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),
June 23, 2016 - The Tenaha Lady Tigers basketball team looked sharp at Tenahas’ Special Events Center, last Tuesday, during summer basketball competition.
The Lady Tigers opened up the day’s play and jumped up 4-0 quickly against the Beckville Lady Bearcats. Beckville scored next but soon found themselves trailing 9-2 after a 2-pointer by Calicia Roland and a 3-point bomb by Lady Tiger Bianca Davison with 13:33 left in the first half of play. Roland hit another bucket later which gave THS a 15-5 lead with four minutes left before halftime.
Tenaha extended their lead to 28-9 by the end of the half with a fast-break wrap-around pass from Brooke McClure to Roland for an easy lay-up and another Davison 3-pointer.
The second half was mostly all Tenaha as they led 34-11 with eight minutes remaining, and won by a 46-13 final score.
The second game of the night featured the Broaddus Elite Sisters against Beckville. The Lady Bearcats won in a game which was close throughout and had 14 lead changes. The final score had BHS ahead 31-29.
Tenaha next faced Broaddus in the final game. Broaddus gained a narrow 3-2 lead early but fell behind 15-5 after an early 11-point burst by Tenaha postman Calicia Roland.
Rebekah Bridges broke loose for two points on a fast break layup with 3:03 left in the first half which put THS ahead 19-8. THS led 21-13 at the halftime break.
The Lady Tigers outscored the Elite Sisters by a 45-3 margin in the second half and took away a 56-16 final score win.
The Lady Tigers as well as other area teams look forward to more summer league competitions held on Tuesdays at the THS SEC at 5 PM.
June 14, 2016 - Center native Jonathan Hennigan has been recruited by the Philadelphia Phillies baseball organization after posting a 5-2 record as a pitcher for Texas State University. He is an Applied Science Major and a transfer student who was a member of a Galveston College team who went 41-19 a year ago.
Hennigan is the son of Kim and Phil Hennigan II. His grandfather Phil Hennigan played professionally for the New York Mets and Cleveland Indians.
Jonathan is a 6’4” , 190 lb., left-handed pitcher with good tools which helped draw attention to his talents. He became a 21st round draft choice when the Phillies chose him on June 11th.
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June 13, 2016 - Former Center Roughrider, and 2015 Center High School graduate, Dalton Horton has made the 2016 Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American Baseball Team selection. The team members are selected by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper and players were chosen on June 2nd.
Horton, a left handed pitcher for Texas Christian University, is also a second-team Big 12 selection, Horton recorded an 8-0 record, 2.58 ERA and 27 strikeouts during the regular season.
In 2015 Horton was a pitcher and first baseman who led Center High to the Semifinal round of the UIL playoffs before the Roughriders were eliminated by Hargrave High School.
June 8, 2016 - The Joaquin Lady Rams and Tenaha Lady Tigers were among four varsity basketball teams which faced off for summer league round-robin play last Tuesday, June 7th.
The first game saw Shelby County rivals, the Lady Rams and Tigers, face off in Tenaha's Special Events to kick off action for the day. Tenaha gained an early lead and took a 16-12 lead into the second half.
The Lady Rams stormed back to tie things up at 24-24 midway through the final period. A Dayza Lane putback shot gave Joaquin their biggest lead at 28-25 with 5 minutes remaining.
A 2-pointer, and a 3-point bomb, by Bianca Davison, regained the lead for Tenaha at 32-28, with only seconds remaining. Calicia and Arlicia Roland teamed up for a cross-court, back-door pass with 20 second left in the game to give THS a 34-28 final advantage.
Tenaha next beat the Mount Enterprise Lady Wildcats by a 42-8 margin. Joaquin defeated Broaddus by a 33-point margin. Tenaha beat Broaddus in the final matchup by a 49-point margin, with a 59-10 score.
These teams are slated to meet up again next Tuesday at 5 PM at Tenaha's SEC.
June 3, 2016 - Four Center Softball All Star teams competed in district tournaments.
The Center 8U and the 10U both traveled to Lufkin, Texas and the 10U team won 3rd place in their division at district and received trophies.
