By Benjamin Kokayko (283)  Central´s football team has proven to be a group of hardworking and resilient athletes who have persisted through the many trials and tribulations over the years. Though it is hard to compete with the more sport-centric schools in the city, if you look past their losses, you will see a driven, competitive team that truly cares about the game of football.  … Continue reading Football Highlight

By Susannah Hall (283) As the fall season comes to an end, winter sports are in full swing at Central High School. The Central High School Swim Team, led by Captains Samat Abulgaziev (283), Peter Frankunas (283), and Oni Shurmans (284), has been training tirelessly to win a consecutive championship. Their goal for this year is to improve tremendously, and with their intense training, the … Continue reading Swim Team Highlight

Gabriel Frishkoff (283) As temperatures drop and Central’s outdoor fall sports end, winter athletics are just getting started. One of our indoor athletic programs, the wrestling team, has begun their preseason work in preparation for this year’s long, grueling season. To find out how the Lancers are looking this year, we asked several of the team’s experienced wrestlers about their hopes and expectations for this … Continue reading A Look at the Central Wrestling Team

Savannarose Keenan (285) and Julia Silva (285) Central High School carries prestige for being one of the best high schools in not just the city of Philadelphia but the state as well. Standing as the second oldest school in the city, Central is known for its high academic standards, athletics, and other extracurricular activities. Due to this, graduates from the first graduating class all the … Continue reading Central’s Finest: Sports Player Alumni

Ava Meer (286) Central High School’s girls varsity volleyball team took home the Public League Championship title for the second consecutive year and are District 12 champions! Throughout three preseason scrimmages and thirteen regular-season games, their impressive season resulted in a record of 11-2, losing just seven sets all season. They only got hotter in the playoffs, not losing a single set in the first … Continue reading Central’s Girls Varsity Volleyball: Consecutive Champions

Emma Chrismer (283) Everyone has a game-day tradition whether they like it or not. Although they may not be as extreme as painting your whole body the color of their team or not washing your lucky jersey, most people have superstitions they do not even notice. Philadelphia Eagles fans certainly fit the latter as they are the fifth most superstitious fan base in the NFL, … Continue reading Eagles Gameday Traditions

Emma Weill-Jones (286) Have you watched the Central girls soccer team play before? If so, you would know that the team is made up of committed Central students who dedicate themselves to rigorous practices, training, and competition on a weekly basis. The two incredible captains of the girls soccer team, Carly Gillespie (283) and Tessa Bensley (283), share an undeniable passion for soccer here at … Continue reading Girl’s Soccer Highlight