Central vs. Parkway North football

Central defenders Tae Jenkins (23) and Zach Horrell tackle Parkway North's Trent Powell during the first quarter Thursday at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Central's Tae Jenkins moves the ball upfield against Parkway North's Zach Hanson during the first quarter Thursday at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Central's Tae Jenkins carries the ball with Parkway North defenders in pursuit during the second quarter Thursday at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Central quarterback Andrew Williams carries the ball against Parkway North during the second quarter Thursday at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

The Marching Tigers of Central High School entertain at half time. (Fred Lynch)

Central's Terrance Howard breaks away from Parkway North's Daniel Foster during the third quarter Thursday at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Central's Keilon Moore is tackled by Parkway North defenders in the third quarter Thursday at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Central coach Rich Payne talks to his players Thursday at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)