady Tiger Basketball team has qualified for the Regional Tournament in three consecutive seasons!!!

The Lady Tigers won a tough game over Douglass, Tuesday night, 34-30 and will advance to play Centerville on Friday, February 23 at 7:30 PM at Leon HS.

Tickets at the gate are $10 for Adults and $ 5.00 for Students. Tenaha are visitors.

Fan Bus for Girls’ Regional Semi Final at Leon

Tickets go on sale today! Bus ticket will be $20 for adult or student and this price includes admission into the game. The bus will leave promptly at 4pm from the Tenaha High School parking lot. This will be a round trip with no stops. Food may be purchased at the game. 

Fan Bus Tickets can be purchased at the High School. For more information contact Aleisha Horn at 936-248-5000 ext. 501.

Note: Students not in high school must be accompanied by an adult.

February 21, 2018 - The Dragons defeated the Alto Yellow jackets on Monday, February 19, 67-54. The Dragons are now 28-4 on the season. They will play Pineywoods Community Academy on Friday, February 23 at Nacogdoches High School at 7:00 pm.

Coach David Schmitt
Asst. Coach Charles Tindol

February 21, 2018 - Center Riders advanced to the Area Playoffs and will be competing against Van Vandals at the Pine Tree Gym in Longview on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 7pm. Tickets are adults $5 and students $3. Senior citizen passes are accepted. Center will be the home team.

February 16, 2018 - Center HS basketball team will compete in the  Bi-District Playoff Game, Center Roughriders versus Kigore Bulldogs. The teams will meet up at the Nacogdoches High School Gym on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 6pm for the Bi-District Championship. Tickets prices are adults $5.00 and students $3.00.

The Roughrider Baseball team was scheduled to compete this Saturday. However, due to inclement weather games originally scheduled for Saturday at Stonewall, La have been moved to today, February 16, 2017.

Friday Schedule
6:00pm - Center vs Loyola
7:30pm - Center vs N. Desoto

February 14, 2018 - Dragons will play Feb. 16 at 1pm in the East TX Showcase vs Groesbeck at Frankston High School. Bi-District Playoff Game Monday, Feb. 19 at 7:30pm vs Alto at Central Heights High School.

February 14, 2018 - The Center Roughriders basketball team will compete for the Bi-District Championship on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 against Kigore Bulldogs at Nacogdoches High School Gym with game time of 6:00pm. Tickets prices are Adults $5.00 and Students $3.00.

February 13, 2018 - All practices and games for Little Dribblers will be cancelled until Tuesday, February 20. Schools will reopen on February 20th and we can resume practices and games. 

Any questions, please call Jason Mitchell at 936-590-7196.

Monday, February 12, 2018, Shelbyville Dragons Gymnasium –

Last Monday, the Shelbyville Dragons defeated the visiting Joaquin Rams Varsity Basketball Team by a 63-50 score. The game was Shelbyville’s Senior Night and the team’s final regular season game.Senior students Constance Moore, Ryan Bailey, Mac Wheeler, Kyle Tindol, Ty Fox, and Reece Stroud were announced as senior honorees in a ceremony held before the game’s tipoff.

The game was close in the first period until Shelbyville went on a 7-0 scoring run which gave them a 17-9 advantage going into the second quarter. H’Leighton McClelland and Cole Ferguson each scored five points to help the Dragons gain a 33-24 lead by the halftime intermission.

The Dragons outscored the Rams 14-9 during the third stanza and Shelbyville built a 47-33 lead going into the fourth period.

Joaquin scored 17 points while allowing the Dragon 16 points during the final period but, SHS was able to hang on for the 13-point win.

Shelbyville finished the regular season with an 11-1 District 22 2A mark. They have at least a share of the conference title depending on results from Tenaha’s final district contest. They were led by Jakevion Buckley with 17 points. Jordan Boykins added 16 points to the Dragons tally, Cole Ferguson 15, Ryan Bailey 7, H'Leighton McClelland 5, Kolby Parker 2, and Kyle Tindol scored one point.

Joaquin was led by Connor Bragg 12 points, Tray Wilkerson 12, Ellie Huerta 12, Nick Matthews 8, and Lorenzo Lane scored six.

The Dragons will next play class 3A Groesbeck (18-13) at Frankston High School in a Playoff Preview game which is on Friday, February 16, 2018 at 1 p.m.

February 9, 2018 - Timpson ISD Bear Update

Lady Bear Basketball News – The Varsity Lady Bears will be playing Neches in Bi-district play in Wells on Monday, February 12th at 6:30 p.m. Timpson will be the visiting team. Gate Prices will be $5/3. District Passes will be accepted. Go Lady Bears!

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