The Pounders football team finished up the 2021 regular season with a 6-2 overall record and a 5-1 region mark — their best regular season performance since the 2003 season. Now, after a bye week, the Purple and Gold are preparing to travel to Lafayette, Tennessee, to face off with the Macon County Tigers.

Part of that success can be attributed to the cornerstone of the Pounders offense: senior Demetrio Dominguez. Demetrio is a four year starter and is a three time All-Region lineman. Head Football Coach Curt Jones had high praise for the captain.

“He is the heart and soul of our offensive line,” Jones said. “Without him on the O-Line we would be lost.”

In addition to his hard work on the field, Dominguez maintains a 3.8 GPA and volunteers with the elderly when possible.

The Digest sat down with Demetrio to get a glimpse into his life on and off the field. Central High School athletes dedicate an immense amount of time and energy to their respective sports, so it is only right for the community to get a look inside what makes Central athletics so special.

What’s your highest athletic achievement? My highest athletic achievement is that I was able to help build my boys on the line up to the hogs we are today.

What’s your athletic goal? To get as many of my boys in the end zone as possible

Favorite professional athlete? Freddie Freeman

Favorite Food?  My favorite dish is probable shrimp fried rice with a side of egg drop soup

Favorite Quote? “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” -Nelson Mandela 

Favorite class or teacher? My favorite teacher would be Ms. Hale because she made freshman year bearable 

Are you superstitious or do you have any pre-game rituals? I like saying a prayer before the game for us to be safe and come out on top. “I’m not superstitious, but I’m a little stitious.”

What are your plans after high school? I plan to attend college and either major in mechanical or civil engineering. 

What’s your favorite high school sports memory? My favorite high school memory would have to be this football season.  To go from losing every game to getting big touchdown plays, it’s just amazing… getting down in the trenches with my boys every Friday night is awesome.

What number are you and why? I am #65… I’ve had that number since my freshman year so I stuck with it.