Sports

2025-2026 Sports Schedules

Baseball - Center, Shelbyville, 
Basketball - Center HS Boys, Center HS Girls, Center MS Boys, Center MS Girls, Joaquin HS, Joaquin JH, Shelbyville HS Boys, Shelbyville HS Girls, Shelbyville JH Boys, Shelbyville JH Girls, Tenaha HS Boys, Tenaha HS Girls, Tenaha JH, Timpson HS, Timpson MS
Golf - Center
Powerlifting - Center, Shelbyville, Joaquin, Timpson
Soccer - Tenaha
Softball - Center, Joaquin, Shelbyville, 
Tennis - Center
Track and Field - Center HS, Center MS, Shelbyville, 

Twelfth Annual Tenaha Holiday Hoops Day 1 is Underway

Joaquin Rams Gymnasium on Monday, December 27, 2021 –

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Varsity basketball tournament competition is taking place today as Tenaha Holiday Hoops kicked off this morning at five area locations. Tenaha Special Events Center, Tenaha Tiger Gymnasium, Joaquin Rams Arena, Timpson Bears Gymnasium, and Panola College Arthur Johnson Gymnasium is hosting 18 Girl’s high School teams and 22 Boy’s teams.

Teams from Tenaha, Joaquin, Timpson, Shelbyville, Chireno, Sabine, New Diana, Lovelady, San Augustine, Lipan, Douglass, Kountze, Broaddus, Chapel Hill, Tatum, Centerville, Kermit, Dimebox, Avinger, Atlanta, Jefferson, Woden, White Oak, Waelder, Mineola, Academy and Rivercrest are competing.

Shelby County Today started coverage with an early boy’s game between the Jefferson Bulldogs versus the Joaquin Rams at Rams Gymnasium.

The game was close and the first quarter ended with the Rams leading the Bulldogs by a single point and a 9-8 points advantage going into the second stanza.

A 7-0 point scoring run by the ‘Dogs midway through the second quarter helped them gain a 29-19 lead at the buzzer which sent the teams into the locker rooms at the midway intermission.

Jefferson outscored Joaquin 17-14 during the third period and the Bulldogs took a 46-33 lead into the final quarter.

The Bulldogs were able to outpace the Rams 21-13 points in the final quarter and they took a 67-46 first-round win.

Joaquin will move on to face the loser of the Mount Pleasant Chapel Hill versus Beckville game being played at 11:30 a.m. on Monday morning. The Rams will tip off at Timpson on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.

Both the Shelbyville Lady Dragons and the Dragons Boy's Varsity teams have participated at the tournament on Monday as well. The Lady Dragons fell behind the Lovelady Lions 38-23 at halftime. Lovelady outscored Shelbyville 13-9 in the third period and they took a 51-32 advantage over SHS into the final quarter. The Lady Lions eventually beat the Lady Dragons 61-40.

The Shelbyville Dragons boys team trailed the Douglass Indians 22-14 at the end of the first quarter. SHS fell behind 34-21 at halftime. Douglass held a 45-32 at the end of the third stanza and they eventually defeated Shelbyville by a 68-44 final score.

The Tenaha Tigers boys team lost to the Little River Academy Bumble Bees in double overtime by a 86-79 score. Earlier in the day the Tigers had won their opening round game with the Sabine Cardinals by a 55-46 score.

The Timpson Bear boys team won a pair of games to open the tourney. They defeated the Atlanta Rabbits 73-57 and later Dime Box 80-60.

Timpson's girls beat New Diana early by a 54-21 score and later fell to the Douglass Lady Indians 70-46.

 

12th Annual Holiday Day Hoops Tournament, Bracket (Link Fixed)

December 23, 2021 (Click here for boys/girls bracket)  - Holiday Day Hoops Tournament is set for December 27, 28, and 29 and this year marks the 12th Annual edition of what is widely recognized as the state’s premier small classification invitational basketball tournament.

Action includes thirty schools, seventy-two games over three days in five great venues and begins Monday morning, December 27th, at 8:30am. Venues for this event are the SEC at Tenaha High School; Tiger Gym, Tenaha; Panola College Arthur Johnson Gymnasium, Carthage; Timpson High School Gym, Timpson; and Joaquin High School Gym in Joaquin. Click on Holiday Hoops Bracket to find out game times and locations.

