Central may be the defending state champs, but head coach David Simoneaux knows his Wildcats side can’t dwell on their title too long with a competitive district in their sights.

Simoneaux said the team’s first state title since 1966 reminds his team they’re going to get other teams’ best each week in District 4-5A, which is filled with talent.

“That puts a bigger target on our back,” Simoneaux said. “Going to make sure that everybody gets our best shot.”

After a 13-1 record last year, the question mark early on will be replacing seven key players on the defensive side of the ball, but Simoneaux believes in the mental toughness and maturity his side has shown in the offseason.

Despite the losses on defense, players like junior safeties Marvin Joseph and Camden Rankin, senior middle l

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