The Howell Central Spartans will face off against the Washington Bluejays at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Howell Central has given up an average of 31.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Howell Central is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Howell on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Spartans lost 41-17 to the Vikings. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri football rankings (they are ranked 151st, while the Vikings are ranked 40th).
Meanwhile, Washington posted their closest victory since November 8, 2024 on Thursday. They skirted past Fort Zumwalt East 22-20. The Bluejays haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Howell Central has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. As for Washington, their victory bumped their record up to 2-6.
Howell Central was taken down by Washington 42-13 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Spartans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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