Four CHS Athletes to Compete in College Sports

    Central High School honored four of its Student-Athletes that will have the opportunity to continue their Academic and Athletic careers at the collegiate level.  Ashley McDowell, Tyler Abadie, Brett Courville, and Thomas Eddlemon made their pledges public in the School’s gym in front of family, teammates, friends, and fellow classmates.

    ASHLEY MCDOWELL will attend Louisiana College in the Fall and be a member of the soccer team.  Ashley served as the Goalkeeper for the Lady Wildcat soccer team this season, and was one of the key components in a successful season for the program.  Ashley was named First Team All-District Goalkeeper for her play this past season.  She is a member of the 4-H Club at Central High; she is active in riding horses, and shows cows and horses.  She is the recipient of the Smith Scholarship award.  Ashley scored a 29 on the ACT.  She will major in Pre-Veterinary Medicine.

    TYLER ABADIE will attend Southeastern Louisiana University in the Fall and be a member of the football team.  He earned All-District Honors as an Offensive Tackle.  He was one of the Senior leaders on the Offensive Line this year that helped the Wildcats to a District Title.  He is a member of the Men for Others group, Central High Track team, and scored a 25 on the ACT.  He plans to major in Kinesiology.

BRETT COURVILLE will attend Arkansas Monticello University in Monticello, Arkansas to play football.    As the starting quarterback, he helped guide Central to 3 straight District Titles.  He was named All-District, All Metro, and Honorable Mention All-State this past season.  Brett was also the District and Metro MVP.  He is a member of the Baseball team, Beta Club, and Men for Others.  Brett also earned All-District and All-Metro Honors in baseball. He will major in Criminal Justice.

    THOMAS EDDLEMON will attend Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas to continue his football career.  Thomas played linebacker and was an important part of helping a young defense improve throughout the season on its way to another District Title. He was a two time member of the All-District Teams in football, member of the All-District Teams in Baseball, 5A All-State Academic Team in football and baseball.  Thomas was recognized as the LHSAA/New Orleans Saints Game of the Week Scholar Athlete for the Central v. Denham Springs game.  He is a member of various clubs at Central including Student Council, Beta Club, French Club, FCA, and Youth Legislature.  Thomas has received many academic honors as well.  The honors include Advance Honors Academic Achievement Award, Leaders Among Us Award, and French III-H Academic Achievement Award in 2012.  He achieved Top Cat Honors in 2010 and Advanced Top Cat 2011-2013.  He was nominated this school year for the WAFB Scholar Athlete and Central High School Student of the Year.  He will major in Mathematics/Education at Hendrix.