2023-2024 Sports Schedules (Links below updated)
August 18, 2023 - Shelbyville's volleyball game versus Carlisle that was scheduled in Shelbyville tonight, August 18 has been cancelled.
Logansport, Louisiana on Thursday, August 17, 2023 –
The Joaquin Rams varsity football team visited the Logansport Tigers for their final tune-up scrimmage of the season. The Rams will begin their regular season with a season opener at Arp High School’s Tigers Stadium on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Arp is seeded as the fifth-place projection for Class 3A II District 9 by Dave Campbell’s Football Magazine. Joaquin is seeded as the second-place projection for Class 2A I District 11. Timpson is the #1 seed for the district and for Region III.
August 15, 2023 - Below is the information for Football and Soccer Signups. Tonight, August 15, and Thursday are the only in person signup dates. City Hall is open everyday if you want to go by between 8:30-4:30. August 23 will be the last day to sign up.
Football and Soccer Signups
The Center Recreation Department is proud to announce that the
2023 Football and Fall Soccer signups will begin soon.
All Dates from 5pm to 7pm
Parents are encouraged to come by City Hall at 617 Tenaha Street to sign up also. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8-4:30pm. If one of the signup dates doesn’t work for you, please come by City Hall before August 23th to sign up. Signups will shut off after the 23rd. For more information contact Jason Mitchell, City of Center Recreational Director at 936-590-7196
Cash, Check or Card Accepted
(Includes Jersey, Flags, Pad and Helmet, insurance, and all fees)
Parents: please bring a copy of the birth certificate to signups
Inscripciones de Soccer y Futbol Americano
El Departamento de Recreación de Center se enorgullece en anunciar que la inscripción para la temporada de otoño 2023 De Soccer y Ftbol Americano está por comenzar pronto.
¿Donde? Community House (425 San Augustine Street)
¿Cuando? Martes, 15 de Agosto: Jueves, 17 de Agosto
En cada fecha de 5:00 a 7:00pm
Los padres pueden presentarse ala City Hall en 617 Tenaha Street para entregar sus inscripciones. Las horas de oficina son de Lunes-Viernes de 8 am – 4:30 pm. Si alguna de las fechas de regristo no funciona para usted favor de pasar ala oficina antes del 23 de Agosto. Las inscripciones se cerraran despues del 23 de Agosto. Para más información favor de comunicarse con Jason Mitchell, Director del Departamento de Recreación para la Ciudad de Center, al número 936-590-7196
Aceptamos tarjeta de credito or dinero en efectivo.
(Incluye jersey, banderas, cojines y casco, seguranza y todos los gastos de inscripción)
Parents: please bring a copy of the birth certificate to signups
Timpson Bears Eakin Field on Friday, August 11, 2023 –
The Timpson Bears were spotted in their first football scrimmage on Friday when the Groveton Indians came to Timpson. The two teams got in much needed work despite extremely high temperatures which showed to be at 105 degrees at the start of the event. Many fans braved the blistering heat to get their first look at the #2 ranked Bears in action.
Shelby County Texas High School Football Facilities on August 3, 2023 –
This week local high school football teams began spring training for the coming 2023 varsity and sub-varsity Texas UIL Football season. Center, Joaquin, Shelbyville, Tenaha, and Timpson were each spotted participating in non-contact practices which began on July 31st. Contact practices begin on August 5th.
Teams will begin scrimmaging other opponents no sooner than August 10th. All five local teams will kick off their regular season varsity games on August 25th, with the exception of the #2 ranked Timpson Bears, who will begin on Thursday, August 24th.
July 28, 2023 - The Shelby County C.A.V.E. AAU (Athletic Amateur Union) program is an upstart based out of Center, TX. Housed out of the newly developed Shelby County Family Life Center, we are Caring About the Vision and Expansion (C.A.V.E.) of our local youth. We currently operate with five teams (three boys and two girls) ranging from ages 12-16. Our reach is wide as we have players representing the following towns: Center, Joaquin, Shelbyville, Tenaha, Timpson, San Augustine, Broaddus, Logansport, and Stanley. These student-athletes and their families have been working hard and we are excited about our first season thus far and the future of our program.
Shelby County C.A.V.E. is on the map thanks to these teams!! What a first year it has been. From our first tournament in Longview to July 8-11,2023 conclusion in Orlando, Florida, our East Texas/West Louisiana towns have been recognized through our youth. We have received many compliments about our play, competitiveness, and most importantly our demeanor/character. Thank you to our players, parents/guardians, grandparents, great grandparents, sponsors, and community for giving us a chance and making this first year a hit. These young people will leave a positive mark on their schools and teams in academics, extracurriculars, and athletics.
A small recap of our program this year. Our teams participated in approximately eight tournaments. We were so blessed to travel with such great kids, with so much talent!! We traveled to Longview, Tyler, Sulphur Springs, Arlington, Ruston, LA, Orlando, FL and Keller/Ft Worth. We were expecting to field two teams, but the interest from the community led us to having five teams (16U Boys (2), 16U Girls, 14U Boys, and 14U Girls) when it was all said and done. Each team finished in the top 3 of at least one tournament this season. Teams finished 1st in four tournaments, 2nd in seven tournaments, and 3rd in four tournaments.
