Coach Sid Says Spring Training A Big Success At Central High

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 I have to say the veterans on our offense had a stellar performance.”

Central used five quarterbacks in the Spring Game, including three sophomores, and all looked good.

If anything, the depth of talent on offense has Edwards thinking about whether to switch some players from offense to defense.  “It’s not out of the question,” he said.

The defense is not as advanced this early, but that is typical for a Central team, Edwards said.

Scotlandville head coach Ken Hilton, District 4-5A’s Coach of the Year last year, has left Scotlandville to join the Central Wildcats as defensive coordinator.  Edwards said Coach Hilton brings a wealth of experience and talent to the job.

“Coach Hilton will do a terrific job!” he said.

The Wildcats will play in the Zachary Jamboree Aug. 24 and open the season with Istrouma Aug. 31.

PHOTO: Central Wildcat quarterbacks Brett Courville and Jake Myers