Last season, Baton Rouge area schools Catholic and Central made deep runs in their respective Division I brackets.
This season's game will be the first domino to fall in a competitive District 4-5A as the Wildcats welcome the Bears. Since the series resumed in 2022, Catholic has won all three matchups.
Catholic snapped a two-game losing streak last week as it soundly defeated Liberty, 38-16. Running back Jayden Miles finished with 146 yards and three touchdowns to pace the Bears, as they bounced back from losses to West Monroe and Madison-Ridgeland (Miss.)
Central also recovered from a loss of its own after beating Woodlawn (Baton Rouge), 38-21. Shane Brown led Central with 133 yards.
How to watch Catholic at Central football today
- Live Stream: Watch on the Central Community School System YouTube page.
Catholic at Central can be accessed live on the Central Community School System's YouTube page.
Catholic at Central start time
- Date: Friday, Oct. 17
- Place: Central High School Stadium, Central
- Time: 7 p.m. CT | 5 p.m. PT | 8 p.m. ET
The opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on Friday, Oct. 17. The game will be played at Central High School Stadium in Central.
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