Central High School
Bobcats
Conference
5A Metro
City
Phoenix, AZ
Colors
Red & Gray
School Type
Public
Events
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Stories
- Grades before games: Coach Sanchez makes the classroom a priority at Central Sanchez is retooling the program and is prioritizing grades for his players. Setting them up for the future with or without football
- From little brother to team leader: Jesse Padilla steps up for Central Bobcats Jesse Padilla grew up looking up to his older brother and dreaming of playing under the bright lights
- Central starts season strong with win against Metro Tech High School Central High School boys basketball team defeats Metro Tech High School with a final score of 110-27
- For KhaVontae Paul, faith, family and football guide his journey Backed by determination and the people who believe in him most, Ironwood’s standout has become a leader beyond the game.
- Gracia shines as North shuts Central out 21-0 in region opener In his first start of the season, North High’s Xavier “X” Gracia stepped up for the injured Eli Manzanares, sparking the Mustangs’ offense and helping secure a dominant 21-0 win behind a relentless defensive effort.
- Betty Fairfax wins Phoenix Union tournament Seniors Harper Swope and Owen Stroop lead the way for Stampede
- Cortez falls to Central in competitive meet Colts boys get the win, but Bobcats girls were too much
- Betty Fairfax stomps Central in 3-set match Stampede overwhelms Bobcats with solid offensive game
- Betty Fairfax wins comfortably at quad meet Stampede golfers sweep top three spots in meet at Encanto
- Plenty of positives for Central despite championship loss Bobcats reached Section 7 bracket final
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