Don’t forget the star attraction every year also, The Tiger Café!!! Located at the Tenaha High School Cafetorium will be open daily for lunch and dinner. The lunch rush will begin at 11am and will close at 2:30pm. Lunch choices daily will be Cajun Fried Catfish, Hamburgers, and Chicken Strips including French Fries plus Iced Tea for only $8.00. The dinner run will begin at 4:30pm and end at 8:30pm. The menu will include all the traditional Holiday Hoop cuisine including your choice of Cajun Fried Catfish, Boiled Shrimp, Beef or Chicken Quesadillas with a choice of Baked Potato or French Fries, Cole Slaw or Salad, plus Iced Tea for $10.00 for dinner. Saturday night Fried Shrimp will be added to the dinner menu. Nightly specials are Monday night - Chicken Fried Steak, Tuesday night - BBQ Brisket and Sausage, and Wednesday night - Fried Shrimp. French Fries and Baked Potato only is $3. Extra Entree is $6 and extra fish is $2 a piece.

There will also be a full concession stand in the SEC, opens daily at 10am. So be sure to pass on the same ol’, same ol’ and enjoy the best restaurant dining in three counties right here in Tenaha over the weekend.

Rams take 50-38 Basketball win over Raiders

Joaquin Rams Gymnasium on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 –

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The Joaquin Rams boys varsity basketball team took a 50-38 regular season win over the West Rusk Raiders on Tuesday.

The Rams led 17-8 at the end of the first quarter after going on a 7-0 scoring run to end the opening frame. Joaquin and West Rusk each scored nine points apiece during the second period. JHS took a 26-17 point advantage into the lockerroom at the midway intermission.

Joaquin outpaced West Rusk 13 points to 9 during the third stanza. They led 39-27 headed into the fourth quarter.

Ram sophomore Gauge Jordan was leading scorer this game with 24 points.

Joaquin is now 4-11 this season. They will next play Jefferson High School at 8:30 a.m. at Joaquin during the Tenaha Holiday Hoops Tournament on Monday, December 27, 2021.

Coach Reed Westbrook stated after the game, “The team is working hard to prepare for district play which should be extremely competitive this season.”

Lady Tigers Take District Basketball Win Over Lady Dragons 62-48

Tenaha Special Events Center on Friday, December 17, 2021 –

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The Tenaha Lady Tigers Varsity Basketball team took a 62-48 District 23 2A win over the visiting Shelbyville Lady Dragons. Tenaha led 18-11 at the end of the first quarter.

THS outscored Shelbyville 18-14 in the second period and the Lady Tigers took a 36-25 advantage into the midway intermission.

The third quarter saw THS score 12 points and SHS tallied 10. The fourth stanza started with Tenaha leading 48-35.

The Lady Dragons fought hard in the final period but they were unable to make up ground as Tenaha outpaced them 14 points to 13. The Lady Tigers are 5-2 overall and they have a 2-0 conference mark. They will next travel to Martinsville on Monday, December 20 where JV and Varsity play will tipoff at 1 p.m.

The Lady Dragons are 4-3 overall they are 0-1 in District 23 action. They will host Wells High School on Monday, December 20, 2021. Time of tipoff has not been announced.

Joaquin's Victoria Byrd Signs National Letter of Intent for NSU


Photos by Sarah Barton. Click image to enlarge.

December 17, 2021 - Today Victoria Byrd signed her National Letter of Intent to run track at Northwestern State University in Louisiana. Victoria is a 4 year letterman in track at Joaquin ISD.

Victoria qualified for the state track meet her freshman year in 3 events. That year she placed 2nd in the 100 meter. Due to the Covid shutdown she missed her sophomore year track season but did not let this slow her down. Her junior year she qualified for the State track meet again in the 100, 200, and the long jump. She placed 3rd in the long jump and won State in the 100 meter and 200 meter.

We, here at Joaquin, are so proud of Victoria for all her past accomplishments and look forward to what she will achieve during her Senior year as well as her upcoming years at Northwestern.

