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Tenaha SEC on Tuesday, February 12, 2024 –

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The Tenaha Lady Tigers took a 98-10 point win over the West Sabine Lady Tigers on Tuesday in a Texas UIL Bi-District Playoff elimination game. Tenaha’s record now stands at 31-5 this season. The Lady Tigers are the first place seed from District 21 2A and West Sabine came in as the fourth seed from District 24.

THS was led by Kayanna Cox with 43 points. Teammate Kennedi Holmes had 25 and Kaedynce Cox scored 14. West Sabine was led by Carlee Winters with 4 points.

Tenaha went on a 14-0 points scoring run to begin the game and led the contest 31-2 at the end of the first quarter. By halftime THS had amassed a 52-4 advantage. The third stanza saw the Lady Tigers cruise to a 74-10 lead on their way to the 98-10 final score win.

Tenaha will advance on to play the Cushing Lady Bearkats (18-8) in an area round playoff with details to be announced later this week. Cushing beat McLeod 50-47. Cushing was the second place representative of District 22 2A.

Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Friday, February 9, 2024 –

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The Center Roughriders varsity basketball team finished the regular season with a 10-2 District 17 4A record and a 19-9 overall season mark with a 74-34 win over the visiting Carthage Bulldogs.

The Roughriders took a 10-3 point lead midway through the first period and they led 20-8 at the end of the first quarter. At halftime the ‘Riders led 37-17. Center outscored the Bulldogs 37-17 in the second half as well to earn the 74-34 win.

Center was led offensively by Tim Johnson with 21 points, Cash Cross had 14, Caleb Moseley 13, Ja Smith 11, and JaKevin Robinson scored 10 points. Carthage was led by Cale Preston with nine points.

The Roughriders will announce their bi-district playoff opponent next week.

February 9, 2024 - Lady Riders Basketball will play the first round of Bi-District playoffs on Monday, February 12, 2024 in the Hudson ISD Gymnasium, 6735 Ted Trout Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904. Game is set to start at 6pm. Tickets are $5/adults and $3/students. Passes accepted are District, THSCA, and Senior Citizen.

Live Coverage Information

The District Champion Lady Riders face the 4th seeded Palestine Lady Cats from District 18 Monday night in the first round of the State Playoffs. The Roughrider Broadcast Team will be there in Hudson for every play; pregame will begin at 5:45pm with the tip off at 6pm.

Playoff games are the property of the UIL and broadcast rights belong to the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS). Through a generous donation, the Lady Riders playoff broadcast has been purchased so that fans will not have to buy a subscription to the NFHS Network to follow the action.

Find the stream here: https://www.youtube.com/@NETsnLive and click on the Center vs Palestine icon.

Support Gear

Lady Riders Baseball Bi-District playoff shirts are available online at https://gogandy.com/center-gbbpl24. Orders will be taken until Monday, February 12th at 10am.

February 8, 2024 - The Joaquin Lady Rams Bi-District playoff game versus the Woden Eagles is 6:30pm Tuesday, February 13 at Gary High School. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students.

February 8, 2024 - The Center High School boys basketball team will play their last home game tomorrow night, February 9; it will also be senior night.

There will only be two games: JV starting at 5:00pm, followed by Varsity at 6:30pm. No games will be at the Middle School.


Click image to view the Facebook Live video on Timpson's Facebook Page.

February 7, 2024 - Terry Bussey officially signed his letter of intent on Wednesday morning, February 7, 2024 in the Collegiate Center lobby letting everyone know he plans to stay with his previously announced choice - Texas A&M. Timpson Head Football Coach Kerry Therwhanger thanked everyone for coming and said, “Today he puts ink to paper. It’s been a fun process to watch, for him, as Timpson ISD, we wish him nothing but luck and the best throughout his whole career wherever it may be.”

Bussey shared before revealing the shirt he was wearing under his jacket that he will be for the next three or four years signing to play with Texas A&M University.

Additional articles about Terry Bussey's signing and football career:

Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 -

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On Wednesday Center ISD held college letter of intent signings for Lance Wilburn and Kaden Dixon who will be studying and playing college football next school year. Center Athletic and Head Football Ricky Meeks said these athletes were always hardworking and they put in the work needed to earn these opportunities.”

