Central Heights Softball Team Faces Growth in Spring
Central Heights High School opens March 31 at Wellsville with a young squad built around 10 freshmen and four seniors. Coach Kent Schulte says three seniors Hayward Kraus and Laird will start, with Menseger joining as a transfer. Freshmen will fill pitching, defense, and infield roles as the season emphasizes patient development and improving base running and defense. Sophomore Katelynn Castleberry shines among the youth as she aims for third base and reserve duties.
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Greg Mast
Herald
Central Heights
Vikings
Kent Schulte
Schulte
Kenzie Hayward
Whitney Kraus
Kirby Laird
Hannah Messenger
Baldwin
Whitney
Kenzie
Kirby
Hayward
Kraus
Laird
Katelynn Castleberry
Wellsville
Track star Tanner Erhart eyeing state championship
Central Heights High School senior Tanner Erhart, returning state medalist and top Viking sprinter and thrower, has signed with Missouri Southern to throw shot put. Coach Mike Carey notes his enhanced size and strength and expects late-season peak as teammates seek state gold amid a two-thirds junior and senior roster. Central Heights opens April 4 at home.
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Central Heights
Tanner Erhart
Erhart
Viking
Missouri Southern University
Kevin Tooley
Mike Carey
Carey
Tyler Hendren
Jake Savage
Cole Sheldon
Chance Schooler
Alex Jones
Emily Holloman
Regan Markley
Brianna Erhart
Holloman
Golfers join forces as Central Heights Wellsville team up
Central Heights and Wellsville high schools form a spring boys golf alliance. Wellsville sends Caleb Powelson and Bree Rogers to bolster the Viking squad led by returning sophomore Matt Percy who placed top ten in most meets and 12th at state. Seniors JR Dunnivan Kaleb Grimsley return to compete at JV amid a young roster including Tanner Johnson and Austen Massengale.
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Central Heights
Wellsville
Phillip Pearson
Caleb Powelson
Bree Rogers
Viking
Matt Percy
Pearson
JR Dunnivan
Kaleb Grimsley
Tanner Johnson
Austen Massengale
Vikings Seek Best Mix As Central Heights Season Opens
Central Heights High School baseball coach Jason Brown builds a puzzle like squad with six returning varsity players. The Vikings explore positions and pitching while focusing on defense and fundamentals. Senior leaders Horstick Davis Robertson Thompson Hetlinger anchor a season that opens March 31 at Wellsville. Browns sons Chase and Merrick also join the lineup with Chase sidelined until mid season.
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Central Heights
Jason Brown
Vikings
Jordan Horstick
Tristan Davis
Cody Robertson
Dalton Thompson
Tyler Hetlinger
Horstick
Brown
Chase
Merrick
Chase Brown
Wellsville
Bud Schaub
Ellis Road
Richmond
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