Shelby County Today

From left: (seated) Cody Adkinson, Decaden Cooks, and A.D. Coach Jack Alvarez

February 4, 2026 - Center ISD was honored to host a Letter of Intent signing ceremony for two of their senior football athletes, Decaden Cooks and Cody Adkinson, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. With family and friends in attendance, Decaden Cooks signed with MidAmerica Nazarene University in Kansas and Cody Adkinson signed with Southwest Baptist in Missouri.

Athletic Director Coach Jack Alvarez thanked everyone for coming and recognized the young men signing letters, "Hey, we're here today, I just want to say a few words... [Decaden and Cody are] very talented guys, played really good for this school for 4 years, and we're proud to give it a chance to send them off to further their education and also get to play a game that they love... I just want to congratulate them."

Coach Alvarez added, "What I do want to encourage them to do is be a finisher. You start to college to play football, finish playing football; number one, finish getting that degree. That's something nobody can ever, ever take away."

"Hey, thank you guys very much. I appreciate it. One of the main reasons I like to do signing days, I make sure we get to do this, and so these guys know they truly are supported. This whole room came here to support them today. A lot of family and friends take pictures. That's very, very important as these guys go off," finished Coach Alvarez. Individuals were then invited to come forward to get photos with them.

From left: (Seated) Cody Adkinson and Decaden Cooks with their coaches (standing) Samuel Burlison, Alex Munoz, and Kyle Parks.

Decaden Cooks with his family.

Cody Adkinson with his family.

January 22, 2026 - Due to weather getting worse on Friday and Saturday the following scheduled games have changed.

• The Lady Riders Soccer game against Carthage has been moved to Thursday, January 22 at 5pm at home.
• The CHS Boys Soccer game is rescheduled to Thursday, January 22 at 5pm in Carthage.
• The CHS Basketball games will be hosted in Palestine on Friday, January 23. Varsity girls play in the gym at 4:30pm. The Varsity boys play at 5:45pm.
• The Lady Riders Softball scrimmage has been canceled for Saturday, January 24.

January 15, 2026 - The Center Recreation Department is proud to announce that the 2026 Spring Softball, and Baseball signups have begun.

Where? Online and at City Hall
https://app.teampass.com/Center_Youth_Sports/

When? Now until February 13

There will be no late registrations!!

Parents are encouraged to come by City Hall at 617 Tenaha Street to sign up also. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30-4:30pm. Please come by City Hall before February 13th to sign up. For more information contact Jason Mitchell, City of Center Recreational Director at 936-590-7196. *Cash, Check or Card Accepted*

Inscripciones de SOFTBALL Y BEISBOL

El Departamento de Recreación de Center se enorgullece en anunciar que la inscripción para la temporada de primavera 2026 de softball y béisbol está por comenzar pronto

¿Donde? Online and at City Hall
https://app.teampass.com/Center_Youth_Sports/

¿Cuando? Now until February 13

Los padres pueden presentarse ala City Hall en 617 Tenaha Street para entregar sus inscripciones. Las horas de oficina son de Lunes-Viernes de 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Si alguna de las fechas de regristo no funciona para usted favor de pasar ala oficina antes del 13 de Febrero. Para más información favor de comunicarse con Jason Mitchell, Director del Departamento de Recreación para la Ciudad de Center, al número 936-590-7196. *Aceptamos tarjeta de credito or dinero en efectivo.*

December 16, 2025 - The Shelbyville vs. Joaquin boys basketball game scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, has been canceled.