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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

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 - 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 - 3/3/23 Teacher Work Day

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 - 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**

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

Class of 2023 Senior Spotlight: Nathan Panning

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

Class of 2023 Senior Spotlight: Kassi Herrmann