2023-2024 Sports Schedules (Links below updated)
Center High School Roughriders Stadium on Monday, June 20, 2022 –
Summer athletics have been spotted in progress at Center ISD despite high heated temperatures. Monday Shelby County Today was able to catch soccer and other athletic conditioning programs conducting summer workout sessions.
Hard physical work and technic drills were conducted in hopes of helping youth achieve a successful 2022-23 school year.
June 16, 2022 - Texas Parks and Wildlife fishing reports are updated each week, usually by Thursday morning. The reports are compiled by an outside contractor who receives the information from bait shops, marinas and fishing guides. Only the local lakes are listed below. If you would like to see the fishing report for other Texas lakes, clink the following link https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/action/reptmap.php?EcoRegion=PW.
Toledo Bend
GOOD. Water stained; 76-78 degrees; 1.24 feet low. The water level is 170.8 with one generator running from 12-3:00 p.m. Water temperature at the dam is 76 degrees with surface temperature around 78. The back feeder creeks are stained with no current flow, and the thermocline is showing up on boat electronics at 14 feet. The main lake is clear with no rain this week. Bass are in the full summer patterns going to river bends and points. Early in the mornings as the sun comes up use top water baits like Pop Rs, buzz baits, popping frogs, and spooks. Mid-morning as the fish go deeper transition to 8-12 inch ribbon tail worms and crankbaits in 12-20 feet of water. This week we have the full strawberry moon, so we can fish all night with cooler temperatures.Cast 8-12 inch dark colored worms to entice a bigger bass to bite. Crappie and bream are in the brush piles and lay downs. Crappie are biting best on crappie jigs on the T-Bend favorite colors of monkey milk, T-shad in MGS and pie yow, and live minnows. Bluegill are good using live crickets, grasshoppers, and earthworms. Catfish continue to be slow this week due to the thermocline. Summer is here with air temperatures in the 90’s, so don’t forget to wear sun protection and gear. It is important to stay hydrated when on the water to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Bring the family out to explore the beautiful Toledo Bend on kayaks or canoes. Remember to always keep your life jacket on while on the water, and to fasten the engine kill switch lanyard to your life jacket, if you are operating a motorized vessel on the water. Play it safe on the water, always inform your loved ones or a friend of your expected return time to port or home. Good luck and tight lines! Report from Captain Steve (Scooby) Stubbe, Mudfish Adventures LLC, Mudfish Rod Shop, Kayak and Fishing Guide Service.
Sam Rayburn
GOOD. Water stained; 74 degrees; 1.68 feet low. Some flipping bass shallow and in the grass with topwater frogs in the morning, moving to 15-18 feet off drops and ledges using Carolina rigs and crankbaits later in the day. White bass are good in the lake off points with chrome jigs. Crappie are good on brush piles and catfish are close by. Bluegill have started their game of hide and seek for the summer. Catfish are in creek channels off ledges in 18 feet of water. Report by Lynn Atkinson, Reel Um N Guide Service.
Naconiche
GOOD. Water clear to stained; 83 degrees. Fish are in that summer pattern biting the same way. Fish are feeding on shad, so utilize small baits similar to shad size. Good numbers of post-spawn bass schooling up over deeper water. Most fish are suspended just above the thermocline depth, so count your lure down to 10-14 feet and keep it in the strike zone. A mag-worm in junebug color is getting bit in 8-12 feet of water. Try a square bill crankbait over the grass during the midday heat. Crappie population is good. Catfish are slow. Report by Eric Wolfe, NacoTack Fishing Services.
Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Monday, June 13, 2022-
Center ISD’s 2022 Lady Roughriders Basketball Skills Camp is now underway. The three-day event is kicked off with training for ladies grades 3rd thru 5th going from 9a.m.- 11a.m. and grades 6th thru 9th grade participating from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Ballhandling and conditioning was the theme of the activities seen kicking off Monday’s activities.
Center Middle School Gym on Monday, June 6, 2022 –
(Photo Album)
Summer sports activities are underway and among events spotted this Monday was Center ISD’s Lady ‘Riders Volleyball Camp at Center Middle School Gymnasium. Smiles were seen on both participants and coaches faces. The camp will continue through Tuesday and Wednesday, June 7-8.
Monday afternoon saw over 3 dozen 6-9th grade athletes participating in drills including setting, volleying and passing. Third through 5th grade participants are also taking part in the skills camp.
May 31, 2022 - The Shelbyville baseball program will be represented at this year’s Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association in Class 2A-4A All-Stars Game with Tyler Merriman selected to represent the South team. The prestigious event is slated to be played at 12 noon on June 18, 2022 at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas.
