Football Recap: Howell Central Falls to Liberty in First Game of Season

Howell Central unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They had to suffer through a 49-21 loss at the hands of the Liberty Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 35-19 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Howell Central is headed away from home for the first time to square off against Festus at 7:00 p.m. on September 5. As for Liberty, they will head out to take on Timberland at 7:00 p.m. on September 5.