When Central needed a score against East Ascension, quarterback Max Gassiott stepped up.

Up 39-32, the Wildcats took over at their own 13 with just less than seven minutes to go in the game. Gassiott went 2-of-3 passing for 30 yards, including a key third-down pass to junior Brody Diel for a 28-yard gain to get the ball to the Spartans 16.

The drive was capped off by a 4-yard run from junior Marvin Joseph to give Central a two-score lead.

Central (10-2) held on to win 46-32 over East Ascension (8-4) in the regional round of the Division I nonselect playoffs. The Wildcats will face Zachary in the quarterfinals.

Gassiott finished 19-of-26 passing for 308 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran the ball 16 times for 47 yards and two touchdowns.

"Max is a tough kid that is just really show

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