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The Central Digest
Amber Burchfield

Amber Burchfield, Staff Writer

Hey everyone! My name is Amber Burchfield and I am so excited to be apart of the Central Digest again this year! This is my second year working with the Central Digest. I am a junior this year and so excited to continue writing stories for the Digest. Outside of school I enjoy competing and riding horses! I am very excited for how this year will go an I hope to put smiles on everyone's faces!

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PHIL AND JUDY CROWE STEP UP TO GET STAFF, STUDENTS, AND PARENTS EXCITED ABOUT CENTRAL- Central is hoping to see some new changes brought to the school for the 2022-2023 school year.

Phil and Judy Crowe Step Up to get Staff, Students, and Parents Excited About Central

May 16, 2022
LUKE KEOWN: SEE YOU LATER, CENTRAL -- Keown pictured by the baseball scoreboard at Gene Lively Baseball field.

[Photo] Extra Innings: See You Later, Central

May 5, 2022
CENTRAL BOYS SOCCER HAS FIRST VICTORY OF THE SEASON AGAINST MCMINN CENTRAL- Senior Demetrio Dominguez on defense in recent game.

Central Boys Soccer Earns First Victory of the Season Against McMinn Central

April 28, 2022
Girls Basketball 2021-2022 Season Gallery

Girls Basketball 2021-2022 Season Gallery

April 7, 2022
GETTING HIS KICKS -- Junior Tyson Dean steals the ball way from a Sequatchie Indian in a recent match.

Central Boys Soccer Still Fighting A Losing Battle So Far This Season

April 7, 2022
MOVING THE BALL -- Freshman Cayden Hicks steals the ball from a Sequatchie County Indian in a 6-0 loss.

Boys Soccer Takes Devastating Loss Against Rival Teams to Start Season

March 30, 2022
2021-2022 FOOTBALL SEASON GALLERY -- Senior, Michael Watson walking off the field to prepare for the game.

2021-2022 Football Season Gallery

March 23, 2022
SOFTBALL GETS READY FOR 2022 SEASON WITH NEW COACHING STAFF -- 2021 season infield team huddle

[Photo] Softball Gets Ready for 2022 Season With New Coaching Staff

March 15, 2022
CENTRAL BOYS SOCCER HAS HIGH HOPES FOR UPCOMING SEASON- The 2021-2022 Central boys soccer team practicing in preparation for the first game on March 15.

Central Boys Soccer Has High Hopes for Upcoming Season

March 2, 2022
LADY POUNDERS FINISH REGULAR SEASON STRONG, PREPARE FOR DISTRICT TOURNAMENT- Sophomore Hadien Harness shooting from the free throw line.

Lady Pounders Finish Regular Season Strong, Prepare for District Tournament

February 15, 2022
LADY POUNDERS ADD A VICTORY AGAINST RED BANK LIONS TO THE BOOKS- Janaye Parker dribbling the ball down the court.

Lady Pounders Add Victory Against District Rival Red Bank

February 8, 2022
JAMES BAXTER CLASS OF (77)- Central High School graduate James Baxter works in the healthcare industry

Alumni Spotlight: James Baxter (’77) Says Central Prepared Him for His Future

January 27, 2022
LADY POUNDERS TAKE TOUGH LOSSES AGAINST DISTRICT RIVALS -- Janaye Parker at the free throw line.

Lady Pounders Take Tough Loss Against Rival Teams

December 14, 2021
CENTRAL POUNDERS DEFEAT RED BANK LIONS

Central Girls Basketball Defeat Rival Lady Lions

December 6, 2021
CARMS CORNER: HAPPY THANKSGIVING! -- Carmen Breitenbach standing with Thanksgiving turkey.

[Photo] Carm’s Corner: Happy Thanksgiving!

November 23, 2021
CENTRAL GIRLS BASKETBALL WINS FIRST GAME OF SEASON, DOMINATES LOOKOUT VALLEY -- Game picture taken of Lady Pounder.

Central Girls Basketball Wins First Game of the Season, Dominates Lookout Valley

November 22, 2021
CENTRAL VOLLEYBALL DOMINATING HIXSON HIGH SCHOOL- Senior Mikiah Tate hits the ball over the net, winning a set for the team.

Season Wrap-Up: Volleyball

November 3, 2021
Seniors Makayla McCarthy, Mikiah Tate, Addason Wellington, and Carmen Breitenbach, pictured from left to right.

Central Volleyball Finishes Season Strong by Defeating Brainerd

October 20, 2021
LADY POUNDERS DOMINATE EAST RIDGE IN CRUCIAL DISTRICT MATCHUP -- Senior Makayla McCarthy gets ready to spike.

Lady Pounders Dominate East Ridge in Crucial District Matchup

September 28, 2021
CENTRAL VOLLEYBALL TAKES A TOUGH LOSS AGAINST CSTHEA, EAST HAMILTON, AND HIXSON -- Addason Wellington spiking the ball down, earning a point for the lady pounders.

Central Volleyball Takes a Tough Loss Against CSTHEA, East Hamilton, and Hixson

September 14, 2021
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL WELCOMES REBECCA FORKNER AS A NEW GYM TEACHER -- Coach Forkner getting her students prepared to work on their education in gym class.

Central High School Welcomes Rebecca Forkner As a New Gym Teacher

August 31, 2021
The lady pounders spike the ball down, earning a point, against East Ridge High School.

Volleyball: Lady Pounders Start Season on Two-Game Winning Streak

August 26, 2021
LADY POUNDERS STRUGGLE AGAINST EAGLES, RAMS, BUCS -- Junior Mischa Johnson hitting.

