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),
Bullard Panthers Ballpark on Thursday, May 8, 2025 –
After the Alba-Golden Lady Panthers fell by a 7-6 run score in Game 1 of a best-of-three game Texas UIL Semifinal Softball Playoff with the Shelbyville Lady Dragons on Wednesday, The Lady Panthers rebounded and evened the series with a 7-6 Game 2 win of their own on Thursday.
The Lady Panthers loaded the basepaths with two outs in the bottom of the first innings but rallied to go up 3-0 when Jayla Sitar scored on a hit-batter. Then a Lilly Thorn base hit scored two more.
Kylie Snell and Lanie Bass each reached base in the top of the second inning. A Nicole Harvey bunt scored Snell and later Taylor Jones put a ball in play which scored Bass. The Lady Dragons had cut the Panther’s lead to 3-2 runs going into the third inning. An Alexis Wilmut homerun over the centerfield wall helped the lady Panthers extend their lead to 6-3 in the bottom of the fourth inning.
Carsey Lovell singled to begin the top of the fifth inning and she later scored to pull the Lady Dragons to with a 6-4 score. Snell reached base on a fielder’s choice moments later and she scored on a single by Bass to help SHS pull to within 6-5.
Bass struck out two Panthers batters in the bottom of the fifth inning and a third Panther was called out due to baseline interference. Leaving the game at Panthers 6 Dragons 5 going into the sixth inning. The Lady Dragons were able to tie the game at 6-6 runs when Taylor Jones reached on a bunt and later scored on Lovell single and an error.
The game remained tied at 6-6 runs until Adielyn Smith doubled to rightfield in the bottom of the seventh and later scored on a teammates infield hit which broke the tie and won the game.
Lanie Bass struck out eight, walked three and gave up nine hits pitching for Shelbyville. Adielyn Smith struck out seven, walked three and gave up seven hits for Alba-Golden.
The lady Panthers now stand at 21-9 for the season and the lady Dragons are at 22-11. They faced off at Tyler Legacy High School Friday, for the final Game 3 and the Lady Dragon took a 9-3 win to advance.
May 8, 2025 - The Shelbyville Lady Dragons won the first game in the Regional Semi-Finals against Alba-Golden 7-6. Game 2 in Bullard is today at 6pm. The following link is to purchase tickets for game 2 - https://my.hometownticketing.com/agency/5b6f33c6-17c6-4afe-81c8-c9f9e79657aa/events/3117d2c8-95a6-4485-8543-7369e6202235
May 5, 2025 - Shelbyville Varsity Softball has made it to the Regional Semi-Finals!! The Lady Dragons will play Alba-Golden in Bullard on Wednesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 8 at 6pm both days. If needed, game 3 will play at Tyler Legacy on Friday, May 9. The Lady Dragons will be the home team Wednesday and the away team Thursday.
Here is link for game 1. https://my.hometownticketing.com/agency/5b6f33c6-17c6-4afe-81c8-c9f9e79657aa/events/90d551cc-5e08-4d52-8493-0a1e8108a6cb
Thursday, game 2 link will go live 9pm Wednesday night. Reminder no cash at the gate.
Entry is Adults $5 and Students $3.
Passes accepted are Coach Passes, District 23 Passes, Senior Citizen, and Military. Pass list will be turned in.
Carthage Bulldogs Ballpark on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 –
The Shelbyville Dragons varsity baseball team took an 11-0 run baseball win over the Mount Enterprise Wildcats on Wednesday during a Texas UIL Region III Area Baseball Playoff. The playoff was a Game 1 of a best-of-three game elimination playoff.
Shelbyville went up 2-0 runs in the bottom of the first inning when Gavin McDonald led off the inning by drawing a walk and he later scored on a Tanor Doggett sacrifice fly. Gus Duvon later scored on an inside the park solo homerun to rightfield. Shelbyville extended their lead to 4-0 in the bottom of the second frame with scores by DJ Barnes and Tanor Doggett.
Shelbyville exploded for six runs in a rally during the bottom of the third inning which saw the Dragons bring 11 batters to the plate before the Wildcats could end the inning with SHS leading 10-0.
Tate Obregon started the bottom of the fourth inning off for the Dragons by hitting a towering triple to the centerfield wall. He later scored the final run of the contest by stealing his way home on a wild pitch behind the Wildcat’s pitcher.
Dallas Murry pitched all five innings for SHS and he struck out nine, gave up one walk and allowed a single hit.
Jaxon Jones was the losing pitcher for MEHS. He struck out one, walked six and gave up eight hits in 2 2/3 innings. Aiden Rodgers pitched the remainder of the game for the Wildcats giving up two hits, striking out two and walking one.
