Central looks to break streak against conference rival Park Hill

Central football aims to break its losing streak against conference rival Park Hill in a game set for 7 p.m. Friday in Kansas City. The Indians, currently 3-3, suffered a road loss to Lee’s Summit North last Friday. Coach Sheldon Farrell emphasizes the importance of managing emotions and mental preparation for a comeback. Since their season-opening loss to Staley, Central has won two consecutive games, but their overall record remains unchanged at 3-3.

Two of their three wins came against teams they have historically struggled against. The Indians will face Park Hill, a team they have not defeated since 2013, in their quest to break another streak. Coach Farrell stresses the need to focus on executing plays correctly and competing, noting that the team's strong performance against Liberty last week has motivated them.

With near identical offensive numbers, Park Hill averages 24.3 points per game compared to Central's 22.3. The Indians rely on senior leadership, particularly quarterback Drake Gilkison, who has been a key player with over 600 receiving yards this season. To regain their winning form, Central must return to the defensive intensity seen early in the season, which has been more than 12 points better than their current season average.

Coach Farrell believes that raising everyone's level back to that point could help the team secure a victory against Park Hill.