Athletic History
From 1976 through 2001 the school's football coach was Joe Eufinger. His lifetime record was 138-102 which is the ninth highest win total amongst coaches in Genesee County. Longtime Baseball coach Bob Holec is now leading the Flint Baseball Commission and is the Commissioner of the baseball contingent for the CANUSA Games. The Men's Basketball team was coached for many years by Stan Gooch. They won state championships in 1981, 1982 and 1983. He won over 500 games and is in numerous Halls of Fame. The softball team was led by Cuban refugee Margarita Calvo to an unprecedented 22 consecutive City League titles. The Flint Central tennis team won their first City Championship in more than 7 years in the Spring of 2007, and still maintained their position until the school was closed. Clem Rowe was the longtime successful Tennis Coach at the school.
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