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Barry Linsington Expelled From Cinni State

In a decision sending shockwaves through the campus community, Cinniapolis State University announced yesterday that student-athlete Barry Linsington has been formally expelled, effective immediately. The announcement, delivered through the Cinniapolis State University Board of Regents, cited “repeated violations of the Student Conduct Code” and a “pattern of behavior incompatible with university standards.” While no single incident is listed as the sole cause, the university characterized … Continue reading Barry Linsington Expelled From Cinni State

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Brucie Murphy Transferring for Senior Year

Brucie Murphy announced this morning he will be attending Walesburg High School for his final year of high school, “Family and Friends, it is with much emotion I announce today my transfer to Walesburg High School is official. I’m sad to be leaving Cinni Prep after 3 wonderful years. To my coaches and teachers, thank you so much for all the lessons and leadership over … Continue reading Brucie Murphy Transferring for Senior Year

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Cinni Prep Football Falls Short in Bid for State Title

This season had to end some time. There can only be one champion. There are a plethora of other cliches and slogans to ease the sting of losing but none seem appropriate after last week’s State Championship loss. The Cinni Prep Catfish gave this city one heck of an Autumn. After finishing the regular season with a 6-3 record, the Catfish entered the State playoffs … Continue reading Cinni Prep Football Falls Short in Bid for State Title

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Catfish Prep to Host Historic Quarterfinal Game

Cinni Prep and Larkin Central have each been graduating students for nearly 100 years. Cinni Prep first opened its doors in 1924. Larkin Central wasn’t too far behind, graduating its first 4-year class in 1932. Each launched their football programs in the 1940s. But tomorrow night, they will meet for the first time ever for the opportunity to advance to the High School Football State … Continue reading Catfish Prep to Host Historic Quarterfinal Game

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Catfish Clinch!

The oft-maligned Coach Marmalade and the Cinni Prep Catfish clinched their first postseason birth in 7 years after a comfortable homecoming win over Prairie Plains. The Catfish are 6-2 with 1 game remaining against the undefeated conference champion Lumbus High. “We’re not done yet. Lumbus comes here next week and we’re gonna give them everything we’ve got,” said Junior quarterback and team captain, Brucie Murphy. … Continue reading Catfish Clinch!

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Linsington to Forego Senior Baseball Season

Cinniapolis Prep sits atop the preseason high school baseball rankings. But that ranking could be in jeopardy with this morning’s news that Senior Captain, Barry Linsington, will skip his Senior baseball season to begin training for the upcoming college football season. Mr. Linsington committed to a full scholarship a few weeks ago to play football at Cinniapolis State. However, sources familiar with his NIL (Name, … Continue reading Linsington to Forego Senior Baseball Season

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’22 Derby Results Upheld

A committee of City Council members heard testimony from concerned parties over the past several days regarding the controversial photo finish from last Summer’s Cinniapolis Derby. The committee found no new compelling information to pursue the release of the photo finish to the public. After an initial public backlash at the decision to withhold the photo, tensions seemed to have eased over the past several … Continue reading ’22 Derby Results Upheld

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Cinni Prep Football Misses Postseason Again

Head Coach Benny Marmalade summed up this season succinctly, “When we were good, we were great. When we were bad, we were awful,” he said. Leave it to classic, non-specific coachspeak to put a stamp on another promising yet ultimately disappointing season for the Catfish. The team missed out on the postseason for the sixth straight season and local supporters are starting to loudly question … Continue reading Cinni Prep Football Misses Postseason Again

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Formal Investigation Announced into Derby Finish

The Cinniapolis City Council has agreed to form a committee to investigate the finish from the 2022 Cinniapolis Derby. This year’s finish was hotly contested both on the track and off the track. The photo finish image was never released or leaked to the public, causing massive outcry from losing bettors and the general public. Conspiracies have consumed horse-racing enthusiasts all over town. “It was … Continue reading Formal Investigation Announced into Derby Finish

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Freshman QB leads Catfish to Victory

Brucie Murphy spent the first two weeks of his high school football career at Cinni Prep as the starting quarterback on the Freshman team. After two dominant performances leading the Freshman Catfish to victory, he was unexpectedly given a chance to do the same for the winless Varsity team. Folks around town have been buzzing about Murphy’s skills since he was a pee wee MVP. … Continue reading Freshman QB leads Catfish to Victory

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