Photo gallery: State-ranked Central makes homecoming memorable with victory

September 23, 2023 | By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor

Camp Point Central quarterback Nick Moore, left, talks with officials before Friday night's game against Brown County in Camp Point, Ill. | Matt Schuckman photo

CAMP POINT, Ill. — A homecoming crowd, a rival coming to town and a victory. Life is pretty good if you’re the state-ranked Camp Point Central football team.

The Panthers took care of business Friday night, beating Brown County 45-0 in a Western Illinois Valley Conference North Division game. Central, ranked third in Class 1A, improved to 5-0 behind a dominant defensive effort and an offensive highlighted by Drew Paben’s speed and the line’s physicality.

Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman hung out in the end zone with the Central faithful and put together this photo gallery: