Merryville's Newly Shrout tackles North Central quarterback Josh Powell and knocks the ball loose during the first half of a non-district game on Thursday. Merryville won 38-6. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

Merryville running back Kade Royer drags a pair of North Central defenders to get some extra yards on Thursday at Merryville High School. The Panthers won 38-6. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

Merryville quarterback Josh Robinson throws a pass during the Panthers 38-6 win over North Central on Thursday. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

Merryville's Stellan Mirante closes in to tackle North Central's Mckennis Savoie during a Thursday night. Merryville won 38-6. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

North Central's McKennis Savoie tackles Merryville's Brycen Coody during a game Thursday night. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

Merryville's Josh Robinson throws a pass during the Panthers' 38-6 win over North Central on Thursday. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

Merryville's Josh Robinson pushes North Central's Deavonta Gallien out of the way during a game on Thursday. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

Merryville quarterback Josh Robinson gets a block from a teammate during a game against North Central on Thursday. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

Merryville wide receiver Lucas Tucker had two catches for 44 yards on Thursday in the Panthers' 38-6 win over North Central. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

Merryville quarterback Josh Robinson is pushed out of bounds by North Central's Jontarious Offord during a non-district game on Thursday. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

North Central's Mckennis Savoie and Thomas Mirvil tackle Merryville wide receiver Lucas Tucker during a game on Thursday. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

Merryville running back Chanler Blackmon takes the handoff from quarterback Josh Robinson during a game on Thursday against North Central. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

Merryville's Chanler Blackmon tackles North Central's Ayden Minor behind the line of scrimmage during a game on Thursday. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

Merryville's Brycen Coody tackles North Central's Ayden Minor during a game on Thursday at Merryville High School. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

Merryville running back Jerimaya Robinson celebrates after scoring one of his four touchdown Thursday night. The Panthers opened the 2023 season with a 38-6 win over North Central. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)