Football Recap: Madison Central Wins High-Profile Game Against Warren Central + How To Watch

Jaguars

Team Score (Highest)

09/26/25 vs Warren Central	32
09/19/25 @ Northwest Rankin	31
08/29/25 vs Pearl	20
09/12/25 @ Brookhaven	17
09/05/25 vs Brandon	7

Madison Central faced Warren Central in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Jaguars walked away with a 32-24 win over the Vikings. The Jaguars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

A big part of Madison Central's victory came down to the chemistry between Tripp Smith and his top target Tylan Hutchins. Smith threw for 277 yards and three TDs while completing 72.4% of his passes while Hutchins picked up 133 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Jeff Flanagan got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Madison Central didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Warren Central to a completion percentage of just 47.1%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Connor Green and Flanagan, who each logged one passes deflected. Madison Central hasn't an opponent to post a completion percentage of 0.42 or higher in three consecutive games.

Madison Central's defense didn't let Nash Morgan., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for five sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Keevon Jacobs and Ronderius King, who racked up four sacks between them. King is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least eight every time he's taken the field this season. Corey Wiggins was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 14 total tackles.

When it comes to explaining why Warren Central lost, don't look at Morgan. Despite the final result, he rushed for 123 yards and two scores.

Madison Central now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Warren Central, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-2 record.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Madison Central will take on Oxford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Warren Central, after each having a week off, they and Ridgeland will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:00 p.m. on October 10. The Vikings will need to watch out since the Titans have now posted at least 31 points in their last four matchups.