Lady Tigers take Varsity, JV wins over Lady Roughriders

Tenaha High School on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 –

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Tenaha’s Varsity and Junior Varsity Lady Tiger basketball teams hosted the Center Lady Roughriders in non-district basketball games. The Tenaha junior varsity took an early lead over the Lady ‘Riders and they led 20-5 at the halftime intermission. After three quarters THS led 35-15. Tenaha outpaced Center 10-6 in the final period and they took a 45-21 win.

The Lady Tigers varsity also took an early lead and led 18-8 midway through the first period. They gained a 23-10 advantage by the end of the opening frame. Center outscored Tenaha 15-13 points in the second stanza. THS led 36-25 at the midway intermission.

The third period was all Lady Tigers as they outpaced CHS 15-0. This gave Tenaha a 51-25 advantage heading into the final period of play. THS was able to score 13 points in the fourth period and CHS scored 5. This gave the Lady Tigers a 64-33 lead at the game’s final buzzer.

Shelbyville Dragons Football 2021 All District, THSCA Selections

December 14, 2021 - The Shelbyville Dragons ended their 2021 season with a 7-5 overall record advancing to the Area Round of playoffs. The following athletes were recognized in the All District and THSCA selections.

District 10-2A, Division 1 All District Selections

Offensive MVP - Jakory Standley

1st Team
Running Back - Zay Cartwright
Offensive Line - Ty Merriman
Defensive Line - Trey Cartwright
Inside Linebacker - Dylan Robbins
Defensive Back - Dada Davis

2nd Team
Receiver - Brayden Hand
Offensive Line - Collin Lloyd
Defensive Line - Michael Carrillo
Defensive Back - Dylan Parker
Defensive Back - Franydric Buckley

Honorable Mention - Talarian Lister
Honorable Mention - Dawson Jackson
Honorable Mention - Ashton Bragg

Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) 2021 Football Academic All State Selections

1st Team - Eli Taylor
2nd Team - Dawson Jackson
Honorable Mention - Ty Merriman
Honorable Mention - Kate Lawson

Tenaha Girls Basketball Game Change

December 13, 2021 - Tenaha girls JV/V Basketball vs Center scheduled for Tuesday, December 14th is changed to the Tenaha Tiger Gym at 5pm.

Timpson football semifinal comeback falls short, Shiner wins 35-28

Tomball, Texas on Thursday, December 9, 2021 –

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The Timpson Bears fought hard but trailed throughout most of Thursday’s UIL State Semifinal Elimination game. The Shiner Comanches advanced their record to 15-0 with a 35-28 win over the Bears.

Shiner scored first on a 70-yard drive which saw Drew Wenske hit Tyler Bishop on a 5-yard touchdown reception with 4:36 remaining in the first quarter. Ryan Peterson added an extra point kick and SHS took a 7-0 lead early.

The Bears bounced back on the next possession when Vosky Howard rumbled 19-yards for a THS score with 1:25 left in the opening period. A successful extra point kick by Geo Bryant tied the game at 7-7.

Two touchdown runs by Shiner’s Doug Brooks gave SHS a 21-7 advantage at the midway break.

The Comanches got a 2-yard touchdown run by Dalton Brooks with 6:20 remaining in the third period and they led 28-7.

Moments after the SHS score Terry Bussey took the Comanche kickoff 91-yards for a Bears score which cut the Shiner lead to 28-14.

A Braden Courtney 2-yard touchdown run pulled THS to within seven points with 9:08 left in the fourth stanza. Shiner led 28-21.

Brooks broke loose on Shiner’s next drive for a 55-yard run which set the Comanches up at the Timpson 1-yard line. On the next play he lunged over the goal line to give SHS a 35-21 lead with just 6:58 left in the contest.

The final score of the game came when Bussey broke free for a 35-yard score which pulled THS to within 35-28 with 6:32 remaining.

Shiner sealed the game with a Dalton Brooks interception on Timpson’s final possession.

The Bears finished their 2021 football season with a 12-1 record.

Shelby County Football Scores - Playoffs Round 5

December 9, 2021 - Shelby County Football Scores of Semifinals round of Playoffs.

Friday, December 9
Timpson 28 - Shiner 35, Final Score

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