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
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
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
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
By Leah Emerson Our phones are the extension of our personalities. We take them everywhere we go, so why not make the best of it? Our phones allow us to be ultra-productive if we use them the right way. I’ve come up with a list of the top ten apps for students in our fast paced world. 1. Spark An influx of emails can become … Continue reading Ten Apps Every Student Should Consider
By Molly Boehler and Adam Taylor With prom coming up next month, students are beginning to search for the appropriate garb – but what is right for you? Don’t worry. We’re going to help you out with that. We all have different tastes in clothing, but one mutual agreement is that we all adore the overly sweet, nostalgic taste of a Capri Sun. Why not … Continue reading What’s Your Prom Get-Go?
By Ben Newman and Nen Bewman As we near our primary here in South Dakota, which will be held on June 7, it would probably be a good idea to get to know the candidates running for President of the United States. There are six candidates still in the race. For the Republicans, Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and John Kasich. For the Democrats … Continue reading Meet the Remaining Presidential Canidiates! (A not-so-friendly guide)
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
By David Geditz In their continuing efforts to raise money for activities, Central High School is hosting the first ever “Cobblers for a Cause” 5K Run/Walk on April 23rd. The walk also includes a Kids 1 mile Fun Run, also starting at 10:00am. Both events begin and end at the south football field of Central High School and registration is $25 dollars, with $5 dollars … Continue reading Activities Dept. to Host “Cobblers for a Cause” 5K Run
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
By Austin Lammers I will turn 18 years old in May. This magical number will grant me the the legal right to buy lottery tickets and tobacco, apply for a credit card, get married, or leave home — none of which I will do. I can, however, buy fireworks and declare candidacy for parliament in England, which I may do instead. Thanks to the 26th … Continue reading A First Time Voter Inquires How It Works
Junior Callan Baxter took our photo of the week, called “Shadowed Light.” Continue reading Photo of the Week: Shadowed Light
By Cassie Knickrehm It is obvious to anyone who has been to any sort of band, orchestra, drama, or choir performance at Central High School that the fine arts students of the school are extremely dedicated. Students who are involved have to spend a lot of time practicing in and out of school for the performances and events they participate in. There are 13 students … Continue reading Cobbler Musicians Playing Beyond Varsity
Renee Gruis took this week’s photo of the week, which conjures ideas of outdoor activities. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Kline 379
By Molly Boehler and Adam Taylor The announcement for the Oscar nominees is finally out! This is an exciting time for many who look forward the awards (or a major disappointment for those who actually like good films). 2015 was a big year for films, boasting a total box office revenue of nearly $11 billion. A couple movies nearly broke records for Oscar nominations this … Continue reading What the Oscar Nominees Should Have Been
By: Leah Emerson and Benjamin Newman After all creative writing students were required to take their final exam fall semester, the spring semester’s creative writing students may be eligible for finals-exemption. While Central students have the opportunity to be exempt from finals in regular classes based on attendance and grades, students and teachers alike were confused to find creative writing was “missing” from last semester’s … Continue reading Does Creative Writing Qualify for Finals Exemption?
