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Indoor Football Debuts in Rapid City

Rapid City’s new indoor football team has begun play at The Monument and entertainment is the name of the game. Continue reading Indoor Football Debuts in Rapid City

Mr. SheehyMarch 31, 2022
Sports

Girls’ Basketball Draws and Excites Hometown Crowds at State

The Cobbler girls’ basketball team thrilled the large Rapid City crowds at this year’s state tournament. Continue reading Girls’ Basketball Draws and Excites Hometown Crowds at State

Mr. SheehyMarch 25, 2022
Sports

Girls Basketball Hosts First Round of Playoffs

Students get free admittance to the girls’ playoff basketball game against Watertown. Continue reading Girls Basketball Hosts First Round of Playoffs

Mr. SheehyMarch 4, 2022
Sports

Central Athlete Matayah Yellow Mule Breaks Record

Junior Matayah Yellow Mule recently broke the 13-year-old school record in long jump. Continue reading Central Athlete Matayah Yellow Mule Breaks Record

alimkirschMay 27, 2021
News, Sports

Central Track Athletes to Attend State This Weekend

Many Central athletes set their sights high this weekend as they participate in the 2021 State Track meet. Continue reading Central Track Athletes to Attend State This Weekend

alimkirschMay 27, 2021
News, Sports

Track & Field Adds Javelin to Events

High School athletes in South Dakota will be throwing javelins for the first time this year. Continue reading Track & Field Adds Javelin to Events

Mr. SheehyApril 8, 2021April 9, 2021
Sports

Cobbler Players and Fans Optimistic as Boys Open Basketball Season

The boys’ basketball team’s returning core of players has fans hopeful about a run to State. Continue reading Cobbler Players and Fans Optimistic as Boys Open Basketball Season

Mr. SheehyDecember 19, 2019December 19, 2019
Sports

CTE a Concern Even for High School Athletes

News has swirled around the NFL about players developing CTE. Yet research suggests such brain injuries are possible even for Cobblers who never played beyond high school.  Continue reading CTE a Concern Even for High School Athletes

Mr. SheehySeptember 25, 2019September 26, 2019
Commentary, Sports

A Message to the Underdogs

In today’s sports, winning is the only thing on everyone’s mind, and the inclusion of all team members has slipped the mind of players and coaches alike. Do the underdogs still have a chance in today’s athletics? Continue reading A Message to the Underdogs

cadenleflerNovember 9, 2018November 9, 2018
Sports

Dual-Sport Athletes Run onto Cross Country Podium

Led by a septet of dual-sport athletes, the girls’ cross country team finished second at the state meet. Continue reading Dual-Sport Athletes Run onto Cross Country Podium

Mr. SheehyOctober 29, 2018October 29, 2018
Sports

Cobblers Boys Soccer Loses in Semifinal

Cobbler Boys Soccer lost to Aberdeen in a penalty shootout, ending their season and their chances at taking state. Continue reading Cobblers Boys Soccer Loses in Semifinal

cadenleflerOctober 19, 2018October 19, 2018
Sports

Cobblers Football Surprises Roosevelt

The Cobbler football team surprised the entire state with a big win over second-ranked Sioux Falls Roosevelt. Continue reading Cobblers Football Surprises Roosevelt

Mr. SheehyOctober 12, 2018
Sports

Fastest Marathon Hard to Comprehend

A runner from Kenya recently set a new world record for the Marathon. But how fast is that in terms a Central student might grasp? Continue reading Fastest Marathon Hard to Comprehend

Mr. SheehySeptember 24, 2018September 24, 2018
Sports

Cross Country Boys Enjoying the Season

Cross country runners Calvin Moehlmann and Blake DeVries had rocky starts to their seasons but are optimistic about how it may end. Continue reading Cross Country Boys Enjoying the Season

Mr. SheehySeptember 24, 2018September 24, 2018
Sports

Former Cobblers Enjoying College Soccer

Two former Cobbler soccer players have found the differences between college and high school soccer are substantial but enjoyable. Continue reading Former Cobblers Enjoying College Soccer

Mr. SheehySeptember 18, 2018
Sports

Cobblers Earn First Win at Rushmore Bowl

The Cobblers’ football team earned their first victory of the season at the Rushmore Bowl. Continue reading Cobblers Earn First Win at Rushmore Bowl

Mr. SheehySeptember 18, 2018September 18, 2018

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