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),
Joaquin Rams Gymnasium on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 –
The Joaquin Rams boys varsity basketball team took a 50-38 regular season win over the West Rusk Raiders on Tuesday.
The Rams led 17-8 at the end of the first quarter after going on a 7-0 scoring run to end the opening frame. Joaquin and West Rusk each scored nine points apiece during the second period. JHS took a 26-17 point advantage into the lockerroom at the midway intermission.
Joaquin outpaced West Rusk 13 points to 9 during the third stanza. They led 39-27 headed into the fourth quarter.
Ram sophomore Gauge Jordan was leading scorer this game with 24 points.
Joaquin is now 4-11 this season. They will next play Jefferson High School at 8:30 a.m. at Joaquin during the Tenaha Holiday Hoops Tournament on Monday, December 27, 2021.
Coach Reed Westbrook stated after the game, “The team is working hard to prepare for district play which should be extremely competitive this season.”
Tenaha Special Events Center on Friday, December 17, 2021 –
The Tenaha Lady Tigers Varsity Basketball team took a 62-48 District 23 2A win over the visiting Shelbyville Lady Dragons. Tenaha led 18-11 at the end of the first quarter.
THS outscored Shelbyville 18-14 in the second period and the Lady Tigers took a 36-25 advantage into the midway intermission.
The third quarter saw THS score 12 points and SHS tallied 10. The fourth stanza started with Tenaha leading 48-35.
The Lady Dragons fought hard in the final period but they were unable to make up ground as Tenaha outpaced them 14 points to 13. The Lady Tigers are 5-2 overall and they have a 2-0 conference mark. They will next travel to Martinsville on Monday, December 20 where JV and Varsity play will tipoff at 1 p.m.
The Lady Dragons are 4-3 overall they are 0-1 in District 23 action. They will host Wells High School on Monday, December 20, 2021. Time of tipoff has not been announced.
Photos by Sarah Barton. Click image to enlarge.
December 17, 2021 - Today Victoria Byrd signed her National Letter of Intent to run track at Northwestern State University in Louisiana. Victoria is a 4 year letterman in track at Joaquin ISD.
Victoria qualified for the state track meet her freshman year in 3 events. That year she placed 2nd in the 100 meter. Due to the Covid shutdown she missed her sophomore year track season but did not let this slow her down. Her junior year she qualified for the State track meet again in the 100, 200, and the long jump. She placed 3rd in the long jump and won State in the 100 meter and 200 meter.
We, here at Joaquin, are so proud of Victoria for all her past accomplishments and look forward to what she will achieve during her Senior year as well as her upcoming years at Northwestern.
Tenaha High School on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 –
Tenaha’s Varsity and Junior Varsity Lady Tiger basketball teams hosted the Center Lady Roughriders in non-district basketball games. The Tenaha junior varsity took an early lead over the Lady ‘Riders and they led 20-5 at the halftime intermission. After three quarters THS led 35-15. Tenaha outpaced Center 10-6 in the final period and they took a 45-21 win.
The Lady Tigers varsity also took an early lead and led 18-8 midway through the first period. They gained a 23-10 advantage by the end of the opening frame. Center outscored Tenaha 15-13 points in the second stanza. THS led 36-25 at the midway intermission.
The third period was all Lady Tigers as they outpaced CHS 15-0. This gave Tenaha a 51-25 advantage heading into the final period of play. THS was able to score 13 points in the fourth period and CHS scored 5. This gave the Lady Tigers a 64-33 lead at the game’s final buzzer.
December 14, 2021 - The Shelbyville Dragons ended their 2021 season with a 7-5 overall record advancing to the Area Round of playoffs. The following athletes were recognized in the All District and THSCA selections.
