Rudie Watzig for a Better Centennial

04/07/2026

We need your help to get our kids back on the field.

Centennial Youth Football is launching a fundraiser to replace worn-out, outdated equipment and give our players the safe, high-quality gear they deserve.

These kids show up, work hard, and represent our community with pride—but they need proper equipment to keep going.

👉 Donate here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/help-us-get-these-kids-on-the-field

Every dollar goes directly toward helmets, pads, and uniforms.

If you can’t donate, please share this post—your reach matters more than you think.

Let’s show up for these kids. 💪

Two years ago, Centennial Youth Football was almost gone.Participation was low. The program was struggling. It was on the brink of disappearing.We made a decision to bring it back.Since then, we’ve rebuilt CYFA from the ground up—and today, we have more kids than ever showing up ready to play fo...

12/16/2025

Watched boys basketball tonight at Oliver Middle School. We hosted Dexter Mccarty. Our 7th grade boys just fell short in a very close and intense game. 8th grade boys put in a dominating performance and won by over 20!

12/11/2025

Tonight the Centennial School Board voted unanimously to appoint me to the Centennial Budget Committee. I’m grateful for their confidence and ready to get to work for our community.

07/25/2025

Hello everyone!
We’re closing in on football season, and we still need your help. We’re raising funds to purchase new gear and equipment for our middle school football program—which is completely free for families in the Centennial area!

We’re a registered nonprofit and 100% volunteer-run. None of our board members or coaches are paid, so every dollar donated goes directly toward helping our kids suit up and play safely.

This is a great chance to support your local community—every donation, big or small, truly makes a difference!

Help Centennial Youth Football Association reach their goal by donating or sharing with your friends.

06/19/2025

Today is Juneteenth — a powerful reminder that freedom didn’t come all at once.

Even though slavery was officially ended in 1863, it took over two more years for that news (and the reality of freedom) to reach every enslaved person in the U.S. That delay says a lot — and it’s why Juneteenth matters.

It’s a day to reflect on how far we’ve come, but also how far we still have to go. Equity, justice, and opportunity should never be delayed — not in our schools, not in our neighborhoods, not anywhere.

Honoring Juneteenth means listening, learning, and doing the work — all year long.

05/31/2025

Come on by the High School today and support the Football Team by purchasing a mattress.

05/28/2025

Sunny warm summer day. Today is the first day of practice for your Centennial Eagles football team! Let’s have a great year. Some of the best times of the year take place on this field.

05/23/2025

I went to Art night at Oliver Middle School tonight. It is impressive how great of a job and how dedicated the staff are at this school. They are kind and caring and they are creating a warm environment for our kids to thrive. Turnout was fantastic for the choir and band performances. The place was packed! A special shout out to Ms Green, the Art teacher. She is enthusiastic and talented. And also a shout out to Jeb Hubbs the principal. I’ve always been a Hubbs fan. His dedication shows in this wonderful school.

05/22/2025

I didn’t win a seat on the school board. And that’s okay.

Because I didn’t run for a title. I ran for our kids, our schools, and our future.

And none of that has changed.

I still believe in this district. I still believe in our students and teachers. And I still believe that Centennial can rise—with courage, with vision, and with community.

So this page is shifting. From a campaign... to a movement.

Here, we’ll spotlight what’s working, speak up when it’s not, and fight for the kind of district our families deserve.

Because this isn’t about politics. It’s about our people.

I hope you’ll stick with me.

Let’s build something better—together.

Rudie

05/21/2025

Thank you all for all of your support. We didn’t crack the strong incumbency factor. But we made a good dent. Perhaps next time. Thank you all again. It was a fun run. I wish Pam all the best in her next term.

05/20/2025

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