Central City News

The Great One Accepts But with a Humorous Condition CENTRAL — When former LSU track star Eddie Kennison challenged the legendary Billy Cannon to a 100-yard dash, Cannon said nothing.  But when Kennison asked for Cannon’s autograph, the Heisman Trophy winner wrote, “To Eddie, I accept the 100 yard challenge!  In the year 2150!  Billy ‘20’ […]

If You Don’t Know, You’re Obviously Under 60 or From Outside Louisiana CENTRAL — For anyone who grew up in the 1950’s in Louisiana, there is no more famous name than Billy Cannon, perhaps the greatest football player in the history of the state.  But, as each new generation comes along, fewer and fewer people know the names […]

by Woody Jenkins BATON ROUGE— Central High head football coach Sid Edwards was honored Thursday night as one of 35 Louisiana Sports Legends at a banquet at the Lod Cook Center at LSU. The event was sponsored by BIC magazine, which has published Louisiana Sports Legends and Heroes. Edwards was the only high school coach […]

Falcons’ Great Returns to Roots at Central High to Delight of Youths CENTRAL — Atlanta Falcons’ star Todd McClure, the Iron Man of the NFL, returned to his alma mater, Central High School, this week to conduct the Todd McClure Football Camp on the Wildcat practice field on Wax Road. More than 280 youngsters and dozens of coaches […]

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Cody Hall, a closer for the Augusta GreenJackets, has earned a spot on the South Atlantic League’s Southern Division all-star team.  The 53rd annual all-star game will be played Tuesday, June 19 in Charleston, S.C. He is a former Central High School and Southern University baseball player.  Cody was a 2011 draft […]

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 […]

CENTRAL — Three Lady Wildcats from Central High School accepted scholarships last week to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Rachel Barber and Brisha Coffee will play volleyball at University of Mobile and Alcorn State, respectively.  Kristen Williams will be a member of the Southeastern Lady Lions basketball team. Rachel Barber […]

CENTRAL — Central High fans will get their first look at the 2012 Central Wildcat football team during the Annual Central Spring Football game at 7 p.m. next Thursday, May 17 at Wildcat Stadium.  Admission is $5 for all. Before the game, everyone is invited to a crawfish boil sponsored by the Wildcat Backers from […]

Running Backs Could Dazzle Wildcat Faithful CENTRAL — Fans of the Central Wildcats will get a look at an unprecedented array of running back talent and a quarterback duel next Thursday, May 17 at the Annual Central Spring Football game beginning at 7 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium (admission $5).  Everyone is invited to a Crawfish Boil from […]

CENTRAL — Central High School has it first Lacrosse Team.  The club began practicing about six weeks ago.  Because it is a club sport, rather than an official school team, students from other schools can participate. Central has one such student, Tyler Coleman, who is a junior at Denham Springs High School. The group practices […]