The two teams will face off for Game 2 of the series at Carthage Bulldogs Ballpark tomorrow, May 8 at 7 p.m. Shelbyville stands at 22-7-1 and Mount Enterprise is at 11-7-2 for the season.
Shelbyville High School on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 –
On Wednesday, Shelbyville ISD invited the community to their Integrated Athletics which was held at Shelbyville Football Field. Opening Ceremonies kicked off the day with dozens of athletes, support staff and coaches participating.
The Integrated Athletics brings together athletes of all abilities together celebrating inclusivity in athletic activities and teaches sportsmanship to participants from all of Shelby County schools and some surrounding areas.
Smiles were spotted throughout the day and the activities and competition went from the morning into the afternoon.
May 6, 2025 - Shelbyville ISD would like to invite the community to our Integrated Athletics event that will be hosted at Shelbyville Football Field on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 9am.
Integrated Athletics is an event that brings together athletes of all abilities, celebrating inclusivity and sportsmanship from all Shelby County schools.
Hudson High School on Monday, May 5, 2025 –
The Timpson Lady Bears fell to the Douglass Lady Indians by a 7-5 run score on Monday in an Area round elimination playoff game during the Texas UIL State Softball Playoff Tournament.
The game was originally schedule for Saturday but was rescheduled for Monday and started out on Monday with a lightning delay. The game was lengthy and went from 7 p.m. until after 11:30 p.m. in damp conditions.
Douglass gained a 3-0 run lead in the top of the first inning but Timpson tied the game at 3-3 in the bottom of the first with scores from Madi Grigsby, Ceale Kruse and Ashlyn Foster.
The Lady Indians extended their lead to 5-3 in the top of the third frame when Gracie Hise and Olivia Smith scored runs. Timpson answered in the bottom of the third inning when courtesy runner Aylee Crow scored by stealing home to cut Douglass’ lead to 5-4 runs.
Timpson tied the game at 5-5 when Taylor Stewart tripled to rightfield scoring Crow for Timpson’s final run. Douglass was able to score the final 2 runs in the top of the seventh inning. This gave DHS a 7-5 run advantage and proved to be the difference in the contest.
The Lady Bears season ends with them having a 20-6 season mark and them being Region III Area finalist.
Douglass is at 15-10 and they will move on to the Region III Semifinals to face Beckville next week.
May 8, 2025 - The Center High School football schedule for 2025 begins August 15 with a scrimmage against Pine Tree hosted at home. The full schedule is below.
August 15 - Pine Tree Scrimmage, home game, TBA
August 21 - Kilgore Scrimmage, away game, TBA
August 29 - Jacksonville, away game, 7:30pm
September 5 - Spring Hill, home game, 7:30pm
September 12 - North DeSoto (LA), away game, 7:00pm
September 19 - Daingerfield, home game, 7:30pm *Homecoming
September 26 - Madisonville, away game, 7:30pm
October 10 - Carthage, home game, 7:30pm *District games start
October 17 - Bullard, home game, 7:30pm
October 24 - Brownsboro, away game, 7:30pm
October 31 - Athens, home game, 7:30pm *Senior Night
November 7 - Rusk, away game, 7:30pm
May 5, 2025 - All Shelbyville Baseball Area Playoff Games will be held in Carthage against Mount Enterprise. Game 1 is Wednesday, May 7 at 7pm and game 2 is Thursday, May 8 at 7pm. If needed, game 3 will be Friday, May 9 at 7pm. Dragons will be in 3rd base dugout for all games.
Entry is Adults $5 and Students $3.
Passes accepted are Coach Passes, District 23 Passes, Senior Citizen, and Military. Pass list will be turned in.
May 2, 2025 - Tonight at 7pm, the Center Roughriders travel to Port Neches Grove for Game 2 against the Little Cypress-Mauriceville (LCM) Bears for the UIL Baseball Bi-District Championship. The Roughrider Broadcast Team will make the trip to provide the Livestream. The Pregame Show should begin at 6:45pm.
Last night, the Roughriders played host to the Bears in Game 1, losing 3-1. Because of wet conditions, Center's home game was moved to a 4:30 start at Panola's Reeves Field.
The game is available for live stream at the NFHS Network, the home for most of the nationwide high school playoffs for all sports. The primary broadcast partner of the UIL, the network requires a subscription--$11.99 for a month or $6.50 monthly for an annual--and will give you access to many high school baseball and softball playoffs throughout the country.
Click here for a direct link to the game: 2025 UIL Baseball Playoffs Game 2 LCM vs Center
If you already have a subscription, the link will take you straight to the game. If you don't have a subscription, the link takes you to the NFHS subscription page.
May 2, 2025 - Due to the weather in the forecast, the Shelbyville Varsity Softball team will play game two at Rusk High School at 7:30pm 6:30pm, today, May 2.