Tyler Merriman is a 2022 graduate of Shelbyville High School and is the son of Bro. Rob and Denise Merriman. He is coached by Zach Hubbard.
SOUTH 4A, 3A & 2A ALL-STARS
PITCHERS
J.D. Thompson, Rusk (4A-III) - Ross Mc Murry
Kolby Killough, China Spring (4A-III) - Jesse Lopez
Connor Zaruba, Yoakum (3A-IV) - Karl Saenz
Carson Courtney, Lufkin Hudson (2A-III) - Glen Kimble
CATCHER
Rylan Galvan, Sinton (4A-IV) - Adrian Alaniz
Dylan La Rue, Blanco (3A-IV) - Bryan Wyatt
Rashawn Galloway, Boerne (4A-IV) - Bill Merrell
FIRST BASE
Jayson Cantu, Raymondville (4A-IV) - Carlos Moreno
Connor Risinger, Woodville (3A-III) - Woody McClendon
SECOND BASE
Kasen Jeitz, Centerville (2A-III) - Demond Denman
Cade Boyer, LBJ Johnson City (2A-IV) - Steven Shipley
SHORTSTOP
Collin Coker, Sweeny (4A-IV) - James Howell
Tracer Lopez , Cameron Yoe (3A-III) - Hector Delgadillo
THIRD BASE
Ryne Abel, Lorena (3A-III) - Brandon Graves
Logan Davis, Thorndale (2A-IV) - Kelly Kuhl
OUTFIELD
Brandon Craig, La Vernia (4A-IV) - Judd Guidry
Nolan Williams, Salado (4A-III) - Emery Atkisson
Kameryn Henderson, Orangefield (4A-III) - Tim Erickson
Lucas Guzman, Rogers (3A-III) - Nash Fares
AT LARGE
Tyler Merriman, Shelbyville (2A-III) - Zach Hubbard
Cody Pfeffer, Bellville (4A-III) - Todd Hatton
SOUTH COACHES
Clint Jaeger, Fayetteville (2A)
Brian Slater, Clifton (3A)
Stephen Westbrook, Jasper (4A)
NORTH 4A, 3A & 2A ALL-STARS
PITCHERS
Easton Ballard, Spring Hill (4A-II) - Trevor Peterson
Caleb Jameson, Prairiland (3A-II) - Chris Peacock
Reece Elston, Stephenville (4A-I ) - Justin Swenson
Trevor Miller, Anson (2A-I) - Scotty Nichols
CATCHER
Brock Tijerina, Andrews (4A-I) - Robert Morris
Ty Marthiljohni, Celina (4A-II) - Troy Mc Cartney
Noah Rodriguez, New Deal (2A-I) - Jordan Terry
FIRST BASE
Jason Gomez, Farmersville (4A-II) - Jon Nordin
Kohle Kerin, Shallowater (3A-I ) - Ben Huffman
SECOND BASE
Jacob Holder, Aubrey (4A-II) - Nathan Henry
Aaron Jett, Maypearl (3A-II) - Mike Martin
SHORTSTOP
Zach Blizel, New Home (2A-I ) - Brady Webb
Donnie Dycus, Grandview (3A-II) - Riley Good
THIRD BASE
Brady Roman, Early (3A-I) - Eddie Pettit
Coy DeFury, Melissa (4A-II) - Brent Paris
OUTFIELD
Cooper Ewing, Valley Mills (2A-II) - Doug Shanafelt
Trey Oblas, Gunter (3A-II) - Daryl Hellman
Ty Cunningham, Iowa Park (4A-I ) - Heath Taylor
Taber Childs, Harleton (3A-II) - D.J. Beck
AT LARGE
Peyton Shaffer, Brock (3A-I) - Tim Arden
Brock Bearden, Tex. Pleas.Grv (4A-II) - Riley Fincher
NORTH COACHES
Brady Webb, New Home (2A)
Brent Paris, Melissa (3A)
Justin Swenson, Stephenville (4A)
The Texas University Interscholastic League has outlined rules for the 2022 High School football season.
Beginning August 1, 2022 teams will begin non-contact conditioning drills.
August 6 will be the first day of full contact practices.
August 11 teams will be allowed to scrimmage.
August 18 will be the second scrimmage week.
August 25 will be the third scrimmage for teams not participating in pre-district games on Week 1.
Week 1 games will be on August 25-27. To begin the regular season.
The regular season will conclude with Week 11 November 3-5, 2022.
Playoffs will begin November 10-12 and conclude December 14-17 with the state championships.
Further info can be seen at uil.org/football.
