Central City News

Because of new rules adopted by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, private schools face the 2013 football season with uncertainty.  The state’s traditional football playoff system has been scrapped by a controversial vote of the principals who govern the LHSAA.  Starting this year, private schools and other “select” schools will compete for state championships […]

LA LADY LIGHTNING Girl’s Fastpitch Softball tryouts! 10U and 12U all positions. Session One –Saturday, August 3, 2013. Lovett Road Park, 13600 Lovett Rd., Central, LA OR Session Two –Saturday, August 10, 2013, Plank Road Park, 19550 Plank Rd, Zachary, LA 10U- 10am – 12:00noon, 12U- 2:00pm – 4:00pm. For more information: Contact Kellie Guercio […]

CENTRAL — Thousands of Cen- tral residents and others from around the Baton Rouge area will gather Saturday for the Color in Motion 5K at the Central School Complex on Sullivan Road.  Proceeds received by the Central Community School System will be used to build a new bike and walking path. Several roadways in Central […]

BLAKELI ENTREMONT signs a letter of intent to attend Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. in the fall of 2013 where she will be majoring in pre-medicine.  Blakeli received an academic scholarship and will be playing softball at Millsaps.  She is an honors graduate of the Class of 2013 from Parkview Baptist.  Blakeli maintained an overall […]

Wildcats Shine in Annual Spring Game CENTRAL — The Central Wildcats had their way with Northside of Lafayette in last Thursday’s spring football game at Wildcat Stadium. Central’s offensive coordinator David Simoneaux said was very pleased with the team’s progress, and he praised the work of the team.  Simoneaux’s offense showed outstanding speed.  Several running […]

CENTRAL — Central High head football coach Sid Edwards welcomed 110 student athletes to Day One of the Wildcats’ spring training Monday.  The team, which has won five straight District 4-5A championships, held a brisk workout.  Coach David Dykes said the program is beginning to pay dividends.

BATON ROUGE — Central High Bowling has quickly become one of the best teams in not only the Baton Rouge area, but in the state of Louisiana.  And with only one senior on this year’s roster, Central could be a contender for district and state titles for years to come. After Monday’s action in the […]

CENTRAL — Central High (10-0) defeated Scotlandville (7-3) on Wednesday, March 13 to wrap up its first District Championship in school history, extending its winning streak to 10 matches. Central came out on fire in game one against Scotlandville and were determined to never let the Hornets in the match.  Central won game one 6-2 […]

CENTRAL — The 3rd Annual Rebel Run 5K was held on Saturday, Feb. 9 at Central Private School.  Runners followed a course that took them down Centerra Court to Gurney Road through part of Willowood Acres and then back to the school.  Medals were awarded based on age and gender divisions to the following winners: […]

CENTRAL — On Wednesday, Central High School honored four of its student-athletes who will have the opportunity to continue their academic and athletic careers with athletic scholarships at the collegiate level.  Ashley McDowell, Tyler Abadie, Brett Courville, and Thomas Eddlemon signed their pledges at the school gym during National Signing Day. Ashley McDowell will attend […]