Submitted by Carmen Evans

Central residents Morgan Blanchard, Katelyn Broussard, Noah Newman, and Hannah Wall, all members of the Tiger Cheer All Stars Senior Co-Ed Level 3 competitive cheer team, recently participated in the U.S. Finals, where their team placed first in the South Central Region, consisting of teams from across the South.  The U.S. Finals is the premier cheerleading competition to determine a team’s national ranking against other teams from all across the United States.  These cheerleaders and their Tiger Cheer teammates are currently waiting their final national ranking, to be released next month.  Good luck to Morgan, Katelyn, Noah, Hannah, and the rest of the Tiger Cheer All Stars.  Tiger Cheer is located on Flannery Road and offers competitive cheer teams for 5-18 year old girls and boys.  For more information on Tiger Cheer All Stars, or for tryout information for the 2011-2012 season, please visit www.tigercheerbr.com.

Top: Hannah Wall
L to R: Morgan Blanchard, Noah Newman, Katelyn Broussard

Members of the Tiger Cheer Senior Co-Ed Level 3 All Star Cheer team

Submitted by Amanda Firmin

The St Alphonsus 5th Grade Volleyball team won 5th place in a CYO Tournament hosted by St. George this weekend.  They competed against 16 teams.  Pictured are (top row left to right) Danielle McNamara, Sarah Sommerville, Madison Carmena, Sydney Stiles, Hannah Miletello, Meghan Gavin (bottom) Rachel Raggio, Adeline Holyfield, Lily Corba, Claire McNelly, Denae Cowart, Hannah Moran

Submitted by Mike Forman

Congratulations! The Baseball Babes  participated in the t-ball tournament at Central City League Ball Parks on April 16th and 17th. .  Their opponents were all boy teams and The Baseball Babes won all their games including the Championship.
 
Front Row from left:     Kallie Watts,Kara Watts, Morgan Fresina, Bailey Guercio, Maddie Mizell
Second Row from left: Tristen Eaton, Allison Thibodeaux, Taylor Richard, Brinley Forman, Blakely McGraw
Coaches:                    JC Fresina, Blake Eaton, Mike Forman
Sponsor:                    Rabalais Homes, LLC.

From now until Saturday, April 30th, Geaux Clean is sponsoring a fundraiser for Central High Athletics.  The money raised from the fundraiser will go to the Wildcat Backers, a group that supports CHS Athletics.  When you get your car washed this month, $1 per car wash (regardless of which car wash price you choose) will go to the Backers.  When you go to Geaux Clean Car Wash (corner of Wax & Sullican behind Cane's), the apystation will have an option that says "Support Central Athletics."  Press that option.  The screen will then tell you to enter a code, which is 1234.  Then choose your car wash and pay as usual.  This is an easy way to support the Wildcats, so don't forget to get your car washed by April 30th.

Photos by Expressions Photography
Stats submitted by Coach Don Henry

    On Tuesday, April 12th, the Central High Softball Team gave their seniors a great sendoff by defeating Live Oak in the final CHS home game with a score of 8-1.  During the game, Kaylan Hunt went 2-3 with a home run and 3 RBI’s.  Loren Gullett was also 2-3, hitting a double with an RBI and a run scored.  Katie Flowers was 2-2, 2BB, and 2 runs scored.Brittany McCarty (WP), was 1-3, with a run scored and 2 RBI’s.

    The seniors were recognized with their families Tuesday, and they are pictured below: TOP: Lauren Gullet with parents Mike & Darla Gullett; CENTER: Meghan Saia with parents Daryl & Frances Saia; BOTTOM: Tiffany Trahan with parents Darren Trahan & Toni Morace.

Submitted by CHS Tennis Coach Carmen Evans

    There will be a Central High School Senior Athletic Convocation on Sunday, May 1, 2011 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church.  The community is invited to come recognize our senior athletes and wish them well as they prepare for the next step in their lives.

By Josh Walker

    Saturday’s game against Live Oak got off to a slow start as the Wildcats only scored one run the first five innings and trailed 2-1 going to the bottom of the sixth. Central scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth on hits by Sam Doucet (1-2, 2B) and Brett Courville (2-3, 2B, 2 RBI’s). Dylon Buhler got the win (6-0) after pitching six innings and only giving up one earned run. Kelby Blalock got the save (3) after a scoreless inning pitched. The final score was 3-2.

    On Tuesday, the Wildcats blew by Scotlandville with a 15-2 win. Central was led at the plate by Chet Myer (2-3), Micah Jones (1-3, 3 RBI’s), and Jared Roberts (1-2, 3 RBI’s). John Fralick got the win (3-0) after pitching three innings and giving up only one earned run. Sam Doucet and Chet Myer each threw a scoreless inning to close out the game.

    The Wildcats (18-8, 5-2) play #1 Catholic at home on Thursday at 4 p.m. for a chance to get into a first place tie with the Bears. Central also travels to Denham for a 1 p.m. game Saturday and hosts Zachary on Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Submitted by Traci Petty

Pictured above are the Rebels that play in the CAYL baseball league.  At  the CAYL opening tournament, the Rebels won their age group’s coach's pitch league. They received a trophy and medallions.  The majority of the team attends Central Private School.  Congratulations, Rebels!

Submitted by Roger W. Martin

Central Private dropped 3 consecutive close games losing to Silliman 4 – 5, Brookhaven 4 – 5, and Covenant Christian 2 – 4.  Then Central Private put together a 7 game win streak as the Rebel bats came back to life.  The Rebels beat Covenant Christian twice 13 – 2 and 10 – 3 then beat CHEF in two games 14 – 0 and 10 – 1.  Central Private then swept the final 3 game series vs district foe Adams County  winning 17 – 5, 10 – 4, and 11 – 1.  The Rebels finished district play with a record of 10 and 2 as they became the MAIS – 5 AA District Champs.  Central Private has a first round bye as the state playoffs are set to begin next week.

By Josh Walker
Photos by Edie Myer

    Central had a rough start to district play with a loss to Catholic Tuesday 4-3. The Wildcats fought hard but couldn’t quite manufacture enough offense to beat the Bears. Central was led at the plate by Jacob Lesage who got 2 hits including a home run and all 3 RBI’s. Dylon Buhler started the game for the Wildcats and only gave up 3 runs in 3 2/3 innings of work.

    The Wildcats came out Thursday and were beaten by Denham Springs 7-0. Central was led at the plate by Lesage (1-3, double) and Sam Doucet (1-3). Cade Butler’s strong performance for the Yellow Jackets was enough to keep the Wildcats from scoring any runs.

    Central came out Saturday with a strong performance against Zachary. Buhler (6-0) started the game and pitched 4 1/3 strong innings giving up 1 run. Kelby Blalock closed out the game and only gave up 1 hit. Central was led by Layton Laird and Corey Davis who each had two hits. The Wildcats won the game 3-1.

    On Tuesday, the Wildcats traveled to Walker where they won 12-6. Sam Doucet (3-1) got the win while pitching 4 innings and giving up 3 runs. At the plate, the Wildcats were led by Chet Myer (3-5, 2 RBI’s), Layton Laird (2-4, RBI), and Corey Davis (3-4, 2 RBI’s).

    Central (16-8) plays again on Saturday at home against Live Oak at 2 p.m. The WIldcats are currently in third place in district, one game behind both Zachary and Catholic.

Kelby Blalock

Dylon Buhller