Central City News

BATON ROUGE — Because of new LHSAA rules and weather, the Central High football team went into last Thursday’s annual Spring Football game with only seven days of practice. Nevertheless, Central head coach Sid Edwards saw a lot that he liked, especially from the Central offense.  “This is a time for evaluation,” Edwards said, “but […]

CENTRAL — Three Lady Wildcats from Central High School accepted scholarships last week to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Rachel Barber and Brisha Coffee will play volleyball at University of Mobile and Alcorn State, respectively.  Kristen Williams will be a member of the Southeastern Lady Lions basketball team. Rachel Barber […]

CENTRAL — Central High fans will get their first look at the 2012 Central Wildcat football team during the Annual Central Spring Football game at 7 p.m. next Thursday, May 17 at Wildcat Stadium.  Admission is $5 for all. Before the game, everyone is invited to a crawfish boil sponsored by the Wildcat Backers from […]

Running Backs Could Dazzle Wildcat Faithful CENTRAL — Fans of the Central Wildcats will get a look at an unprecedented array of running back talent and a quarterback duel next Thursday, May 17 at the Annual Central Spring Football game beginning at 7 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium (admission $5).  Everyone is invited to a Crawfish Boil from […]

CENTRAL — Central High School has it first Lacrosse Team.  The club began practicing about six weeks ago.  Because it is a club sport, rather than an official school team, students from other schools can participate. Central has one such student, Tyler Coleman, who is a junior at Denham Springs High School. The group practices […]

ASTON, PA. — Nicole Joraanstad, daughter of Central residents Gary and Debra Joraanstad, and her teammates, won the U.S. Women’s Curling Nationals held in Aston, PA., Feb. 11 to 18. Nicole plays third on the team.  According to skip Allison Pottinger, Joraanstad’s contributions were critical as she executed a double-takeout in the seventh end that […]

CENTRAL — Four members of the 2011 Central High School football team have accepted scholarships to play college football. John Michael Davis has signed with Robert Morris University, Zach Hetrick with McNeese State University, and Joey Jarreau and Logan Metcalfe with Louisiana College. John Michael Davis was the starting fullback for the Wildcats this season […]

Coach Dotson Resigns Despite Banner Season CENTRAL — Central schools Athletic Director Sid Edwards will be the head football coach for the Central High Wildcats after the resignation of Coach Doug Dotson, who led Central to the State 5A Playoffs during 2010 and 2011. Edwards was presented to Central football players Monday afternoon at the high school […]

[Central City News editor Woody Jenkins’ notes from speech by Central head football coach Sid Edwards at first team meeting after his appointment.] Since Mr. Wales has just introduced me as your new head football coach, I believe that my duties begin right now. First of all, I want you to know that it doesn’t […]

Edwards-Dotson Combined to Win Four Consecutive 5A District Titles CENTRAL — After five years on the Central High School coaching staff, including the past two years as head coach, Doug Dotson resigned last week and accepted a position as head coach at Erath High School just south of Lafayette. Between Dotson and Coach Sid Edwards, the Wildcats won […]