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January 29, 2021 - Tonight Roughrider Basketball plays a double-header against the Palestine Wildcats in Palestine. Both games are earlier than usual with the ladies tipping off at 5:00.

The 5-2 Lady Riders begin the evening facing the district-leading Lady Wildcats at 6-1. In their first match-up, Center led for three-and-a-half quarters but Palestine earned a come-from-behind victory. A Center win would create a three-way tie at the top of the standings with Jasper who Center beat in a thriller Tuesday night.

The Ray Jones Chevrolet Pre-Game Show begins at 5:45. The Broadcast Team visits with Coach Boone, then student reporter Jack Callen Watlington sits down with Lady Rider guard Amiyah Hubbard from Roughrider Studios.

Immediately after the Ladies, (at approximately 6:30), the 4-1 Roughriders face the Wildcats as both teams begin the second half of the district schedule.   During the Crossover Show [between games], The Broadcast Team chats with Coach Hiram Harrison and Jack Callen talks to Roughrider senior Treyven Emerson.

Then at halftime the Abundant Love Ministries Halftime Show features Kennedy Bush's interview with cheerleader Camryn Crouch during the ladies' game and with Avery Snell during the gentlemen's game.

As the last game concludes, we'll talk to Center Motor's Ford Tough Player of the Game during the Farmers State Bank Postgame Show.  

Again, first tip-off at 5:00, pregame at 4:45.

Find the live stream on Twitch.TV at the roughridersports page.  Or just click here: https://www.twitch.tv/roughridersports

Center High School on January 26, 2021 –

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High School basketball was in in full swing at Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. In varsity action the Center Lady Roughriders took a 57-54 win over the Jasper Bulldogs. In boys action Center won over Jasper by a 65-48 score.

The girl’s game was close throughout.  Center had three players in double figures. Jakayla Parks and May Johnson each had 17 points. Aniyah Boykins added 11 points to Center’s tally.  Lady Bulldog Shabrayln Watson scored 20 to lead her team. The Lady ‘Riders are now 13-7 overall and they have two District 17 4A conference games left to play.

In boy’s action, Makel Johnson led Center with 23 points and teammate Jamarrion Evans had 19. The Bulldogs were led by Sterling Winchester with 20 points. Center is 5-1 in conference play with four league games left.

Center will next travel to Palestine High School on Friday, January 29, 2021. JV action will start at 4:30 p.m. with Varsity girls play beginning around 6 p.m. and boys varsity following.

January 25, 2021 - Tickets will be sold online for the Center vs Palestine Basketball game this Friday, January 29 at Palestine. 

The link is as follows; 
https://schooleventticketslogin.com/profile/user_profile/palestine-independent-school-district

Tickets are $3 for everyone.

Joaquin High School on Friday January 22, 2021 -

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Both the Joaquin girl’s and boy’s varsity basketball teams were able to come away with District 23 2A wins on Friday.

The Lady Rams gained a 16-4 lead by the end od the first period. At halftime they led 25-13 on their way to a 48-19 conference win. JJ Bass led Joaquin with 20 points and Kalie Brooks also had double figures with 12.

Boys action saw the Rams leading 14-7 at the end of the opening frame. They took a 25-18 lead into the locker room at the midway break. The Rams eventually won by a 51-35 score.

The Rams and Lady Rams will head to Gary High School on Tuesday January 26, 2021. Tipoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at Bobcats Gymnasium.

January 22, 2021 - The Tenaha Tiger's Friday girls’ soccer game vs Carthage Today, January 22, 2021, has been moved to the Carthage Bulldog Stadium at 5:00. Prepare for possible rain during the game.

Center Roughriders Stadium on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 –

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The Center Roughriders Junior Varsity and Varsity soccer teams competed with visiting Chapel Hill on Tuesday. In JV action Center took a 6-1 win.

The Roughriders varsity boys fell to the Bulldogs by a narrow 2-3 score. CHS trailed 0-2 at halftime but battled back to outscore Chapel Hill 2-1 in the second half.

January 19, 2021 - Tenaha Tigers varsity girls play today, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 against Martinsville in Martinsville at 5pm. No general admission.

Boys games cancelled.

