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),
(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.
July 26, 2016 - Tryouts for the East Texas Boom 12U tournament team will be held at 5pm on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at the Center Softball Complex just off County Road 1000 in Center, Texas.
East Texas (ETX) Boom practices about twice a week and participates in 1 to 2 tournaments per month. Players and their families will be expected to participate in fundraisers or pay. For more information, please email ETXBoom@gmail.com or send text to 817-757-9708.
July 25, 2016 - Tryouts for the East Texas Boom 12U tournament team will be held at 5pm on Saturday, July 30th. Tryouts will be held at the Center Softball Complex just off CR 1000 in Center, TX. ETX Boom practices are about twice a week and participates in 1 to 2 tournaments per month. Players and their families will be expected to participate in fundraisers or pay. For more information please email ETXBoom@gmail.com or send text to 817-757-9708.
July 21, 2016 (Order Form) - Center 12 and under Mayors at State Champions and raising funds for their World Series trip to Mississippi with a BBQ Fundraiser on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 from 11am until 1pm on the downtown Center square.
Enjoy BBQ chicken, potato salad, baked beans, dessert and bottled water for $8 per plate pre-sale. Delivery or pickup is available. Payment at time of order. Order deadline is 5pm Monday, July 25th. Orders can be emailed to j32mitchell@netzero.com or faxed to 936-598-5032.
All proceeds go to fund the World Series Tournament in Mississippi in August of 2016. All donations are accepted and greatly appreciated. Donations can also be mailed to: Center Youth Baseball, P.O. Box 991, Center, Texas 75935.
July 22, 2016 - Several 7th and 8th grade football players enjoying a late summer football camp. Getting ready for "Rider Football" in the Fall.
Also, will be hosting our "Saddle Up" Rider football camp for incoming 9th graders on Monday-Wednesday, July 25-27 from 8am-10am at Roughrider Stadium!
