Central City News

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 […]

ASTON, PA. — Nicole Joraanstad, daughter of Central residents Gary and Debra Joraanstad, and her teammates, won the U.S. Women’s Curling Nationals held in Aston, PA., Feb. 11 to 18. Nicole plays third on the team.  According to skip Allison Pottinger, Joraanstad’s contributions were critical as she executed a double-takeout in the seventh end that […]

CENTRAL — Four members of the 2011 Central High School football team have accepted scholarships to play college football. John Michael Davis has signed with Robert Morris University, Zach Hetrick with McNeese State University, and Joey Jarreau and Logan Metcalfe with Louisiana College. John Michael Davis was the starting fullback for the Wildcats this season […]

Coach Dotson Resigns Despite Banner Season CENTRAL — Central schools Athletic Director Sid Edwards will be the head football coach for the Central High Wildcats after the resignation of Coach Doug Dotson, who led Central to the State 5A Playoffs during 2010 and 2011. Edwards was presented to Central football players Monday afternoon at the high school […]

[Central City News editor Woody Jenkins’ notes from speech by Central head football coach Sid Edwards at first team meeting after his appointment.] Since Mr. Wales has just introduced me as your new head football coach, I believe that my duties begin right now. First of all, I want you to know that it doesn’t […]

Edwards-Dotson Combined to Win Four Consecutive 5A District Titles CENTRAL — After five years on the Central High School coaching staff, including the past two years as head coach, Doug Dotson resigned last week and accepted a position as head coach at Erath High School just south of Lafayette. Between Dotson and Coach Sid Edwards, the Wildcats won […]

CENTRAL — Austin Bradford, a seven year old 2nd grade student at Central Private School, won 1st place for the 2011 LACC race series in the competitive beginner peewee class.  The MTA Louisiana Cross-Country (LACC) series is a 10-round championship series promoted by AcadianaRacing.com.  Race venues test each rider’s overall ability by offering motocross sections, […]

ZACHARY — Central High School seniors Zack Hetrick and Joey Jarreau were stand-outs on defense in last Saturday’s U. S. Army Red Stick Bowl at Zachary’s Bronco Stadium.  The 10th annual All-Star game was well attended. The Army’s Major Gen. David Mann honored the young men with his presence.  Coach Neil Weiner of Zachary High […]

CENTRAL — Football, bright lights, fall breezes, blood, sweat, and sometimes even tears.  This is the story of a man who paved the way for Central Wildcat football. In 1946, Willard Jackson was given the okay to start the first-ever football team for Central High School.  In doing so, he had to find some talent […]

All-Star Game to Start at 2:30 at Zachary Stadium ZACHARY— Two of Central High School’s top athletes will be in the starting lineup for this Saturday’s U.S. Army Bowl at Zachary Bronco Stadium in Zachary. The game begins at 2:30 p.m. All-District Defensive MVP Zach Hetrick of Central will start at linebacker for the Rough Riders, while […]