Sports

2025-2026 Sports Schedules

Baseball - Center, Shelbyville, 
Basketball - Center HS Boys, Center HS Girls, Center MS Boys, Center MS Girls, Joaquin HS, Joaquin JH, Shelbyville HS Boys, Shelbyville HS Girls, Shelbyville JH Boys, Shelbyville JH Girls, Tenaha HS Boys, Tenaha HS Girls, Tenaha JH, Timpson HS, Timpson MS
Golf - Center
Powerlifting - Center, Shelbyville, Joaquin, Timpson
Soccer - Tenaha
Softball - Center, Joaquin, Shelbyville, 
Tennis - Center
Track and Field - Center HS, Center MS, Shelbyville, 

Bears Fall to Flyers by a Single Point in Region III Basketball Playoff

Athens High School on March 4, 2022 -

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The Timpson Bears varsity basketball team were eliminated from the Texas Class 2A UIL State Basketball Playoffs after an 70-69 point elimination loss to the LaPoynor Flyers. Timpson was ranked the number 4 team in Texas and LaPoynor came into the playoffs as the number 10 seed.

The regional semifinal game came down to the final buzzer in the late stages. The Bears held a 69-64 advantage with 40 seconds left in the contest but a 3-pointer and a tip-in by the Flyer’s Kase Johnston tied the game at 69-69 with 16 seconds remaining.

The Bears kept fighting but lost possession on an end-line infraction which gave the Flyers the ball with 3.8 seconds left in the contest. Flyer Dijuan Whitehead later sank a free-throw which proved to be the difference in the contest.

The Bears were able to quickly move the ball downcourt and attempted to hit a game winner at the buzzer but the attempt missed.

The Bears season ends with a 25-5 win-loss record. Timpson’s Terry Bussey led the Bears with 26 points, Braden Courtney scored 15, Hunter Tipton 11, LT Washington 6, JJ Garner 4, Donovan Crocket and Jackson Campbell each had three and Vosky Howard scored one.

Head Coach Alex Cloudy's staff and the team had their work cut out for them as they started basketball preparations in mid December due to advancing to the State Semifinal round of the football playoffs. Hard work by the Bears and plenty of talent placed them in a position to be in this playoff which literally could have swung either way.

LaPoynor was led by Kase Johnston with 21 and Dijuan Whitehead with 18.

The Flyers are 32-6 and they advance to play Beckville in the regional final at Athens on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 1 p.m. The winner will next play at the San Antonio Alamodome in the Texas UIL Basketball State Semifinals next Friday.

Center HS Coach, Nine Athletes Are Honorees on All District Team Selections

March 3, 2022 - After a long and successful basketball season, Center High School had two athletes receive top honors, Christopher Evans and Makel Johnson, as well as Coach Hiram Harrison who was named Coach of the Year.

Nine athletes were named in all from Center on the 2021-2022 District 17-4A Boy's Basketball All District team or received honorable mention. Five of the nine athletes also received Academic All-District recognition.

Congratulations to all selected!

MVP: Christopher Evans (Center, Junior)
Offensive MVP: Dreyon Barrett (Palestine, Senior)
Defensive MVP: Makel Johnson (Center, Senior)
District Newcomer: Elijah Cook (Palestine, Senior)
Coach of the Year: Hiram Harrison (Center)

1st Team:
Da'Nijholan Gipson (Center, Junior)
Kedrin Hinson (Center, Junior)
Emonte Cross (Center, Sophomore)
Taj'Shawn Wilson (Palestine, Junior)
Carlton Wiggins (Palestine, Junior)
Montrel Hatten (Carthage, Junior)
Anthony Riggans (Carthage, Senior)
Jemario Thomas (Jasper, Senior)
Zi'keice Simmons (Jasper, Junior)
Owen McCown (Rusk, Senior)
Aiden McCown (Rusk, Junior)
Kanaan Holder (Hudson, Senior)
Tysen Weeks (Hudson, Junior)

2nd Team:
Carson Bush (Center, Freshman)
Jamarine Moore (Center, Senior)
De'myzjean Martin (Palestine, Senior)
Freddy Lynch (Carthage, Senior)
Kameron Adams (Jasper, Junior)
Isaac Estrada (Hudson, Senior)
Ty'Anthony Smith (Jasper, Sophomore)
Kadadriane Bell (Carthage, Junior)
J'Corey Jackson (Palestine, Senior)
Jordan Walker (Palestine, Sophomore)

Honorable Mention:
Gerlle Abrams (Palestine, Sophomore)
Will McDaniel (Carthage, Junior)
Deionte Marry (Carthage, Junior)
Vincent Cabada (Carthage, Junior)
Heston Kelly (Rusk, Senior)
Breece Cathcart (Hudson, Junior)
Cameron Holcomb (Hudson, Sophomore)
Jerell Haffort (Jasper, Senior)
Jacquise Bell (Jasper, Senior)
Dean Lester (Center, Senior)
Wyatt Stone (Center, Senior)

