2023-2024 Sports Schedules (Links below updated)
Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 -
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 –
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.
Shelbyville Dragons Gymnasium on Friday, February 2, 2024 –
The Timpson Lady Bears and Bears varsity basketball teams each competed at Shelbyville Dragons Gymnasium in District 23 2A basketball conference games.
The Timpson Lady Bears led the Lady Dragons 3-2 points halfway through the first period and they held a 7-6 lead going into the second quarter. The Lady Bears led 12-8 at the halftime intermission. Timpson outscored Shelbyville 15-7 points and the Lady Bears carried a 27-15 advantage into the final period. The Lady Dragons outscored the Lady Bears 12-8 points in the final quarter but Timpson held on for a 35-27 final score win. The win gives THS a 16-15 overall season record and a 10-1 District 23 standing. Shelbyville is at 17-12 overall and 4-7 in conference action. Cori Lawson led the Lady Dragons with 10 points. Sky’Annah Horton led the Lady Bears with 10 points.
In boys district action the Bears fell to the Dragons by a 54-37 final score. The Bears trailed the Dragons 20-10 at the end of the first quarter. The Dragons held a 36-17 advantage at the midway break and Shelbyville led 41-29 at the end of the third period on their way to the 54-37 win. The win gave SHS a 21-6 overall record and a 7-2 district mark. Timpson is 8-6 overall and 6-4 in the district. Shelbyville was led by Eli Ferguson with 21 points. Timpson’s Jackson Campbell and Chris Nickleberry II scored ten points apiece.
Timpson will host the Tenaha Tigers on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 with JV action starting at 4:30 p.m. and varsity girls and boys action following at Bears Gymnasium. Shelbyville plays at Beckville Bearcats Gymnasium on Tuesday, February 6, with JV play beginning at 5 p.m. and varsity games following.
February 2, 2024 - The District-leading Lady Riders travel to Henderson tonight, February 2 to take on the Lady Lions. With two games remaining on the schedule, the Ladies have clinched a playoff berth and the district championship is within reach; a win against Henderson would put them one game away from the Ladies' first district championship in three decades. The Lady Riders are led by senior Mae Johnson who was recognized Tuesday for scoring 1500 points and snagging 1000 rebounds during her Rider career.
The Roughrider Broadcast Team will be there for every play. The Pregame begins at 6 pm on YouTube at NETSN. Simply go to YouTube and log into NETSN Live and select Center vs Henderson Girls Basketball. Or find the stream here: Girls HSBB: Center vs Henderson
The Gentlemen's game follows the Ladies on a new stream. The Crossover Report will begin the second stream. At 7-2, the Roughriders are in command of their playoff destiny: a win tonight against the Lions would clinch a playoff berth and pull head coach Hiram Harrison within four games of a mighty career milestone: 600 wins. The Roughriders are led by senior Cash Cross, another member of the exclusive 1000 point club.
Again, find the stream by going to YouTube and logging into NETSN Live and select Center vs Henderson Boys Basketball. Or find the stream here: Boys HSBB: Center vs Henderson
Center High School on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 –
Center High School hosted Gilmer on Tuesday in District 14 4A varsity basketball conference play. The Center Lady Roughriders won by a narrow 47-46 score and the Center Roughriders defeated the Buckeyes 55-36.
The Gilmer Lady Buckeyes got the upper hand early and led the Lady ‘Riders 6-2 points midway through the first quarter and they led CHS 13-7 at the end of the opening period. Gilmer still led 17-13 in the middle of the second frame and Gilmer was up 23-18 at the halftime intermission. A 10 point scoring run by the Lady Roughriders gave them their first lead at 33-28 midway through the third stanza and they led 42-38 at the end of the third quarter. CHS led 46-39 midway through the fourth quarter but Gilmer fought back to tie the game at 46-46 with just 14 seconds remaining. A crucial free throw by Lady Roughrider senior guard Gabrielle Whisenant in the final 1.8 seconds proved to difference and CHS took the 47-46 district win. Center was led scoring by Journee Smith with 13 points and May Johnson with 11. The win puts Center’s season mark at 21-7 and they are at 9-1 in District 17 win two conference games remaining.
The Center boys varsity jumped out to an early 9-0 lead on Gilmer and they led 15-11 at the end of the first period. Center built a 22-16 led midway through the second frame and they took a 29-20 lead into the locker room at the midway intermission. By the end of the third quarter CHS had seen their lead grow to 45-26. Center held a comfortable 49-29 lead over Gilmer halfway through the fourth period and they cruised to the 55-34 final score. Center was led by Cash Cross with 15 points, Carson Bush with 11, and Tim Johnson with 10 points. The ‘Riders are 16-9 this season and 7-2 in District 17 with three district games remaining. Center will travel to Henderson High School on Friday, February 2, 2024 for more conference games at Lions Gymnasium. Sub-varsity games begin at 4:30 p.m. and varsity games will follow.
Joaquin Rams Gymnasium on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 –
The Timpson Lady Bears varsity girls, and the Timpson Bears boys, varsity basketball teams each took District 23 2A-1 wins over Joaquin on Friday.
The Lady Bears fell behind the Joaquin Lady Rams early and trailed 12-2 points midway through the first period. JHS held a 16-6 advantage at the end of the first period. Joaquin led 18-13 at the midway point of the second stanza but Timpson fought back to take a narrow 20-18 lead into the locker rooms at the midway intermission. The Lady Rams regained a 22-20 lead halfway through the third frame and led 27-26 going into the fourth and final period. Timpson went on a 12-2 point scoring run in the final two minutes and earned a 40-33 conference win.
