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The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest
Karleigh Schwarzl

Karleigh Schwarzl, Editor-in-Chief

Hi, my name is Karleigh Schwarzl. This year is my fourth year on the Digest! I am this years Editor-In-Chief and I am so excited for this opportunity. Last year I won third in the state competition for my football story, first in the state for photo essays, and I won the Luther Masingill Award. I plan to attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville to major in Graphic Design. I am so excited for what this year has to hold!

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CENTRAL FOOTBALL LOSES TO EAST HAMILTON BUT FIGHTS BACK TO BEAT SEQUOYAH -- Senior, Tyi Mosely warming up for the game against East Hamilton.

Central Football Loses to East Hamilton but Fights Back to Beat Sequoyah

October 22, 2021
CENTRAL FOOTBALL WINS THEIR FIRST HOMECOMING GAME IN SEVEN YEARS -- Quarterback, Ronye Watson rolls out of the pocket and looks up for a pass.

Central Football Wins Their First Homecoming Game in Seven Years

October 1, 2021
CENTRAL FOOTBALL STUNS THE LIONS WITH WITH BIG REGION 3-4A WIN -- Senior, Michael Watson runs the ball down field to gain a first down against the Wildcats.

Central Football Stuns the Lions with Big Region Win

September 29, 2021
CANDIDATES FOR 2021 HOMECOMING KING -- The 2021 homecoming king candidates.

[Photo] Candidates for 2021 Homecoming King Announced

September 24, 2021
CANDIDATES FOR 2021 HOMECOMING QUEEN ANNOUNCED -- This is a graphic of all the homecoming queen nominees.

[Photo] Candidates for 2021 Homecoming Queen Announced

September 24, 2021
POUNDER PROFILE: FOOTBALL STAR DONOVAN -- Donovan Smith featured in picture designed by Karleigh Schwarzl.

Pounder Profile: Wide Receiver Donovan Smith

September 15, 2021
(file phto)-- A student prepares to practice with the 2021-2022 ACT Prep Book.

[Photo] Should Students Still Be Required to Take the ACT?

September 13, 2021
CENTRAL FALLS IN HOME OPENER, 42-24 -- The Pounders strategize before halftime in their season-opener.

[Photo] Football: Pounders Start Strong, but Fall to Campbell County Cougars

August 26, 2021
PHOTO GALLERY: 2021 SENIOR DAY -- Mr. and Miss Central courts celebrate with class dedicatory, Brielle Farrow.

PHOTO GALLERY: 2021 Senior Day

May 19, 2021
ROBY THOMAS SIGNS TO WRESTLE AT KAISER UNIVERSITY -- Roby Thomas in competition against Walker Valley.

[Photo] Roby Thomas Signs to Wrestle at Keiser University

May 10, 2021
PEGGY MOYER IS CENTRALS TEACHER OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH -- Peggy Moyer is presented with her teacher of the month certificate by Luke Keown and Amber Burchfield.

[Photo] Peggy Moyer Is Central’s Teacher of the Month for March

April 27, 2021
CENTRAL BASEBALL DOMINATES TYNER AND HOWARD -- Sophomore Elijah Dill pitching.

Central Baseball Dominates Tyner and Howard

April 19, 2021
CENTRAL BASEBALL LOOKS TO CONTINUE SUCCESS -- Sophomore Dylan Brown prepares for the pitch during the game against Mount Juliet.

Central Baseball Boasts Three-Game Win Streak After Rough Start

March 29, 2021
2021 TENNIS PREVIEW -- Tennis rackets sit in front of a purple and gold background.

[Photo] Central Tennis Prepares for 2021 Season

March 22, 2021
DESTINY SMITH NAMED CLASS REPRESENTATIVE -- Senior Destiny Smith cheers at a Central football game.

[Photo] Destiny Smith Selected as Class Representative

March 19, 2021
BOYS BASKETBALL PHOTO GALLERY -- A graphic shows some of the best moments from the 2020-21 season.

Photo Gallery: Central Boys’ Basketball 2020-21

March 18, 2021
BOYS BASKETBALL PHOTO GALLERY -- Senior Garnett Hubbard shoots for a three pointer.

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March 18, 2021
BOYS BASKETBALL PHOTO GALLERY -- Junior Michael Barr sets up for a free throw.

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March 18, 2021
BOYS BASKETBALL PHOTO GALLERY -- Senior Donovin Taylor attempts to get past his opponent.

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March 18, 2021
BOYS BASKETBALL PHOTO GALLERY -- Garnett Hubbard scans the court for an opponent teammate.

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March 18, 2021
BOYS BASKETBALL PHOTO GALLERY -- Senior Brian Allen Jr. calls to his teammates.

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March 18, 2021
BOYS BASKETBALL PHOTO GALLERY -- Donovin Taylor runs past his opponent and towards the net.

