Central City News

Dylan Rathcke of Central is only 18 but he has already established himself as a football legend at the high school level in Louisiana. He was a three-year starter at University High, the No. 1 football team in Louisiana ranked No. 13 in the nation. University High was undefeated during his junior and senior seasons […]

Central High School baseball coach and 2017 5A Coach of the Year Mike Forbes is preparing for another great season on the diamond. After winning two straight 5A State Championships, his team returns to the field Feb. 2 with a scrimmage against the St. Amant Gators at Central High School. Forbes’ cinderella team of last […]

It was obvious in the Jamboree that this year’s Central Wildcats had talent. They defeated a highly-touted St. Amant team 12-0. Then the Wildcats gave nationally-ranked Dunham a run for their money but narrowly lost 36-34. Up next was Dutchtown, another good team and another narrow loss, 16-13. Then Jesuit came to town and beat […]

Central’s annual spring football game left legendary Central head football coach Sid Edwards invigorated and excited about the future. He has a new squad and some additions to his coaching staff that should create a lot of excitement for Central Wildcat fans. “Every day I come to work, I feel like it’s my first day […]

One the greatest sports movie ever made and a personal favorite of mine is “The Sandlot.” This movie follows a group of young boys who come together every day and play neighborhood baseball—no score, no set teams, and no worries in the world. This year the Central High School baseball team had a similar mindset. […]

Central High School’s varsity cheerleaders have returned home as National Champions from the National High School Cheerleading Competition in Orlando, Florida. Their championship came in the Large Varsity Division. In the fall, the 20 members of the team competed in Louisiana regional cheerleading competition, winning 1st Place and qualifying for the national competition. They were […]

On February 24, Central High School’s powerlifting team competed in regionals competition held at Woodlawn High School. All five members of the girls’ powerlifting team and one member from the boys’ team placed and will be represent the region at state competition March 17 in Alexandria. Brianna Huber placed first and Tina Ridgell placed second […]

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM was headed to a scrimmage on Feb. 1, when the game was cancelled. The team stopped for lunch at the Chic Fil-A on Millerville. While there, one of the girls noticed an elderly gentleman in the lobby looking around. She asked him if she could buy him something to eat. […]

The Central High School Wildcats won the Louisiana State 5A Baseball Championship last May with a big victory over powerhouse West Monroe in the state tournament in Sulphur. It was a season and a game to remember, but the Central Wildcats are back again this spring with a lot of experience and enough talent to […]

Central High basketball coach Brian Hargroder has noticed the lanky young man on the freshman team who stands 6-10. “I think he will top 7-1,” coach Hargroder said, “but more than that, he’s a good kid.” His name is Ethaniel Rizan, also known as E or Ethan to family and friends. Coach Hargroder said, “Ethan […]