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Center Pulls off the Impossible

Jan 16, 2012 • by Brad Sweeten • Center High School • 124 Views
Western Missouri /Center Wrestling Tournament More

2012 Missouri High School Wrestling Rankings (Jan. 18, 2012)

Jan 26, 2012 • Get In The Game Saint Louis Magazine • 219 Views
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From Class 1 to Class 4, find out which schools have the top wrestlers in the state of Missouri according to MissouriWrestling.com!! More

2012 Western Missouri - Center Wrestling Tournament

Jan 3, 2012 • by Brad Sweeten • Center High School • 220 Views
LIVE Broadcasts January 14 More

Center Girls Take 3rd Place

Dec 30, 2011 • by Brad Sweeten • Center High School • 122 Views
Penn Valley Tournament More

Center Boys Take Tournament Championship

Dec 22, 2011 • by Brad Sweeten • Center High School • 151 Views
Center wins at Harrisonville More

All Region Team

Dec 5, 2011 • by Steve Mattson • Center High School • 176 Views
Congratulations to the following student-athletes for making it on the All-Region Soccer team: Kilvert Martinez Dalton Ostergard Ori Goldwasser Way to Go YellowJackets!!!! More

Center Girls survive game at Belton

Dec 1, 2011 • by Brad Sweeten • Center High School • 180 Views
Girls basketball pulls out a win in Belton Tournament More

Quad wrestling at Center High School

Nov 30, 2011 • Center High School • 151 Views
Center shows STRONG at meet! More

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Schedules/Rosters/Content

January 26, 2012 Girls' Basketball Center Girls Varsity Schedule 2011-2012
January 26, 2012 Girls' Basketball Center Girls JV Schedule 2011-2012
January 14, 2012 Wrestling 2012 Center Wrestling Tournament Session 5 LIVE Stream List
January 14, 2012 Wrestling 2012 Center Wrestling Tournament Session 4 LIVE Stream List
January 14, 2012 Wrestling 2012 Center Wrestling Tournament Session 3 LIVE Stream List
January 14, 2012 Wrestling 2012 Center Wrestling Tournament Session 2 LIVE Stream List
January 14, 2012 Wrestling 2012 Center Wrestling Tournament Session 1 LIVE Stream List
December 14, 2011 Boys' Basketball 2011-2012 roster
December 8, 2011 Girls' Basketball Center Gilrs Varsity Roster 2011-2012
December 8, 2011 Girls' Basketball Center Girls JV Roster 2011-2012

Recent Documents

September 15, 2011 Boys Soccer Schedule
September 15, 2011 Boys Varsity Roster
August 7, 2011 2011 Soccer Physical Form
April 1, 2011 Girls Soccer JV roster 2011
April 1, 2011 Girls Soccer Varsity Roster 2011

Center Alumni Athletes

 To appear on the Alumni Athlete section send your information to Brad Sweeten.......bsweeten@center.k12.mo.us

 

 

Class of 2011                                                                                    

Elizabeth Sweeten                                                                          

Lettered four years Cheerleader                                                             

Lettered four years Dance Line                                                                  

Favorite Athletic Memory: Football season 2010, going 8-2 and playing in playoffs              

Beating O’Hara in basketball districts at O'Hara in 2009-2010                        

2nd place in Cheerleading districts in 2008                                                       

Hosting state dance and winning State Championship in Kick 2008          

Being crowned Homecoming Queen 2010                                                   

Currently attending Northwest Missouri State University

 

 

Class of 2007
Melissa Jones
Lettered four years soccer
Lettered three years volleyball
Lettered one year wrestling
Played for Missouri Valley College from 2007-2009 Currently attending Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Mo


Class of 2006
Alec Chambers
Lettered four years soccer
Lettered two years basketball
Lettered two years baseball
Lettered two years football
Played soccer at William Jewell College, 2006-2007 team finished ranked third in the NAIA National Tournament.
Favorite Memory: Beating Harrisonville in overtime PK's during the 2003 district tournament. It's still the most dramatic victory I've ever been a part of.
Currently: Teaching at Center High School, living in South Kansas City, MO.