Kaden Dixon will be headed to Northern Arizona University where he will be studying Kinesiology and playing football for the NAU Lumberjacks who went 5-3 in the Big Sky Conference last season. Dixon stated, “I will get looked at to possibly play at runningback, receiver, defensive back, and special teams. I would like to contribute wherever needed. I chose NAU because I had a good feeling about the facilities, community, team, and faculty.”

Lance Wilburn will head to Stephen F. Austin State University to play for the Lumberjacks. SFA was 3-8 overall last season and went 0-6 in United Athletic Conference play. Lance will study business/ finance and looks to play receiver for the ‘Jacks. He said, “I like the campus and the atmosphere of the school.”

February 7, 2024 - The Center Varsity Boys Basketball team showed appreciation to their teachers on Tuesday night, February 6 before the game against Kilgore. The Center Riders went on to defeat the Kilgore Bulldogs by a score of 61-37 in the District 17-4A matchup.


From left: Jimmarion Smith, Ja’Kaeden Rodgers, Caleb Mosley, TJ Belin, Jakevin Robinson, Carson Bush, Cash Cross, and Tim Johnson.

Timpson Bears Gymnasium on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 –

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Tenaha High School competed in District 23 2A Girls and Boys varsity basketball competition at Timpson on Tuesday. The girl’s game saw the Tenaha Lady Tigers come out on top by a convincing 72-20 score and the boy’s game saw the Timpson Bears come from behind to gain their first lead of the contest in the final seconds and solidify a 65-61 win.

The Lady Tigers gained an early 6-2 advantage and led the Lady Bears 15-10 at the end of the first quarter. The Tenaha offense was impressive and they ballooned their lead to 24-10 with four minutes left in the second period and they led 42-13 at the halftime intermission. Tenaha had a comfortable 63-16 lead at the end of the third quarter on their way to the 72-20 title win. Tenaha finished the regular season with a 12-0 District 23 mark and a 30-5 regular season record. Timpson finished second in conference action with a 10-2 mark and they were 16-16 overall.

The Lady Tigers were led offensively by Kayanna Cox with 36 points, Kennedi Holmes scored 17 and I’Tyanna Dagley had 12. High point scorers for the Lady Bears were Ceale Kruse and Taylor Stewart with 6 points each. The schools will begin the Texas UIL Bi-District playoffs next week.

In the boys varsity game Tenaha gained an early 8-2 lead midway through the first period and led 16-5 by the end of the first quarter. They led the Bears 25-13 at the mid-point of the second stanza and the Tigers held a 28-19 lead at halftime. Tenaha held a 49-36 lead over the Bears at the end of the third period. Timpson scored the first ten points of the fourth period and they cut the Tenaha lead to four points by the middle of the final period at 53-49. Timpson took their first lead with just 50 seconds remaining in the game and they led 61-60. A free throw by Kamerion Ross tied the game with 26 seconds remaining but scores by Terry Bussey and Jackson Campbell gave the Bears the narrow four-point win. Timpson was led offensively by Terry Bussey with 25 points, Jackson Campbell had 21 and Tyler Lane scored ten points. Tenaha was led by Pooh Moore with 21, A’Vante Fredieu had 18 and Kamerion Ross scored 13.

The loss gives Tenaha a 11-12 overall record and a 4-6 District 23 2A mark with two games remaining. The Tigers will travel to Beckville Bearcats Gymnasium on Friday February 9, 2024 for a 6 p.m. tipoff with the Bearcats (21-6, 10-0). Timpson 9-6 overall and 7-4 in district play. They will host the Garrison Bulldogs (6-8 5-4) on Friday, February 9, at Bears Gymnasium at 5:30 p.m.

February 5, 2024 - Self Defense America recently hosted a grappling seminar, all who attended did a great job.

As well as learning valuable leadership skills, the students learn responsibility and discipline.

Those who participated in the seminar learned valuable ground tactics and defense.

All of these skills taught will go a long way in shaping the future leaders of our community as well as our country.

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