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March 18, 2021
BOYS BASKETBALL PHOTO GALLERY -- Senior Jailon Jackson sets up for a free throw.

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March 18, 2021
BOYS BASKETBALL PHOTO GALLERY -- Senior Kenneth Steward plans his next move.

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March 18, 2021
BOYS BASKETBALL PHOTO GALLERY -- The Central Pounders in action against Howard.

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March 18, 2021
BOYS BASKETBALL PHOTO GALLERY -- The team huddles up to begin the game.

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March 18, 2021
BOYS BASKETBALL PHOTO GALLERY -- Senior Jaylin Teague engages his opponent.

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March 18, 2021
GIRLS BASKETBALL PHOTO GALLERY -- A graphic shows some of the best moments from the 2020-21 season.

Photo Gallery: Central Girls’ Basketball 2020-21

March 11, 2021
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[Photo] Central Wrestling Wraps Up 2020-21 Season

March 11, 2021
PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL GIRLS BASKETBALL 2020-21 -- Coach Sandrea Sylman pulls the team together for a huddle.

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March 11, 2021
PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL GIRLS BASKETBALL 2020-21 -- Junior Alissa Walton looks for an open pass.

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March 11, 2021
PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL GIRLS BASKETBALL 2020-21 -- Freshman Akeria Range searches for an open teammate against Boyd Buchanan.

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March 11, 2021
PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL GIRLS BASKETBALL 2020-21 -- Junior Alexis Kennedy dribbles on the line before a freethrow.

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March 11, 2021
PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL GIRLS BASKETBALL 2020-21 -- Junior Alissa Walton guards the basket against the Tigers.

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March 11, 2021
PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL GIRLS BASKETBALL 2020-21 -- Sophomore Jakiyah Robinson dribbles down the court.

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March 11, 2021
PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL GIRLS BASKETBALL 2020-21 -- Sophomore Jakiyah Robinson dribbles down the court in hopes for an open pass.

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March 11, 2021
PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL GIRLS BASKETBALL 2020-21 -- Junior Alissa Walton dribbles down the court.

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March 11, 2021
PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL GIRLS BASKETBALL 2020-21 -- Sophomore Jakiyah Robinson goes up for a layup.

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March 11, 2021
PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL GIRLS BASKETBALL 2020-21 -- Coaches Sandrea Sylman and Madison Rogers watches as the girls basketball team plays.

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March 11, 2021
SHOULD SPORTS CARRY ON? -- Senior Donovin Taylor dribbles the ball in a game against Boyd Buchanan.

[Photo] Editorial: Should High School Sports Continue During the Pandemic?

March 9, 2021
CENTRAL BRINGS IN NFHS LIVE STREAMING -- Central cheerleaders cheer on the Pounders.

[Photo] NFHS Live Streaming Breaks Limitations Imposed by Social Distancing

March 8, 2021
COACH OF THE YEAR -- Coach Kantonio Davis talks to his team during a timeout.

[Photo] Kantonio Davis Named Coach of the Year for District 6-AA Boys’ Basketball

March 5, 2021
WRESTLING SEASON PHOTO GALLERY -- A graphic showing some of the best moments of this years wrestling season.

Photo Gallery: Central Wrestling 2020-21

March 3, 2021
CENTRALS LADY POUNDERS BASKETBALL TEAM SCORES A WIN AGAINST HOWARD -- Freshman Aaliyah Walker dribbles down the court for a layup.

Central’s Lady Pounders Basketball Wraps Up Season; Sophomore Ja’kiyah Robinson Named 6-AA All District

March 2, 2021
CENTRAL BASKETBALL ADVANCES TO 6AA QUARTERFINALS -- Senior Jaylin Teague drives in a regular season game vs. Howard

[Photo] Central Boys’ Basketball Advances to District 6AA Quarterfinals

February 26, 2021
GABRIELLA GRAY MAKES HISTORY -- Sophomore Gabriella Gray talks to Coach Ryan Mallory for a strategy to win her match.

[Photo] Sophomore Gabriella Gray Becomes First Female Wrestler in Chattanooga to Qualify for State Tournament

February 22, 2021
CENTRALS BASEBALL PLAYERS PREPARE FOR 2021 SEASON -- Senior Jailon Jackson steps up to the plate.

[Photo] A Look Into The 2021 Baseball Season

February 18, 2021
STUDENTS PREPARE FOR DEBATE COMPETITION -- The students that are a part of Centrals debate effort shown left to right: Adrian Copeland, Amber Burchfield, Mischa Johnson, and Mikiah Tate.

[Photo] Central Physics Teacher Prepares Students for Debate Competition in the Spring

February 17, 2021
(file photo) -- Grayson Cattlet spent his Senior year as the Central Digests columnist.

[Photo] The Gray Area: Outta Here!

