Miami- Miami Northwestern knocked off Miami Central High School 30-21 in a highly anticipated varsity football matchup on October 4, 2025, at Traz Powell Stadium, bringing to an end Miami Central’s recent dominance in the rivalry.
The Bulls, ranked No. 7 in South Florida, overcame the No. 4-ranked Rockets in a game that lived up to its billing as one of the state’s top contests. Northwestern’s defense was the story of the game, responding to an opening kickoff return for a touchdown by Miami Central’s Jayden Ford, they returned a fumble for a game tying touchdown and maintained momentum, building a 17-14 lead by halftime on the strength of precise passing and key defensive stops. Miami Central answered back with big plays—including a touchdown by Brandon Kinsey—but Northwestern’s defense stiffened in the second half led by 2027 wide receiver Nick Lennear who lined up at safety for much of the game for the Bulls, limiting the Rockets’ scoring as the Bulls pulled away.
Lennear is the top prospect in the 2027 recruiting class.
Both teams entered the year with new head coaches—Jaquatin Victrum for Northwestern and Derrick Gibson for Central—adding extra intrigue to the 56th annual Soul Bowl meeting. The win was especially significant for Northwestern, ending Central’s six-game winning streak in the rivalry and confirming the Bulls’ status as a state title contender.
Northwestern’s victory was powered by a balanced attack and a disciplined defensive performance, ultimately sealing a 30-21 win over their crosstown rivals.
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