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Central has elements to contend for Region 3-4A title

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Central receiver Donovan Smith will be a key player for the Purple Pounders again this fall. — Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Central receiver Donovan Smith will be a key player for the Purple Pounders again this fall. Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Central receiver Donovan Smith will be a key player for the Purple Pounders again this fall.

By Patrick MacCoon August 11, 2022 2 min read

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CENTRAL PURPLE POUNDERS

Head coach: Curt Jones (30-52 here; 32-60 overall)

Returning starters: 8 offensive; 8 defensive

Last year’s record: 6-3 overall, lost in Class 4A first round