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),
Center Lions Club Ballpark on Sunday, June 26, 2022 –
The Joaquin Rams 6U Dixie League T-Ball team has reached the championship round of the Texas South Regional Division II T-Ball Baseball Tournament.
Joaquin has so far beaten Diboll, Tarkington and East Chambers to reach the finals. In the semifinal round Joaquin fell behind 7-0 runs to the E.C. Bucs but came back to claim a 13-8 lead in the middle stages. They then pulled away late for the win. The Rams once again will face Diboll in a rematch for the crown on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.
Forty teams have competed in four state and regional tournaments at Center Lions Club Ballpark since Saturday. Monday will see these teams conclude this round of elimination play.
RSVP centertennisassociation@gmail.com for more information and confirmation
May 26, 2022 - Center Tennis Association presents Free Tennis Clinics at Center HS Courts which is open to all Elementary age students!
What’s provided? Loaner racquets, tennis balls, snacks, and drinks.
Goals:
Session dates are June 13th - 16th and June 27th - 30th. Times are 8-9 year olds from 8am until 9:30am and 10-11 year olds from 9:30am until 11am.
Center Lions Ballpark on Saturday, June 25, 2022 –
Forty Texas Dixie League teams are participating in state and regional tournament elimination playoff games which started on Saturday. The games will continue through Monday, June 27,2022.
Today’s games saw Joaquin’s 6U Division II T-ball team beat Diboll to move on and play Tarkington on Sunday at 11:30 a.m.
Center, the only other Shelby County team in this weekend’s T-ball tourneys faces Panola County at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday in a Division I T-ball South Regional game.
Other brackets on Saturday saw Panola T-Ball beat Bullard 27-21. Livingston beat Hudson by a 13-2 score in a 9U State Tournament game.
Center High School Roughriders Stadium on Monday, June 20, 2022 –
Summer athletics have been spotted in progress at Center ISD despite high heated temperatures. Monday Shelby County Today was able to catch soccer and other athletic conditioning programs conducting summer workout sessions.
Hard physical work and technic drills were conducted in hopes of helping youth achieve a successful 2022-23 school year.
June 16, 2022 - Texas Parks and Wildlife fishing reports are updated each week, usually by Thursday morning. The reports are compiled by an outside contractor who receives the information from bait shops, marinas and fishing guides. Only the local lakes are listed below. If you would like to see the fishing report for other Texas lakes, clink the following link https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/action/reptmap.php?EcoRegion=PW.
Toledo Bend
GOOD. Water stained; 76-78 degrees; 1.24 feet low. The water level is 170.8 with one generator running from 12-3:00 p.m. Water temperature at the dam is 76 degrees with surface temperature around 78. The back feeder creeks are stained with no current flow, and the thermocline is showing up on boat electronics at 14 feet. The main lake is clear with no rain this week. Bass are in the full summer patterns going to river bends and points. Early in the mornings as the sun comes up use top water baits like Pop Rs, buzz baits, popping frogs, and spooks. Mid-morning as the fish go deeper transition to 8-12 inch ribbon tail worms and crankbaits in 12-20 feet of water. This week we have the full strawberry moon, so we can fish all night with cooler temperatures.Cast 8-12 inch dark colored worms to entice a bigger bass to bite. Crappie and bream are in the brush piles and lay downs. Crappie are biting best on crappie jigs on the T-Bend favorite colors of monkey milk, T-shad in MGS and pie yow, and live minnows. Bluegill are good using live crickets, grasshoppers, and earthworms. Catfish continue to be slow this week due to the thermocline. Summer is here with air temperatures in the 90’s, so don’t forget to wear sun protection and gear. It is important to stay hydrated when on the water to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Bring the family out to explore the beautiful Toledo Bend on kayaks or canoes. Remember to always keep your life jacket on while on the water, and to fasten the engine kill switch lanyard to your life jacket, if you are operating a motorized vessel on the water. Play it safe on the water, always inform your loved ones or a friend of your expected return time to port or home. Good luck and tight lines! Report from Captain Steve (Scooby) Stubbe, Mudfish Adventures LLC, Mudfish Rod Shop, Kayak and Fishing Guide Service.
Sam Rayburn
GOOD. Water stained; 74 degrees; 1.68 feet low. Some flipping bass shallow and in the grass with topwater frogs in the morning, moving to 15-18 feet off drops and ledges using Carolina rigs and crankbaits later in the day. White bass are good in the lake off points with chrome jigs. Crappie are good on brush piles and catfish are close by. Bluegill have started their game of hide and seek for the summer. Catfish are in creek channels off ledges in 18 feet of water. Report by Lynn Atkinson, Reel Um N Guide Service.
Naconiche
GOOD. Water clear to stained; 83 degrees. Fish are in that summer pattern biting the same way. Fish are feeding on shad, so utilize small baits similar to shad size. Good numbers of post-spawn bass schooling up over deeper water. Most fish are suspended just above the thermocline depth, so count your lure down to 10-14 feet and keep it in the strike zone. A mag-worm in junebug color is getting bit in 8-12 feet of water. Try a square bill crankbait over the grass during the midday heat. Crappie population is good. Catfish are slow. Report by Eric Wolfe, NacoTack Fishing Services.
Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Monday, June 13, 2022-
Center ISD’s 2022 Lady Roughriders Basketball Skills Camp is now underway. The three-day event is kicked off with training for ladies grades 3rd thru 5th going from 9a.m.- 11a.m. and grades 6th thru 9th grade participating from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Ballhandling and conditioning was the theme of the activities seen kicking off Monday’s activities.
Center Middle School Gym on Monday, June 6, 2022 –
(Photo Album)
Summer sports activities are underway and among events spotted this Monday was Center ISD’s Lady ‘Riders Volleyball Camp at Center Middle School Gymnasium. Smiles were seen on both participants and coaches faces. The camp will continue through Tuesday and Wednesday, June 7-8.
