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(file photo) -- Coach Kantonio Davis talks to his team during a timeout.

A Look Into the 2021-2022 Boys Basketball Season

Bailey Moore, Staff Writer December 1, 2021

As the fall sports come to an end, it is time for the winter sports to begin, including boys basketball. Boys basketball have had tryouts and have also began practicing for their upcoming season. This...

CENTRAL FOOTBALL FINISHES REGULAR SEASON STRONG WITH A WIN AGAINST EAST RIDGE BUT LOSES IN THE FIRST ROUND OF PLAYOFFS -- Michael Watson runs the ball into the end zone against East Ridge.

Central Football Finishes Regular Season Strong with Win Against East Ridge but Loses in the First Round of Playoffs

Karleigh Schwarzl, Editor-In-Chief November 30, 2021

On Friday, October 9 the Central Pounders hosted the East Ridge Pioneers at Central War Memorial Stadium. This game was senior night for the Pounders. Going into the game the Pounders were determined....

CENTRAL ALUMNI ERIC STITTS DESCRIBES THE LASTING IMPACT CENTRAL HAS ON HIS LIFE -- Eric Stitts stands in front of First Baptist Daytona Beach where he currently serves as Senior Pastor.

Central Alumni Eric Stitts Describes the Lasting Impact Central Has on His Life

Sarah Katheron Latham, Copy Editor November 24, 2021

High School is to be used as a launching pad to whatever students are called to be. This education and community helps students to reach their fullest potential and change the world.  These statements...

LOOKING BACK: THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

Looking Back: Central Beats City 21-8 in 1961; First Game Against Rivals Since 1950

Meryl Turner, Staff Writer November 23, 2021

45 years ago... Nov. 1976: JUNIOR-SENIOR CANDY SALE KICK-OFF SET FOR NOVEMBER 4-19 Junior and Senior class officers taste-tested many different kinds of candy to find out which would be the most...

COACH JONES, SEVEN FOOTBALL POUNDERS NAMED TO TENNESSEE EAST-WEST ALL-STAR GAME -- The eleven senior football players pictured with Coach Curt Jones.

Coach Jones, Seven Football Pounders Named to Tennessee East-West All-Star Game

Luke Keown, Sports Editor, Columnist November 22, 2021

The 2021 playoff run is in the books for Central and though the Pounders came up short of their ultimate goal- a state championship- their campaign is widely regarded as a success. This season, the Pounders...

CENTRAL JROTC HOSTS ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE--Boxes of food from each company are in the Armory

Central JROTC Hosts Annual Food Drive

Tyson Dean, Staff Writer November 17, 2021

October 4 - November 12 2021 was Central's JROTC annual food drive at Central. This is the 22nd year of the Central food drive, even with Covid-19 making it a little bit more difficult than the previous...

2022 SUPERLATIVES HAVE BEEN DECIDED -- Class of 2022 best all around are pictured, Michael Watson and A'Driana Knight

The 2022 Superlatives Have Been Decided

Justin Ramirez, Staff Writer November 17, 2021

The time has passed for the Class of 2022 to vote for their senior superlatives. The superlatives are a tradition and a memorable part of the high school experience. Seniors competed among their peers...

ORGANIZING NEW CLUBS DURING ADVISORY -- The new Dungeons and Dragons Club poster.

Organizing New Clubs During Advisory

Mackenzie Farner, Staff Writer November 16, 2021

This year we may be getting a few new additions to the list of clubs here at Central.  Teachers are already advertising for their prospective clubs.  These new clubs would include a Crafting Club and...

(file photo) --  Gabriella Gray looks to bring down her opponent.

Pounder Matmen are Hopeful for the Upcoming Wrestling Season

Landon Cook, Staff Writer November 16, 2021

With the winter season peeking around the corner, the Central wrestling team is getting prepared for the upcoming year. After a setback last season due to COVID-19, the team hopes to reach some sort of...

NOVEMBER 15 IS FAFSA NIGHT AT CENTRAL -- All Seniors in high school are encouraged to fill out the FAFSA to see what aide they might be able to receive.

November 15 is FAFSA Night at Central

Kendra Jones, Staff Writer November 15, 2021

Tonight at Central between 5:30 and 7:30, Seniors and their parents will have the opportunity to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA). “FAFSA Night is designed to help...

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