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The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest
The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest
Luke Keown

Luke Keown, Sports Editor

Hello, my name is Luke Keown and I am a senior. This is my second year on the Digest. Outside of school, I enjoy playing baseball and bass fishing. As the Sports Editor, I hope you enjoy reading my sports and other stories throughout the year.

All content by Luke Keown
LUKE KEOWN: SEE YOU LATER, CENTRAL -- Keown pictured by the baseball scoreboard at Gene Lively Baseball field.

Extra Innings: See You Later, Central

Luke Keown, Sports Editor, Columnist
May 5, 2022
CENTRAL'S SAMMIE JONES AWARDED JOE WORDEN CLINIC/ ATHLETIC TRAINER OF THE YEAR -- Jones pictured in a graphic.

Central’s Sammie Jones Awarded Joe Worden Clinic/Professional Athletic Trainer of the Year

Luke Keown, Sports Editor
April 29, 2022
EXTRA INNINGS: RETURN OF VARSITY LETTERS -- A 19-- letterman jacket pictured in Central's E.Y. Chapin Library.

POUNDER PROFILE: GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYER HAIDEN HARNESS -- Harness pictured in a graphic designed by Karleigh Schwarzl.

Pounder Profile: Girls Basketball Player Haiden Harness

Luke Keown, Sports Editor, Columnist
December 14, 2021
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
POUNDER PROFILE: SENIOR LINEMAN POUNDER PROFILE -- Demetrio Dominguez pictured in a graphic.

Pounder Profile: Senior Lineman Demetrio Dominguez

Luke Keown, Sports Editor
November 4, 2021
POUNDER PROFILE: SENIOR MICHAEL WATSON -- Michael Watson, featured in graphic designed by Karleigh Schwarzl.

Pounder Profile: Senior Running Back Michael Watson

Luke Keown, Sports Editor
October 28, 2021
EXTRA INNING: POUNDERS FOOTBALL EYEING HOME PLAYOFF GAME -- The football team running out on the field at East Hamilton.

Extra Innings: Pounders Football Eyeing Home Playoff Game

Luke Keown, Sports Editor
October 7, 2021
POUNDER PROFILE: SENIOR SOCCER PLAYER, JANETTH COLUNGA -- #13, Janetth Colunga pictured in a graphic designed by Karleigh Schwarzl.

Pounder Profile: Senior Soccer Player, Janetth Colunga

Luke Keown, Sports Editor
October 1, 2021
EXTRA INNINGS: DEFENSE PLAYS KEY ROLE IN POUNDERS' THREE GAME WIN STREAK -- The Central defense celebrating after making a goal line stand vs. HIxson.

Extra Innings: Defense Plays Key Role in Pounders’ Three Game Win Streak

Luke Keown, Sports Editor
September 24, 2021
IT'S A ROUT: FOOTBALL POUNDERS ROUT RIVAL WILDCATS; 40-0 -- Senior Noah Collins dodges Hixson defenders.

It’s a Rout: Football Pounders Easily Dump Rival Wildcats, 40-0

Luke Keown, Sports Editor
September 16, 2021
POUNDER PROFILE: VOLLEYBALL STANDOUT ADDASON WELLINGTON -- Addason Wellington featured in picture designed by Karleigh Schwarzl.

Pounder Profile: Volleyball standout Addason Wellington

Luke Keown, Sports Editor
September 1, 2021
ROBY THOMAS SIGNS TO WRESTLE AT KAISER UNIVERSITY -- Roby Thomas pictured with family during his Signing Party ceremony.

Roby Thomas Signs to Wrestle at Keiser University

Luke Keown, Sports Editior
May 10, 2021
LADY POUNDERS FALL TO BOYD BUCHANAN, HIXSON -- Sophomore Malorie Parris at second base.

Lady Pounders Fall to Boyd Buchanan, Hixson

Luke Keown, Sports Editor
May 3, 2021
LADY POUNDERS STRUGGLE AGAINST EAGLES, RAMS, BUCS -- Junior Mischa Johnson hitting.

Lady Pounders Struggle Against Eagles, Rams, Bucs

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

Lady Pounders Notch First Win of Season

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
March 30, 2021
TOUGH START TO THE SEASON -- Mikiah Tate pitching in Monday's opening day game versus CSAS.

Tough Start to the Season for Central Softball

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
March 24, 2021
BREANNA LONG WINS EPB ART SPARK CONTEST-- Breanna Long shows her artwork from the 2020-21 school year.

Breanna Long Named Winner of EPB ArtSpark Contest

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
March 16, 2021
JAMES WALKER CONTINUES TO SUPPORT CENTRAL -- James Walker (top row, left) pictured with Principal Phil Iannarone and members of Central's Alumni Association.

Alumni Spotlight: James Walker (’84) Continues to Serve Community and Central

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
March 9, 2021
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

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
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

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

Central Basketball Reigns Victorious Over District Rival Pioneers

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
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

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
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

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
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

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
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

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
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

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
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

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
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

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
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

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

Lady Pounders Dominate McMinn Central Chargerettes

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
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

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
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

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
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

Haroun Ghazi, Staff Writer
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

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
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

Karleigh Schwarzl, Sports Editor
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

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
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

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

Central Volleyball Returns

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
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

Luke Keown, Staff Writer
August 20, 2020
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