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In their first and only meeting of COVID 2020, a first round playoff matchup no less, CAL exorcises some demons defeating rival
DeSales 7-3.

After a sound defeat ending the 2019 Centurions’ season at the hands of the Colts, 30-7, the Centurions 5-2 (RPI #9) earned a measure of redemption on a cool Fri evening @ Taziki’s Field by holding on to defeat long-time District rival, the Colts of St Francis DeSales (RPI #14) to begin the Playoff season. Both teams were shorthanded as DeSales was without the services of James Johnson, their starting RB/ DE as a late scratch and CAL was without Adam Ballard, starting WR/ DB as a COVID casualty and Gage Geren, starting WR/ DB is recovering from a fractured ankle.

The first half was essentially a back and forth by 2 heavyweights dominated by Defense. CAL was able to move between the 20s on the ground for most of the game with 5 trips to the red zone. The one breakaway was at the end of the first quarter, a 60 yard sprint for the end zone by Easton Messer. DeSales was able to move the ball by the deep pass to the corners but was unable to muster anything except a short FG. The game was tied 7-3 @ half and that ended up the Final. The addition of Easton Messer to CB was also a significant help as he had an INT. Kudos to the O and D lines for holding their own against the most physical team in 3A!!

Notable individual efforts/ game high stats:

Masters – 7/18, 37 yds, 3 INTs
Brandt Babin – 26 rushes 173 yds; 1 catches 5 yds; 7 TT
(Brandt has just surpassed 3000 yards (3017) and we believe he is approximately 330 behind Nick Payne (2011-2014)
Easton Messer – 5 catches, 18 yds
Braeden Babin – 15 TT, 3 TFL, 1 sack

SPEECHLESS, Centurions!! CAL will travel to the District 4 #1 seed, the Mercer Co Titans (RPI #4) in Harrodsburg, KY on Fri 11/27 with the winner being named District 4 CHAMPS!! The Titans previously defeated the Centurions in OT on a FG 31-28 on 9/25 which seems ages ago!!

Remember, 4 weeks to go for the ‘SHIP @ Kroger Field!!

Congratulations to the following seniors, Elise Bearance, Ben Kirk, Molly Mast, Mirabel Noltemeyer, Claudia Thomas & Kaylee Wilson who all signed letters of intent on Wednesday, Nov. 11 to play at the collegiate level. A signing ceremony was held on CAL’s soccer field with all 6 athletes officially signing letters of intent.

This past week brought the long-awaited Kentucky state championship for field hockey, but it did not bring the hoped for result. To recap, an exceptionally talented CAL field hockey squad powered their way into the state championship through two exciting overtime games, including a quarterfinal overtime win against defending state champion Assumption, and a double overtime thriller over Ballard, a game decided by flicks. CAL was rolling and brought their 16-1 record into Monday, October 26 expecting to win their second state championship in four years.

But just 4 hours before the start, the KHSAA called off the game due to a player testing positive after the semifinal game between KCD and Sacred Heart. Contact tracing and a two and half week delay ensued. It was a tough blow for a team that had regained momentum and seemed poised to take home the trophy.

November 12 arrived and CAL lined up against Sacred Heart Academy for the fourth time this season in front of a sold out crowd of 650 masked fans. CAL struck first, with a goal by Claudia Thomas early in the second period. Thomas dribbled into the circle, heavily defended on the right side, and somehow slipped the ball through two defenders and past the keeper into the left side of the cage. The CAL faithful erupted, thankful to be watching field hockey again and elated to have the lead. The game momentum seemed to shift back and forth throughout the next two quarters, until midway through the fourth quarter when SHA intercepted a pass and quickly scored to force a 1-1 tie that would lead to yet another overtime.  Early in the overtime period, call forced one of just two corners in the game and nearly scored to bring home a sudden victory. Shortly thereafter SHA was awarded its 11^th corner of the game and scored the winning goal, putting an end to CALs amazing yet strange season.

