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The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

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Varsity coach Jen Meyers instructs the girls during an afternoon practice. Photo by Lillie Wasserman.

Girls swim team adjusts to new head coach

Corral Staff
November 26, 2013

The girls swim team began their season this year with a new, but familiar, head coach. Science teacher Ms. Jennifer Meyers began her first year as head coach for the team  after helping out as assistant...

Junior running back Michael Slater breaks a tackle as he runs the ball against Camdenton. The Colts had 3 rushing touchdowns in their victory. Photo by Emily Schenberg

Varsity football makes it to second straight state semifinal

Corral Staff
November 18, 2013

For the second year in a row the varsity football team played Camdenton with a spot in the state semifinals on the line. This year the Purple Haze traveled to Parkway Central for the state quarterfinal...

Senior Natsu Gavin swims at a meet on October 8th at Parkway Central. Photo by Tara Stepanek

Swimmers prepare for state meet

Corral Staff
November 15, 2013

With the state competition happening on Friday and Saturday, the qualified swimmers on the boys swim team look to get an edge from a week of preparation. Senior Zach Rogers, who committed to swim for...

Boys Soccer Falls Short in Districts

Corral Staff
November 12, 2013

The Boy’s Varsity soccer season ended last week after a hard fought game against Parkway West. Central fell behind early in the first quarter of the game, putting them down 1-0. But Central came out...

Senior David Rook tackles the U City quarterback into the end zone for a safety on Oct. 11. Photo by Yearbook staff.

Varsity football team defeats Fort Zumwalt East to win district championship

Corral Staff
November 12, 2013

Rain and cold weather couldn't stop the football team from winning their third district title in three years and a chance to play Camdenton in the Class 5 quarterfinals. "The weather actually favored...

Freshmen compete in state tennis tournament

Freshmen compete in state tennis tournament

Corral Staff
October 29, 2013

Nearly two months after their first high school practice, Freshmen Elena Wilner and Rebecca Davis accomplished a goal fit for veterans. The girls competed in the MSHSAA Class Two State Tennis Tournament,...

Missouri Tigers football stadium. Photo courtesy of Brandon Schenberg.

Mizzou Tigers football succeeding in first half of year

Jeff Eidelman
October 12, 2013

With the Missouri Tigers starting the season off at 5-0, mixed feelings have arisen about the Tigers success. “Of course I’m upset,” junior James Burns said. “They are ranked and don’t deserve...

Cardinals bring back postseason magic; force game 5

Cardinals bring back postseason magic; force game 5

Corral Staff
October 8, 2013

Just when you thought the season was over, they fight back to play another. Down 2-1 in the National League Division Series, the St. Louis Cardinals force a game 5 against the Pittsburgh Pirates which...

Football blowouts still bring excited fans

Football blowouts still bring excited fans

Corral Staff
October 7, 2013

Exuberant, screaming fans, gleaming lights on the pristine field, and a football team that annihilates anyone they play. This scene depicts a typical Central Friday night football game. 41-10, 49-0, 56-10,...

Senior Elise Gibson and sophomore Sarah Madsen run in the varsity race at the Fleet Feet Invitational at Parkway Central on Aug. 29. Photo by Tara Stepanek.

Girls keep pace with coaching change

Jeff Eidelman
October 4, 2013

A new coach usually brings major changes to a program, but this year’s girls cross country team proves to be different. “I have two main principles that I want my runners to think about as they...

Sophomore Josh Konecek sprints to the ball in an effort to keep it in bounds during a game against University City on Sept. 25. Photo by Lindsey Fafoglia.

Underclassman look to score on varsity soccer

Corral Staff
October 4, 2013

With eight underclassmen on the team, varsity soccer begins its season anew. “This is the youngest team we have ever had in my 16 years of coaching here,” head coach Mr. John Theobald said. With...

Boys swimming ends 7 year long conference win streak

Corral Staff
October 2, 2013

After facing what senior swimmer Riley Brown feels like was a worthy opponent the boys swimming team lost their first in conference meet in 7 years. A streak that lasted over 60 matches for the team. The...

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