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, Shelbyville,
Tennis - Center
Track and Field - Center HS, Center MS,
November 22, 2025 - The Joaquin Rams seized the 2025 UIL Texas Football Conference 2A Division I Region 3 Area Championships with a decisive 41-8 victory.
The Joaquin and Honey Grove Area Playoff game started off with a good defensive battle between the teams. Until, Rams player Cooper Bragg #2 made a 50-yard long touchdown run to put the first score on the board with 4:57 left in the first quarter.
Joaquin’s defense held Honey Grove the remainder of the quarter with it ending Rams 7 - Warriors 0. They went into the 2nd quarter with possession of the ball and Jacob Gatlin #3 made a big 60-yard run to the 10 and into scoring position. A few more plays and Cooper Bragg #2 on a run from around the 5-yard line makes it in for the second touchdown of the game, Joaquin 14 - Honey Grove 0, with 10:09 left in the 2nd quarter.
The Warriors' offense struggled to make movement down the field and failed to connect passing attempts. With just over 5 mins left in the 2nd quarter, Jacob Gatlin #3 increased the Rams lead to 21-0 with a touchdown run from around the 45-yard line. The first half ended 21-0 Joaquin.
The third quarter started off with a strong defense shown by both sides. With 5 minutes left in 3rd quarter, Cooper Bragg #2 made a long run to give the team good field position. Quarterback Trenton Runnels #1 threw to Conner Rios #87 to get the games 1st reception for the Rams. Next play, Trenton Runnels #1 gets into the end zone. The extra-point attempt is stopped and the score is Joaquin 27 - Honey Grove 0 with 3:04 left.
To finish out the 3rd quarter, the Rams defense continued to put pressure on the Warriors. With fog rolling in, the Rams got the ball and Cooper Bragg #2 quickly took it in for another 60-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good bringing the score to Joaquin 34 - Honey Grove 0 with 11:05 left on the clock.
The Warriors showed a spark on their next possession, however, on the 3rd down, Joaquin intercepted the ball on a pass attempt by Honey Grove and ends the Warriors chance again to get on the board. On the Rams first play, Amarion Wilson #6 got the ball for a first down followed by Jadyn Brown #9 getting another first down. Amarion Wilson #6 broke through and went untouched into the end zone to bring the Rams to 41 after another good extra point by kicker David Martinez #15, a freshman.
On Honey Groves’ next possession they moved the ball down the field quickly and within a few plays, they made their way into the end zone. A successful two-point conversion gets the Warriors on the board with 8 to the Rams 41.
Degan Lee #4 made a long run on the first play of the Rams possession with 2 minutes left in the game giving the Rams excellent field position on the 10-yard line. The Rams took a knee to end the game with a final score of 41-8.
As the Area Champions, the Joaquin Rams will face the Elysian Fields Yellowjackets in the Quarterfinals on Friday, November 28.
November 21, 2025 - Week 2 of Shelby County Varsity Football Playoffs, Area Round.
Friday, November 21
Joaquin 41 - Honey Grove 8, Final Score
Online Streaming
Joaquin:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/uil/gamc71cdde290 (Subscription required) *Joaquin Broadcast
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/uil/gamc53bb6a57b (Subscription required) *Honey Grove Broadcast
***Scores will be updated on this page and SCT’s Facebook page. Refresh page to see updates. Last update time will be notated in headline.
November 14, 2025 - Week 1 of Shelby County Varsity Football Playoffs, Bi-District Round.
Thursday, November 13
Shelbyville 40 - Jewett Leon 55, Final Score
Friday, November 14
Center 48 - Van 50, Final Score in Overtime
Joaquin 42 - Centerville 21, Final Score
Online Streaming
Center: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/uil/gam48fb31b114 (Subscription required)
Joaquin:
Shelbyville: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/uil/gama1923ce671 (Subscription required)
***Scores will be updated on this page and SCT’s Facebook page. Refresh page to see updates. Last update time will be notated in headline.
November 11, 2025 - Shelbyville Dragons will play Jewett Leon on Thursday, November 13, 2025 in Palestine at 7pm. Shelbyville will be the visiting team.
Ticket Prices are $8 adults and $5 students. Passes accepted are District Passes, Coaches Passes, Senior Citizen Passes.
Go Dragons!
Below is a link to purchase tickets for Thursday's playoff game. All ticket sales will be online. There will be no tickets purchased at the gate.
