Football Recap: Central Find Success + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 28, 2025, 12:52am

Football Recap: Central Falcons vs. Northridge Jaguars

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the AL High School Athletic Assn. (AHSAA) & Central High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous Games

09/19/25 - Home31-30 W
09/20/24 - Away10-17 L
10/13/23 - Away13-12 W
10/07/22 - Home0-55 L
08/28/21 - Home16-35 L
+ 3 more games

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Bessemer City, Central was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They slipped by the Northridge Jaguars 31-30. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Falcons considering their seven-point performance the matchup before.

Anthony Dixon continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 157 yards and a pair of scores on only 14 carries. Another player making a difference was Armani White, who threw for 151 yards and two TDs.

Northridge's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mayson Elam, who threw for 216 yards and three touchdowns. 90 of those passing yards were hauled in by Tate Espey, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.

Central's record is now 4-1. As for Northridge, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.

Central has already played their next contest, a 49-14 victory against Gardendale on the 26th. As for Northridge, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 22-21 defeat against Bibb County on the 26th.

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