Although this was not the result they hoped for, this squad can be proud of their accomplishments in a tenuous season that many thought unlikely to even happen. Despite COVID19 related delays at the start and end of the season, this squad stayed focused and persevered through numerous injuries, cancellations, and setbacks to become one of the most successful and decorated teams in CAL history. They were a force to be reckoned with whenever they stepped on the field. Though 2020 has brought many difficulties and frustrations, this CAL field hockey squad and season has a been a bright spot for all involved. Endings like these seem unavoidably hard, but this team is a great reminder of how there is much to be thankful for, even in the midst of loss.

What a weekend in Paris, KY.  The course was hilly and a little soggy, but the high school cross country team was ready to run their hardest.  Starting with the boys, Matt Rosenbaum led the centurions with Josh Jorden not far behind.   Our 7 runners were able to secure 12^th place out of 32 teams in Class 2A making Junior, Tommy Ott, proud as he had to miss to celebrate his brother’s wedding.  Special congrats to Josh Schroering for getting a personal best on this difficult course.

After cheering for the boys, the girls were focused and ready to go!  Our top 7 girls, including the fast 8^th graders, Brooke Greenwell and Kristian Bohn, were all in the front of the pack keeping their lead until the end.  Out of 26 teams, our girls took home the Class 2A gold with a rather large State Championship trophy.  Way to go ladies!

Thank you, Coach Dewey, Coach Durbin and Coach JD, for making this such great season!  We are already excited for next year!

The Centurions faced Mercy Academy and Seneca High School on Monday and Tuesday this past week and notched two more dominant victories on the road.  CAL battled Mercy under the lights overcame a slow start to win 8-0 with goals from Allie Wheeler (2), Elise Bearance (2), Anne Marie Krebs (2), Mia Schoenbeck (1), and Karly Fetter (1). CAL defense anchored by keeper Abby Lala held off Mercy on four defensive corners to force another shutout.

On Tuesday, the Centurions traveled to Seneca High School for their second shutout of the week. Behind goals from Schoenbeck (2), Bearance (3), Wheeler (2), Jenna Doezema (2), Krebs (1) and Mollie Moses (1). This week the Centurions return to Taziki Field for two home matches against Manual (Tuesday, 6pm) and Collegiate (Thursday, 6pm). Don’t miss your chance to check the only undefeated high school field hockey team in Kentucky!

With early season victories over Assumption and Sacred Heart (the last two state champions), CAL carried serious momentum into the 48th Annual Apple Invitation Tournament hosted at Sacred Heart Academy.

CAL was matched up with Mercy Academy for a Friday night. Shortly after halftime the Centurions the score was 10-0 and the game was over. Saturday offered a rematch from a week earlier where CAL knocked off the defending state champion Assumption High School. Could the Centurions defeat the aggressive Rockets twice in one week? CAL struck early and has Assumption on their heels, carrying a 2-0 lead into halftime.  But, as they are known to do, Assumption fought back and made this one very tight. In a tight third quarter the action flowed back and forth, before Assumption narrowed the CAL lead 2-1 and appeared to regain some competitive fire. CAL responded in short order with a beautiful goal by Elise. The CAL faithful breathed a sigh of relief, thankful to regain a two goal lead. It turns out they needed it because Assumption struck again on a breakaway goal to bring the score to 3-2. The CAL defense locked down and fought off the charging Rockets to hold onto a narrow 3-2 victory to set up another rematch with Sacred Heart Academy for the coveted Apple championship.

The championship game did not disappoint in a hard fought back and forth between SHA and CAL, that ended in a 1-1 tie at the end of regulation. The Centurions, playing their 5^th game in 7 days fought with every ounce of their being. With time running out in the sudden death overtime period, Anne Marie Krebs broke away and knocked in the winning goal. The Centurions are Apple Champions again for the first time since 2017 (coincidentally the last year they won the state championship)! 5 games in 7 days. 5 wins in 7 days. Double wins over the last two state champions.

The Centurion Armory will have a sidewalk sale JULY 14 -16th from 2pm-7pm. The Centurion Armory will be RE-OPENING this summer to have our end of school year sale!!! Please come out Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 2-7 PM. The sale will be set up outside next to the Armory. Credit card purchases ONLY and masks are greatly appreciated. Any questions please email: tpullen@cashools.us or call 502-753-4598.