QR codes will be posted at the stadium if needed.
http://secure.payk12.com/school/Palestine-High-School/983/item/275610
November 11, 2025 - Congratulations to the Center Roughrider Varsity Football Team! Center ISD is so proud to announce that our team has made the playoffs! Come show your support this Friday, November 14 in Jacksonville as they compete for the next big win! Let's pack the stands and cheer them on!
Home Team: Center
Visiting Team: Van
Location: The Tomato Bowl, Jacksonville, Texas
Kickoff Time: 7:30pm
Ticket Info: $8 Adults, $5 Students
Passes Honored: District Passes, THSCA Pass, Senior Citizen Pass
Ticket link through Jacksonville ISD. (Online tickets include $1 additional fee)
Tomato Bowl Stadium Safety
JISD has implemented a clear bag policy for all events at the Tomato Bowl Stadium. For more information, please view the guidelines on JISD.org and in this document. We encourage fans to conform to the policy prior to arriving at the Tomato Bowl. Otherwise, large purses and bags must be returned to vehicle.
Approved Bags:
• 12" x 6" x 12" Clear Plastic Bag
• 1 Gallon Plastic Freezer Bag
• Clutch with Shoulder Strap (clutch may not be larger than 4.5" X 6.5")
• Clutch with Wrist Strap (clutch may not be larger than 4.5" X 6.5")
• Diaper Bag, if accompanied by a child
Non-Approved Bags:
• Backpacks
• Camera Case
• Mesh Bag
• Purse
• Clear Backpack
• Tinted Plastic Bag
• Oversized Tote Bag
• Printed Pattern Plastic Bag
• Fanny Pack
• Binoculars Case
• Chair Bags
November 9, 2025 - Three Shelby County Teams advance to Bi-District playoffs. The Timpson Bears end their season one off from the playoffs with an unexpected win against the District Champions.
The Center Roughriders' win against Rusk 27-20 ends 4A District 8, Division 2 play with the Roughriders in 3rd place with a 3-2 win/loss. This week Bi-District playoffs begin and the Roughriders will travel to face the Van Vandals (3-2) on Friday, November 14 at 7pm in the Jacksonville Tomato Bowl, 200 Austin St, Jacksonville, TX 75766. Van lost to Texarkana Pleasant Grove 56-14 and ended 4A District 7 also in 3rd place.
The Joaquin Rams fell 21-12 to the Garrison Bulldogs for 3rd place in 2A District 11, Division 1. The Rams stand 3-2 in win/loss record. The Rams will travel to Panther Stadium, 1000 S Houston, Bullard, Texas 75757 to play the Centerville Tigers (4-1) at 7pm Friday, November 14. Last week Centerville defeated Corrigan-Camden 42-14.
The Shelbyville Dragons defeated the Hemphill Hornets 49-0 in the last week of District Play for a 2-3 District and 4th place in 2A District 11, Division 1. Shelbyville will face the undefeated Jewett Leon (5-0) and the 2A District 12, Division 1 Champions on Thursday, November 13 7pm at Palestine's Wildcat Stadium, 1600 S Loop 256, Palestine, Texas 75801. Jewett Leon defeated Groveton 42-0 last week.
The Timpson Bears ended their season with a roar as they defeated the 2A District 11, Division 1 Champions the San Augustine Wolves with a final score of 34-13. The Wolves saved their first-string players for the playoffs and the Bears took advantage of it playing all the way till the end. The Bears district play was 3-2 which tied the Dragons; however, the Dragons 17-14 win in week 8 of play against the Bears gave the Dragons the 4th place seat and playoff advancement.
Thursday, November 13
Shelbyville vs Jewett Leon, 7pm (Palestine Wildcat Stadium)
Friday, November 14
Center vs Van, 7pm (Jacksonville Tomato Bowl)
Joaquin vs Centerville, 7pm (Bullard's Panther Stadium)
November 7, 2025 - The community is invited to attend a Stephen F. Austin State University tennis clinic and exhibition, featuring the Southland Conference Champion LadyJacks, at Center High School tennis courts on November 12th at 5pm.
This fun and educational event is a great opportunity for the Center High School tennis team, parents and community members to learn from collegiate athletes and coaches.
Center High School and Stephen F. Austin State University athletes and coaches are excited to share their love of tennis with the community. The clinic is a wonderful way to bring people together, encourage healthy activity and support our student athletes.
