Photos: Central’s big second quarter propels the Wildcats over the Yellowjackets of Denham Springs MICHAEL JOHNSON | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST | michael.johnson@theadvocate.com Michael Johnson Author email Sep 11, 2026 Sep 11, 2026 Updated Sep 11, 2026 SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Central scored 21 points in the second quarter of their home game against Denham Springs to help lead the Wildcats to the 38-7 win on Friday, September 11, 2026. BR.centraldenham.091226_5529 MJ.JPG Updated Sep 11, 2026 Central quarterback Max Gassiott (7) scores the touchdown against Denham Springs in the second quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5932 MJ.JPG Updated Sep 11, 2026 Denham Springs quarterback Devin Kinchen (12) dives for the touchdown against Central in the first quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5485 MJ.JPG Updated Sep 11, 2026 Denham Springs cornerback Hayden Bourgeois (28) wraps up Central running back Tristan Rose (2) in the first quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_6589 MJ.JPG Updated Sep 11, 2026 Denham Springs defensive back Breylon Hawkins (3) breaks up the pass catch by Central wide receiver Brody Diel (4) in the second quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_6718 MJ.JPG Updated 12 hrs ago Central defensive lineman Jaydon Garnett (11) grabs Denham Springs quarterback Devin Kinchen (12) for the sack in the second quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5360 MJ.JPG Updated Sep 11, 2026 Denham Springs defensive back Jadarrian Clark (8) and Denham Springs wide receiver Brian Harris Jr. (82) wrap up Central running back Tristan Rose (2) during the kick return to open the game on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5412 MJ.JPG Updated Sep 11, 2026 Central running back Tristan Rose (2) is pulled down by Denham Springs linebacker Bryson Smith (7) for no gain in the first quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5559 MJ.JPG Updated Sep 11, 2026 Central running back Tristan Rose (2) burst into the end zone for the second quarter touchdown against Denham Springs on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5507 MJ.JPG Updated Sep 11, 2026 Central quarterback Max Gassiott (7) races to the edge to score against Denham Springs in the second quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_6616 MJ.JPG Updated 3 hrs ago Central defensive back Dylan Thompson (6) drags down Denham Springs wide receiver Jordan Hampton (19) for a loss in yards in the second quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_6419 MJ.JPG Updated 12 hrs ago Central defensive lineman John Robinson (95) grabs Denham Springs quarterback Devin Kinchen (12) for the second quarter sack on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_6282 MJ.JPG Updated Sep 11, 2026 Central offensive lineman Kaeden Shows (54) blocks Denham Springs linebacker Cameron Moore (25) in the second quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5453 MJ.JPG Updated Sep 11, 2026 Central quarterback Max Gassiott (7) sets up in the pocket against Denham Springs in the first quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5885 MJ.JPG Updated Sep 11, 2026 Denham Springs quarterback Devin Kinchen (12) races through the Central defense in the first quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_6560 MJ.JPG Updated 12 hrs ago Central wide receiver Marcus D. Watson (5) races through the Denham Springs defense in the second quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5859 MJ.JPG Updated Sep 11, 2026 Denham Springs quarterback Devin Kinchen (12) sets up in the pocket in the first quarter of the game against Central on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_6314 MJ.JPG Updated 12 hrs ago Denham Springs quarterback Devin Kinchen (12) flings the ball down field against Central in the second quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_6195 MJ.JPG Updated 12 hrs ago Central defensive back Marvin Joseph (21) celebrates after making a play against Denham Springs in the second quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_6157 MJ.JPG Updated 12 hrs ago Denham Springs returner Jaylen Williams (5) races upfield on a Central kickoff in the second quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_6581 MJ.JPG Updated 12 hrs ago Denham Springs defensive back Jackson Golmond (27) makes the tackle on Central wide receiver Marcus D. Watson (5) in the second quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5823 MJ.JPG Updated 12 hrs ago Denham Springs offensive lineman Chase Gordon (74) and tight end Oren Russell (89) block Central linebacker Camden Rankin (26) in the first quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_6273 MJ.JPG Updated 12 hrs ago Central wide receiver Marcus D. Watson (5) races upfield against Denham Springs in the second quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5736 MJ.JPG Updated 12 hrs ago Central kicker Nathan Hunter (41) watches the ball fly through the uprights after kicking the field goal against Denham Springs in the first quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5769 MJ.JPG Updated 12 hrs ago Denham Springs wide receiver Jaylen Williams (5) cuts through the Central defense in the first quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_6050 MJ.JPG Updated 12 hrs ago Central wide receiver Marcus D. Watson (5) leaps to make the catch against Denham Springs in the first quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5800 MJ.JPG Updated 12 hrs ago Denham Springs quarterback Devin Kinchen (12) fires the ball on the run before Central linebacker Camden Rankin (26) can make the play in the first quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5706 MJ.JPG Updated 12 hrs ago Denham Springs head coach Brett Beard and his staff wait for the next play in the first quarter of the game against Central on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5609 MJ.JPG Updated 12 hrs ago Central head coach David Simoneaux walks up the sideline in the first quarter of the game against Denham Springs on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5503 MJ.JPG Updated 12 hrs ago Central quarterback Max Gassiott (7) scrambles around Denham Springs linebacker Derek Parker, Jr. in the second quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5386 MJ.JPG Updated 12 hrs ago Denham Springs linebacker Kaden Milligan (10) lines up for a play against Central in the first quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5396 MJ.JPG Updated 12 hrs ago Central wide receiver Brody Diel (4) kneels alone on the sideline before the game against Denham Springs on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5474 MJ.JPG Updated Sep 11, 2026 Central running back Tristan Rose (2) hits the corner on a play against Denham Springs in the first quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5364 MJ.JPG Updated Sep 11, 2026 The Central football team runs onto the field for the game against Denham Springs on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5325 MJ.JPG Updated Sep 11, 2026 Denham Springs offensive lineman Caden Campbell (68) leads the team onto the field for the game against Central on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5282 MJ.JPG Updated Sep 11, 2026 Denham Springs head coach Brett Beard waits for the team introductions for the game against Central on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_5985 MJ.JPG Updated Sep 11, 2026 Central quarterback Max Gassiott (7) makes the quick throw against Denham Springs in the first quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON BR.centraldenham.091226_6219 MJ.JPG Updated Sep 11, 2026 Central defensive lineman Jaydon Garnett (11) reaches for Denham Springs quarterback Devin Kinchen (12) to complete the sack in the second quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Central, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON Tags ¶¶Òõh Baton Rouge Central Central High School Central High School Football Central Football Denham Springs Denham Springs Football Denham Springs High School Lhsaa Football High School Football High School Sports Michael Johnson Author email SMS Email Print Copy article link Save