Boys Soccer Looking to Steady the Ship
After a quick start and a rough patch, the Cobblers’ boys soccer team is looking to re-establish themselves before the playoffs. Continue reading Boys Soccer Looking to Steady the Ship
Category: Sports
Athletes of the Year: Maddi Sullivan and Ira Murphey
Two of Centrals outstanding athletes were honored by the Officials as Athletes of the Year for their sports achievements. Continue reading Athletes of the Year: Maddi Sullivan and Ira Murphey
Cobbler Baseball Hits Halfway Mark
A strong division record is helping the Cobbler baseball players keep their heads up after some tough losses. Continue reading Cobbler Baseball Hits Halfway Mark
Janis Earns Spot in National Boxing Tournament
Cobbler Arlen Janis won a Midwest Regional boxing title to earn his way to Nationals. Continue reading Janis Earns Spot in National Boxing Tournament
Ben’s April MLB Baseball Predictions
By Ben Newman It’s April and that means one thing: Baseball is back. America’s pastime started off with a bang this past week, so it’s time to see which direction things are headed. Giants’ Turn This year is an even numbered year and that means the San Francisco Giants will probably win the World Series having won championships in 2010, 2012, 2014. They started this … Continue reading Ben’s April MLB Baseball Predictions
Off Season Workouts Keep Athletes on Target
By Kylee Heintz, Allyson Green, and Jessa Nayman When it comes to sports, everyone’s attention is on the in-season athletes. However, behind the scenes, Central’s numerous off-season athletes are working just as hard. Here’s how some of our athletes are keeping their skills sharp. As a football player you want to stay big. “It’s important for them to take downtime in December, they need the … Continue reading Off Season Workouts Keep Athletes on Target
Cobbler Cheerleaders Win Spirit of Six Award
By Christian Frederick After a solid outing by the Cobbler girls basketball team at the state tournament, the cheer team was selected to win the Spirit of Six award for girls basketball. This is the third year in a row Central has been awarded the Spirit of Six for either boys or girls basketball. During halftime of the championship game between Aberdeen Central and the … Continue reading Cobbler Cheerleaders Win Spirit of Six Award
Boys’ State Basketball Wrap-Up
By Austin Lammers S.F. Roosevelt 63, RC Central 52 The Central squad met Sioux Falls Roosevelt in the first consolation round at the Sioux Falls Arena on Friday. The fifth-seeded Rough Riders looked to bounce back after a loss at the hand of Pierre on Thursday, and Central looked to keep the momentum after surprising first-seeded Sioux Falls Washington with a close game. After trailing … Continue reading Boys’ State Basketball Wrap-Up
My Brackets are Busted and My Life is Over
By Ben Newman The NCAA Men’s 2016 Basketball Tournament began yesterday with a bang, and the bang was my bracket predictions exploding. When they call it March Madness they’re not kidding. The most exciting part of the tournament (other than rooting for your favorite team) is filling out a bracket. Well after Day 1 almost everyone’s bracket is busted. Of all the brackets submitted only … Continue reading My Brackets are Busted and My Life is Over
Central Boys Battle SF Washington, Come Up Short in 64-55 Loss
By Austin Lammers After clinching the final spot in the State tournament last Tuesday, the Central boys looked to upset the #1 seed Sioux Falls Washington Warriors on Thursday, kicking off their State bid at the Danny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Justin Kraemer led the Cobbler offense in the first half, scoring 13 (4/5 FG, 3/4 3pt). However, Washington star point guard Sam … Continue reading Central Boys Battle SF Washington, Come Up Short in 64-55 Loss
Aero Amo Wrestles at NCAA National Tournament
By David Geditz Aero Amo, an accomplished alumnus for the Central High School wrestling program, has taken his first NCAA Division II regional title as a sophomore for Augustana University. In his high school wrestling career Aero amassed more than 200 wins, placing 6 times and winning a state title his senior year. Aero has been wrestling at Augustana for three years. During Aero’s first … Continue reading Aero Amo Wrestles at NCAA National Tournament
Cobbler Boys Prevail Over Mitchell, Seal a Spot at State
By Austin Lammers The Cobbler squad’s season was on the line Tuesday night, the same line Dylan Hay enjoys sinking baskets behind. Central faced Mitchell Tuesday night with a bid to the state tournament at stake. It was win-or-go-home, and the energy in the Naasz was nothing short of anxious. The energy from the players, however, was nothing short of flaming. “It was the idea … Continue reading Cobbler Boys Prevail Over Mitchell, Seal a Spot at State
Cobbler Boys Defeat Raiders
By Austin Lammers Raider week proved to be no disappointment for Central High School. Following a dramatic girl’s win Thursday night, Kailleb Walton-Blanden led the Cobbler boys to a 59-54 victory over a 7-8 Stevens Raider team. With the Central crowd sporting red polos and Khakis for “Jake from State Farm” night, ensuring a win was the only thing on the Cobblers’ mind. During the … Continue reading Cobbler Boys Defeat Raiders
Cobbler Boys Split Games against Sturgis, Gillette
By Austin Lammers The Cobbler boys basketball team split the weekend with a 74-35 win over Sturgis and a 71-60 loss to Gillette. Thursday, the Cobblers traveled to play a district game against Sturgis. The Cobblers ran away with the game early, outscoring the Scoopers 38-18 in the first half, eventually returning to Rapid City with a 74-35 win. Kailleb Walton-Blanden led the Cobbler squad … Continue reading Cobbler Boys Split Games against Sturgis, Gillette
Boys Run Over Douglas for First Win
By Austin Lammers The Rapid City Central Cobblers Boys team snatched their first win on Tuesday night in a 64-42 victory against Douglas. Offensively, it was a night for Central’s guards. Kailleb Walton-Blanden led with 15 points, shooting 4/6 from the field and 6/8 from the free throw line. Connor McCormick finished with 10 points and 3 assists, also snagging 3 steals. Dylan Hay had … Continue reading Boys Run Over Douglas for First Win
Cobbler Boys Drop Home Openers
By Austin Lammers Mitchell 77 Cobblers 62 Friday, Central Boys Varsity Basketball took on Mitchell, kicking off their home opening weekend at the Naasz. Senior Justin Kramer finished with 17 points and 4 assists, shooting a nice 55% from the field. Senior Connor McCormick ended with 12 points and 7 rebounds, also hitting 4/4 free throws. Sophomore Kailleb Walton-Blanden scored 10 points, with 5 assists, … Continue reading Cobbler Boys Drop Home Openers
The Pine Needle 