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Miami Central Ripped Through Northwestern in Gridiron Win

The Rockets defeated the Bulls 52-10 at Traz Powell Stadium this Friday night.

Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Football

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Miami Central improved to 4-1 with a 52-10 victory over Northwestern at Traz Powell Stadium this Friday night. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Miami Central improved their season record to 4-1 after a dominant performance against Northwestern at Nathaniel Traz Powell Stadium. The win leaves the Bulls with a 4-2 record heading into their next matchup.

Why it matters

Local football fans watched the coaching staff's focus on physical play pay off as the Rockets controlled the field throughout the night. The victory signals a strong momentum shift for Miami Central as they prepare for their upcoming game against Miami Springs.

Miami Central secured a 52-10 victory to move to 4-1 on the season, while Northwestern fell to a 4-2 standing. The margin of victory reflects the team's emphasis on physical play.

The players

Kareem Brown

Miami Central player who caught a touchdown pass in the first quarter.

Dontavius Kitchens

Northwestern player who scored a touchdown in the second quarter.

Donte Anderson

Northwestern player who recorded an interception during the game.

The details

The Rockets established early control with a 21-0 lead, including a first-quarter touchdown catch by Kareem Brown. While Northwestern's Donte Anderson intercepted a pass and Dontavius Kitchens scored a second-quarter touchdown, Miami Central maintained a 24-7 halftime advantage. The team relied on consistent tackles for losses to stifle the Bulls' offense throughout the contest.

Timeline

  1. Friday, September 26, 2026: Miami Central defeated Northwestern.

  2. Thursday, October 1, 2026: Northwestern will face American.

Beyond the 305

This game marks a departure from the historically competitive nature of the rivalry between these two Miami football programs. The lopsided result updates the standing between these local teams as they navigate their respective 2026 season schedules.

Fans of the Rockets can look forward to seeing if this physical style of play carries over into the upcoming matchup against Miami Springs. For Northwestern supporters, the focus now turns to the October 1 game against American to recover from this loss.

The takeaway

The Rockets' commitment to physical play and contested catches proved to be the winning edge at Traz Powell Stadium. Watch the scoreboards next week to see if Miami Central maintains this scoring pace against Miami Springs.

What happens next

Northwestern will continue their season with a scheduled game against American on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Further reading

For more on high school sports developments across the county, visit the Miami Football section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Miami Herald.

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