Tenaha SEC on Friday, January 15, 2021 –

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The Tenaha Lady Tigers varsity basketball team was able to take a 46-42 District 23 2A varsity basketball win from the Lady Dragons of Shelbyville on Friday. The win puts the THS conference mark at 6-0 and THS has a 13-2 overall record. Shelbyville now stands at 11-5 for the season and they are 3-3 in league play.

The game was close early and THS led 8-5 midway through the opening period. Shelbyville cut the Lady Tigers lead to 9-8 by the end of the first quarter. The Lady Tigers outscored SHS 18-9 in the second frame and took a 27-17 advantage into the locker room at the midway break.

Shelbyville was only able to make up a little ground in the third stanza and trailed 37-29 going into the final stanza. Shelbyville was able to outscore THS 13-9 in the final period but the Lady Tigers were able to hold on for the win. Kamari Gray led THS with 11 points. Kiouja Gated led Shelbyville with 14 points.

The Tenaha Tigers Boys varsity team took a convincing 93-48 win over the Dragons. This improved the THS season mark to 6-6. Their District record now stands at 3-1. SHS is 13-3, 3-2 in conference play.

The game was fast paced and close in the early going. The Tigers and Dragons were tied 8-8 at the midway point of the first quarter. THS led just 21-18 at the end of the first period. At halftime Tenaha led by 11 points at 45-34. Tenaha outscored Shelbyville 26-11 in the third period and this had them leading 71-45 going into the fourth quarter. The Tigers went on a 13-point run which saw them lead 85-46 midway through the final period. They outpaced the Dragons 22-3 in the final frame to take the 93-48 win.

Tenaha had four players in double figures scoring. Tre Keggler led the team with 31 points, Pooh Moore scored 24, Quinnon Gardner 18 and JJ Patton had 10.

Shelbyville was led by LD Coleman with 13, Jay Moore 12 and Kevin Jones 10.

Tenaha travels to Martinsville next Tuesday, January 19, 2021 where JV tips off at 4:30 p.m. and varsity conference play continues.

Shelbyville will host Joaquin High School Tuesday, January 19 and JV will start the day at 4:30 p.m. and varsity boys and girls action will follow.

January 15, 2021 - The Tenaha Tigers will host the Shelbyville Dragons in two basketball games on Friday, January 15, 2021. The Varsity boys and girls will play with games starting at 5:30pm. Tickets will be sold at the gate.

Please note JV games are cancelled.

Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 –

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The Center Roughriders and Lady Roughriders High School basketball teams competed last Tuesday in both Varsity and JV basketball with visiting Palestine.

Girls Varsity action saw Center leading 15-12 at the end of the first quarter. The Lady ‘Riders held a narrow 21-19 advantage at the midway break and a 29-25 lead going into the final period.

The fourth quarter was all Palestine’s as they outscored CHS by a 19-8 point margin to take the conference win with a 44-37 advantage for the Lady Wildcats.

Ja’Kayla Parks scored 16 points for Center and teammate Aniyah Boykins added 12 points to the CHS tally.

Alaysia Fantroy led the Lady ‘Cats with 20 points.

The Lady Roughriders now have a 7-6 overall season record and they are 1-2 in District 17 4A conference action.

Boys varsity action saw Center defend their homecourt with a 60-46 win to open their conference play for this season. The Roughriders are now 7-7 this season with a 1-0 District 17 4A standing.

The ‘Riders gained an 8-5 point lead by the middle of the opening frame and they held a 14-7 advantage by the end of the first stanza. At halftime CHS led by a 26-18 margin. Center outscored Palestine 18-12 points in the third frame and led 44-30 going into the final period.

Center’s defensive aggressiveness paid off late and helped them outpace the Wildcats 16-8 points in the final quarter.

Center had three players in double digits scoring for the day. Makel Johnson led with 15, Jermaine Preston 11 and Mar Mar Evans had 10 points. Palestine had no player in double figures.

The ‘Riders and Lady ‘Riders will travel to Carthage High School to compete with the Bulldogs on Friday, January 15, 2021, at Bulldogs Gym. Tipoff for Junior Varsity teams will be at 4:30 p.m. with varsity following.

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