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Lizzie Wicker Aims for Her Goal(post)

Lizzie Wicker Aims for Her Goal(post)

Will   Lizzie  Wicker  make history and become the first female athlete ever to score points for the Central High School varsity football team?  The 17-year-old senior may just get her chance sometime this season as a placekicker. Lizzie, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Wicker, is a well-rounded athlete with strong legs.  She […]

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Central Football Begins

Central Football Begins

Despite a slow start on offense, the Central Wildcats racked up a solid 14-6 win over Port Allen in last Thursday’s jamboree. Central showed a solid defense, strong kicking game, and flashes of offensive power with touchdown runs by Caleb Moore and Gabe Brown. Ross Melton kicked two extra points. Central will host Mentorship Academy […]

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Most Potential: Reagan Willis

Most Potential: Reagan Willis

It’s not often that a freshman athlete gets mentioned with the “greats” such as Will Bris- coe. But there’s a Central athlete worth watching.  Last year as a freshman Reagan Willis tore up the softball diamond and set a record in powerlighting.    Now she’s only a sophomore.  Did we mention she has a 4.5 GPA?

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Will Briscoe: Central Athlete of Decade

Will Briscoe: Central Athlete of Decade

Louisiana’s top quarterback of 2008 and 2009 was Central’s Will Briscoe, whose extraordinary performance gained national attention.  Briscoe was 1st team All-State as a junior in 2008 and the Advocate’s All-Metro MVP. But in 2009, Briscoe had an even more impressive year.  He guided Central to the State 5A Regional Championship and was responsible for […]

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Central Grad to Fish for National Title

Central Grad to Fish for National Title

Central High School graduate Darrell Henson, now a freshman at LSU, has qualified to fish for a national championship title and possibly qualify to fish in the Bassmaster Classic in 2016. The LSU Sportsman’s Fishing Club consists of LSU students fishing against colleges from all over the United States. The team is currently ranked 43rd […]

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Pro Bass Challenge Fishing Tournment Mar. 28-29

Pro Bass Challenge Fishing Tournment Mar. 28-29

Fifty professional anglers and 50 TV talented amateurs are expected to compete in the Pro Bass Challenge Fishing Tournament March 28-29.  Jones Creek Cafe owner George Shaheen has taken a leading role in organizing the tournament.  The winning pro will receive $10,000, while the leading amateur will win $2,500.  Pros and amateurs will team up […]

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Thomas Eddlemon Named to Academic All-District Team

Thomas Eddlemon Named to Academic All-District Team

Hendrix College Sophomore Linebacker Thomas Eddlemon has been named to the 2014 NCAA Division III Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District V Team, CoSIDA officials announced. CoSIDA is the College Sports Information Directors of America. Thomas is a native of Baton Rouge and a graduate of Central High School. He currently leads the Warrior Football team in […]

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Annual Kinsley Tournament Begins Dec. 10

Annual Kinsley Tournament Begins Dec. 10

The 36th Annual Charles Kinsley Tournament begins on Wednesday, Dec. 10 with four games at the Central High gym: • 4 p.m. – Woodlawn vs. Belaire • 5:30 p.m. – Glen Oaks vs. Zachary • 7 p.m. – Central vs. Redemptorist • 8:30 p.m. – Tara vs. University High The tournament continues Thursday and Friday […]

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Anthony Johnson Scores Two TD’s

Anthony Johnson Scores Two TD’s

Central coach Sid Edwards says senior running back Anthony Johnson is one of the hardest working members of the Central Wildcat football team. But before last Friday night, Anthony had been on the playing field for only four or five plays all season. Then last Monday Coach Sid promised to put him in the game […]

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Central High Students Elect a Special Queen

Central High Students Elect a Special Queen

CENTRAL — Life hasn’t always been easy for Alyssa Hollingsworth, a Central High School senior who suffers from cerebral palsy, multiple handicaps, and a few years ago cancer.  But one thing did come easy — an overwhelming victory in her election as Central High’s 2014 Homecoming Queen. She won in a landslide, receiving more than […]

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