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),
September 22, 2021 - The Shelbyville Lady Dragon volleyball team dominated the Waskom Lady Wildcats in their September 17, 2021, matchup.
The Lady Dragons took the first set by a relatively close margin 25-21 and had an even more defining win on the second set, taking that one 25-13. The Lady Wildcats clawed their way back but got their paws scorched as the Lady Dragons completed their third set win 25-17.
Player statistics have Kiana Bennett committing 14 kills, 5 blocks, and 7 digs; Kate Lawson provided 21 assists, 1 block, 9 digs, and 1 ace; Ma'Kayja Horton made 6 kills, 12 digs, and had 3 aces; Kara Jones had 2 kills, and 2 blocks; Kelley Garcia completed 2 kills, 1 block, and 1 ace; and Taylor Jones made 1 kill, 2 assists, 2 blocks, and had 5 digs.
Head Volleyball coach of the Shelbyville Lady Dragons is Mika Hubbard. The Lady Dragons will next face the Spurger Lady Pirates on September 27, 2021, in Spurger. To view the Lady Dragon's volleyball schedule, click here.
September 22, 2021 - Tickets to the Riders vs Van Football games will be sold online. This includes Middle Football at Van, Thursday, September 23rd and Varsity Football at Van, Friday, September 24th.
If you have any questions please call the Center High School Athletic Office at 936-598-1520
Use the following to purchase tickets - https://tx02202941.schoolwires.net/domain/2368 or
September 21, 2021 - Last week saw three of five Shelby County varsity football teams take non-district wins. This week all five teams again have games but Tenaha will begin conference competition.
The Center Roughriders fell to 0-4 this season with a tough 59-21 loss to the Chapel Hill Bulldogs on the road. This week the ‘Riders will travel to Van on Friday, September 24, 2021 for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff with the Vandals. Van is 4-0 they beat Pittsburg last Friday by a 49-12 score.
The Joaquin Rams enjoyed a 63-16 Homecoming win over the Ore City Rebels last Friday. The win raised Joaquin’s record to 2-2 this season. Friday, September 24 will see Joaquin travel to Clarksville for a 7:30 p.m. game with the Tigers who are 2-2 as well. The Tigers lost on the road to Prairiland 57-13 last week.
The Shelbyville Dragons won a road game over the Groveton Indians by a 44-13 score, The win evened the Dragons season record at 2-2. Friday they will host Trinity Christian for Shelbyville’s 2021 Homecoming game. Kickoff will be at 7:30 p.m. The Eagles are 2-1 and beat Lake Country Christian by a 25-21 score last week.
The Tenaha Tigers are 2-2 this season. They fell at Tyler Grace last week by a 36-14 score. This Friday they will face the Lovelady Lions on the road at Lions Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. This game begins District 11 2A-2 competition for the year.
The Timpson Bears got a 55-20 home win over the Carlisle Indians on Friday. The Bears are undefeated with a 3-0 record. They will travel to Simms Bowie High School on Friday September 24, for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff with the 2-2 Pirates. Bowie won last Friday at Linden-Kildare by a 24-9 score.
Joaquin Rams Stadium on Friday, September 17, 2021 –
The Joaquin Rams varsity football team enjoyed a 63-16 win over the Ore City Rebels during Friday’s 2021 Homecoming win at Rams Stadium. The Rams scored early and often in the first half as they got two first half scores from each, Gauge Jordan and Malik Stotts. They added another score from Andre Brown before the half.
The Rebels scored 8 points late in the first half and Joaquin took a 29-8 lead into the locker room at the midway intermission.
The Rams gave up another 8 points in the second half but not until Stotts, Jordan, Draven Lee and Jericho Lee scored first. At the end of the third quarter Joaquin led 49-16.
Joaquin got the only two touchdowns in the final stanza, on a 26-yard Derrick Holt rushing touchdown. Later they added another touchdown rumble by senior tackle Chris Harper with less than 5 minutes remaining in the contest. Jose Mares kicked seven extra points during the contest to help in the effort.
The Rams record now stands at 2-2. They will travel to Clarksville next Friday, September 24, 2021 for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff at Tigers Stadium. The game will be Joaquin’s final non-district game of the regular season.