Center High School on Wednesday, May 19, 2022 –
(Photos and Statistics courtesy of CHS Asst. Track Coach Leann Lusk)
On Thursday, May 19, 2022 Center High School Senior Athlete Aniyah Boykins signed a letter of intent to both study and participate in the SFA track program.
Boykins has had an exceptional year participating in both basketball and track for the Center Lady Roughriders. She was one of three CHS Lady ‘Rider athletes participating at the Texas UIL State Track and Field Competition at Austin last week posting a fifth-place performance in the Shot Put with a 40’2” throw. She also participated in the Lady Roughrider's Varsity Basketball Program for the past four seasons.
May 19, 2022 - Center ISD 2022 All Sports Summer Camps Schedule
May 31, June 1, 2
Roughrider Basketball Camp and Lady Rider Basketball Camp ($40/Camper or 2 or more siblings $30 each)
● Intermediate Gym
● Boys entering grades 1st - 4th (8:30am to 11:30am)
● Boys entering grades 5th - 9th (12:30pm to 3:30pm)
June 6, 7, 8
Lady Riders Volleyball Camp ($40/Camper or 2 or more siblings $30 each)
● Middle School Gym
● Girls Entering 3rd - 5th grades (9am to 11am)
● Girls Entering 6th - 9th grades (1pm to 3pm)
June 13, 14, 15
Lady Riders Basketball Camp ($40/Camper or 2 or more siblings $30 each)
● High School Gym
● Girls Entering 1st - 5th grades (9am)
● Girls Entering 6th - 9th grades (1pm)
June 20, 21, 22, 23
Girls and Boys Soccer Camp ($40/Camper or 2 or more siblings $30 each)
● High School Football Field
● Boys and Girls Entering 5th - 9th graders
● 9:00 am to 11:00 am
June 27, 28, 29
Lady Riders Softball and Rider Baseball Camp (($40/Camper or 2 or more siblings $30 each)
● High School Softball Field & Baseball Field
● Boys and Girls Entering 2nd - 5th grades (9am to 11am)
● Boys and Girls Entering 6th - 9th grades (1pm to 3pm)
July 12, 13, 14
Rider Football Camp ($40/Camper or 2 or more siblings $30 each)
● High School Football Field
● Boys Entering 1st - 5th grades (9am to 11am)
● Boys Entering 6th - 9th grades (1pm to 3pm)
Center High School Library on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 –
Senior student athlete Makel Johnson signed an intent letter to study and play basketball at Tyler Junior College for the TJC Apache’s team. Johnson helped the Center Roughriders varsity boast a 23-10 record this season and the team went three rounds deep into the Texas UIL Basketball Playoffs.
Johnson is planning to major in Kinesiology in hopes of one day coaching. He looks forward to playing for veteran coach Mike Marquis who will be in his 22nd year with the college. TJC educates about 12,500 students annually.
CHS Athletic Director Coach Ricky Meeks led off the event and stated, “I’ve enjoyed having a small part in his journey I would like to recognized Coach Hiram Harrison and his family for their major contributions.”
Head Coach Hiram Harrison said, “He has put in a lot of work and this is a great accomplishment. We are proud, I know his family is proud and the community is too. We hope he goes on to do bigger and better things. Prayers will go out with you. Go out and make us proud!”
Makel himself then spoke and said, “I would like to thank those who helped me get to where I am today.”
Nacogdoches Dragons Ballpark on Wednesday, May 12, 2022 –
The Timpson Bears varsity baseball team fell to the Alto Yellowjackets during the Region III UIL Class 2A Area round of the Texas high School baseball playoffs. The 8-7 Yellowjackets elimination win happened at Dragons Field on the campus of Nacogdoches High School.
The Yellowjackets (21-8) now advance to the regional quarterfinals next week to face either Shelbyville or Centerville. Who are now competing in a best-of-three game series.
The Bear’s season has ended with their season mark at 15-9.
Alto took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning when Senior Logan Rogers led off with a triple off the leftfield wall and later scored on a fielder’s choice.
Alto took a 3-0 lead in the third frame.
Timpson’s Colton Carroll and Asher Molloy scored two runs in the third to pull the Bears to within a single run of Alto. THS scored four runs in the fourth to take a 6-3 advantage. The ‘Jackets came back with four in the bottom of the fourth for a 7-6 lead. The Bears tied the game at 7-7 with a score by sophomore Terry Bussey in the fifth inning before Alto scored the game-winner in the bottom of the inning.
Timpson is in the midst of a very successful year after reaching the state semifinals in football, the regional tournament in basketball, area finals in baseball and next week they have athletes competing at the Texas UIL Track & Field Competition at the University of Texas in Austin.
