On Friday night, October 10, the East High Thunderbirds lit up the field and the stands with a statement win over their rivals, the Central Indians, taking the game 42-24. The energy was electric from kickoff, with the crowd on its feet as the Thunderbirds controlled the game from start to finish.

East’s offense was firing on all cylinders—big plays, sharp execution, and relentless drive kept Central’s defense scrambling all night. The defense answered the call too, forcing key stops and shutting down Central’s momentum whenever they threatened to rally.

The victory not only pushed the Thunderbirds to an impressive 7-1 record but also kept them on top of the division and lifted them to No. 8 in the state. More importantly, East brought home the rivalry bragging rights and showed once again why Thunderbird pride runs deep.

With just a few games left in the regular season, East High looks locked in and ready to finish strong. The Thunderbirds are flying high—and the best is still ahead.