Class of 2005

 

Shelly Mattson
Lettered four years Tennis
Lettered two years Color Guard/Lettered two years Dance Line 
Favorite athletic memory...Suburban Conference Tennis Champions 2004!
Currently teaching pre-K at Center Early Childhood

Class of 2004
LeDale Wooten
Lettered three years Basketball
Lettered one year Baseball
Lettered four years Drumline
Playing against great players like Quiton Day, Brandon Rush, and Michael Jefferson
Currently teaching at Center Alternative School and living in South Kansas City

Class of 2002
Katie Korando
Lettered in Volleyball three years, Swimming four years
Lettered three years Color Guard
Favorite athletic memory...When I qualified for state in the 200 yard freestyle. At our last chance swim meet of my senior year.
Currently teaching first grade at Center Elementary

Class of 1999
Bret Eubank
Two year letter in Cross Country (state qualifier 1997)
Two year letter in Baseball (honorable mention all-conference 1999)
Two year letter in Basketball (all academic team 1999)
Currently teaching sixth grade reading and math at Center Middle School
 

Class of 1999
Steve Mattson
Lettered 3 Years in Soccer
Lettered 2 years in Cross-country
Lettered 1 Year in Football
Lettered 1 Year in Swimming
Lettered 4 Years in Track
Played Soccer at Southwest Baptist University 1999-2001
Played Football at Southwest Baptist University 2001-2003 Favorite Memory was kicking a 52 yard field goal against Emporia State, setting the school record for longest field Goal.
Favorite Memory at CHS: In soccer, playing at Pembroke Hill against Kearney High School for the district championship in 1998 and scoring a late goal. We lost but what a game!!! Favorite Coaching Experience: was beating O'Hara High School 3-1 at O'Hara during the 2008 Girls soccer season and then beating them again in 2010 Boys soccer season 6-1. Just a great day to be a YellowJacket.

Currently: Teaching Elementary P.E. at Center Elementary School and Head Coach of the boys and girls soccer teams at Center High School.

Class of 1998
Christian Nord
Cross Country three year lettermen
1997 Senior All-Cnoference / All-District (finished fifth at District)
Favorite memory: Running at State and competiting against the best athletes in Missouri on the most demanding course I had ever been on with two teammates. 
Track and Field four year lettermen
Ran: 400, 800, mile, two mile, mile relay, and two mile relay
Senior year All-Conference 800 and mile
Favorite momory: Running on the mile relay team during my senior year. We missed going to state by one place!
Currently: Teaching PE at Indian Creek Elementary and Head Cross Country Coach...Center High School. 



Class of 1996
Michael Coleman
Lettered four years in Soccer
Lettered three years in Track
Played soccer at MSU

Favorite athletic memory: In soccer, playing goalkeeper on the teams that won the first ever Conference Championships ('93,'94,'95), the first District Championship ('94), and made our first State Championship appearance in ('94) placing 2nd overall. In Track, going to the State Championship during my senior year, on the 4x100m, 4x200m, and 4x400m relays. Athletics was a large part of my overall education. Not only learning how to prepare, practice, and compete for a goal. But more importantly, learning how to build relationships that last a lifetime. Thanks to my parents, coaches, and teachers who helped teach me the important things in life.
Currently: Living and working in Downtown Kansas City for Chubb & Son.



Class of 1993
Dan Coleman
Lettered four years wrestling, three years soccer, three years track
Athletic memories...
Clinching Center's first ever conference championship in soccer (1992-93)
Learning about sports and life from great coaches like Alan Isom, Ed Fritz, Bruce Rehmer, Terry Keaton, Don Bauml and Herschel Cox.
Thanks gentlemen.
Currently:  Teaching 8th grade American History at Harrisonville Middle School and head
coach of the boys and girls soccer teams at Harrisonville High School.

Class of 1992
Margo Simms Hurst
Four year letterman
Drill Team 1989
Cheerleading 1990, 1991, 1992
Tennis 1990, 1991, 1992
Diving 1989
Athletic memory..Breaking my nose on the diving board the morning of Prom at the District Diving Meet attempting a Double Front OUCH! but I still rocked my red dress...black eyed and all!
Currently: Cheer Coach at Center High School

 

Class of 1991
Bill Latteman
Three year lettermen in football
Four year letterman in swimming (State Qualifier all four years)
Three year letterman in golf

Memories...
Football: playing in the 88'-89' state title game in Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri. The big stadium, large crowd, and a great group of guys I will never forget.
Swimming: It's really hard to pick just one memory here, however I will never forget my first trip to state as a freshmen with Jeff Becker, Jason Bradley, and David Rinker. Those three defined the word crazy, I quickly learned that you only live once so better enjoy it while you have the time.
Currently: Live in Merriam, KS and work downtown for Argus Health Systems as their Business Continuity & Emergency Management, Mgr.