Academic All-District:
Heston Kelly (Rusk Senior)
Aiden McCown (Rusk, Junior)
Owen McCown (Rusk, Senior)
Jarrett Henry (Palestine, Senior)
Kanaan Holder (Hudson, Senior)
Isaac Estrada (Hudson, Senior)
Tysen Weeks (Hudson, Junior)
Matthew Raney (Hudson, Junior)
Easton Smith (Hudson, Sophomore)
Cameron Holcomb (Hudson, Sophomore)
Carson Bush (Center, Freshman)
Christopher Evans (Center, Junior)
Kedrin Hinson (Center, Junior)
Dean Lester (Center, Senior)
Wyatt Stone (Center, Senior)
Freddy Lynch (Carthage, Senior)
Anthony Riggans (Carthage, Senior)
Braeden Wade (Carthage, Senior)
Montrel Hatten (Carthage, Junior)
Vincent Cabada (Carthage, Junior)
Kadadriane Bell (Carthage, Junior)
Will McDaniel (Carthage, Junior)
Jemario Thomas (Jasper, Senior)
Drevean Limbrick (Jasper, Senior)
Ty'Anthony Smith (Jasper, Sophomore)
Tylon Garrett (Jasper, Sophomore)

Center Varsity, Jr. Varsity Team Tennis Tournament Results

March 2, 2022 - Center Varsity travelled back to Tyler on February 18 to participate in the Bob Faulkner Invitational.

Results are as follows:

Boys A singles: Ian Williams - 3rd place
Boys B singles: Ryker Tomlin - 14th place
Boys A doubles: Levi Rodriguez / Lance Holloway - 1st place !!!
Boys B doubles: Ryan Jones / Erick Rojas - 6th place
Girls A doubles: Emilee Elliott / Sarah Scull - 1st place !!!
Girls B doubles: Reese Cockrell / Sayre Hall - 1st place !!!
Girls A singles: Brooke Gaddy - 1st in consolation
Girls B singles: Anna Hagler - 2nd place
Mixed B doubles: Ethan McElroy / Arista Lee - 1st in consolation
Mixed B doubles: Connor McCauley / Jalen Postell - 4th place

The team had a good showing which was highlighted by multiple medalist and 1st place finishers.

Upcoming for Varsity is the Longview Lobo invite with 24 schools on Thursday, March 3rd and it will be loaded with competition.

The Center Junior Varsity traveled to Whitehouse yesterday, March 1 and the results are as follows:

Boys A singles: Octavio Hernandez - quarterfinalist
Boys B singles: Wade Collard - quarterfinalist
Girls B singles: Gracie Boys - 1st place !!!
Boys A doubles: Ryan Arndt / Charlie Corbell - 1st in consolation
Boys B doubles: Logan Galindo / Nate Solis - consolation finalist
Girls A doubles: Autum Andrusick / Kaylee Olivas - double eliminated
Girls B doubles: Kate Ford / Kaitlyn Hewitt - 4th place
Mixed A doubles: John Ford / Chloe Rachal - 2nd place
Mixed B doubles: Luke Fausett / Amanda Lopez - 1st in consolation

Another good showing with multiple medalists.

The JV will travel again on Tuesday, March 8 to Spring Hill.

Joaquin Rams Powerlifting Competes at Regional Meet; Bonner Advances to State


Halle Bonner advances to State Meet.

March 2, 2022 - The Joaquin Lady Rams Powerlifting Team had seven girls qualify for the Regional Meet: Emma Barton, Lauren Neal, Halle Bonner, Kyleigh Avery, Shelbi Miller, Emma Raybon, and Riley Mullins (not pictured).

These girls competed at Rice High School in the Region 3 -1A/2A Division. We are extremely excited and proud of the hard work these ladies put in this season. Every lifter set a personal best at the meet.

Congratulations ladies on a job well done. Halle Bonner finished 2nd in her division and will represent Joaquin at the State Powerlifting Meet in Corpus Christi on March 16th. Good luck Halle!


From left: Emma Barton, Lauren Neal, Halle Bonner, and Emma Raybon


From left: Kyleigh Avery and Shelbi Miller

Center Falls to Connally 71-57 in Region III Quarterfinal

Athens High School on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 -

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The Center Roughriders varsity basketball team fell to Waco Connally High School, by a 71-57 final score, during their Texas UIL Region III Quarterfinal elimination game. The game was close early and the Connally Cadets only led by a single point at 11-10 at the end of the first quarter.

The lead swapped hands four times during the second stanza but the Cadets were able to scratch their way to a 29-25 lead by the halftime break. Connally gained a ten point advantage with three minutes left in the third period but the Roughriders came back late to cut the Cadets lead to just 6 points at 43-37 when the buzzer sent the game into the final period.

Connally outscored Center 28-20 points during the fourth period to take the 71-57 win.