September 17, 2021 - Week 4 of Shelby County Football Scores
Friday, September 17
Center 21 - Chapel Hill 59, Final Score
Joaquin 63 - Ore City 16, Final Score
Shelbyville 44 - Groveton 13, Final Score
Tenaha 14 - Tyler Grace 36, Final Score
Timpson 55 - Carlisle 20, Final Score
September 15, 2021 - On Tuesday, September 14, the Lady Riders volleyball team won in three sets against Jacksonville. Center took all three sets bringing the match up to a quick end. Center had the first set 25-22 and the second set 25-20. Jacksonville fought hard to stay in the game with the third set but the Riders refused getting the win with a final of 29-27.
The Lady Riders will travel away to compete against San Augustine on Friday, September 17th.
Number (Position), Player Name - Stats
#1 (RS) Americus Sparks - 3 Kills, 1 Digs
#2 (RS/DS) Kaylee Cox - 7 Digs
#3 (Libero) Gracie Whisenant - 1 Aces, 30 Digs
#4 (RS) Alli Stuever - 1 Blocks
#5 (S) Mickihiya Cartwright - 1 Kills, 20 Assists, 9 Digs
#6 (DS) Madison Pieper - 7 Digs
#7 (DS/RS) Gabby Whisenant - 2 Digs
#9 (OH) May Johnson - 1 Aces, 4 Kills, 7 Digs
#12 (S/OH/DS) Kaiya Hubbard - 4 Kills, 1 Blocks, 16 Digs
#14 (MB) Breanna Windham - 5 Kills, 3 Blocks, 4 Digs
#16 (MB) Aniyah Boykins - 4 Kills, 3 Blocks, 5 Digs
September 15, 2021 - The Joaquin Rams basketball season begins with the Lady Rams playing in a scrimmage against Alto on Saturday, October 30th at 10am. The boys basketball team will have their first game on November 30 at home against Hemphill at 4:30pm. To see the full composite schedule, click here.
September 15, 2021 - Shelbyville's Lady Dragon volleyball team won against Leverett's Chapel in four sets in an away game on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.
Shelbyville fell short on the first set 19-25 but came back with a strong won on the second set 25-8. Once the Dragons got the win on the second set they continued to dominate by winning the third 25-14 and fourth 25-16 for the overall victory.
Player statistics include Kiana Bennett with 21 kills, 6 digs, 3 blocks, and 1 ace; Kate Lawson with 34 assists, 1 kill, 5 digs, and 4 aces; Neena Smith with 6 kills, 9 digs, and 1 ace; and Ma'Kayja Horton with 4 kills, 11 digs, and 2 aces.
The team is lead by Head Volleyball coach Mika Hubbard. The varsity team will host Waskom on Friday, September 17th. To view the Lady Dragon's volleyball schedule, click here.
September 15, 2021 - Tickets for the Riders vs Chapel HIll Football games will be sold at the gate. This includes Middle School Football at Chapel Hill, Thursday 9/16/21 and Varsity Football at Chapel Hill, Friday 9/17/21. Any questions please call the Center HS Athletic office at 936-598-1520
September 15, 2021 - On Friday, September 10th, the Rider won in five sets against Garrison. Center lost the first set in a close matchup 21-25 but then came back to win the second set strong 25-14. Center took the led by winning the third set 25-20. Garrison came back in the fourth set for the win 20-25 to tied up the game.
For the tie breaker Center got a two point led at 21-19 for the win!
Number (Position), Player Name - Stats
#2 (RS/DS) Kaylee Cox - 1 Kills, 10 Digs
#3 (Libero) Gracie Whisenant - 30 Digs
#5 (S) Mickihiya Cartwright - 2 Kills, 19 Assists, 11 Digs
#7 (DS/RS) Gabby Whisenant - 14 Digs
#9 (OH) May Johnson - 1 Aces, 6 Kills, 19 Digs
#12 (S/OH/DS) Kaiya Hubbard - 4 Kills, 2 Assists, 17 Digs
#14 (MB) Breanna Windham - 2 Aces, 3 Kills, 6 Digs
#16 (MB) Aniyah Boykins - 5 Kills, 7 Digs
