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Central Beats No. 1 So. Lab 7-6 in Thriller

The script had already been written. The Central High Wildcats, unbeaten against lesser foes, were supposed to arrive at A. W. Mumford Stadium at Southern University and be overwhelmed by No. 1 ranked Southern Lab. Instead, fans witnessed one of the outstanding football games they would ever see and a hard-fought Central victory. Central coach […]

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Central Football Is Back

 The Central High Wildcats are off to a fast start with high-scoring victories in the jamboree, a 28-6 win over Livonia, and the first game of the year, a 50-7 victory over Mentorship Academy. Central coach Sid Edwards was beaming this week over the start of the season but even more because of his new […]

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CHS 1st Annual Football Kick Off

All past, present and future Central Wildcat football players and supporters are invited to help kick off the 2019 season by coming out to the 1st Annual Kick-Off Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 17 in the Central Middle School Dining Hall. Doors will open at 6 p.m.  All former players, coaches, cheerleaders, band members, Silks, Kittens […]

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Central-Istrouma Spring Game Shows Potential of Both Teams

The Central High football team, Coach Sid Edwards, and the Wildcat coaching staff helped bring varsity football back to Istrouma High School May 16 by participating in Istrouma’s Spring Game at the new Istrouma football field on Winbourne Avenue. It was the first varsity game or scrimmage for the Indians since 2013. Central’s Coach Sid […]

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Mike Forbes, Who Coached CHS To State Baseball Titles, Resigns

Central High head baseball coach Mike Forbes resigned last week after eight seasons and two State Championships. The veteran coach has accepted an offer to become head baseball coach at Brusly High. Forbes compiled a record of 149 wins, 134  losses, and one tie for the Wildcats. He said he is very grateful for the opportunity […]

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Wes Theriot New Athletic Director for CPS

Central Private School has promoted their current baseball coach, Wes Theriot, to the position of athletic director. This decision comes as Central Private prepares for its first season as a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA). Coach Theriot joined Central Private in June 2018. His first year was exciting as he led […]

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Old Rivalries to Be Renewed at Istrouma High’s New Stadium

The Central Wildcats face the Istrouma Indians in this year’s Spring Football Game at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at the Istrouma field on Winbourne Avenue. Central High head coach Sid Edwards is hoping Wildcat fans will turn out in large numbers not only to support Central but to help Istrouma raise much needed funds […]

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Relief Pitcher’s HR Leads Central HS over Parkview

After being out with a broken finger for 17 weeks, Central pitcher Drew Lasseigne returned to the Wildcats’ lineup in a big way in their game against Parkview. Central freshman pitcher Jimmie Johnson was strong on the mound until the 5th inning when he gave up three runs, and Parkview took a 4-3 lead. With […]

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Central Softball Head-Slam Awakens Safety Concerns

The Central High softball team has a perfect 8-0 record and looks a lot like the Lady Wildcat team that won the State 5A Softball Championship in 2017. However, this week, talk about the team has centered on a spectacular injury suffered by star junior pitcher Mary Fralick. Mary pitched to a batter for French […]

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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 […]

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