Center ends their 2022 season with a 23-10 season mark. They came in as the District 174A first place representative. The 'Riders were led by Jamarion Evans with 21 points. Emonte Cross scored 14 and Kedrin Hinson scored ten.

The Cadets came in as the first place seed for District 18 with a 31-3 mark. They were led by Jelani McDonald with 22 points. Connally now advances to the Region III Semifinals where they will face Silsbee High School.

Center Boys Basketball Team Playoff Game Information, Live Stream

March 1, 2022 - The Bi-District Champion Roughriders will play Connally Cadets at Athens High School on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $6 adults and $4 students. Passes accepted are THSCA, TABC, UIL District passes, and Senior Citizen passes.

Live Stream of the game - The Roughrider Sports Team is proud to present a live stream of round three of the basketball playoffs: the Center Roughriders vs the Waco-Connolly Cadets. Tip-off is 6:00 so the Farmers State Bank Pregame show will begin at 5:45 featuring insights from Coach Munoz. Also, the Abundant Love Ministries Halftime Show features a visit with Center Soccer Coach Gerardo Martinez.

Find the live stream at the following link twitch.tv (roughridersports).

Tenaha Girls Fall to Martin’s Mills 53-40 in Regional Basketball Semifinals

Athens High School on Friday, February 25, 2022 –

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The Tenaha Tigers Lady Tigers varsity basketball team fell to the Martin’s Mill Lady Mustangs by a 53-40 score during the UIL Texas Basketball Playoff Region III Semifinal round elimination game.

The game was close early on and THS only trailed by a single point at 8-7 points at the end of the first period. By halftime Martin’s Mills led 24-18.

The Lady Tigers kept fighting but the game began to slip away as they fell behind by a 36-27 score at the end of the third quarter. Tenaha trailed by eight points, at 46-38 with less than three minutes remaining but the Lady Mustangs were able to hold on for the win.

The Lady Tigers were led by Tiyanna Dagley with 18 points, Lucy Giles and Jasmine Dodd each scored seven points, Addy Duncan  6 and Lataijha Steadman scored two points.

The Lady Mustangs were led by Jada Celsur with 23 points. The Lady Mustangs are 26-2 and they are on a 22 game win streak.

Tenaha finished as regional semifinalist and posted a 28-6 season mark. The Lady Mustangs will face Douglass High School Saturday afternoon in the Region III Final/ State Quarterfinal game.

Bi-District Champion Roughriders Boys Basketball Team Playoff Information

February 23, 2022 - The Bi-District Champion Roughriders will play Manor New Tech at Madisonville High School on Friday, February 25 at 6:30pm.

Tickets are $6 adults; $4 students.

Passes accepted: THSCA, TABC, UIL District passes, Senior Citizen passes.

Shelbyville Dragons Boys Basketball Playoff Information

February 23, 2022 - The Dragons boys basketball will play in the Area Playoff game on Friday, Febuary 25 at Gary versus Beckville at 7 pm. Admission is $5.

Coaches passes, district passes and Sr. Citizen passes will be accepted. The Dragons are visitors.

 

Shelbyville, Tenaha Each Take Bi-District Basketball Wins at Cushing

Cushing Bearkats Gymnasium on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 –

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Both Shelbyville and Tenaha High School varsity boy’s basketball teams had back-to-back bi-district playoff elimination games at Cushing High School on Tuesday.

The Shelbyville Dragons came away with a 66-47 win over the West Sabine Tigers in a showdown between District 23 2A third seed and the District 24 second seed.

West Sabine led 4-2 halfway through the opening period but SHS came back to tie the game at 12-12 at the end of the first quarter. Shelbyville outscored WSHS 17-7 in the second stanza and the Dragons took a 29-19 lead into the midway intermission.

The third period saw the Dragons build on their lead and they took a 43-30 lead into the final period.

The fourth period saw the Tigers fight their way back some but the Dragons were able to maintain a lead throughout and take the 66-47 win.

Shelbyville had three players score in double figures: Michael Carrillo had 19, DJ Barnes 15 and Tre McGee had ten points. WSHS was led by Quentin Smith with 14 points.

Shelbyville will move on to the Area round of the UIL Basketball Playoffs later this week.

The Tenaha Tigers second seed for District 23 next faced the Broaddus Bulldogs who came in as third seed of District 24. The Tigers took an 11-3 lead by midway through the first period and they led 21-10 at the buzzer which sent the game into the second quarter. THS led 34-21 at the midway break.

Tenaha led 49-32 at the end of the third frame and they eventually held on to win by a 68-36 score.

The Tigers had four players in double digits scoring: Pooh Moore had 17, Jordan Ross 15, Kamarion Ross 14 and Jeremy Patton scored 13 points. Broaddus was led by Colton Modisette and CJ Emerson with 12 points each.

Tenaha’s Area round playoff information will be made available later this week.

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