The Center12U and 14U All Stars teams both played in district tournaments in Nacogdoches. The Center 14U girls placed 2nd and received a team trophy and game rings. Congratulations!
Center 8u All Stars "Show Stoppers"
Players: Avery Lawernce, Callie Ragsdale, Bailey Miller, Sydney Neuwirth, Husdyn Wulf, Lauren Causey, Mariah Norris, Colbi Ford, Alex Pope, Calyn Cox, Taylor Stewart
Coaches: Adam Cox, Deuce Wulf, Cody Miller, Cory Causey
Center 10U All Stars "Impact" (3rd place)
Players are: Gabby Whisenant, Autumn Andrusick, Kinley Snider, Carson Crouch, Julie Bird, Kallie Soloman, Kylie Jo Snider, Ryleigh Youngblood, TJ Bolton, Trista Britt, Lexi Jones, Sayre Hall
Coaches: Mike Bird, Allan Hogan, Matt Haddox, Sean Crouch
Center 12U All Stars "East Texas Boom"
Players are: Gracie Whisenant, Kaitlyn Williams, Brianna Windham, Kenzie Killen, Brooke Gaddy, Ashlyn Creech, Jayla Caraway, Laney Parker, Bethany Bridges, Carley Gray, Haylee Eaves
Coaches: Sandra McSwain, Kristen Wisenhant
Center 14U All Stars "Pride" (2nd place)
Players: Kira Windham, Taylor Horton, Tatum Mettauer, Camryn Crouch, Brianna Jones, Kaleigh Timmons, Sadie Ramsey, Kalei LaRock, Jasmine Cooks, Taylor Burch, Raylee Wilburn
Coaches: Brad Jones, Jeff Windham, Shanna Atchison
June 2, 2016 - The 2016 UIL Baseball and Softball State Championships are still in full swing. Our local teams however, have been eliminated.
The Center Roughriders entered the playoffs as a District 19 4A representative but where taken out of the tourney by the Hudson Hornets, in two games, at the bi-district level. Hudson later fell to Robinson High School at the Regional Quarterfinals. Robinson is still alive and in the Regional Finals which begin on June 4.
The Joaquin Lady Rams are the Shelby County team which went the farthest this season. The Lady Rams softball team went to the Regional Semifinal round before falling to the Harleton Lady Wildcats in two games, by 3-2 and 6-0 scores. Harleton later beat the Beckville Lady Bearcats, and they have now moved on to face Windthorst High School in the State Level Playoffs starting this weekend.
The Joaquin Baseball team wasn't far behind as they were narrowly eliminated at the Regional Quarterfinal round of the playoffs by the Lovelady Lions in three games. Lovelady later fell to Maud who will face Joaquin's District 23 rival, the Beckville Bearcats at the Regional Finals starting June 4.
The Shelbyville Lady Dragons made this year's playoffs and fell to the Colmesneil Lady Bulldogs at the Bi-District level in two games. Colmesneil fell to the Slocum Lady Mustangs in the Area round of competition.
The Shelbyville Dragons Baseball team fell early as well. They fell to the West Sabine Tigers in the Bi-District round. The Tigers fell to Centerville in the next round of play.
June 2, 2016 - Reminders:
Roughrider Summer Strength & Conditioning
Dates: June 1 – July 13
Days: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
Cost: FREE
Age Groups: Incoming 7th-12th graders
Times:
All girls – 8:00 AM
Incoming 7th/8th/9th boys – 9:00 AM
Incoming 10th/11th/12th boys – 10:00 AM
Location: High School Weight Room
**Each session will last approximately an hour and a half per grade level**
*Summer Strength & Conditioning will promote fundamentals in weight training, agility, and conditioning*
Lady Rider Hoops Camp!
(Registration Forms can be picked up at the Intermediate, Middle and High School Campuses)
Date: June 6-9
Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Age: Incoming 5th – 9th grade
Cost: $30
Location: Center High School Gym
The camp will promote basketball fundamentals, competitiveness, and teamwork.