Monday afternoon saw over 3 dozen 6-9th grade athletes participating in drills including setting, volleying and passing. Third through 5th grade participants are also taking part in the skills camp.
May 31, 2022 - The Shelbyville baseball program will be represented at this year’s Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association in Class 2A-4A All-Stars Game with Tyler Merriman selected to represent the South team. The prestigious event is slated to be played at 12 noon on June 18, 2022 at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas.
Tyler Merriman is a 2022 graduate of Shelbyville High School and is the son of Bro. Rob and Denise Merriman. He is coached by Zach Hubbard.
SOUTH 4A, 3A & 2A ALL-STARS
PITCHERS
J.D. Thompson, Rusk (4A-III) - Ross Mc Murry
Kolby Killough, China Spring (4A-III) - Jesse Lopez
Connor Zaruba, Yoakum (3A-IV) - Karl Saenz
Carson Courtney, Lufkin Hudson (2A-III) - Glen Kimble
CATCHER
Rylan Galvan, Sinton (4A-IV) - Adrian Alaniz
Dylan La Rue, Blanco (3A-IV) - Bryan Wyatt
Rashawn Galloway, Boerne (4A-IV) - Bill Merrell
FIRST BASE
Jayson Cantu, Raymondville (4A-IV) - Carlos Moreno
Connor Risinger, Woodville (3A-III) - Woody McClendon
SECOND BASE
Kasen Jeitz, Centerville (2A-III) - Demond Denman
Cade Boyer, LBJ Johnson City (2A-IV) - Steven Shipley
SHORTSTOP
Collin Coker, Sweeny (4A-IV) - James Howell
Tracer Lopez , Cameron Yoe (3A-III) - Hector Delgadillo
THIRD BASE
Ryne Abel, Lorena (3A-III) - Brandon Graves
Logan Davis, Thorndale (2A-IV) - Kelly Kuhl
OUTFIELD
Brandon Craig, La Vernia (4A-IV) - Judd Guidry
Nolan Williams, Salado (4A-III) - Emery Atkisson
Kameryn Henderson, Orangefield (4A-III) - Tim Erickson
Lucas Guzman, Rogers (3A-III) - Nash Fares
AT LARGE
Tyler Merriman, Shelbyville (2A-III) - Zach Hubbard
Cody Pfeffer, Bellville (4A-III) - Todd Hatton
SOUTH COACHES
Clint Jaeger, Fayetteville (2A)
Brian Slater, Clifton (3A)
Stephen Westbrook, Jasper (4A)
NORTH 4A, 3A & 2A ALL-STARS
PITCHERS
Easton Ballard, Spring Hill (4A-II) - Trevor Peterson
Caleb Jameson, Prairiland (3A-II) - Chris Peacock
Reece Elston, Stephenville (4A-I ) - Justin Swenson
Trevor Miller, Anson (2A-I) - Scotty Nichols
CATCHER
Brock Tijerina, Andrews (4A-I) - Robert Morris
Ty Marthiljohni, Celina (4A-II) - Troy Mc Cartney
Noah Rodriguez, New Deal (2A-I) - Jordan Terry
FIRST BASE
Jason Gomez, Farmersville (4A-II) - Jon Nordin
Kohle Kerin, Shallowater (3A-I ) - Ben Huffman
SECOND BASE
Jacob Holder, Aubrey (4A-II) - Nathan Henry
Aaron Jett, Maypearl (3A-II) - Mike Martin
SHORTSTOP
Zach Blizel, New Home (2A-I ) - Brady Webb
Donnie Dycus, Grandview (3A-II) - Riley Good
THIRD BASE
Brady Roman, Early (3A-I) - Eddie Pettit
Coy DeFury, Melissa (4A-II) - Brent Paris
OUTFIELD
Cooper Ewing, Valley Mills (2A-II) - Doug Shanafelt
Trey Oblas, Gunter (3A-II) - Daryl Hellman
Ty Cunningham, Iowa Park (4A-I ) - Heath Taylor
Taber Childs, Harleton (3A-II) - D.J. Beck
AT LARGE
Peyton Shaffer, Brock (3A-I) - Tim Arden
Brock Bearden, Tex. Pleas.Grv (4A-II) - Riley Fincher
NORTH COACHES
Brady Webb, New Home (2A)
Brent Paris, Melissa (3A)
Justin Swenson, Stephenville (4A)
The Texas University Interscholastic League has outlined rules for the 2022 High School football season.
Beginning August 1, 2022 teams will begin non-contact conditioning drills.
August 6 will be the first day of full contact practices.
August 11 teams will be allowed to scrimmage.
August 18 will be the second scrimmage week.
August 25 will be the third scrimmage for teams not participating in pre-district games on Week 1.
Week 1 games will be on August 25-27. To begin the regular season.
The regular season will conclude with Week 11 November 3-5, 2022.
Playoffs will begin November 10-12 and conclude December 14-17 with the state championships.
Further info can be seen at uil.org/football.
Center High School on Wednesday, May 19, 2022 –
(Photos and Statistics courtesy of CHS Asst. Track Coach Leann Lusk)
On Thursday, May 19, 2022 Center High School Senior Athlete Aniyah Boykins signed a letter of intent to both study and participate in the SFA track program.
Boykins has had an exceptional year participating in both basketball and track for the Center Lady Roughriders. She was one of three CHS Lady ‘Rider athletes participating at the Texas UIL State Track and Field Competition at Austin last week posting a fifth-place performance in the Shot Put with a 40’2” throw. She also participated in the Lady Roughrider's Varsity Basketball Program for the past four seasons.
