Central Spring Game May 16 at Istrouma

Central High head football Coach Sid Edwards and Istrouma High head football coach Jeremy Gradney have announced the two schools will meet for a spring game at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 at Tack Jackson Stadium at Istrouma High on Winbourne Avenue in Baton Rouge.
The event will be an Istrouma Alumni Night, and all former Istrouma High football players will be honored at mid-field during half-time ceremonies.
It will be a good opportunity to help Istrouma raise money to support their football program, which will debut at the varsity lev-
el this fall after a six-year hiatus.
The game has sentimental value for Coach Sid, who’s father graduated from Istrouma. “I grew up just a few blocks away and attended Redemptorist. My North Baton Rouge roots go deep,” Edwards said.
The Central High coach expects to have a good team this year. The starting quarterback is expected to be Sam Kenerson, who is a threat as a passer and a rusher.
“I’d really like to see all of Central show up for this game. It will be great for the two programs,” the Coach Sid said. Ticket sales will help fund the Istrouma program. Istrouma needs to raise at least $25,000 for new uniforms and equipment for the school’s fledgling football program.
Istrouma Coach Gradney expressed appreciation for Coach Sid’s willingness to schedule Istrouma for its spring game. “I have utmost respect for Coach Sid and the entire Central High team. They are a class act! Central has a successful major high school football program, and we learn a lot when we are together,” Gradney said.