The Lady Bears were led by Taylor Stewart wit 15 points. Joaquin was led by Ellie Anglin with nine points. The Lady Rams are 17-12 overall this season and 5-5 in district play. The Lady Bears are 14-15 this season and 8-1 in district competition.
The Timpson boys varsity basketball team jumped out to a 10-0 point advantage by the middle point of the first quarter and they led 14-9 going into the second period. They built a 25-15 lead over the Rams midway through the second frame but led only 28-25 at the midway break. They began to gain momentum in the third period and led 45-34 going in to the fourth quarter. The Bears outscored the Rams 20-12 in the final frame and went home with a 65-46 win.
The Bears were led by Terry Bussey with 15, Tyler Lane 12, Jackson Campbell 11, and Amari Bruton with ten points. The Rams were led scoring by Tanor Doggett with 19, Gauge Jordan 16 and Jericho Newman scored ten points.
Joaquin will head to Beckville on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 where JV will begin at 4:30 p.m. and varsity girls and boys action follows at Bearcats Gymnasium.
Timpson will host the Lady Gary Bobcats and Bobcats at Bears Gymnasium on Tuesday, January 30. JV tipoff is at 4:30 p.m. and varsity girls and boys action follows at Bears Gymnasium.
Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 –
Tuesday saw the Center High School basketball program host Chapel Hill in District 17 4A-2 competition. The Center Lady Roughriders program gained a 50-41 point win over the CHHS Lady Bulldogs and the Roughriders boys team fell to the Bulldogs by a narrow 72-70 score.
The Lady Roughriders led 4-4 midway through the first period and they carried a 13-6 lead into the second quarter. Center led 20-12 midway through the second stanza and 22-19 at the halftime intermission. By the end of the third frame CHS led 43-25 on their way to the 50-41 win.
The Lady ‘Riders are 19-7 overall and they are atop the District 17 leaderboard with a 7-1 mark. There are two conference games remaining in girls district play.
Center’s May Johnson had a game high 19 points, teammate Journee Smith had 12 points.
The varsity boys game was fast-paced throughout. Center trailed 5-9 points midway through the first period but they built a 13-6 lead by the end of the first quarter. At halftime Center held the biggest lead of the contest to that point at 39-26. Center led 60-42 at the end of the third quarter and they seemed to be taking control of the contest but Chapel Hill went on a 14-0 point scoring run to begin the final frame, which tightened the Center lead to just 60-56 midway through the final period. With 1:30 left the Bulldogs gained the lead at 67-66. The game was tied 69-69 with just 30 seconds remaining and Demetrious Brisbon Jr. hit a 3-pointer which proved to be the difference with less than 10 seconds remaining as the Bulldogs held on for the 72-70 win.
Center is 14-9 overall this season and they are in second place at 5-2 in District 17 with 5 conference games remaining. Chapel Hill has the best record in the district at 7-0.
Cash Cross led the ‘Riders with 22 points. Teammates, Tim Johnson scored 16, Jakevin Robinson 13 and Carson Bush chipped in ten points. The Bulldogs were led by Jayvin Mayfield with 11.
The Roughriders girls and boys will head to Spring Hill on Friday, January 26, 2024 where JV action will tip off at 4:30 p.m. and varsity action will follow at Panthers Gymnasium.
Joaquin Rams Gymnasium on Friday, January 19, 2024 –
Each, the Tenaha Lady Tigers, and the Tigers varsity basketball teams took wins over Joaquin’s girl’s and boy’s squads at Joaquin High School on Friday.
The Lady Tigers and Rams game started slow offensively with THS holding a narrow 4-2 points lead midway through the first period. Tenaha gained the upper hand and led 12-2 at the end of the first quarter. A brutal defensive press allowed Tenaha to build a 20-2 lead midway through the second stanza and at halftime THS led 26-6. By the end of the third quarter the Lady Tigers had a 48-8 advantage on their way to eventually winning the game by a 61-16 final score. The win puts Tenahas’ overall season record at 26-5 and their District 23 2A standing at 8-0. Joaquin stands at 16-10 overall and 4-3 in District 23.
Tenaha was led by Kayanna Cox with 23 points, Kaedynce Cox with 14, and Christal Sparks with 10. Joaquin was led by Jessie Webb with 6 points.
The Tiger’s boy’s team never trailed Friday but Joaquin fought back several times to keep Tenaha’s lead below 10 points most of the night. Tenaha held a 9-2 point lead early but only a 11-7 lead at the end of the first quarter. THS led 18-13 midway through the second frame and they took a 29-24 lead into the locker room at the midway intermission. At the end of the third quarter THS led 47-42. By game’s end THS had secured a 72-62 road win.
Tenaha was led by Pooh Moore with 26 points, A’vante Fredieu with 17 and Kamerion Ross with 12. Joaquin was led by Tanner Doggett with 20 points, Conner Rios with 13 and Gauge Jordan with 11.
Tenaha will host the Gary Lady Bobcats and the Bobcats on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Tenaha High School with JV action tipping off at 4:30 p.m. and varsity play following.
Joaquin will travel to Garrison Bulldogs Gymnasium on January 23 and JV teams will begin at 4:30 p.m. with varsity following.
