
Central quarterback Kaden Long at the Knoxville Football Officials Association Media Day at Three Ridges Golf Course on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danny Parker)
BY DEAN FOX
If Central is going to reach the playoffs for the 12th straight year, the Bobcats’ offense will probably lead the way.
The Bobcats, playing at South-Doyle on Friday in a first half which mirrored game conditions, rolled up four touchdowns and 212 passing yards from Kaden Long.
Coming off a 4-7 season when it averaged only 19 points per game, Central showed more explosiveness in the scrimmage.
South-Doyle had encouraging moments, too. The Cherokees shook off an early a 14-0 deficit with a pair of Isaiah Winfield touchdown runs, and Benson Brang threw for 147 yards.
Here are more observations and notes from both teams…

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