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Luke Keown

Luke Keown, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Luke Keown and I am a junior. This is my first year on the Digest. Outside of school, I enjoy playing baseball and bass fishing. As a staff writer, I hope you enjoy reading my sports and other stories throughout the year.

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

Central Boys’ Basketball Advances to District 6AA Quarterfinals

February 26, 2021
CENTRAL SOFTBALL PLAYERS AND COACHES PREPARE FOR 2021 SEASON-- The Central softball field photographed in 2020.

Softball Coaches and Players Prepare for 2021 Season

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

Central Basketball Reigns Victorious Over District Rival Pioneers

February 5, 2021
CENTRAL BOYS' BASKETBALL SECURE WIN IN SEASON'S FIRST HOME GAME -- Senior Brian Allen Jr. looks up for an open pass down the court.

Pounders’ Basketball Secure Win in First Home Game

January 25, 2021
TSSAA ANNOUNCES NEW 2021-23 SPORTS CLASSIFICATIONS -- Central athletics receive new classifications for 2021-2023.

TSSAA Announces New 2021-2023 Sports Classifications

December 14, 2020
THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CENTRAL LEGEND CONNIE HAY -- Connie Hay pictured with his wife Naomi, with Coach Curt Jones (right), and with Former Principal Finley King (left).

The Life and Legacy of Central Legend Connie Hay

November 20, 2020
CENTRAL BASKETBALL FUNDRAISER -- Pictured are some of the basketball jerseys that are up for sale.

Central Basketball Holds Fundraiser with Past Years’ Jerseys

November 11, 2020
THE STORY BEHIND CENTRALL FOOTBALL'S TURNOVER CHAIN-- Sophomore Londen Martin with the turnover chain.

The Story Behind Central Football’s Turnover Chain

November 3, 2020
CENTRAL'S PLAYOFF RUN STOPPED BY HIXSON -- Coach Ware talks to the team during a timeout.

Hixson Defeats Central in the 2020 District Tournament

October 26, 2020
A LOOK INTO CENTRAL'S SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CLASS -- April Hashe holding a chicken bone that was soaked in vinegar, which made it pliable.

A Look Inside Central’s Scientific Research Class

October 7, 2020
LADY POUNDERS SWEEP LOOKOUT VALLEY -- Junior Alona Allen punishes the Patriots' defense with a powerful spike.

The Lady Pounders Sweep Lookout Valley

October 2, 2020
LADY POUNDERS DOMINATE MCMINN CENTRAL CHARGERETTES -- Junior Alona Allen spikes against Hixson.

Lady Pounders Dominate McMinn Central Chargerettes

September 28, 2020
CENTRAL VOLLEYBALL IS TRIUMPHANT OVER EAST RIDGE -- Senior Addy Wellington at the net during the Lady Pounders' game against East Ridge.

Central Volleyball is Triumphant Over East Ridge

September 18, 2020
CENTRAL VOLLEYBALL VICTORIOUS OVER DISTRICT OPPONENT THE HOWARD SCHOOL -- Senior Kamren Hammonds spiking in the match against Red Bank.

Central Volleyball Victorious Over District Opponent- The Howard School

September 14, 2020
SPANISH TEACHER MARIO ALBA JOINS THE CENTRAL STAFF -- Mario Alba assisting one of his students in class.

[Photo] Spanish Teacher Mario Alba Joins the Central Staff

September 22, 2020
THE LADY POUNDERS VOLLEYBALL TEAM COMES OUT ON TOP AGAINST LOOKOUT VALLEY -- Coach Ware discussing strategy with team during timeout.

The Lady Pounders Come Out on Top Against Lookout Valley

September 8, 2020
CENTRAL LOSES IN WEEK TWO AGAINST TYNER ACADEMY -- Freshman Evan Schwarzl in the pocket protected by junior Mike Watson.

[Photo] Central Football Loses in Week Two Against Tyner Academy

September 4, 2020
A TOUGH WEEK FOR THE LADY POUNDERS -- Senior Addy Wellington in action during the game against CSAS

A Tough Week for the Lady Pounders

August 28, 2020
CENTRAL FOOTBALL FALLS TO NOTRE DAME IN THE FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON -- Both teams line up at the 48 yard line with Central in possession.

[Photo] Central Football Falls to Notre Dame in the First Game of the Season

August 28, 2020
CENTRAL VOLLEYBALL RETURNS -- The volleyball team huddles before their game against Bradley Central.

Central Volleyball Returns

August 24, 2020
ANGIE HENTZ JOINS CENTRAL FAMILY AS ADVANCED STUDIES TEACHER -- Angie Hentz helping gifted student Cruz Johnson.

Angie Hentz Joins Central Family as Advanced Studies Teacher

August 20, 2020
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