Varsity Football in the Cove
Central Dragons Return With All-State Players
August 25, 2022

Gary M. Baranec
Central High School football coach Dave Baker puts his players through a drill in a light rain during practice on Monday, Aug. 15. Central has 71 players on its varsity team this year.
Coach: David Baker
Number of Years as Head Coach: 12
2021 Record: 14-1; District 6 3A Champions; Laurel Highlands Champions
Returning Starters:
Offense: Jeff Hoenstine, QB; Mason Conrath, C; Eli Lingenfelter, WR; Hunter Smith, FB; Dalton Metzger, WR
Defense: Jeff Hoenstine, S; Hunter Smith, LB; Jason Clark, DE; Wyatt Holsinger, DT; Eli Lingenfelter, SS
Strengths: "We return QB Jeff Hoenstine, who was the 3A player and all-state QB and return a strong group of receivers and running backs led by Kade Rhule and Hunter Smith. Eli Lingenfelter was an all-state receiver."
Concerns: "We need to r...
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