Congratulations to Central’s Area 5 Track and Field athletes for placing in the State Summer Games.
Jerry Whitmore —— Gold Medals in 200 Meter Dash, Running Long Jump
Corey Dennis———-Gold Medal in 25 Meter Walk, Silver Medal in Shot Put
Kenneth Clay———-Gold Medals in 50 Meter Dash and Shot Put
Elijah Askew———-Silver Medal in 100 Meter Dash, Bronze Medal in Standing [...]

Madison Smith, Sports Writer
Baird Newbern and Cameron Matson are the only freshmen on the varsity soccer team. They bring leadership to the team and always have good winning attitudes.
“They don’t care that they’re the youngest on the field, they’re still leaders,” senior varsity captain Henry Barker said.
When the two starting defenders Dan Rahn and Drew [...]

Alex Richardson, Technology Editor
First, I must say that I’ve never felt a twinge of Olympic mania. I’ve never seen an Olympic event. Not once ever. There has always been something better to watch or do on the Internet or on TV or something. I think that if the world’s quadrennial display of athleticism in the [...]

Madison Smith, Staff Writer
With more than 800 points you usually win in a sport. But the bowling team was disappointed in their first set.
“This was a disappointing first frame,” junior Evan Pettit said “I usually bowl a strike, strike, spare. But this time I was really off.”
Central was behind by more than 300 points to [...]

By Tommy Regan, Sports Editor
Swimmers have a habit of making things close. This season was no different for the Tiger swim team. After a good showing at regionals, they traveled to Fayetteville on March 27 for the 7A state meet.
“We trained a lot for that meet, put it all together and ended up [...]

by Taylor Black, Staff Writer
Since the beginning of the summer, the wrestling team has been training hard and getting in shape for one moment—the state championship.
“We had a great year this season, but we fell just short of our goal,” junior Dylan Arnall said. “Next year it will be a wrap though.”
After the first day [...]

March 1                      Sylvan Hills                                          Home                          5 p.m.
March 4                      Parkview                                               Home                          5 p.m.
March 6                      HarBer                                                  Home                          tba
Mar 6-11                    Jacksonville Tournament                       
March 15                    Benton                                                   Away                          5 p.m.
March 16                    Bryant                                                   Home                          5 p.m.
Mar 26-27                  Harrison Tournament
March 30                    Van Buren                                             Home                          5 p.m.
April 1                        Russellville                                           Away                           5 p.m.
April 2                        Jacksonville                                          Away                           5 p.m.
April 6                        Conway                                                Home                           5 p.m. 
April 8                        Cabot                                                    [...]

Tommy Regan and Mack Yeary, Sports Co-Editors
Two Tigers participated in National Signing Day for football on Feb. 3.  Seniors Blake James and Will Walker signed letters of intent at the Embassy Suites and in the auditorium, respectively.
Blake, who played linebacker for the Tigers, signed to play for the Georgia State Panthers in Atlanta, Ga.
“The coaches [...]

Sarah Robins, Ad Sales Manager
Photo by Gabby King

Whether cheerleading is a “real” sport may still be up for debate, but take one look at the injury report for this year’s squad, and the fact that it is a dangerous activity cannot be disputed.
In its quest for first-place trophies and a good showing at nationals, the [...]

Tommy Regan and Mack Yeary, Sports Editors
For the first time in 35 years, Central has a new head football coach.  Ellis “Scooter” Register left Catholic High School to coach the Tigers not for the money or the fame, he says, but because he believes Central needs to return to its state of dominance.
“Central High School [...]