In sports,

 

Baseball state playoffs:

 

The Center Roughriders will play the #2 state-ranked Huffman-Hargrave Hawks in a best-of-three Class 4A regional semi-final series at Lamar University in Beaumont beginning tonight. Game 1 of the series starts with a 6:30 p.m. first pitch, with Game 2 at 1 PM Saturday. If needed, Game 3 will be played 30 minutes immediately after the conclusion of Game 2.

 

Center (24-3-1) vs. Huffman-Hargrave (23-4)

(Best-of-three series)

 

Game 1: 6:30 p.m. Thursday (May 28), Beaumont, Lamar University

Game 2: 1 p.m. Saturday, (May 30), Beaumont, Lamar University

Game 3: follows Game 2 if necessary

 

Center Broadcasting will have coverage of the Riders throughout the state playoffs on Q-100 KQBB as Don Wall has the call. A reminder, you can also listen to the broadcast via our website at cbc-radio.com or download the free Tune-In radio app for your I-phone or Android device and type in KQBB.

 

Carthage also advances to the region semi-final round. The Bulldogs will play West Orange-Stark in a best-of-three series this week.

 

Carthage vs. West Orange-Stark

(Best-of-three series)

 

    Game 1: 8 p.m. Thursday (May 28), Kilgore’s Driller Park

    Game 2: 3 p.m. Saturday (May 30), McNeese State, Lake Charles, La.

    Game 3: follows Game 2, if necessary

 

The winner of the Center/Huffman-Hargrave series will meet the Carthage/West Orange-Stark winner for the Region III Championship and a trip to the state tournament on the line.

 

CLASS 2A REGION III

Harleton vs. West Sabine

(Best-of-three series)

At Gary HS

 

    Game 1: 6 p.m. Thursday (May 28)

    Game 2: 6 p.m. Friday (May 29)

    Game 3: 2 p.m. Saturday (May 30), if necessary

 

 

Beckville vs. Union Grove

(Best-of-three series)

At Centenary College, Shreveport, La.

 

    Game 1: 3 p.m. Thursday (May 28)

    Game 2: 3 p.m. Saturday (May 30)

    Game 3: follows Game 2, if necessary

 

Center Lady Rider Softball all-district

 

Receiving All-District Softball honors include Center Varsity

Softball players:

 

1st Team Catcher- Bailee Hendricks

1st Team Outfield- Lajada Hicks

1st Team Designated Player- Karson Milford

 

2nd Team Pitcher-Mekayla Hubbard

2nd Team Outfield- Chasity Ellington

 

Honorable Mention:

Rachel Andrews

Macy Mayo

Tionna (Tee-ah-na) Eberlan

Taylor Nichols

 

Academic All District:

Lajada Hicks

Madelyn Eaves

Taylor Nichols

 

Joaquin 12U all stars grab district title, headed to state

 

The 12U Joaquin Lady Ram All Star Team is headed to the state tournament in Lufkin June 12-14 after winning the district tournament in Nacogdoches going undefeated last weekend. The Lady Rams played five games Saturday and defeated Hudson, 7-4 in the championship game Sunday.

 

DU Greenwing event:

The Shelby County Ducks’ Unlimited annual Green Wing event will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 6, at Weldon Boles’ property off Old City Lake Road, 245 County Road 1006 outside Center. Clint Tanner said there will be prizes for all kids, along with Texas Parks & Wildlife Game Wardens providing hunter safety, Shelby County Jr. Bass Anglers, Collin Matthews with a gun safety demo, Mike Hudman with Black Water Retrievers with a dog demo and kids enjoy a free hot dog meal. All kids’ ages up to 17 are invited to attend. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. By the way, kids, bring your fishing pole. For more information call Clint Tanner at 936-332-4767 or Adam Reeves at 936-332-6420.