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The Central Wildcats baseball team defeated the Woodlawn High Panthers on Monday. The Wildcats won with a score of 11-5, making their record 11-8-1 overall, 1-0 in district play. CHS varsity baseball plays again this afternoon at 6:00 PM in Walker, as well as on Thursday vs Denham Springs here in Central at 4:00 PM.

The Central Private Rebels were able to improve their season’s record to 16-1 and remain unbeaten in district play as they swept a doubleheader from the Centreville Tigers in Monday night in Centreville. Taylor Ort picked up the win for the Rebels and Gage Wilkinson picked up the save as he struck out Nick Bellou to end the game with the tying run at third base. The Rebels were led at the plate by catcher Brennan Courville, right fielder Ridge Perkins, and second baseman Seth Stevens. The final score of 8-7 was indicative of the closeness of the game as the Rebels had to fight back from a 3-1 deficit after five innings. A home run by Ridge Perkins put the Rebels in front to stay. Game 2 of the doubleheader was not close. Wilkinson picked up the win to remain unbeaten on the season and was assisted on the mound by Logan Lewis and Stephen Tate as the Rebels combined to limit the Tigers to 4 hits and 1 run in the 5-inning, 15-1 ballgame. Central Private was able to put the game away early with an 8-run second inning. The big blow was a grand slam by Courville. Jacob Fryoux was 2 for 3 in the game with 2 runs scored and 3 RBIs. Jason Young added 2 doubles, and Stephen Smith also hit a double. Lewis chipped in with a hit, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBIs.  The Rebels’ record now stands at 16-1 and they remain undefeated in district play.

BREC announced last week that they are currently looking for spaces to hold summer camps for 4- and 5-year olds this summer. This year will be the first time that BREC camps for this age group will be offered in Central. Although the specific location for the camps has not yet been decided, registration begins on August 4th at Jackson Park on Sullivan Road. Camps will also be available for 6- to 12- year olds. To learn more about summer camps that BREC will be offering in Central, call 272-9200, extension 544.

March has kept the Art League of Central busy with a variety of activities. In addition to their “Scenes of Central” show at the Central Branch Public Library, members viewed an exhibit and participated in a “paint out.”

5 members of the Art League went to see the Rodin exhibit at the Shaw Center for the Arts downtown. In spite of the rain, they enjoyed the museum and lunch at the Capitol City Grill afterward. It is the first exhibit the League has attended, and more are being planned for later dates.

9 members participated in the “paint out” held at thge Hilton Prays’ house. The challenge was to create a painting or drawing “en plein aire” or outdoors. The Prays graciously gave them a tour of their amazing estate. The Art League extends a huge thank you to the Prays for their willingness to play host on such an enjoyable day.  Enjoy photos of the “Paint-Out” below.

The Art League of Central meets every second Thursday of the month at Freneaux Fine Art Studio, 8857-C Sullivan Road, at 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM. The next meeting will be held on April 16th, when they will be doing a “gallery hop” to various mid-city galleries and get lunch at one of the nearby restaurants. New members are always welcome. Contact Mia at 413-2162 for more information.

Christina Chambers from Mats and Frames here in Central has donated a professionally framed print of the Central football-themed painting “Fear the Cat” to be raffled off as a fundraiser for Whitney Taylor. Stop by Cooper Catering and Cafe on Joor Road to check it out and purchase a ticket. Proceeds go to benefit Whitney Taylor and her family.

The Central Private Rebels improved their record to 14-1 with a 13-1 victory over the Amite Center School Rebels on Tuesday night in Liberty, Mississippi. The Rebels were led by Thomas Bourgeois who hit his MPSAA leading 7th home run on the night. Adding to the power surge for the Rebels were Brennan Courville who hit a three-run homer in the first inning and Ridge Perkins who added a solo home run also in the first inning. Jason Young got the win for the Rebels to up his record to 2-0 for the season.

This weekend, the libraries in Central have several options to offer for your entertainment. The monthly Recycled Reads book sale is happening this Saturday, where there will be many books available for purchase for around $1. Tha is happening Saturday morning from 8 AM to noon at the old library on Hooper Road.

Also coming up on Saturday is “Imagine You’re a Fairy” at Central Branch Library. Children ages 8-11 are invited to come from 2-3 PM to read Imagine You’re a Fairy and to make their own fairy tale wands out of craft materials. Fairy- themed books will also be featured and available to ckeck out. Contact the library Youth Services at 262-2660 for more information.

The Art League of Central’s show “Scenes of Central” will be closing after this weekend. So stop by the Central Branch library to see some of the work from Central residents as they celebrate our home town. Anyone interested in joining the Art League of Central is invited to contact Mia Freneaux at centralart@cox.net. You may view some photographs from the show here.

On Saturday, April 4th, members of Ward 3, District 1 will have the opportunity to come out to vote for our nextJustice of the Peace. The two candidates are Mark Miley and Billy Thompson. Both are Republicans from the City of Central. For more information on dates, voting sites, and candidates for upcoming elections, visit the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website.