Earlier in the day, Center High School students will have a chance to experience academic and athletic opportunities offered at SFA.
The tennis event is open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
November 6, 2025 - Week 11 of Shelby County Varsity Football Scores.
Thursday, November 6
Joaquin 12 - Garrison 21, Final Score
Friday, November 7
Center 27 - Rusk 20, Final Score
Shelbyville 49 - Hemphill 0, Final Score
Timpson 34 - San Augustine 13, Final Score
Tenaha - Open
Online Streaming
Center: https://www.youtube.com/live/onPIiQlFCug?si=1cCx1c6QQSrqS0lm
Joaquin: https://www.youtube.com/live/q66b7tMLMKo?si=0ny2SgJLtM0X1txw
Shelbyville:
Timpson: https://www.youtube.com/live/KxS6LmZ3YjA?si=RBLGPoaHJPZ-yBpc
***Scores will be updated on this page and SCT’s Facebook page. Refresh page to see updates. Last update time will be notated in headline.
November 6, 2025 - Center High School senior Danny Flores achieved 36th place among the 152 top runners in the State of Texas within the 4A division, placing him in the top 25%.
The UIL 4A State Cross Country Championship was held November 1, 2025 in Round Rock, Texas at Old Settlers Park. Flores time for the 5,000 Meter event was 16:33.8 and he achieved a new personal record.
November 3, 2025 - Halloween wasn’t a thriller for most of the Shelby County Varsity Football teams as the Joaquin Rams were the only team to improve their season with a win for the week 10 of competition. Center and Joaquin have both assured their advancement to the playoffs. This last week of District play will decide the fate of whether Timpson's or Shelbyville's season is ending or continuing.
Center Roughriders are currently 3rd in District and their playoff advancement is set even though they fell to the 2nd ranked Athens last Friday, October 31 with a final score of 44-26. The Roughriders are now 4-5 overall and 2-2 in District 8 4A-2 conference play. Center will travel to Rusk Friday, November 7 to play in Eagle Stadium with a 7:30pm game time for the final week of District play. The Eagles are 1-8, 1-3 after a 56–3 loss to Carthage who is currently 1st in District.
The Joaquin Rams defeated the Shelbyville Dragons Friday, October 31 by a 34-10 final score. With the Rams being 3rd in their District, they have sealed their advancement to the playoffs. The Rams will host the 2nd ranked Garrison Bulldogs at home on Thursday, November 6 at 7:30pm. Joaquin and Garrison both have a 6-3 overall and 3-1 in District. However, Garrison pulls ahead with a total of (PF) 310 points scored and (PA) 199 points scored against them and Joaquin has (PF) 270 points scored for the season (a 40 point difference) and (PA) 169 points scored against them (a 30 point difference). The week 11 matchup will definitely determine the 2nd and 3rd place rankings for District play.
The Shelbyville Dragons fell to the Joaquin Rams last week by a 34-10 score. The Dragons stand at 2-7 overall and 1-3 in the conference. Shelbyville will travel to Hornet Stadium on Friday, November 7 for a 7:30pm kickoff against Hemphill who is 1-8, 0-4. If Timpson loses to San Augustine and Shelbyville finishes the final week of District play with a win, they will move up a spot in District ranking and advance to the playoffs.
Timpson Bears lost to the Garrison Bulldogs with a final score of 30-14 at Bulldog Stadium on Friday, October 31. Their season stands at 3-6 overall and 1-3 in District 11 2A-1. The Bears will face the number one ranked team in their District, the San Augustine Wolves, on Friday, November 7 at home at Eakin Stadium with kickoff at 7:30pm. The Wolves are 7-2, 4-0 following their 49-0 win against Hemphill. It’s a tough week for the Bears as their spot in the playoffs is in jeopardy if they lose their game and the Shelbyville Dragons win. It may come to the PF and PA to determine which team advances to the playoffs.
The Tenaha Tigers’ District 11 2A-2 season ended with their loss to the Grapeland Sandies 53-18 in Raymond Jackson Stadium. It was a tough season for the Tigers as they ended 0-6 in District and 1-9 overall.
Thursday, November 6
Joaquin hosts Garrison, 7:30pm
Friday, November 7
Center at Rusk, 7:30pm
Shelbyville at Hemphill, 7:30pm
Timpson hosts San Augustine, 7:30pm
