Central City News

Victory was within Central’s grasp with one minute left in last Friday’s quarterfinal 5A playoff game against Covington.  The Wildcats were behind 20-14 but were marching toward the goal line.  Then, with 3rd down on Covington’s 20 yard line, Central’s Jarrad Hayes threw an interception, which stopped the drive and ended the Wildcats’ hope for […]

Jarrad Hayes, a senior transfer student at Central High, said Wednesday that faith and prayer do work.  His dream of playing for Central, which had appeared shattered, will be realized after all.  For the Wildcat team, the addition of Hayes, a star athlete, is a major breakthrough. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s Executive Committee […]

Central High School has filed an appeal with the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, disputing its ruling that Central High quarterback Jared Hayes is ineligible to compete for the Wildcats in this, his senior season. He played for McKinley High last season but only started part-time for the 3-7 Panthers. LHSAA president Kenny Henderson told the […]

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 […]