JISD Regional Division 1 Playoff Information - November 13, 2009
Submitted by Donna Vergo

Regional matchup between the Joaquin Rams and the Hawkins Hawks will be Friday, November 20, 2009 at Elysian Fields Stadium, Elysian Fields, Texas. Game time is 7:30 pm and admission is $6.00 at the gate, no pre-sales. Passes accepted at the game are Coaches Association, Senior Citizen Passes, and District Passes.

Joaquin is the Home Team.

Click here to see photos from Joaquin Vs Carlisle game. Photos by Donna Vergo.

2009 Norris Askew Classic Results - November 12, 2009
Submitted by Johnny Fleming

Shelby County Bass Anglers

Results for the 2009 Norris Askew Classic (two day club championship)

1st place Brady and Jason Wells 36.27 lbs
2nd place Tony Cartwright and Marlon Suell 26.94 lbs
3rd place James Crelia and Albert Collins 25.96 lbs

Big Bass:
Day 1: Zack Clark 8.48 lbs
Day 2: David Horton 8.78 lbs

Shelby County Youth Football Playoff Games - November 3, 2009
Submitted by Tammy Risinger

Shelby County Youth Football held their playoff games Saturday, October 31st at Timpson.

In the flag division, the winners were Shelbyville and Center Gold.
In the 8-9 tackle division, the winners were Center Purple and Timpson.
In the 10-12 tackle division, the winners were Shelbyville and Joaquin.

At this time, the championship game schedule for Saturday, Nov. 7th is as follows: Flag football at 10 am, 8-9 Tackle football at 12 noon, and 10-12 Tackle football at 2 pm.

These games are scheduled to be held in Shelbyville.

Click here for photos by Tammy Risinger.

7th Annual Battle on the Border High School Super Scrimmage - October 27, 2009
Submitted by Van Patterson

The Panola College Fillies basketball program will be hosting the 7th Annual Battle of the Border high school super scrimmage to kick off the basketball season on Saturday, Oct. 31. Games are set to begin at 9 a.m.

Teams committed to attend include: Carthage, Marshall, Tenaha, Gary, Longview (V/JV), Nacogdoches (V,JV), Kilgore, Sabine, Spring Hill, Hallsville, Tyler Robert E. Lee, Canton, Diboll, Henderson, Pine Tree, Garrison, Chapel Hill, Whitehouse, Gladewater, Lufkin Hudson, Red River (LA), Huntington, Centennial (LA), Tyler Bishop Gorman, and Minden (LA).

Each team will play 3 games on Saturday. Gym locations will include Panola College and Carthage High School. Admission is $5 for adults. Students with id get in free.

Click here for a finalized schedule.

Center vs Lufkin Match Report - October 21, 2009
Submitted by Coach Leon Dykes

Center played Lufkin Tuesday, October 20, 2009 and defeated then with an official score of Center 13 Lufkin 6.

Lufkin had to default five matches due to not having a full boys team. Center played a different line up in singles in order to give more players a chance to play at home. Center will play again next Tuesday. Varsity will travel to Jacksonville and JV will travel to Lufkin.

Click here to see a detailed Match Report.

Chris Bell to Try Out for The Ultimate Fighter 11 - October 20, 2009
Submitted by Richard Roddy

Chris Bell and Sensei Richard Roddy will be going to Los Angeles California on October 24th to try out for The Ultimate Fighter 11.

Chris has been working very hard to prepare for the tryouts. Self Defense America is selling the official Chris Bell (Team Dog Pound) walk out T-Shirt to help out with the trip. If anyone is interested in a walkout T-Shirt please come by Self Defense America at 201 West Austin St. Center Texas and pick up your one of a kind Chris Bell shirt for only $25.00. Also if you are interested in becoming a sponsor and get your name on the shirt and walkout banner please contact Sensei Roddy.

Please wish us well as we go represent not only Self Defense America and Team Dog but also Center Tx.