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),
Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Friday, January 31, 2025 –
The Center Roughriders varsity basketball team never trailed during Friday’s District 17 4A conference basketball win over the Rusk Eagles. Center scored the first five points of the contest and they led 18-1 midway through the first period. By the end of the first quarter CHS had built a 24-8 advantage.
The second period saw CHS with a 37-14 lead in the middle stages and they had a 49-20 lead at the halftime intermission.
The Roughriders held a 66-23 lead at the end of the third period on their way to the 87-38 conference win.
The Roughriders were led scoring by Tim Johnson with 26 points, Jamarious Canton had 14, Ja Smith 12, Jakalen Barnes 11 and TJ Belin scored ten. Rusk was led by Jermichel Sturns with 15 points.
The Roughriders, now 15-8 for the season and 5-2 in district, have three regular season conference games remaining. They will travel to Palestine Wildcats Gymnasium on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 for a 7:15 tip off with the Wildcat. Palestine is 13-14 overall and 1-6 in District 17 4A.
Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Friday, January 31, 2025 –
The Center Lady Roughriders varsity basketball team fell to the visiting Lady Eagles from Rusk High School by a 56-53 score on Friday. The loss is the sixth District 17 4A loss in a row. All of this streak’s games have been very competitive meetings with the game being decided by less than 3 points late in the contest. Center now stands at 8-19 this season and at 1-8 in the conference. Rusk is at 12-19, 3-6.
Scoring started slow and CHS led 4-2 midway through the first period. They only trailed Rusk 10-9 at the conclusion of the first quarter. Halfway through the second stanza RHS led 22-15 and at halftime Rusk led 33-25. Eight points early in the third period by senior Edneeuna Barnes helped get CHS back in the game and Center cut Rusk’s lead to 39-35. By the end of the third frame the Lady “Riders had cut the Lady Eagles lead to 43-41.
The fourth quarter saw a very close game and Center led by two points at 49-47 at the mid-point of the final period. With a single minute remaining Rusk tied the game at 53-53. They were then able to score the last three points of the contest during the final seconds to earn the 56-53 win.
Sophomore Journee Smith led the Lady Roughriders with 18 points and senior Edneeuna Barnes scored 15. Rusk was led by senior Nyliah Tumblin with 16 points.
Center will travel to Palestine on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 for their final District 17 4A game which will tip off around 6:15 p.m. at Wildcats Gymnasium. Palestine is 13-18, 6-3 in District 17 and they fell at Bullard last Friday by a 38-45 score.
January 31, 2025 - The Roughriders and Lady Riders continue district play tonight, January 31 as they play host to the Eagles and Lady Eagles of Rusk.
The ladies lead off with tip-off time around 6:15 (or after the previous JV game). Tonight will be their Senior Night. The Pregame Show will begin near 6:00 featuring coverage of Senior Night and a visit with head coach Kevin Smith. In their last match-up, Center fell to Rusk by just 3 points.
The boys game is scheduled immediately after the ladies (around 7:30). During the Crossover Show (between the two games), we'll meet the Lady Rider of the Game, then visit with men's head coach Hiram Harrison. The Roughriders are currently 4-2 in a three-way tie for 2nd, just one game behind the district leader.
During the Halftime Show we'll visit with a fan live from the stadium bleachers; stay with us through the Postgame Show.
To see the games, log on to YouTube and go to NETSN Live. Once there, just click on the game you want to see. Or...
Shelbyville Dragons Gymnasium on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 –
The Shelbyville Dragons varsity basketball team took a 70-35 point win over the visiting Woden Eagles on Tuesday. The District 24 2A win gives SHS an 21-3 record this season and a 10-0 district mark. Woden stands at 14-15 this season and at 4-6 in the conference.
The Dragons held a 14-8 point lead at the end of the first quarter. By halftime SHS had expanded their lead to 38-20. The Dragons carried a 59-30 lead into the fourth period on their way to gaining the 70-35 win.
