The Central Cougar baseball program celebrated their seniors at their season closing game this week. The post game ceremony started by recognizing the senior Diamond Doll volunteers. Savannah Snell has served as a Diamond Doll for one year and will be continuing her education at Central Alabama Community College (CACC) in the fall to pursue a degree in nursing. Caroline Thornton has served as a Diamond Doll for two years, Sidney Thornton has served as a Diamond Doll for five years, and Eden Nickolson, the 2024 Head Diamond Doll, has served as a Diamond Doll for six years. Caroline, Sidney and Eden will all earn their high school diploma from Central and their associate’s degree from CACC simultaneously in May. Caroline and Eden will both be continuing their education at Auburn University majoring in wildlife sciences and engineering respectively, while Sidney will attend South Alabama in the fall to major in radiologic sciences.
The senior baseball manager, Devin Sweet, who has served for one year, was also recognized. Devin will be continuing his education at CACC to pursue a degree in business.
The ceremony concluded by recognizing the senior baseball players, starting with Elijah Richardson who has played Cougar baseball for five years and will be playing football at Huntingdon College in the fall and majoring in sports management. Lastly, Ethan Strong was recognized for his six years playing Cougar baseball. Ethan will be continuing his education at CACC to pursue a degree in sports management and plans to try out for the baseball team.
Head Coach Derek Humprey and assistant coach Daryl Ingram presented the ladies with flowers while Athletic Director Debbie Phillips and Superintendent of Education David Stover presented the shadow boxes which commemorate the years the students have dedicated to the Cougar baseball program. It was a night of joy, memories and tears as we celebrated our students’ service and dedication to the Cougar baseball program, as well as their academic achievements. Cougar Pride!
