by Sarah Smith
It has been an exciting return to The Hill with Central sports, clubs, and other activities already in motion. CHS and CMS have both had their first football games,
and with many more ahead, enthusiasm is still rampant in the stands.
The CHS Tigers played the West Carroll Eagles to open the 2022-2023 football season. The team fought well, but in the end the Eagles were triumphant; the final score being 50-20. However, morale has not faded. said Coach Trey Crews “I am really excited about this season. There are a lot of good kids coming out to play. Our biggest challenge will be overcoming the previous season. Staying healthy is going to be important so we can compete.” Starting quarterback Tate Crews says, “I’m glad I get to play with my friends, and I’m really hoping we don’t have as many injuries this season.” The CHS Tigers will play again September 1.at home against the Gleason Bulldogs at 7 p.m.
The CMS Tigers have had somewhat better luck, winning their first game against the Gleason Bulldogs with a score of 46-0. Starting eighth grader Parker Finley said.
“I hope we can keep the winning spirit alive throughout the season, Finley said. Their next game is on September 8. at Perry County at 6:30 p.m.
Central’s Cross-Country team has been performing well, with the boys group placing sixth out of 14 and fifth out of 11 in the first two races. Madison Holder finished fifth in both of her races. Top runner Owen Crocker finished eleventh and tenth in his first races.
“I really hope this will get me to a place where I can compete in college,” said Owen. “I want to attend MTSU and become a physical therapist.”
Coach Mike Limbaugh says Cross Country guys and girls have worked really hard this season. This is the second year Central has fielded a cross country team and their improvement has been fantastic.
Others are excited about the return of a school newspaper at Central. Sponsor Caleb Boyd said, “We are super excited for this year. We are stepping outside our comfort zones and trying new things. It is going to be interesting.”
The newspaper staff has a little over 20 students currently involved, using each one’s individual talents for photographing, editing, designing, and authoring the paper.
Luke Spencer, who will oversee editing, comments said, “I am thrilled to give these students an opportunity to report things happening in their own school.”
