2026-2027 Sports Schedules
Cross Country - Center HS, Center MS, Joaquin, Shelbyville,
Football - Center ISD, Joaquin V, Joaquin JV/JH, Shelbyville V, Shelbyville JV, Shelbyville JH, Tenaha, Timpson
Tennis - Center,
Volleyball - Center HS, Center MS, Shelbyville HS, Shelbyville JH, Timpson HS, Timpson MS
August 5, 2026 - The 2026 Shelbyville Lady Dragons Volleyball season is underway with high school teams preparing for their first game on August 11th. Both Junior Varsity and Varsity will scrimmage against Center in Center on August 11th. The Junior High team will play their first game August 24th at home against Hemphill.
The complete volleyball schedules are below. For a printable schedule, click each teams name.
Shelbyville Lady Dragons Jr. Varsity, Varsity Volleyball 2026
August 11th - vs Center (Scrimmage) at Center, JV 4:30pm / V 6pm
August 13th-15th - Big Sandy Tournament at Big Sandy, V (TBD)
August 18th - vs Cushing at home, JV 4:30pm / V 6pm
August 20th and 22rd - West Rusk Tournament at West Rusk, V (TBA)
August 21st and 22rd - West Rusk Tournament at West Rusk, JV (TBA)
August 25th - vs Elysian Fields at home, JV 4:30pm / V 6pm
August 27th-29th - Kilgore Tournament at Kilgore, V (TBA)
September 1st - vs Apple Springs at home, V 5pm
September 3rd - vs Colmesneil at Colmesneil, JV 4:30pm / V 6pm
September 8th - vs Overton at Overton, JV 4:30pm / V 6pm
September 11th - Homecoming
September 15th - vs Waskom at Waskom, JV 4:30pm / V 6pm
September 18th - vs Arp at Arp, V 4:30pm
September 17th and 19th - Arp Tournament, JV (TBA)
September 22nd - vs *Garrison at Garrison, JV/V 4:30pm
September 25th - vs *Gary at home, V 4:30pm
September 29th - vs *Hemphill at Hemphill, JV/V 4:30pm
October 2nd - vs *San Augustine at San Augustine, V 4:30pm
October 6th - vs *Timpson at home (Pink Out Game), JV 4:30pm / V 6pm
October 9th - vs *Garrison at home, V 4:30pm
October 13th - vs *Gary at Gary, JV 4:30pm / V 6pm
October 16th - vs *Hemphill at home, V 4:30pm
October 20th - vs *San Augustine at home (Senior Night), JV 4:30pm / V 6pm
October 23rd - vs *Timpson at Timpson, V 4:30pm
* District Games
Head Coach: Faith Landreneaux
Assistant: Sara Rupp
Shelbyville Lady Dragons Jr. High Volleyball 2026
August 24th - vs Hemphill at home, 4:30pm
August 31st - vs Gary at Gary, 4:30pm
September 12th - Garrison Tournament at Garrison, TBD
September 14th - vs Garrison at Garrison, 4:30pm
September 21st - vs Gary (Gold Out Game) at Home, 4:30pm
September 28th - vs Hemphill at Hemphill, 4:30pm
October 5th - vs San Augustine at San Augustine, 4:30pm
October 10th - Kilgore Tournament at Kilgore, TBA
October 19th - vs Timpson at Home, 4:30pm
Head Coach: Faith Landreneaux
Assistant: Christian Weeks
Assistant: Amanda Furgeson
Athletic Director: Jerred Wallace
Principal: Mario Osby
Superintendent: Dr. Ray West
August 4, 2026 - Shelbyville ISD will host Meet the Dragons on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 7pm in Dragon Stadium. Meet the 2026-2027 athletes, cheerleaders, and band!
Click image to sign up via Google Forms
July 24, 2026 - Lady Riders Volleyball is hosting a Back To School Spike Fest on Saturday, July 25, 2026 starting at 8am. Doors open to Roughrider Stadium at 7am and the tournament has three age groups: Under 14, Under 18, and Under 50.
