Sports – Central Scene

Central’s Takedown of North Forsyth

October 12, 2018

This past Friday night, history was made by the Varsity Football Bulldogs as they broke the 11 year streak of losses when they took down the Raiders of North Forsyth. In the first half of the game, North took the lead on their home turf as they were up 13-3 but it wasn’t long until Central bega...

Is Cheerleading a Sport?

Christina Cannady, Staff Writer

October 5, 2018

Filed under Opinion, Sports

People often question which activities may be defined as “sport.” Some are a strong yes, some are a strong no, but a few fall somewhere in the middle, like cheerleading. The question of if cheerleading is a sport or not cannot be answered with one word. There are different factors that balance ...

A Look into FCHS’s Fall Sports

Emma Harding, Editor

October 2, 2018

Filed under Sports, Student Life

While being back in the routine of chiming bells and having hours of homework may sound like the the worst way to spend the fall season to some students, for the student athletes of Forsyth Central high school it’s a time to show what they’ve got. The south has been quite notable for its lo...

Are Odell Beckham Jr. and Tom Brady Comparable?

Maya Hogan, Staff Writer

January 29, 2018

Filed under Opinion, Sports

In December, Odell Beckham Jr. posted a video comparing his sideline bursts to those of Tom Brady; in other words, comparing himself to the NFL “GOAT,” (Greatest Of All Time) while he, himself is currently partying on yachts and Brady is preparing for the Super Bowl for a chance to win a 6th game....

Seniors Talk Sports

Logan Wallace, Staff Writer

September 6, 2017

Filed under Sports, Student Life

Taylor Smallwood Taylor Smallwood, outside hitter, has played volleyball for the past 6 years and has been a part of FCHS’ Varsity team her entire high school career. She’s most looking forward to playing against North Forsyth because of Central’s past losing streak against them. This season s...

Beast Mode Makes a Comeback

Maya Hogan, Staff Writer

August 17, 2017

Filed under Sports

Former Seahawks running back, Marshawn Lynch, who retired after the 2016 super bowl, has recently come back to the NFL after his one year absence. The athlete was said to have signed a two year deal in his hometown with the Oakland Raiders. The deal was signed after he returned from his mission trip...

The Borussia Dortmund Bombings

Emily Corwin, Editor in Chief

April 12, 2017

Filed under Sports

German soccer club Borussia Dortmund’s match against Monaco was postponed yesterday after three explosive devices went off next to the Dortmund bus. Dortmund defender Marc Bartra was injured and taken to the emergency room due to shards of glass from the windows that had fractured his wrist and lef...

Atlanta United Kicks Into Action

Stephen Bernadino, Staff Writer

March 29, 2017

Filed under Sports

The “Five-Stripes” currently sit third in the MLS Eastern Conference, with 2 wins and a loss in three games. After the 2-1 loss against New York Red Bulls, Atlanta demolished fellow expansion team Minnesota United and Chicago Fire, scoring 10-1 during the last two games. With 11 goals score...

A Look Inside the FCHS Soccer Program

Emily Corwin, Editor in Chief

March 29, 2017

Filed under Sports

Spring athletics has kicked off at Forsyth Central, meaning that our soccer program has come to dominate the county. The current records for each team are: Varsity girls: 5-8 Varsity boys: 6-7 JV girls: 4-5-1 JV boys: 5-4-2 This season, our regional rivals include teams like Lambert and Milton,...

Update on all things Central

Kealy Ford, Editor in Chief

March 20, 2017

Filed under Sports, Student Life

Last week was an exciting one for Central, and this week is no different. Girls Lacrosse played three games last week. After dropping games to tough competition, Lambert and Chattahoochee, the Girls were triumphant Friday night at home with a 16-1 win over Gainesville. The team has two road games this...

Rise Up!

Josh Hafif, Staff Writer

January 31, 2017

Filed under Sports

The Falcons are now conference champions, ready to battle the Patriots in the Super Bowl 51. This is only the second time in the team’s history, with the first Super Bowl appearance occurring in 1999, where they lost to the Denver Broncos 34 to 19. Starting the season with a loss to the B...