O’FALLON, Mo. — Fort Zumwalt North junior Jayden Burleson believes his team has another level or two in it as the postseason looms.
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Fort Zumwalt North Panthers senior Phillip Arpasi (8) rolls out looking for an open receiver during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

North Point Grizzlies sophomore Parker Burrow (5) draws a facemask penalty as he tries to tackle Fort Zumwalt North Panthers junior Cameron Sherman (2) during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

North Point Grizzlies junior Ta'Vren Williams (2) runs with the ball during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

Fort Zumwalt North Panthers junior Logan Bauer (9) gets his hands on North Point Grizzlies junior Ta'Vren Williams (2) and pulls him down for a sack during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

Fort Zumwalt North Panthers junior Cameron Sherman (2) uses a stiff arm to the face to try and get away from North Point Grizzlies senior Tayvian Butcher (1) during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

Fort Zumwalt North Panthers senior Phillip Arpasi (8) slips past the tackle attempt of North Point Grizzlies sophomore Jackson McLaren (3) and North Point Grizzlies sophomore Parker Burrow (5) for a first down before sliding out of bounds during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

North Point Grizzlies sophomore Parker Burrow (5) catches the kick off during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

Fort Zumwalt North Panthers junior Jayden Burleson (5) gets around the tackle attempt of North Point Grizzlies sophomore Deacon Boaz (19) and North Point Grizzlies senior Brody Wilmes (8) for a sixty two yard touchdown run during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

Fort Zumwalt North Panthers junior Logan Bauer (9) pumps his chest in celebration of getting a tackle for a loss on North Point Grizzlies senior Anthony Baugher (25) near the goal line during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

Fort Zumwalt North Panthers junior Jayden Burleson (5) gets tackled around the ankle but falls across the goal line for a touchdown during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

North Point Grizzlies junior Ta'Vren Williams (2) throws a pass on the run during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

Fort Zumwalt North Panthers junior Cameron Sherman (2) can’t hold on to the ball in the end zone for a two point conversion during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

North Point Grizzlies senior Max Palo-Judge (9) celebrates his tale for a loss with Fort Zumwalt North Panthers senior Alex Braun (10) during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

Fort Zumwalt North Panthers junior Jayden Burleson (5) runs with the ball during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

North Point Grizzlies junior Ta'Vren Williams (2) with a quick punt during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

Fort Zumwalt North Panthers sophomore Blake Williams (12) gets outside along the side line to return the punt during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

North Point Grizzlies senior Lucas Sapp (10) stops the rush attempt of Fort Zumwalt North Panthers junior Cameron Sherman (2) during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

Fort Zumwalt North Panthers senior Phillip Arpasi (8) tries to slip past the tackle attempt of North Point Grizzlies senior Tayvian Butcher (1) during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

Fort Zumwalt North Panthers junior Jayden Burleson (5) slips past the tackle attempt of North Point Grizzlies junior Alex Graham (11) during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.

Fort Zumwalt North Panthers junior Cameron Sherman (2) gets by the tackle attempt of North Point Grizzlies senior Tayvian Butcher (1) during a game between the North Point Grizzlies and the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers on Friday October 17, 2025 at Fort Zumwalt North High School in Wentzville.