Free admissions for fans!
The cost to enter the tournament is $50 per team. Sign up using Google Forms, or contact Coach G. via email at gerardo.martinez@centerisd.org.
July 9, 2026 - A prelimiary Shelbyville 2026 Varsity Football Schedule has been released, and updated, with the new season starting on Friday, August 14 at Waskom. Click here to download the schedule.
June 26, 2026 —C.A.V.E. Basketball (Caring About Vision & Expansion) is excited to announce a free youth basketball skills camp scheduled for Saturday, July 4th from 9am to 12 noon at the Shelby County Family Life Center, located at 1426 1/2 Shelbyville Street in Center, Texas.
The camp is open to youth ages 9-12 and is designed to help young athletes develop fundamental basketball skills while building confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a fun and supportive environment.
Participants will receive hands-on instruction in essential basketball techniques, including dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and basic game strategy. Experienced coaches and mentors will be on-site to guide participants of all skill levels.
“This camp is about more than just basketball,” organizers shared. “Our goal is to encourage discipline, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles while providing a safe and positive space for young people in our community.”
Camp Details:
• Who: Youth in Shelby County (ages 9-12)
• What: Free Basketball Skills Camp
• When: Saturday, July 4th, 9am – 12noon
• Where: Shelby County Family Life Center, 1426 1/2 Shelbyville Street, Center, TX
• Cost: FREE
• Link to join: https://forms.gle/1WHgzgkE4ZkDcjTJ8
The camp is open to beginners as well as experienced players. Participants should wear comfortable athletic clothing and proper athletic shoes.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to register early, as space may be limited.
Contact Information:
Feleshia Thompson — (936) 590-1834
April Calhoun — (936) 591-1434
Iretta Jackson – (281) 787-8928
Email: shelbycountycave@gmail.com
About C.A.V.E.
Shelby County C.A.V.E. is committed to strengthening youth and families through educational programs, community engagement, and opportunities that promote positive growth and success.
May 22, 2026 - (Update): The Shelbyville Dragons Boys Baseball team will play tomorrow, Saturday May 23, 2026, at 1pm in Hallsville.
Game 3 will follow 30 minutes after.
May 20, 2026 - The Shelbyville Dragons Boys Baseball team will play tomorrow, May 21 versus Frankston in Hallsville at 3pm and NOT 6pm.
May 20, 2026 - Tayley Williams, a third grader from Timpson, Texas, has been nominated to the United States Specialty Sports Association (“USSSA”) All-State fastpitch softball team for 2026.
Tayley plays third base for Lightning 2035, a travel softball team based in Hallsville, Texas. Tayley received this prestigious nomination based on her talent, work ethic, attitude, and sportsmanship.
As a USSSA All-State player, Tayley is eligible to compete in the All-State Event in Burleson, Texas, during August 2026, and the National All-State event in Vera Beach, Florida, in December.
All-State Players will be placed on teams with other nominees to compete in the All-State games. Teams will be coached by nominated coaches and college players.
Tayley is the nine-year old daughter of Taylor and Whitley Williams. Her biggest fan is her little brother, Dozier Williams.
May 14, 2026 - The Shelbyville Baseball Playoff series is May 14 through May 16 at Bullard High School. The Dragons will be playing against Harleton Wildcats.
Game 1: Thursday, May 14 at 6pm
Game 2: Saturday, May 16 at 5pm
Game 3: If needed, Saturday, May 16 following game 2
Tickets are available online, https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/bullard/entity/schools/2
May 6, 2026 - Shelbyville Dragons are set to compete in baseball playoffs
Area Playoff Game Information:
All Games will be at Lufkin High School
Shelbyville will be playing against Centerville.
Admission $7 adults / $5 students/children
District Passes / Coach Passes / Senior Citizen Passes will be accepted.
