North’s Vari Adams prepares for the season opener

Central coach Ed Miley, North coach Stan Jackson and Jeff Logan chat prior to the season opener

North’s John Link kicks an extra point while Jakari Stovall holds

North’s Ronald Jackson tries to elude Central’s Aaron Gilbert

Former Ohio State player Winfield Garnett, a North assistant coach, goes through pregame warmups

North’s Trey McDonald (left) and Javier Matthews celebrate McDonald’s interception return for a touchdown

North’s Stan Jackson, a former Ohio State quarterback and North head coach, communicates with his staff

Central’s Cooper Fischer (18) tries to bring down North’s Jonathan Stevens

Members of the Central football team take the field before taking on host North

North’s Jonathan Stevens runs after the catch

North’s Will Solomon looks to tackle Central’s Mario Williams

Members of the North and Central football teams meet for the coin toss at midfield

Dr. Joseph Clark, new Westerville school superintendent, talks to the crowd at halftime

Central’s Zachary Nelson tries to strip the ball away from North’s Vari Adams

Central students cheer on the Warhawks

Central’s Jaystin Gwinn looks for running room against host North

Official Eric Mauk makes a call

Central’s Aaron Gilbert tries to tackle North’s Vari Adams

North’s Jonathan Stevens celebrates his touchdown

Former Ohio State running back Beanie Wells, a North assistant coach, watches the Warriors warm up

North’s Jake Cook leads the Warriors onto the field for their season opener against Central