Shelbyville was led scoring by DJ Barnes with a game-high 20 points. Tanor Doggett scored 16 and Geechie Mathis scored 13. Woden was led by Caden Harley with 14 points.
The Dragons will head to West Sabine for a 7:30 game at Tigers Gymnasium on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Shelbyville Dragons Gymnasium on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 –
The Shelbyville Lady Dragons varsity basketball team won a District 24 2A conference game over the visiting Woden Lady Eagles on Tuesday by a 44-38 score. The game was close throughout with the game tied at 15-15 points at the end of the first quarter and SHS held a narrow 24-23 lead at the midway intermission.
The Lady Dragons lost their narrow lead and they trailed the Lady Eagles 32-33 at the conclusion of the third period. SHS outscored Woden 9-2 points early in the final period and the Lady Dragons led 39-35 midway through the fourth frame. Shelbyville held on through the final minutes to take the 44-38 win. Senior Dragons guard Cori Lawson led Shelbyville scoring with 18 points.
The win puts the Lady Dragons in fifth place in District 24 2A play. They are at 17-10 overall and 6-5 in District 24 with two games remaining. Woden is at 16-7 this season and 7-3 in the conference.
Shelbyville will head to West Sabine on Friday, January 31, 2025 for a district game at 6:30 p.m. at Tigers Gymnasium. WSHS is 15-8, 7-3.
January 28, 2025 - The Roughriders and Lady Riders continue district play tonight, January 28, as they travel to Bullard to take on the Panthers and Lady Panthers.
The ladies lead off with tip-off time around 6:15 (or after the previous JV game). The Pregame Show will begin near 6:00 featuring a visit with head coach Kevin Smith. In their last match-up, Center beat Bullard in overtime. With only three games to go, the Ladies must win out to keep playoff hopes alive.
The boys game is scheduled immediately after the ladies (around 7:30). During the Crossover Show (between the two games), we'll meet the Lady Rider of the Game, then visit with men's head coach Hiram Harrison. The Roughriders and the Panthers are currently tied for first place in district with 4-1 records.
During the Halftime Show we'll visit with a fan live from the stadium bleachers; stay with us through the Postgame Show.
To see the games, log on to YouTube and go to NETSN Live. Once there, just click on the game you want to see. Or... for the Lady Riders Game, click here and for the Crossover Show and the Roughriders Game, click here.
Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Friday, January 24, 2025 –
The Center Roughriders varsity basketball team took their first District 17 4A loss on Friday when they fell by a narrow 68-67 score to the visiting Madisonville Mustangs during a game which was close throughout. The Roughriders now stand at 14-7 overall and 4-1 in District 17 4A.
Center led midway through the first period by a 6-5 point score. By the end of the opening period the Mustangs held a 14-12 advantage. Madisonville held the game’s only double-digit lead midway through the second stanza when they held a 27-17 point lead. By halftime the Roughriders had tied the game back up at 31-31. Center gained a 5-point advantage over the Mustangs midway through the third period when they held a 39-34 lead. By the end of the third stanza Madisonville had cut the CHS lead to 49-48. The fourth quarter saw the two teams have 13 lead swaps. MHS led 56-55 midway through the final period and held on for the 68-67 win at game’s end.
The Roughriders were led by senior guard Tim Johnson with 25 points and senior forward Jakevin Robinson scored 21. MHS was led by junior guard Tristan Whaley.
The Roughriders will head to Bullard on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 for another district game at 7 p.m. at Panthers Gymnasium.
Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Friday, January 24, 2025 –
The Center Lady Roughriders varsity basketball team is struggling at times this season but are also showing improvement. One sign of the program turning around is that after they fell by a 68-53 score to the Madisonville Lady Mustangs three weeks ago but they regrouped to battle MHS to a very tight game at Roughriders Gym on Friday. The game started out very tight early and CHS trailed 6-4 midway through the first period and then trailed just 12-13 after one complete quarter. At halftime Madisonville held a 21-20 lead.
