Assistant Baseball Coach Tanner Mowery Steps Down as He Steps Into His Future

Karleigh Schwarzl, Sports Editor

April 29, 2020

All spring sports are being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and each sport has been heavily impacted in their own way. Whether it be that seniors are no longer playing the sport they loved or underclassmen having one less season of the sport that is near to their heart. Baseball in particular...

Several Class of 2020 Seniors Sign and Commit to Various Colleges

April 7, 2020

The Class of 2020 has had several sports players go on to sign and commit to various colleges that have offered a multitude of full-ride scholarships as a result of each player's athletic talent.

Central’s Seniors Offer Advice to Aspiring Athletes in Pursuit of Scholarships and Success

DayOnna Carson, Editor in Chief

April 3, 2020

High school is often regarded as a time of self discovery and new experiences. Most everyone can recall their “firsts” in high school, and they oftentimes look back on their experience, wishing that they had someone to help guide them through the next stage of life. Some people, having gained their...

Athletes Continue to Practice at Home Despite Spring Sports’ Indefinite Cancellation

Cassandra Castillo, Copy Editor

April 1, 2020

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently announced that schools will remain closed until April 24, which is an extension to Hamilton County's March 27 return date, leaving no exception for sports games and practices. Since students are out of school for nearly a month, spring sports' seasons are left wit...

The Fate of Spring Sports is Still Pending

DayOnna Carson, Editor in Chief

March 27, 2020

With schools and businesses around the globe all feeling the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic, many students’ regular schedules and events have been cancelled indefinitely. Central’s spring sports are among the many other events that are being postponed. “At this time, all after school activities...

Physical Education Classes are Conducted Online

DayOnna Carson, Editor in Chief

March 27, 2020

Most everyone can vividly remember their experience in gym class, otherwise known as physical education. Pacer tests, the mile run, and the push up test, among countless other exercise drills, are all integral aspects of the high school gym requirements. With the rapid spread of COVID-19, Hamilton C...

The Pounders Fight Hard Against the Hixson Wildcats in Their First Two Games of The 2019-2020 Baseball Season

Karleigh Schwarzl, Sports Editor

March 21, 2020

After anticipating the first official baseball game for months and having a long preseason to get ready for the season, the Central Pounders started playing under the lights, surrounded by the people that they love. The first official game of the season was away at Hixson High School. Going into the gam...

Kaigen Mulkey Signs to UTC on a Cross Country Scholarship

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer

March 9, 2020

Central High boasts numerous senior athletes who have either signed or committed to different colleges and universities on athletic scholarships. Recently, one of Central’s seniors, Kaigen Mulkey, signed with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). He received a scholarship for his achieveme...

Central’s Softball Team Aspires to Advance to State Tournament This Season

DayOnna Carson, Editor in Chief

March 5, 2020

As Central's softball team makes preparations for the upcoming 2019-2020 season, they are setting goals for themselves to ensure that they go into the game with a positive, determined mindset. Being coached by Randy Crawford, the girls are practicing diligently, conditioning themselves, to make sure they play even stronger. "To prepare for the season, the team is practicing as muc...

Boys’ Basketball Team Focused on Growth this 2019-2020 Season

Abby Young, Staff Writer

March 3, 2020

Basketball season has officially come to a halt, and the players and coaches are very proud of the work the boys put in. With brand new coaches and only three returning varsity players, the team was in a bit of a tough situation. However, the boys adequately assessed their situation and pulled through to create a great season. They were even able to accomplish things that the team ...