Class of 1977
Brad Sweeten
Lettered one year football and basketball
Athletic memory...
Head Football Coach at Center Middle School
2006 beating Belton (Yeokum) MS after falling behind 20-0 at half
2010 West Central Conference Football Champions overall 8-3 record and state playoff spot.
2010 Boys Soccer District and Regional Championship...Elite Eight appearance.
Dalton Presley winning 2011 State Heavyweight Wrestling Championship
Zach Williams winning 2009 State Wrestling Championship
Beating O'Hara in 2010 District Basketball at O'Hara
Presenting 2010 Holmes Road Championship Football Trophy to Superintdent Dr. Robert Bartman, Principal Beth Heide, and football team after 35-7 victory over University Academy
Currently Athletic / Activities Director at Center High School

Class of 1965
Marlin Roberts
Lettered in Basketball / Forward
Athletic memory...
The opportunity to be a member of one of the greatest basketball teams in Center High School history. Besides winning, we learned some valuable lessons regarding effort, persistance, team play and acheiving goals.
Currently retired...1972-2002 was a counselor and supervisor with Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; 2001-2005 was Director of Rehabilitation Services for a non-profit agency.

Class of 1965
Marc Swartz
Lettered in Football 4 years (Left Offensive Guard, Left defensive Middle Linebacker, Team Captain Senior Year 1965)
Lettered in Track 3 years (Discus and Shot Put)
Athletic memory...
Beating Topeka High School. They were undefeated and very highly ranked in Kansas. It was a long and extremely satisfying bus ride home!
Currently retired...Spent 41 years as an Engineering/Construction Project Manager/Director. Building large grass roots industrial facilities. Twelve of those years were spent internationally.
Living in Maine

Class of 1965
Bill Lyman
Football 3 years (End/DBack)
Indoor Track 3 years (Broadjump)
Outdoor Track 3 years (Broadjump/1/4 mile run)
Athletic memory...
Scoring two touchdowns against Topeka on passes from Mike Rimel.
Beating Central in the Broadjump at the William Chrisman Relays with O'Shea and Brown.
Having terrific coaches that taught us more than just sports.
Thanks, Duane and Bob
Currently retired...from General Motors after working 42.4 years at the Fairfax Assembly Plant in KCK. as Supervisor, General Supervisor and Quality Engineer. Living in Florida. 

Class of 1965
Mike Rimel
Lettered in Football (QB), Basketball (G), and Track (Hurdles)
Played quarterback at Missouri Southern University
Athletic memory...
Going to State Basketball Championship in St. Louis. Going 31-1 in one season, which I believe has not been surpassed.
Currently retired...Owner/Operator Allstate Mechanical Inc. 1975-1985, Owner/Operator Lakeside Plumbing Inc. 1988-1999

Class of 1965
Terry Thompson
Lettered in Football (L Halfback, R D-Back), Basketball (Forward), and Track (880 and Mile Relay)
Played D-Back for Kansas State
Athletic memory...
Playing the complete game that Center won in three overtimes against Paseo in the District Basketball Regional game in 1965.
Currently Lawyer

Class of 1965
Bruce Sloan
Lettered in Basketball (Center) and Track (one season)
Was voted to several high school All-American teams
Three year Letterman at University of Kansas (guard and forward)
Co-captain 1969 team
Drafted by Philadelphia 76ers (NBA)
Member of All Army and Armed Forces basketball teams 1970-1971
Signed with Dallas Chaparrals (ABA)1971
Athletic memory...State Championship run in 1965, highly competative games v. Pembroke (Pemday) High School and playing for Max Hayes and maintaining a strong friendship for over 45 years.
Director of Public Relations for Kansas City Kings 1972-1977
Various sales positionsin the food ingredient business
Currently....working for Red Star Yeast.


If you are interested in adding to the Athletic Alumni page please contact bsweeten@center.k12.mo.us

Thanks,
Brad Sweeten
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Class of '77
Parent '11

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