What these young men and women did on the court is secondary to the conversations and lessons we get to have with them about constantly trying to be better people.
14U Boys
14U Girls
16U Girls
16U Boys
16U Boys
16U Boys teams had a season record of 21-3, winning the GASO in Keller, Primetime Sports in Ruston, LA, and Game Changer in Tyler tournaments. Just some young kids from a small town in East Texas doing what they love. Had faith to focus on the WIN and not the WIND! Down 6 with 1:30 to go, they kept fighting. Beat an elite 15U program out of DFW, a 5A team from Montgomery, a 5A playoff team from Granbury, and a sharpshooting team from Oklahoma. They are GASO CHAMPIONS.
During our last tournament in Keller, Texas we were invited to bring one team. On the day of the championship instead of sleeping in, they all agreed to go to church before the game. What a word Bro. McCoy spoke to us all. When we walked in, he said, “This is a God thing”. Having faith in God will get us through our bad times. The Word manifested itself a couple of hours later. Like he said, “you young men will never forget this day.” Neither will I #Family Shelby County CAVE.
We thank GOD for our awesome season! We are also very thankful for the support system and group of chaperones and parents that supported us! A very special thank you to our parents for entrusting your children with us and thank you for all of the hard work and dedication.
We would like to thank everyone that donated during our fundraisers. Thank you to our sponsors who took a chance on a new organization: Shelby Savings Bank, State Farm - Sandy Wheeler Cox, Farmers Insurance - John Burns, Blake Furniture, Stan Cloudy, and Pastor Daryl McCoy. Thank you to our sponsors that wanted to remain anonymous.
Thank you, Abundant Love Ministries, for your support. Thank you Pastor Marlin Cloudy and First Lady Felicia Cloudy for your support and everything that you do.
Thank you to our Administration Team Marlin Cloudy, Jr., Feleshia Thompson, Alex Cloudy, April Calhoun and Michael Cloudy, Jr.. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work.
For more information on this program, how to contribute to the future of our youth, or volunteer to be a coach or sponsor, contact Marlin Cloudy, Jr. at 936-332-3378 or Feleshia Thompson at 936-590-1834 shelbycountycave@gmail.com.
Center Lions Baseball and Softball Fields on Sunday, July 23, 2023 –
The 2023 Dixie Youth Regional World Series baseball kicked off tournament action with opening ceremonies on Wednesday and tournament games have continued throughout This week. Fifty teams have been competing in tournaments in Center from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Georgia. There have been over 800 players and coaches along with their families in the city for the activities.
The divisions have narrowed down to the final championship teams in T-ball, 6U Coach Pitch, 7U Coach Pitch, 9U and 11U. Center had a team begin tournament action in each division. One local team, the 11U local Shelby County team, still remains at the start of today, Sunday. Teams began being eliminated yesterday and more will fall today.
Each team has been guaranteed to play 5 games during the 5-day event which will soon wrap up tournament play.
Center Lions Baseball and Softball Fields on Thursday, July 20, 2023 –
The 2023 Dixie Youth Regional World Series baseball kicked off tournament action on Thursday with tournament games beginning in the early morning throughout the late evening. Friday saw the teams brave high temperatures and humidity as well throughout the day. Competition is continueing on Saturday.There are 50 teams now competing in tournaments in Center from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Georgia. There are over 800 players and coaches along with their families in the city for the activities. The divisions being hosted in Center are T-ball, 6U Coach Pitch, 7U Coach Pitch, 9U and 11U. Center has a team in each division. Games are underway once again today. Each team is guaranteed to play 5 games during the 5-day event which will wrap up tournament play on Sunday.
Center Lions Baseball and Softball Fields on Friday, July 21, 2023 –
The 2023 Dixie Youth Regional World Series baseball kicked off tournament action yesterday with tournament games beginning in the early morning throughout the late evening. There are 50 teams now competing in tournaments in Center from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Georgia. There are over 800 players and coaches along with their families in the city for the activities. The divisions being hosted in Center are T-ball, 6U Coach Pitch, 7U Coach Pitch, 9U and 11U. Center has a team in each division. Games are underway once again this morning. Each team is guaranteed to play 5 games during the 5-day event which will wrap up tournament play on Sunday.
Center Lions Baseball and Softball Fields on Thursday, July 20, 2023 –
The 2023 Dixie Youth Regional World Series kicked off yesterday with festivities and a massive opening ceremony in Center High School’s Roughriders Stadium. An estimated crowd of over 5000 attendants filled the seats. There are 50 teams now beginning tournaments in Center from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Georgia. There are over 800 players and coaches along with their families in the city for the activities. The divisions being hosted in Center are T-ball, 6U Coach Pitch, 7U Coach Pitch, 9U and 11U. Center has a host team in each division. Games began this morning. Each team is guaranteed to play 5 games during the 5-day event which will end tournament play on Sunday.
