2025-2026 Sports Schedules
Cross Country - Center (JH), Center (HS), Joaquin, Timpson
Football - Center, Joaquin (V), Joaquin (JH,JV), Shelbyville, Tenaha, Timpson,
Tennis - Center,
Volleyball - Center, Center Christian Academy, Shelbyville (JV,V), Shelbyville (JH), Timpson (HS), Timpson (JH),
August 4, 2016 - Shelby County Youth Football will hold Sign-Ups for the 2016 fall season at the Center Middle School Cafeteria on the following dates:
Wednesday, August 17th from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Saturday, August 20th from 11am-1:00pm
Friday, August 26th at the Home Football Game
Saturday, August 27th from 10:00am-2:00pm
Cost is $65 for Soccer (Ages 4-12)
Cost is $75 per child Flag (Ages 4 – 7)
Cost is $100 per child Tackle (Ages 8-12)
(Includes Jersey, Flags, Pad and Helmet, insurance, and all fees)
All children are eligible to play as long as they were born between September 2003 and September 2012. Each child must present an Original or Notarized Copy of their Birth Certificate. A Medical Form must be signed by their parent or guardian at Sign-Ups. Anyone interested in Coaching or Volunteering, please notify a Board Member at Sign-Ups. See You There! Questions? Call Jason 936-488-2863
August 4, 2016 - Shelby County Youth Football will hold Sign-Ups for the 2016 fall season at B & B Grocery on the following dates:
Saturday, August 13th from 9:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, August 20th from 9:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, August 27th from 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost is $75 per child Flag (Ages 4 – 7)
Cost is $100 per child Tackle (Ages 8-12)
(Includes Jersey, Flags, Pad and Helmet, insurance, and all fees)
All children are eligible to play as long as they were born between September 2003 and September 2012. Each child must present an Original or Notarized Copy of their Birth Certificate. A Medical Form must be signed by their parent or guardian at Sign-Ups. Anyone interested in Coaching or Volunteering, please notify a Board Member at Sign-Ups. See You There! Questions? Call Jason 936-488-2863
August 4, 2016 - Center 12u Dixie Youth Majors State Champions will leave tonight to head to Mississippi to represent Center in the Dixie Youth World Series. They have a full day ahead of them tomorrow with the skills competitions, team meal and opening ceremony. Each player, parent, and coach would like to thank all the countless donations that were made from the businesses, citizens of Shelby county, and family members. You have enabled this trip to be a most memorable one. We hope to make Center proud. Thank you again.
August 3, 2016 - County teams began their first, non-contact, high school football practices this past Monday. Teams will begin contact practices on Friday, August 5th. Texas teams can conduct their first scrimmages starting August 12th. Coaches and trainers steadily increase the physical demands asked of players as the season progresses.
The Center Roughriders, Joaquin Rams, Shelbyville Dragons, Tenaha Tigers and Timpson Bears all braved the heat early this week to prepare for their 2016 seasons. The teams took the field to prepare their players bodies and game plans, while participating in skill building drills and conditioning workouts. Four out of five county teams reached the playoffs last football season.
Teams will conduct their first varsity scrimmages starting on August 12th.
Besides football programs, cross country, volleyball, tennis, and school bands, have also began their preparations for this upcoming school year.
Hard work and high expectations have been seen throughout Shelby County this week.
(Left to right, Back row) Coaches: Steven Larsen, Dustin Parker, Mick Doggett, Travis Belin, Josh Horton, (Middle row) Austin Dearbonne, Austin Brown, Tanor Doggett, Roland Ramirez, TJ Belin, (Front row) Logan Horton, Tanner Brooks, Kolt Larsen, Dylan Crawford, and Dylan Parker
August 1, 2016 - The 9 year old WildWings of East Texas captured World Series Silver in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
The Wings started the event with a perfect 7 and 0 record, before falling short in the championship game. The Majors group from East Texas dominated teams from Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee to make the championship game. Strong bats led the team throughout the event as the 10 Wings combined to hit for a .447 batting average.
The WildWings will begin their Fall season as a 10u Majors team in September with a focus on the highest level of baseball Championship, the Demarini Wilson National Championship in Orlando, Fl.
The coaching staff, parents, and players want to thank the communities of East Texas for the great support we continue to receive as our boys strive for more in their baseball career.
August 1, 2016 - Joaquin Youth Football sign ups will be at First Baptist Haslam (beside Brookshires) on the following dates and times:
Age Divisions: 5 years old flag, 6-7 years old flag, 8-9 years old tackle, 10-12 years old tackle.
Flag registration is $60 and tackle registration is $90.
Tackle players must be present at registration to be sized for uniform and equipment.
July 28, 2016 - Many Center Roughriders ninth grade athletes were spotted, at Roughriders Stadium, preparing for the 2016 football season, during their Saddle Up Football Camp. Head Football Coach Barry Bowman, and his staff, took Monday through Wednesday to drill and teach the students football skills and to get a head start on conditioning.
Many incoming seventh and eighth grade students had already enjoyed an earlier camp on July 22nd.
Area high school football teams will begin non-contact practices on August 1st, and contact practices begin on August 5th. Scrimmages with other teams will begin on August 12th and the regular season will begin on August 25th.
Update: The Center Athletic Boosters have advised that due to current and deteriorating weather conditions. The Punt Pass and Kick event for tonight has been cancelled.
July 27, 2016 - Attention all "Lil Riders": Girls and Boys that are entering Kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to attend the second annual "Lil Rider Punt, Pass, and Kick" camp.
The event will be held at 6pm Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Roughrider Stadium in Center, Texas. The Varsity Football Team and Coaching Staff will work with the kids on throwing, kicking, catching, agility drills, and more. There is no cost to participate, so bring your "Lil Rider" and join the fun!
The event is sponsored by the Center Athletic Boosters.
About Center Athletic Boosters
Center Athletic Boosters' Mission Statement: "Building Character One Play at a Time." Our goal is to support student athletes as they compete both on and off the field so they may win in the classroom, on the field, and in everyday life.
July 27, 2016 - The Athletic Department is teaming up with Txtreme Promotions to produce our 2016 Football Program. Please show your support for our athletes and other student groups by purchasing a personal ad for your student.
The deadline for Txtreme to help with the designing of your student ad is July 15, 2016. If you design your own student ad, Txtreme will accept your ad until August 1, 2016. Please email your information to: txtreme@txtreme.com or feel free to call, 281-852- 5955 ext. 105. Click here to view more information.
Annual Season Ticket holders may purchase their tickets Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 12 8:00am - 12:30pm or 1:30pm - 4:30 pm. All remaining Reserved Seat Tickets will be available for purchase beginning the Monday, August 15 8:00am - 12:30pm or 1:30pm - 4:30 pm. Tickets will be sold at Center High School in the Roughrider Athletic Office. Season Ticket Cost, $25.00.
July 27, 2016 - High school Cross Country begins Monday, August 1st at 7:00am. Meet coaches in the high school student parking lot. Please wear shorts, t-shirt and good running shoes.
