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),
August 27, 2016 - Album1, Album2 On Friday, the Center Roughriders hosted the Rusk Eagles in both team’s first varsity football game of the regular season, as well as Centers’ Senior Night. These teams were past district opponents and the Roughriders ultimately came out with a 27-21 victory over the Eagles.
The Roughriders scored first on a one-yard touchdown run by senior running back Jamoine Nash with 3:53 left in the first quarter. But it didn’t take long for the Eagles to bounce back. The Eagles took only one play to find the end zone themselves after a pass from Senior quarterback Jake Huggins found Johnathan Long for the 18-yard score.
The second quarter saw the Roughriders score first when senior quartrback Kyle Parks found Octavius Evans on a 12-yard touchdown pass completion.
‘Rider JaCarlos Hall took a handoff 39 yards past a confused Rusk defense for the touchdown later in the period, this gave Center a 21-14 advantage.
Rusk answered when Huggins found sophomore Semaj Johnson for the 17-yard touchdown.
Rusk started out the fourth quarter with a muffed punt which allowed the Roughriders to score later after another touchdown completion from Parks to Evans. The ‘Riders lead was extended to 27-14 with 7:44 left to play.
The Eagles Huggins scored on a touchdown on a quarterback keeper with 1:26 left in the game to pull RHS to within 21-27.
Kyle Parks next found room to run for a first down which helped seal the victory for his team.
The Roughriders will travel to Gilmer, next Friday, for a 7:30 p.m. with the Buckeyes.
Gilmer went 14-1 last season before suffering a 49-44 loss to Celina High School. Center and Gilmer met up in the 2015 playoffs, at the regional round, with Gilmer winning by a 36-21 score.
August 28, 2016 (Photo Album) - Shelbyville ISD hosted Meet the Dragons on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 to kick off the fall season of football, cross country, and volleyball. Dragon fans cheered in the stands as athletes' names were read by High School Principal Mario Osby over the loud speaker and the students stepped onto the track.
Cheerleaders, band members, dance line, and twirlers were introduced as well and each performed for the crowd of spectators.
August 26, 2016 - Final Signups for Shelby County Youth Football and Soccer are tonight, August 26 during the Home Football game and tomorrow, August 27 (10am-2pm) at the Middle School Cafeteria.
Cost is $65 for Soccer (Ages 4-12)
Cost is $75 per child Flag (Ages 4 - 7)
Cost is $100 per child Tackle (Ages 8-12)
(Includes Jersey, Flags, Pad and Helmet, insurance, and all fees)
All children are eligible to play as long as they were born between September 2003 and September 2012. Each child must present an Original or Notarized Copy of their Birth Certificate. A Medical Form must be signed by their parent or guardian at Sign-Ups. Anyone interested in Coaching or Volunteering, please notify a Board Member at Sign-Ups.
See You There!
If you have any questions or need to make other arrangements, please call Jason @ 936-488-2863.
August 26, 2016 - Friday Night Football schedule for August 26th.
Center 27 - Rusk 21 (Final Score)
Tenaha 14 - Joaquin 0 (Final Score)
Shelbyville 28 - Elkhart 42 (Final Score)
Timpson 14 - West Sabine 20 (Final Score)
Timpson Game Photos submitted by Marie Jackson
August 25, 2016 - Shelby County Youth Football or Soccer will hold Sign-Ups for the 2016 fall season on the following dates:
Friday, August 26th at Roughrider Stadium during the Home Football Game (left of concession stand) Saturday, August 27th from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Center Middle School Cafeteria.
Cost is $65 for Soccer (Ages 4-12)
Cost is $75 per child Flag (Ages 4 - 7)
Cost is $100 per child Tackle (Ages 8-12)
(Includes Jersey, Flags, Pad and Helmet, insurance, and all fees)
All children are eligible to play as long as they were born between September 2003 and September 2012. Each child must present an Original or Notarized Copy of their Birth Certificate. A Medical Form must be signed by their parent or guardian at Sign-Ups. Anyone interested in Coaching or Volunteering, please notify a Board Member at Sign-Ups.
See You There
For more information contact Jason Mitchell, City of Center Recreation Director at 936/488-2863
August 23, 2016 – On Friday August 12, the Tenaha Tigers held their team media event. Excited students participating in football, cheerleading, dance group, band and their coaches gathered, at Tenaha Tigers Stadium, to take the pictures which bring home the realization that the school year, and the annual extra-curricular activities, is about to begin.
The Tenaha football team will travel to Joaquin, next Friday, for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff with their cross-county rivals, the Rams varsity team. Each team has concluded their scrimmage play and this game will start the regular, non-district, season for both teams.
August 23, 2016 - The Joaquin JV football game scheduled for this Thursday, August 25th, has been moved to next Thursday, September 1st. The time will remain the same at 5:00 pm and the game will be played at Joaquin ISD. The game originally scheduled for September 1st vs. Maud has been cancelled. Go Rams!
August 22, 2016 - Last Thursday, Timpson High School held a media day for sports and extra-curricular team activities. The event was headed by Mrs. Danielle Smith and Athletic Director Kerry Therwhanger.
Therwhanger will begin his first season with the Bears after taking last year's Lovelady Lions football team to the state semifinals with a 14-1 record. They fell to Refugio by a 46-28 margin after winning 14 straight games.
The Bears posted a 2-8 mark last season and fell to Iola by a 27-0 score in a Bi-District playoff.
The Bears will start this season on Friday, August 26 when they face the West Sabine Tigers, on the road, at 7:30 p.m.
Other sports will begin activites as school begins. Many functions have already started such as band, cheeleading, twirlers and volleyball.
August 22, 2016 - Click here to view Shelbyville ISD (Varsity, JV and Jr. High) Football Schedules.
August 22, 2016 - Click here to view updated Tenaha Lady Tigers Basketball Schedule for the year 2016 - 2017.
