Lady Tigers Bounce Back, Notch 1st Win of Season - November 18, 2009
Submitted by Judy Owens

Tenaha trounces Alto for the 2nd time in a week.

In a considerably less intense atmosphere at Alto High School on Tuesday night than at Bullard last Thursday, Coach Laura Walker-Holmes’ Tenaha Lady Tiger basketball team evened its season record at 1-1 by defeating Alto 67-21. The Lady Tigers apparently got a halftime wake up call as they would only hold a 22-18 lead at the break. What a wake-up call it was as the Lady Tiger defense would stifle Alto to just 3 third quarter points and 0 points in the game’s last stanza, while the Lady Tigers would tally 45 of their own points to get the initial win of the season.

Leading the scoring for the Lady Tigers were junior Okevia Bratchett, who scored 22 points, senior Amber I. Evans with 16 points (14 in the second half), and junior Jasmine Ivy with 12 points. Others who scored for Tenaha included Whitney Jackson, sophomore, had 8 points, Taylor Killey notched 4 points, Tia Thomas scored 3 points, and T Williams finished with 2 points.

The Lady Tigers return to action this Saturday as they travel to play perennial State Tournament contender Martins Mill. Next week, the Lady Tigers will double up on Monday and Tuesday by traveling to Chireno on Monday and debuting their home season on Tuesday at 3:00 PM against Shelby County rival Center.

Center ISD Tennis 'On a Roll' - October 28, 2009
Submitted by Coach Leon Dykes

Center is on a roll winning their last four team matches. The highlight has been some dominating performances by the Lady Riders who have won 35 of their last 42 matches.

The first four matches of the year were tough matches and we had some tough losses, but once we go our first win under us as a team, I feel we are playing a lot more relaxed and confident.

The Center Varsity traveled to Jacksonville on Tuesday, October 27th and defeated them with an official score of Center 13 - Jacksonville 6.
The Center JV traveled to Lufkin on Tuesday, October 27th and defeated them with an official score of Center

Click here to see the Center Varsity Jacksonville match report.
Click here to see the Center JV vs Lufkin JV match report.

Joaquin Youth Football Week 4 Game Results and Photos - October 23, 2009
Submitted by Tammy Risinger
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Joaquin Youth Football teams traveled to Shelbyville on Saturday, October 17th. The Joaquin Flag football team played Shelbyville and lost 0-20. The Joaquin 3rd and 4th grade team faced off against the Center Gold team and won 22-0. The Joaquin 5th and 6th grade team defeated the Timpson team with a score of 6-0.

This weeks Shelby County Youth Football games will be played in Center.

Play-Offs will be held in Shelbyville on Saturday, October 31st.

And the 'Super Bowl', Championship game, will be play on November 7th.

Tenaha Tiger Named Ford Player of the Week - October 19, 2009
Submitted by Judy Owens

Pictured above is Tenaha Athletic director, Terry Ward, Ford Player of the Week, Cobi Steadman, and Ford dealer, Center Motor Company representative, Mark Matthews.

Tenaha Tiger, Cobi Steadman, Senior, Quarterback/Cornerback, was chosen as the Ford Texas High School Football Player of the Week. This is a top honor among High School football players honoring outstanding student-athletes of Texas for excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community!

Cobi Steadman is the son of Durand and Felicia Steaman. He excels in sports as well as the classroom. He possesses a solid 3.2 GPA and is an active member of the Future Farmers of America, and volunteers to read to the elementary school children.

“He is a true leader on and off the field”, says Athletic Director, Terry Ward. Cobi earned the award for his impressive performance during the Beckville game. Cobi threw for a total of 260 yards, rushed for 150 yards, and racked up 6 touchdowns!

Center Tennis Match Report for October 10th - October 12, 2009
Submitted by Coach Leon Dykes

CENTER 13 and VAN 6
CENTER 14 and VAN 10 with extra matches played.

Center led 5-2 after doubles and never looked back heading into singles.

This was a good bounce back win for us at home. We lost to Van 10-9 two weeks ago and this will give us more confidence as we progress to the Team Tennis Championships in March. Van is the defending Regional Champions.

Center will play host to Lufkin next Tuesday 10/20.

Click here to see a detailed match report.

Joaquin JH vs Beckville JH, JH Rams Undefeated - October 9, 2009
Submitted by Ronnie Belrose

The 7th grade won their scrimmage 4-0. The A team put a thumping on Beckville by a score of 26-0. Armondo Robles’ continued his stellar running performances with three rushing TD’s and also had one TD catch to provide all the offense the Rams would need. The offensive line continued to do a good job clearing the way as they have in the past five weeks. Defensively, the Rams collectively held a couple of pretty good Bearkat running backs to minimal yards on the night. The JH Rams are 5-0 and are hopefully on their way to an undefeated district championship. Way to go Rams!!

Students Test Their Skills and Advance - October 8, 2009
Submitted by Tina Roddy

Taekwondo students at Self Defense America located on W Austin St tested for their new ranks on September 26, 2009. We have alot of talented students and are blessed to be a part of their lives and watch them grow.

Front Row: Seth Sanders (Orange), Raman Randhawa (Orange), Kayleigh Wolf (Orange) and Abigail Cooper (Blue). Second Row: Jonica Glaze (Black/White stripe), Cody McGraw (Red), Connor Lovell (Yellow), Christopher Whittley (Orange), Destiny Chamberlain (Brown), and Kamren Bowden (Red). Third Row: Schree Parker (Orange), Austin Akridge (Yellow), KC Brown (Yellow), Ryan Russell (Orange), Nicholas Lambert (Purple), Kurstan Underbrink (Red) and Jesse McGraw (Red). Forth Row: James Blackmon (Yellow), Dalton Williams (Orange), Carol Chandler (Brown), Amber Bell (Black/Red stripe), Sarah Manchack (Orange) and Devin Dykes (Black/White stripe).

We are looking forward to the day these young people earn their Black Belts! Great Job everyone!

Philippine Martial Arts Alliance

Self Defense America Students of the Philippine Martial Arts Alliance (Arnis) Tested their Knowledge On September 26, 2009. The exam included knowledge of Single Stick

Levels A & B, Double Stick Level A and Knife Combatives Level A. Each student did a good job during the test. Students name and levels tested for are left to right: Nancy Strong - Level 4, Jessica Lee-Roddy - Levels 3 & 4, Sarah Manchack - Level 1, and Mickey Chandler - Levels 3 & 4. Congradulations to you all!

MMA Fighter Shad Jenkins Wins by a Tap Out - October 7, 2009
Submitted by Richard Roddy

Self Defense America is proud to announce that Shad Jenkins of San Augustine Tx went to Thibodaux La. on October 3rd and fought Trevin Pertuit. Shad made quick work of his opponent, winning the fight at the two minute mark of the first round.

Trevin was a very tough competitor, but he had no answer for Shads' striking or his brutal ground and pound. When the bell rang Shad immediately came out and set the line, delivering a 1, 2 combination before his opponent ever got his feet set. Trevin instantly tried to shoot in for a take down. Shad stuffed the take down and delivered a very nice uppercut and a right hook. Trevin again tried to take Shad down and this time Shad ended up taking him down, after which Shad was ruthless with his ground and pound.

Smothering Trevin with a barrage of punches until he was forced to tap. Shad is now 2-2 as an MMA fighter and is looking forward to a title shot very soon.

Shad is a 6"0 185 lb striker with heavy hands. He is very good with his ground and pound game and his Jujitsu skills are improving. He looks to be makin some noise in the cage for awhile. Shad trains with Team Dog Pound out of Center, Texas and has become a valuable member of Self Defense America.