[Photo] Lady Pounders Struggle Against Eagles, Rams, Bucs

April 16, 2021
LADY POUNDERS NOTCH WIN FIRST WIN OF SEASON -- Coach LeAnne Shurette gathers the team into a huddle to discuss strategy.

[Photo] Lady Pounders Notch First Win of Season

March 30, 2021
TOUGH START TO THE SEASON -- Mikiah Tate pitching in Mondays opening day game versus CSAS.

[Photo] Tough Start to the Season for Central Softball

March 24, 2021
SEVEN CENTRAL FOOTBALL PLAYERS RECEIVED DISTRICT AWARDS FOR THE 2020 SEASON -- Centrals award-receivers are listed with their respective award.

Seven Central Football Players Receive District Awards

January 20, 2021
2020 HOLDS ROUGH START FOR GIRLS BASKETBALL -- Junior Jakiyah Robinson dribbles the ball, looking to charge towards the net.

Central Girls’ Basketball Opens Season with Losses Against Boyd Buchanan and Hixson

December 8, 2020
CENTRAL GIRLS BASKETBALL RETURNS FOR 2020-2021 SEASON --Rayne Glover takes a free throw.

Central Girls’ Basketball Returns for 2020-2021 Season

November 19, 2020
PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL SOCCER FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Junior Janetth Colunga dribbles the ball down the field.

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PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL SOCCER FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Junior Karleigh Schwarzl takes a corner kick.

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PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL SOCCER FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Junior Leah Green fights to regain possession.

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PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL SOCCER FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Junior Karleigh Schwarzl kicks a free kick down the field.

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PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL SOCCER FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Junior Janetth Colunga dribbles the ball toward the goal.

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PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL SOCCER FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Freshman Cholee Cannon fights to keep the ball away from the Central goal.

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PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL SOCCER FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Freshman Natali Dominguez dribbles downfield looking for a pass.

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PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL SOCCER FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Junior Karleigh Schwarzl dribbles the ball away in an effort to get the ball away from the opponent.

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PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL SOCCER FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Freshman Chloee Cannon dribbles the ball down the field looking for a pass.

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PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL SOCCER FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Freshman Cholee Cannon sits in anticipation to attack the ball.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Central Girls' Soccer for 2020-21 Season

November 16, 2020
PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL SOCCER FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Freshman Cholee Cannon dribbles the ball down the line.

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PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL SOCCER FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Junior Janetth Colunga continues to fight to keep possession.

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PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL SOCCER FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Freshman Cholee Cannon fights to get the ball back.

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PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL SOCCER FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Junior Karleigh Schwarzl takes a free kick down the field.

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PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL FOOTBALL, CHEER, AND STUDENT SECTION FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Freshman Evan Schwarzl throws the ball up for a receiver to catch.

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PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL FOOTBALL, CHEER, AND STUDENT SECTION FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Freshman Evan Schwarzl sits in the backfield ready to throw the ball.

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PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL FOOTBALL, CHEER, AND STUDENT SECTION FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Junior Issaiah Rogers runs the ball down the field after receiving the ball.

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PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL FOOTBALL, CHEER, AND STUDENT SECTION FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Junior Tyi Mosley runs the ball down the field after catching the ball.

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CENTRAL FINISHES STRONG IN CROSS COUNTRY -- Junior Kendra Jones pacing herself to finish her last race strong.

Central’s 2020 Cross Country Season Comes to an End

November 9, 2020
CENTRAL SOCCER COMES TO AN END- Junior Janetth Colunga dribbles towards the goal in an effort to keep the McMinn Cherokees from scoring.

Central’s 2020 Soccer Season Comes to an End

October 26, 2020
CENTRAL FOOTBALL TAKES A LOSS AFTER A HARD BATTLE AGAINST EAST RIDGE -- Junior, Michael Watson runs the ball downfield.

[Photo] Central Football Lose Their Final Home Game of the Season to East Ridge

October 16, 2020
CENTRAL LOSES AGAINST BRADLEY CENTRAL AND EAST HAMILTON DESPITE EFFORTS -- Freshman Cholee Cannon runs back down the field to stop the Bradley Central Bearettes from scoring.

Central Soccer Loses Tough Battles to Bradley Central and East Hamilton

October 5, 2020
THE GIRLS SOCCER TEAM TAKES A TOUGH LOSS SEQUATCHIE -- Junior Karleigh Schwarzl kicking the ball to her teammates during the game against Sequatchie.

The Girls’ Soccer Team Takes a Tough Loss Against Sequatchie

September 29, 2020
CENTRAL FOOTBALL LOSES TO EAST HAMILTON IN WEEK FIVE -- Freshman Evan Schwarzl throws up a pass to the receiver.

[Photo] Central Football Lose To East Hamilton in Week Five

September 25, 2020
THE GIRLS SOCCER TEAM CELEBRATES THEIR FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON -- Central players run towards the ball during the game against East Ridge.

[Photo] The Girls’ Soccer Team Celebrates Their First Win of the Season

September 21, 2020
THE CENTRAL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM BEGINS 2020 SEASON -- Seen is Centrals cross country team for the 2019 season.

The Central Cross Country Team Begins 2020 Season

August 31, 2020
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL WELCOMES CASEY MCGRATH AS A NEW GEOMETRY TEACHER -- McGrath doing what she loves, teaching geometry to her 4th period class on a Zoom call.

Central High School Welcomes Casey McGrath as a New Geometry Teacher

August 25, 2020
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