Shelby County Today

March 4, 2017 - The Tenaha Tigers defeated the Italy Gladiators 92-67 in Region 3 Semi-Final game to advance; however, the Gladiators come away heroes of the game with an inspiring display of sportsmanship.

In the final period, the Tenaha Tigers brought in player #33, Ferdaveion Thomas, who is a special needs teammate to give him a chance to play. When he got the ball to take a shot at the basket, a penalty was called on him and his chance was gone… or so it seemed.

The players on the Italy team then became determined to allow #33 to have his shot… literally and once he made his shot, Italy’s players continued to feed him the ball an additional three times before the game ended as a Italy player attempted a half-court shot just for good measure.

Coaches, parents, and teachers attempt to teach kids good sportsmanship but don’t aways truly get to see if the lesson took. All the players showed great sportmanship in Friday's game.

Shelby County Today gives a standing ovation to the Italy Gladiators for their inspiring display of character. Congratulations to the Tenaha Tigers on a great win and for supporting your whole team!

March 3, 2017 - New information just in regarding student ticket prices. Ages 3 through 18 will be charged $5 per session for entry to the tournament. The Roughriders are playing in the Region Basketball Tournament at Texas A&M Commerce, March 3rd and March 4th.

You can order and pay for your advance tickets at http://wearelionstix. universitytickets.com/…/event_ listings… and click on UIL Boys Basketball.

Tuesday, February 28, 2017, West Sabine High School –

After falling behind early, and trailing 34-50 at halftime, the Shelbyville Dragons Varsity Basketball team fought their way back to take 85-82 Regional Quarterfinal win, over the Evadale Rebels. The win advanced Shelbyville to the Regional Tournament at Jewett-Leon High School this Friday, March 3, 2017. The game will be at 5 p.m. with the Grapeland Sandies.

The Dragons trailed by as many as 19 points during the second quarter but fought back to pull to within 16 points by the midway break, trailing 34-50 at halftime.

Dragons postman Cole Ferguson exploded for 13 points during the third period to help Shelbyville outscore the Rebels 29-13 during the frame. The two teams headed into the final period with the game knotted at 63-63.

The fourth quarter saw Ferguson score ten more points, and teammate Jakovian Buckley hit six clutch free throws, to help SHS gain the 3-point final margin of victory.

Dragons Basketball Coach David Schmitt said, “Even when we trailed, we knew the kids would keep fighting and it really paid off tonight. We look forward to representing our school at the regional tournament.”

Ferguson was high-scorer for the Dragons with 33 points. Teammate Jakovian Buckley had 15, Jordan Boykins 14, Trez Barnes 10, Trae Polley 10, and Kirktric Allen hit three points.

Brady Griffin led the Rebels with 22 points.

March 1, 2017 - CISD will release early on Friday, March 3rd, to accommodate those traveling to Commerce for the Regional basketball tournament.

Friday, March 3, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., Riders vs Argyle, at Texas A&M - Commerce
The Field House Gym, Lee Street, Commerce, Texas (Google Map: click here)

When the Riders advance, they will play at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

Ticket Prices Per Session:
Adults $10.00
Students $5.00

Fan are HIGHLY encouraged to purchase tickets in advance by going to: http://wearelionstix.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event_listings.asp or by clicking here.

Transportation
The Center ISD Transportation Department will be providing fan buses to the Basketball game on Friday, March 3, 2017.

Prices will not include tickets into the game. Fan bus prices are: Adults $5.00, Students $3.00 and children under 5 years of age are free.

All students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please call the Transportation Department at 936-598-2880 to reserve your seat on the bus. The buses will be loading at the OLD Bus Barn located on Stadium drive near Moffett at 12:30 p.m. The buses will be leaving promptly at 1:00 to ensure on time arrival at the game.