2023-2024 Sports Schedules (Links below updated)
Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 –
Tuesday saw the Center High School basketball program host Chapel Hill in District 17 4A-2 competition. The Center Lady Roughriders program gained a 50-41 point win over the CHHS Lady Bulldogs and the Roughriders boys team fell to the Bulldogs by a narrow 72-70 score.
The Lady Roughriders led 4-4 midway through the first period and they carried a 13-6 lead into the second quarter. Center led 20-12 midway through the second stanza and 22-19 at the halftime intermission. By the end of the third frame CHS led 43-25 on their way to the 50-41 win.
The Lady ‘Riders are 19-7 overall and they are atop the District 17 leaderboard with a 7-1 mark. There are two conference games remaining in girls district play.
Center’s May Johnson had a game high 19 points, teammate Journee Smith had 12 points.
The varsity boys game was fast-paced throughout. Center trailed 5-9 points midway through the first period but they built a 13-6 lead by the end of the first quarter. At halftime Center held the biggest lead of the contest to that point at 39-26. Center led 60-42 at the end of the third quarter and they seemed to be taking control of the contest but Chapel Hill went on a 14-0 point scoring run to begin the final frame, which tightened the Center lead to just 60-56 midway through the final period. With 1:30 left the Bulldogs gained the lead at 67-66. The game was tied 69-69 with just 30 seconds remaining and Demetrious Brisbon Jr. hit a 3-pointer which proved to be the difference with less than 10 seconds remaining as the Bulldogs held on for the 72-70 win.
Center is 14-9 overall this season and they are in second place at 5-2 in District 17 with 5 conference games remaining. Chapel Hill has the best record in the district at 7-0.
Cash Cross led the ‘Riders with 22 points. Teammates, Tim Johnson scored 16, Jakevin Robinson 13 and Carson Bush chipped in ten points. The Bulldogs were led by Jayvin Mayfield with 11.
The Roughriders girls and boys will head to Spring Hill on Friday, January 26, 2024 where JV action will tip off at 4:30 p.m. and varsity action will follow at Panthers Gymnasium.
Joaquin Rams Gymnasium on Friday, January 19, 2024 –
Each, the Tenaha Lady Tigers, and the Tigers varsity basketball teams took wins over Joaquin’s girl’s and boy’s squads at Joaquin High School on Friday.
The Lady Tigers and Rams game started slow offensively with THS holding a narrow 4-2 points lead midway through the first period. Tenaha gained the upper hand and led 12-2 at the end of the first quarter. A brutal defensive press allowed Tenaha to build a 20-2 lead midway through the second stanza and at halftime THS led 26-6. By the end of the third quarter the Lady Tigers had a 48-8 advantage on their way to eventually winning the game by a 61-16 final score. The win puts Tenahas’ overall season record at 26-5 and their District 23 2A standing at 8-0. Joaquin stands at 16-10 overall and 4-3 in District 23.
Tenaha was led by Kayanna Cox with 23 points, Kaedynce Cox with 14, and Christal Sparks with 10. Joaquin was led by Jessie Webb with 6 points.
The Tiger’s boy’s team never trailed Friday but Joaquin fought back several times to keep Tenaha’s lead below 10 points most of the night. Tenaha held a 9-2 point lead early but only a 11-7 lead at the end of the first quarter. THS led 18-13 midway through the second frame and they took a 29-24 lead into the locker room at the midway intermission. At the end of the third quarter THS led 47-42. By game’s end THS had secured a 72-62 road win.
Tenaha was led by Pooh Moore with 26 points, A’vante Fredieu with 17 and Kamerion Ross with 12. Joaquin was led by Tanner Doggett with 20 points, Conner Rios with 13 and Gauge Jordan with 11.
Tenaha will host the Gary Lady Bobcats and the Bobcats on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Tenaha High School with JV action tipping off at 4:30 p.m. and varsity play following.
Joaquin will travel to Garrison Bulldogs Gymnasium on January 23 and JV teams will begin at 4:30 p.m. with varsity following.
January 18, 2024 - Center's basketball games in Lumberton on Saturday, January 20th have been cancelled.
January 15, 2024 - Shelbyville High School Basketball Info:
Friday, January 19 at Gary, three games starting at 5pm JVB, VG, VB.
Saturday, January 20 vs Joaquin two games starting at 3pm VG, VB.
January 15, 2024 - The Shelbyville versus Joaquin basketball games have been cancelled for Tuesday, January 16. Games have been rescheduled for Saturday, January 20, 2024 in Shelbyville with Varsity Girls starting at 3 pm and Varsity Boys following. No JV games.
Tenaha Special Events Center on Friday, January 12, 2024 –
The Timpson Lady Bears Girls, and the Bears Boys, basketball teams each traveled to Tenaha for District 23 Class 2A conference games on Friday at Tigers Gymnasium.
