Howell Central is 0-10 against Howell since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Spartans will head out on the road to take on the Vikings at 6:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Howell Central was handed a heart-breaking two-point loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Howell North on Friday. The Spartans' defense stepped up to hand the Knights a 65-0 shutout. The Spartans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Howell got the win against Timberland on Friday by a conclusive 44-24. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Vikings' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Missouri football rankings (they are ranked 36th, while the T-Wolves are ranked 125th).
Howell has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 37.5 points over those games. As for Howell Central, their win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 2-5.
Howell Central was dealt a bruising 42-7 defeat at the hands of Howell when the teams last played back in October of 2024. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of the Vikings' Jaylen Ballard, who rushed for 347 yards and five scores on only 12 carries. Now that the Spartans know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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