CONGRATULATIONS to these athletes for making the 2022-2023 BOYS ALL-CONFERENCE Team:
Braeden O’Neil: Post
Braeden O’Neil is a two-year starter for the Raiders. He was an MRC All-Conference player last season as a junior and continued dominating play his senior year. Braeden was a very tough player for opposing teams averaging a double-double in conference play with 24.9 points and 12.5 rebounds per game. He also had 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game in the conference games. The Raiders won their first conference championship in 21 years, and O’Neil’s play was a major reason for the team’s success.
Noah Strickfaden: Guard
Noah Strickfaden is a three-year starter and two-year captain for the Raiders. He was an MRC All-Conference player last season as a junior and received MRC Honorable Mention recognition as a sophomore. Noah averaged 19.1 points per game in the MRC. He also averaged 4.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. He brought a lot of leadership and experience to a Raiders team that won their first conference championship in 21 years.
HONORABLE MENTION:
Aaron Druley: Guard
CONGRATULATIONS to these athletes for making the 2022-2023 Girls ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM:
Norah Erickson: Center
Norah Erickson received her first all-conference selection for the 22-23 season. The six-foot post led the Raiders in scoring averaging 14.5 points per game. She also led the Raiders in rebounds with close to 9 rebounds per game. Norah also achieved Academic All-State from the Minnesota Girls Basketball Association. Nora is the
daughter of Shelby and Shawn Erickson.
Kassi Herrmann: Guard
Kassi Herrmann earned all-conference for the second straight year. The guard averaged 10 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals per game. She also led the team in 3-point baskets made. Kassi also achieved Academic All State from the Minnesota Girls Basketball Association. Kassi is the daughter of Julie and Troy Herrmann.
Lauren Schmidt: Forward
Lauren Schmidt earned all-conference for the second straight year. She averaged 10 points per game and 5 rebounds per game for the Raiders. She also led the team in assists from her forward position, averaging over 3.5 per game. Lauren was an aggressive defensive player who averaged 2 steals per game. Lauren is the daughter of Julie Schmidt and Jeff Schmidt.
ALL-CONFERENCE HONORABLE MENTION:
Britney Smith: Junior - Guard
Class of 2023 Senior Spotlight:
Madelyn Gamber
Class of 2023 Senior Spotlight:
Ben Kamps
RAIDER EVENTS: Friday 3/3/23
Knowledge Bowl @ Mankato
Boys Basketball vs. St Clair
C-Squad @ 4:30 pm
JV @ 6:00 pm
Varsity @ 7:30 pm
NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
Monday 3/6/23
Tuesday 3/7/23
Wednesday 3/8/23
Thursday 3/9/23
Friday 3/10/23
School RESUMES Monday 3/13/23
NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
Monday 3/6/23
Tuesday 3/7/23
Wednesday 3/8/23
Thursday 3/9/23
Friday 3/10/23
School RESUMES Monday 3/13/23
Good Luck to the State Wrestling participants today!
#RAIDERPRIDE
Not able to go watch in person?
Below is a link from MSHSL to subscribe to stream the event.
https://nspn.tv/MSHSL
NO SCHOOL - 3/3/23
Teacher Work Day
NO SCHOOL - 3/3/23
Teacher Work Day
RAIDER EVENTS: Thursday 3/2/23
Girls Basketball Section Semi-Finals vs GSL @ New Prague High School @ 7:30 PM
$8.00 Adults
$5.00 Students
**CASH ONLY ADMISSIONS**
Class of 2023 Senior Spotlight:
Nathan Panning
TODAY is the end of Q3.
STUDENTS: make sure ALL assignments are turned in by 3:13PM
TODAY is the end of Q3.
STUDENTS: make sure ALL assignments are turned in by 3:13PM
Central band students attended the 73rd annual Dorian Honor Band Festival at Luther College in Decorah IA on Monday 2/27/23.
Students participated in one of two festival bands with 400 students from MN, IA, WI, and IL.
Central participants: Trey Gratz, McKenzie Conlin, Josie Beneke, and Kate Woizeschke.
RAIDER EVENTS: Tuesday 2/28/23
Girls Basketball Section Quarter Finals vs. Sibley East
Varsity @ 7:00 pm
Ticket Prices:
$8 for adults and $5 for students
***we are unable to accept passes for Section Games****
Class of 2023 Senior Spotlight:
William Holley
CHS February 2023 Award Winners:
Academic Achievement Award
9th grade: Ava Dose & Micah Fenney
10th grade: Kadence Arndt & Jolee Bunn
11th grade: Danica Dietzel & Sarah Steinhagen
12th grade: Josie Beneke & Nolan Glander
Lion’s Citizenship Award
9th grade: Wyatt Noll
10th grade: Keira Hemmann
11th grade: Hunter Smith
12th grade: Sammy Krohn
Raider Pride Award
9th grade: Vanessa Schmidt
10th grade: Morgan Alar
11th grade: Maddy Neumann
12th grade: Lizzy Neubarth
RAIDER REMINDER:
You are invited to a Spring sports informational meeting on Monday, February 27th @ 6:30 pm in the Central High School Auditorium. This meeting is for all students who are in grades 7 - 12 and plan on participating in a spring sport.
Mr. Kley will be presenting some general information regarding the start dates, bussing, eligibility, etc.
Following this short meeting, each sport will have a breakout session where they will go over more detailed information. The following sports will be hosting a breakout session:
Baseball
Softball
Track and Field
Golf
Please plan on attending if you have a student wanting to participate in a Spring sport!
We look forward to seeing you all there.
Prom tickets go on sale TODAY, Monday, February 27, and run through Friday, March 17. Prom Tickets are $75.00 each and tickets can be purchased in the library during Raider Time-3:30 (No morning sales).
All class dues must be paid before buying a ticket and you must purchase tickets before reserving a table. No exceptions will be made for table reservations