The Tenaha Lady Tigers gained a 13-5 advantage midway through the first quarter and led 22-11 by the end of the first period. Tenaha gained a 29-16 lead by the midway point of the second frame and they led 45-18 at halftime. The Lady Tigers outpaced the Lady Bears 25-13 points in the third frame and they took a 70-31 lead into the fourth quarter on their way to an 86-47 win. The win gave Tenaha a 24-5 overall mark and a 6-0 conference record. They were led offensively by Kayanna Cox with 43 points. Kenndi Holmes had 13 and Tiyanna Dagley scored 11. Timpson stands at 11-15 overall and 5-1 in the district. They were led by Natalie Johnson and McKenley Wynn with 10 points each.
Boy’s varsity action saw the Bears lead 8-6 midway through the first period and 20-11 at the end of the first period. Timpson and Tenaha were tied at 31-31 points at the midway break. The Tigers gained a 44-40 lead over the Bears by the end of the third stanza. Timpson outscored Tenaha 21-15 in the final quarter of play and they took a 65-55 road win. The Bears were led by Terry Bussey with 21 points. Amare Bruton had 16 and Chris Nickleberry had 11. Tenaha was led by A’Vante Fredieu with 19 and Ja’Tyrion Pooh Moore with 16 points.
The Bears are now 5-4 overall and they have a 3-2 District 23 2A mark. The Tigers are 8-8 overall and 2-3 in the conference.
Timpson will play at Garrison on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 with Girls varsity tipping off at 6:30 p.m. and Boys action to follow.
Tenaha will host the Beckville girls and boys on Tuesday, January 16 with Girls varsity tipping off at 6:30 p.m. and Boys varsity following.
January 10, 2024 - The Shelbyville Middle School basketball games on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Timpson will start at 5:00. We will have 2 girls' games and 1 boys' game. Tickets must be purchased online using this link.
https://timpsonisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
Tickets purchased on your phone will display a QR code that may be shown at the door.
Center Roughriders Gymnasium on January 9, 2024 –
Center High School’s Girls, and Boys varsity basketball teams each won District 17- 4A games at home on Tuesday.
The Lady Roughriders took a 59-36 win over the Henderson Lady Lions. After jumping out to a 9-0 point lead midway through the first period, CHS led 14-6 by the end of the first quarter. The Lady ‘Riders led 18-11 halfway through the second period and they took a 27-20 advantage into the locker room at the midway break. By the end of the third stanza, CHS held a 42-29 lead going into the final quarter. Lanaijha May Johnson led the Lady ‘Riders with 24 points, ad teammate Gabby Whisenant scored 11. Henderson was led by Kyeshia Clater with 24. The win gives the Lady Roughriders an 16-7 overall win-loss record and a 4-1 conference mark.
The Roughriders boys team took a 72-49 win in the final game of the night. They jumped out to an early 8-0 point lead and never trailed during the contest. The ‘Riders held a 28-11 lead at the end of the first period, a 44-27 advantage at halftime and a 63-40 lead going into the final frame. The win gives CHS a 12-8 overall record and a 3-1 mark in District 17 conference play. The Roughriders were led by Emonte Cash Cross with 25 points. Teammates, Tim Johnson scored 12, and Jimmarion Ja Smith had 11 points on the day.
Center will head to Kilgore Bulldogs Gymnasium on Friday, January 12, 2024 where girls varsity action will tip off at 6 p.m. and boys varsity play will follow.
January 8, 2024 - Timpson Head Football Coach Kerry Therwanger, who took the Bears to a 2A-Division I State Championship in 2023, has announced he is retiring.
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Shelbyville Dragons Gymnasium on Friday, January 5, 2024 –
The Shelbyville Lady Dragons and the Dragons each won District 23 2A Varsity Basketball games against visiting Garrison High School on Tuesday.
The Lady Dragons were tied with the Lady Bulldogs at 4-4 points midway through the first period and had fell behind 10-14 by the end of the first quarter. Shelbyville still trailed 18-25 halfway through the second stanza but fought back to lead 28-23 by the midway intermission.
SHS went on a 15-0 point scoring run to start the third frame and they built a 43-23 lead with three minutes left in the third period. Shelbyville led 46-27 going into the final quarter of play. The Lady Dragons took a 20-point lead at 51-31 points midway through the fourth period and by games end they had won 58-41.
The Lady Dragons were led scoring by Kenadee Latham with 18, Trinity Mitchell with 16, and Cori Lawson with 12 points. The Lady Bulldogs were led by Briana Downs with 15 points, Aubrey Townsend scored 11.
The Dragons boys varsity held a 9-6 led at the end of the first quarter, a 22-16 point advantage at halftime and a 26-16 lead at the end of the third quarter. The Dragons led the Bulldogs 31-20 midway through the final period and took a 39-27 win at game’s end.
Shelbyville high scorers were Eli Ferguson with 13, and JaDavian Mathis with 12 points. Brayden Davidson led the Bulldogs with 7 points.
The Lady Dragons are now 14-8 overall and they have a 1-3 District 23 2A conference mark. The Dragons boys team is 16-4 for the season and they hold a 2-0 mark in the conference.
Shelbyville will travel to Timpson for games at Bears Gymnasium on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 with girl’s varsity play beginning around 6:30 p.m. and boy’s varsity game to follow after.
