by: Robbie Freidel The Needles in the Black Hills of South Dakota have an unusual attraction which lures thousands of tourists each year. No one embraces this attraction more than the local rock climbers. Each towering granite spire in the Needles tells its own rich history in the eyes of these climbers. Sadly, in the… [Read more…]
April 25, 2012 by Mr. Sheehy
by: Alex Connor Fighting has always been a part of hockey, as it draws fans to the game, but in the NHL playoffs this season it has been nothing but cheap shots and fights. There have been several brawls this post season in nearly every series. One Central High School student said that he likes… [Read more…]
March 1, 2012 by Mr. Sheehy
by: Zach Renville & Donavin Neugebauer Wednesday’s game for Central just came too easy as Central came out firing on all cylinders. First, though, let us introduce the two teams who faced off last night. Sturgis was on the road facing the Rapid City Central Cobblers. The game, after being cancelled the night before, started… [Read more…]
February 22, 2012 by Mr. Sheehy
by: Donavin Neugebauer and Zach Renville Last night’s battle for the top girls’ basketball team in Rapid City ended as a heartbreak for the Cobbler girls. The Raiders came out on top, making a big impact on the Central fans. The Central Cobblers (9-11) hosted the Stevens Raiders (9-9) at Naaz gymnasium, and while Stevens… [Read more…]
January 23, 2012 by Mr. Sheehy
by: Zachary Renville and Donivan Neugebauer Friday’s basketball game was a good one. Rapid City Central High School hosted Brandon Valley. The Cobblers looked to get a win, and they meant it. Cody Harris, starting forward for the Cobblers, looked to start the game early, scoring the Cobblers’ first 8 points. With that the game… [Read more…]
December 19, 2011 by Mr. Sheehy
by: Wyatt Garlick Mr. Talley says he will be joining another intramural basketball team this January and has made some confident predictions: “I took a year off last year but will be back playing this winter for the staff team. With my return and the addition of some other staff ‘All-Stars’ we are guaranteed to… [Read more…]
December 6, 2011 by Mr. Sheehy
by: Alex Connor Football is one of most popular sports in the United States of America. At the head of each football team is a quarterback, and I’m going to tell who I believe the top ten quarterbacks in the National Football League are. 10. Cam Newton (CAR)- Cam Newton has played very well as… [Read more…]
October 21, 2011 by Mr. Sheehy
The Central Cobblers football team wrapped up its season with a 41-14 drubbing of the cross-town rival Stevens Raiders. The win earns the Cobblers a ninth seed for the upcoming playoffs, and the boys will travel to Brookings Tuesday to play the first round. There will be a fan bus that will depart Central High… [Read more…]
May 20, 2011 by Mr. Sheehy
by: Jordan Carff Jack3d and No Xplode are currently the two top selling pre-workout supplements. Well coming from a personal experience of trying both I have some opinionated conclusions about both products. Comparisons between both will include with the determination to work out, the price, the taste, and some common side effects. Quantity & Price… [Read more…]
April 8, 2011 by Mr. Sheehy
by: Wyatt Garlick With the NBA playoffs coming and the NCAA tournament finished, The Pine Needle brings you freshman Wyatt Garlick’s choice of the top ten dunks available for viewing online. The videos, unfortunately for you, will only be visible outside of school, but they’re worth coming back for. Trust us. #10 – Do the… [Read more…]
While most classes at Central were not able to watch the entire television broadcast of the Cobbler girls’ state AA basketball tournament game against Sioux Falls Washington, almost everyone saw the ending. With a few minutes left in third block, Washington spurted against the Cobbler girls, and students privileged to be watching packed up their… [Read more…]
November 23, 2010 by Mr. Sheehy
by: Kera Redleaf Who were the 2009 – 2010 CHL champions? That’s right; the Rapid City Rush took home the Ray Miron President’s Cup on May 5, 2010. On their home ice, the Rush beat the Allen Americans in double overtime. Scott Wray shot and scored the winning goal that set cow bell-ringing fans into… [Read more…]
November 18, 2010 by Mr. Sheehy
by: Dylon Wilson It’s been quite an adventure for Lauren Tadlock and Alek Dallman in the last four years; they have both played their sports for four years and have now both been captains of their teams. Tadlock has a bittersweet feeling on the season and she isn’t satisfied with her team’s 2nd place finish… [Read more…]
November 5, 2010 by Mr. Sheehy
Photos continue to come in to The Pine Needle featuring the fun students have been doing this fall. Today we share with you some snapshots of the costume day before Halloween, taken by Lacy Payne, the girls’ tennis team, taken by Madison Hamm, and shots of the homecoming festivities before the football game, taken by… [Read more…]
November 4, 2010 by Mr. Sheehy
Update: With their victory over Sturgis, the Cobbler girls set up another match against the rival Raiders. This one will be on Tuesday at Stevens at 7:00pm. As with the first round, tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Go Cobblers! — Don’t forget the volleyball team attempts to duplicate last year’s playoff… [Read more…]
October 26, 2010 by Mr. Sheehy
by: Lisa Petersen Despite a long and trying season for the Central Boys soccer team, they made a great appearance Oct 7-8th in the state tournament. Going into the tournament they had a record of 1-9-1. Even though their record doesn’t reflect their play, they had a great season for being a young team –… [Read more…]
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May 8, 2012 by Mr. Sheehy
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