T-Shirts will be given to each participant
Send entries to/and make payable to:
Center HS Girls Basketball
Attn: Coach Arianna Rodriguez
PO Drawer 1689
Center TX, 75935
Contact: Coach Rodriguez for questions at 254-644-0486
+++If register after May 31st - register at camp+++
May 30, 2016 - Last Saturday the 25th Annual Dwight Preston Football Camp staff was spotted at Tenaha Tiger Stadium working hard at teaching young football hopefuls both basic and advanced football skills.
Over a dozen instructors shared their knowledge and experiences with the campsters who ranged in age from 6-14 years of age. Among the instructors and camp staff were: Dwight Preston, Ronald Preston, A’mie Preston, Baron Horton, Colton Thompson, Sakedron Horn, Brandon Horton, Alicia Davis from I-Fit Aerobics, Danburt Collum, Kenneth Cotton, Kendall Hill, and Brady Smith.
By all accounts the staff and kids were having fun and getting a lot of exercise and fellowship out of the event.
May 23, 2016 - It was another great weekend for the Shelby County 4h Shooters. Representing the 4h shooters were Colby Lout, Tucker Scarber, Dawson McFadden, Lance Holloway, Colton Gutermuth and Logan Holloway. The Walker County whizbang was held Saturday, May 21st at Creekwood Shooting Sports range in Conroe. We would like to say Congratulations on a job well done representing Shelby County.
Results are as follows:
Intermediate Novice Division
Dawson McFadden - Sporting Clays (1st place), Whizbang (2nd place)
Team Novice Sporting Clays (2nd place team) - Dawson McFaddin and his father, Neal McFadden
Junior Division
Tucker Scarber - Skeet (4th place), Whizbang (4th place), Sporting clays (5th place)
Intermediate Division
Lance Holloway- Skeet (1st place), Whizbang (5th place)
Colton Gutermuth - Skeet (2nd place), Sporting Clays (2nd place)
Senior I Division
Logan Holloway - Whizbang (6th place)
If you have any questions or would like more information regarding 4-H, please give us a call at 936-598-7744.
May 23, 2016 - Last Friday, the Joaquin Rams varsity baseball team defeated the Lovelady Lions by a 4-3 score to take a 1-0 lead in their UIL State Quarterfinal round playoff series. The game was Game 1 of a best-of-three game format, played at Jasper Bulldog Stadium. Cole Powdrill pitched the full seven innings in the contest. He gave up eight hits, struck out five batters and walked three. Joaquin got a lot of help from their defense, especially third baseman Justin Hooper who threw out six Lions on ground-outs. The Rams infield retired the Lions on three ground balls in the bottom of the first inning, allowing Powdrill to only throw three pitches in the bottom half of the inning. A big double play by middle infielders Klay Adkison, and Brock Lawson, were able to thwart a Lions rally in the bottom of the fourth inning.
The JHS outfield played well. Hunter Harper made a great backhanded running catch, on a long fly ball hit deep in the power ally, which would have led to multiple runs batted in for Lovelady.
Offensively, Joaquin used seven hits, three hit batsmen and two Lions errors to eventually gain the one-point win.
Rams Head Coach Wade Lawson said: "We expect Game 2 to be just as close. Our next game may come down to the seventh inning also, and we may need a Game 3 to decide this series. Powdrill pitched well for us today. We knew when the game got close to the end, it was going to be his game to go the distance."
On Saturday Joaquin dropped Game 2 to Lovelady after trailing 1-0 early, they then maintained a 2-1 lead from the mid-stages of the game until the Lions exploded for six unanswered runs, during the late innings, which gave them a 7-2 win.
In Game 3, again played on Saturday, Joaquin gained an early 2-0 lead but fell to the Lions 9-2. The Lions will now advance to the Regional Semifinal round to face the winner of the Union Grove vs Maud playoff series.
The Joaquin Lady Rams varsity softball team headed to Commerce to face the Harleton Lady Wildcats in a best-of-three-game Regional Semifinal series, last Friday and Saturday.
The Lady Rams fell to Harleton 3-2 in Game 1, and 9-2 in Game 2. Harleton will move on to face the Beckville Lady Bearcats, on May 28, in the Regional Finals, with time and place yet to be determined.
By Correspondent Sports Writer Ronny Samford