May 12, 2021
POUNDERS VICTORIOUS AGAINST DISTRICT RIVAL -- Senior Donovin Taylor looks up the court.

[Photo] Central Basketball Reigns Victorious Over District Rival Pioneers

February 5, 2021
A WRESTLING UPDATE -- Senior Roby Thomas attempts to pin his opponent to the ground.

[Photo] An Update for the 2020-21 Wrestling Season

February 3, 2021
THE LADY POUNDERS LOOK TO MAKE PROGRESS -- Junior Alexis Kennedy shoots a free throw against Boyd Buchanan.

The Central Girls’ Basketball Team is Looking Up

January 28, 2021
CENTRAL BOYS BASKETBALL SECURE WIN IN SEASONS FIRST HOME GAME -- Senior Brian Allen Jr. looks up for an open pass down the court.

[Photo] Pounders’ Basketball Secure Win in First Home Game

January 25, 2021
SEVEN CENTRAL FOOTBALL PLAYERS RECEIVED DISTRICT AWARDS FOR THE 2020 SEASON -- Centrals award-receivers are listed with their respective award.

[Photo] Seven Central Football Players Receive District Awards

January 20, 2021
CENTRAL DIGEST TUTORIAL STORY-- Last semesters honors precalculus class.

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January 20, 2021
TSSAA ANNOUNCES NEW 2021-23 SPORTS CLASSIFICATIONS -- Central athletics receive new classifications for 2021-2023.

[Photo] TSSAA Announces New 2021-2023 Sports Classifications

December 15, 2020
NEW WRESTLER SENIOR ROBY THOMAS -- Senior Roby Thomas looks use his experience to help Centrals younger wrestlers grow.

[Photo] Central Welcomes Senior Roby Thomas to Wrestling Team

December 9, 2020
2020 HOLDS ROUGH START FOR GIRLS BASKETBALL -- Junior Jakiyah Robinson dribbles the ball, looking to charge towards the net.

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

December 8, 2020
CENTRAL BOYS BASKETBALL LOSES IN GAMES AGAINST HIXSON, BOYD BUCHANAN, AND MCCALLIE -- Senior Garrnett Hubbard dribbles down the court looking for an open pass.

Central Boys’ Basketball Loses Against Hixson, Boyd Buchanan, and McCallie

December 7, 2020
CENTRAL CROSS COUNTRY 2020-21 -- Centrals cross country team gathers together to take a group picture.

Photo Gallery: Central Cross Country for the 2020-21 Season

December 1, 2020
THE SPORTS DEPARTMENTS NEW DRYER -- Senior Roby Thomas puts practice gear in the dryer to dry.

[Photo] Central Athletic Program Receives New Dryer

December 2, 2020
CENTRAL WELCOMES COACHES SHURETTE AND WARE TO SOFTBALL -- Juniors Ashlyn Wood and Calli Morgan work hard in the weight room as Coach Shurette looks on and encourages.

[Photo] Coaches Shurette and Ware Step Up as New Softball Coaches

December 3, 2020
2020-21 BOYS BASKETBALL SEASON SET TO START -- Senior Kenneth Steward dribbles down the court looking for a pass during a game last season.

[Photo] 2020-21 Boys’ Basketball Season Begins Despite Setbacks

November 18, 2020
PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL FOOTBALL, CHEER, AND STUDENT SECTION FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Junior Noah Collins runs the ball down the field to earn more yards.

Photo Gallery: Central Football, Cheer, and Student Section for 2020-21 Season

November 17, 2020
PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL SOCCER FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Freshman Cholee Cannon sits in anticipation to attack the ball.

Photo Gallery: Central Girls’ Soccer for 2020-21 Season

November 16, 2020
MISTY JONES IS CENTRALS TEACHER OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER -- Mrs. Misty Jones is presented with a certificate for earning the teacher of the month award.

[Photo] Misty Jones is Central’s Teacher of the Month for October

November 16, 2020
CENTRAL GIRLS BASKETBALL RETURNS FOR 2020-2021 SEASON --Rayne Glover takes a free throw.

[Photo] Central Girls’ Basketball Returns for 2020-2021 Season

November 19, 2020
James Walker participates in the annual Alumni Association Golf Tournament.

[Photo] Alumni Association Golf Tournament Swings Central Towards Success

November 12, 2020
PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL FOOTBALL, CHEER, AND STUDENT SECTION FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Junior Michael Watson runs up the field looking for a hole in the defenders.

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November 17, 2020
DESTINY SMITH NAMED CLASS REPRESENTATIVE -- Senior Destiny Smith cheers at a Central football game.

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November 17, 2020
PHOTO GALLERY: CENTRAL FOOTBALL, CHEER, AND STUDENT SECTION FOR 2020-21 SEASON -- Junior Tyi Mosley runs the ball down the field.

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November 17, 2020
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