District 10-2A, Division 1 All District Selections
Offensive MVP - Jakory Standley
1st Team
Running Back - Zay Cartwright
Offensive Line - Ty Merriman
Defensive Line - Trey Cartwright
Inside Linebacker - Dylan Robbins
Defensive Back - Dada Davis
2nd Team
Receiver - Brayden Hand
Offensive Line - Collin Lloyd
Defensive Line - Michael Carrillo
Defensive Back - Dylan Parker
Defensive Back - Franydric Buckley
Honorable Mention - Talarian Lister
Honorable Mention - Dawson Jackson
Honorable Mention - Ashton Bragg
Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) 2021 Football Academic All State Selections
1st Team - Eli Taylor
2nd Team - Dawson Jackson
Honorable Mention - Ty Merriman
Honorable Mention - Kate Lawson
December 13, 2021 - Tenaha girls JV/V Basketball vs Center scheduled for Tuesday, December 14th is changed to the Tenaha Tiger Gym at 5pm.
Tomball, Texas on Thursday, December 9, 2021 –
The Timpson Bears fought hard but trailed throughout most of Thursday’s UIL State Semifinal Elimination game. The Shiner Comanches advanced their record to 15-0 with a 35-28 win over the Bears.
Shiner scored first on a 70-yard drive which saw Drew Wenske hit Tyler Bishop on a 5-yard touchdown reception with 4:36 remaining in the first quarter. Ryan Peterson added an extra point kick and SHS took a 7-0 lead early.
The Bears bounced back on the next possession when Vosky Howard rumbled 19-yards for a THS score with 1:25 left in the opening period. A successful extra point kick by Geo Bryant tied the game at 7-7.
Two touchdown runs by Shiner’s Doug Brooks gave SHS a 21-7 advantage at the midway break.
The Comanches got a 2-yard touchdown run by Dalton Brooks with 6:20 remaining in the third period and they led 28-7.
Moments after the SHS score Terry Bussey took the Comanche kickoff 91-yards for a Bears score which cut the Shiner lead to 28-14.
A Braden Courtney 2-yard touchdown run pulled THS to within seven points with 9:08 left in the fourth stanza. Shiner led 28-21.
Brooks broke loose on Shiner’s next drive for a 55-yard run which set the Comanches up at the Timpson 1-yard line. On the next play he lunged over the goal line to give SHS a 35-21 lead with just 6:58 left in the contest.
The final score of the game came when Bussey broke free for a 35-yard score which pulled THS to within 35-28 with 6:32 remaining.
Shiner sealed the game with a Dalton Brooks interception on Timpson’s final possession.
The Bears finished their 2021 football season with a 12-1 record.
December 9, 2021 - Shelby County Football Scores of Semifinals round of Playoffs.
Friday, December 9
Timpson 28 - Shiner 35, Final Score
Photos by Ray Jackson
December 8, 2021 - The Tenaha Tigers opened up their season beating the Carthage Bulldogs on Friday, December 3rd.
The Tigers led all four quarters with Senior Trindon Claiborne leading his team with 19 points and Senior Jeremy Evans leading the team with 11 rebounds. The sophomores Ja'Tyrian Moore scored 13 points and Kamarion Ross with 10 points.
"With only 4 days of practice, I am very proud of my players and how they executed the game plan," said Head Coach Kadrian Bryant. "My seniors are great leaders and the underclassmen have a bright future ahead. They are disciplined, my coaching staff is very positive and we look forward to a great season."
Bryant graduated from Carthage High School in 2003. He was inducted in the Carthage Hall of Honor in 2019 still holding the school record of 50 points scored in 1 game. This is Coach Bryant's first year at Tenaha coming from being the Head Basketball coach at 5A North Forney High School.
"This has been an adjustment for me, but I am excited to be home closer to my family." It was an honor coaching against my hometown. They are a very talented group," added Coach Bryant.
The Tigers will play in the Zavalla tournament December 9-11 and travel to La Poyner on Tuesday, December 14th.
December 7, 2021 - Okay bear fans, a fan bus to Tomball has been reserved! We have 56 seats available. Tickets to ride the bus are $40 and need to be paid by Wednesday, December 8th at noon. Contact David Mitchell at 936-488-8899 to reserve your spot! Let's pack the stadium! GO BEARS! #AGNB