The third period saw the Lady Mustangs begin to slightly distance themselves and they held a 28-24 advantage midway in the third frame and they led 37-31 going into the final period of play. Center didn’t give up and they clawed their way back into the contest. By the late stages of the game three free throws by sophomore point guard Journee Smith pulled the Lady Riders to within just three points of the Lady Mustangs at 42-45. However, Madisonville was able to expire the remaining clock and earn the 46-42 win.
The Lady Mustangs were led scoring by Khia Byrd with 11 points and Shania Morning with 10. The Lady Roughriders were led by Journee Smith with a game-high 14 points and Edneeuna Barnes with 10.
Center will head to Bullard on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 for a 6:15 p.m. game at Panthers Gymnasium.
Center now stands at 8-17 overall and they hold a 1-6 District 17 4A conference mark. Bullard is at 18-11 overall and 5-2 in District 17 4A.
January 24, 2025 - The Roughriders and Lady Riders continue district play tonight (Friday, January 24) as they host the Madisonville Mustangs at the new Roughrider Colosseum.
Before the game, we'll have a special Coach Rick Meeks Show at 5:30, live from courtside. We'll get set for both basketball games by chatting with coaches Kevin Smith & Hiram Harrison and take a peek at the other Roughrider Sports getting underway.
The Lady Riders will tip off after the final JV Game (around 6:15). The ladies have lost their last three games by 3, 1, and 3 points. With the end of the season only four games away, they've got to start a winning streak at home tonight.
The boys game is scheduled for 7:30. During the Crossover Show (between the two games), we'll meet the Lady Rider of the Game, then get you ready for the men's game. With their come-from-behind win Wednesday in Hudson, the Roughriders are 4-0 and at the top of the District 17 Race.
During the Halftime Show we'll visit with fans live from the stadium bleachers; stay with us through the Postgame Show.
To see the games, log on to YouTube and go to NETSN Live. Once there, just click on the game you want to see. Or for the 5:30 Rick Meeks Show and for the Lady Riders Game, click here. For the Crossover Show and the Roughriders Game, click here.
Timpson Bears Gymnasium on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 –
(Girls Photo Album) (Boys Photo Album)
Both the Joaquin Lady Rams and Rams varsity basketball programs travelled to Timpson High School on Wednesday for District 23 2A conference basketball games with the Lady Bears and Bears. The Lady Bears came away with a narrow 40-35 win and the Bears took a lopsided 74-30 win over the Rams.
The girl’s game was close early with the game tied at 5-5 points midway through the first period. Timpson held a 11-7 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Lady Bears extended their lead to 16-7 midway through the second stanza but Joaquin fought back to just trail 17-12 at the midway intermission. The game was tied at 21-21 halfway through the third frame but Timpson held a narrow 27-25 point advantage going into the final period. The Lady Bears built a 32-29 lead by the midpoint of the final quarter and held on to take the 40-35 point win. The win gives THS a 15-13 overall win-loss record and a 9-1 District 23 2A mark. Joaquin stands at 9-13 overall and at 4-5 in District 23 action.
Timpson was led by Maliah Norris with 12 points. Natalie Johnson and Taylor Stewart each scored 9 points. Joaquin was led by freshman center Sevanna Stotts who scored a game-high 17 points.
The boy’s game saw Timpson jump out to a 14-4 lead early in the first period and they led the Rams 22-4 by the end of the first quarter. Halftime saw the Bears ahead of the Rams 41-13. THS led 64-22 going into the final quarter on their way to the 74-30 point win.
Timpson is at 11-10 overall this season and they hold a 6-2 District 23 2A conference mark. Joaquin is at 0-8 both for the season and in District 23 play.
High scorers for Timpson were Jackson Campbell with 44 points and JJ Garner had 28. Joaquin was led by Cooper Bragg and Conner Rios who each scored six points apiece.
