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Highlanders top Belleville, Finish 9-0
Highlanders top Belleville, Finish 9-0
Posted on 10/27/2024

In a thrilling Week 9 showdown, Howell High School's football team ended Belleville’s three-year regular-season undefeated streak with a 30-29 victory, securing the KLAA championship and finishing with a flawless 9-0 record. Members of Howell's 1963 undefeated football team were in attendance, reuniting after 61 years to witness this historic game.

Ranked No. 3 in Division 1, Howell displayed remarkable tenacity, scoring nine unanswered points in the final five minutes to defeat the top-ranked Belleville. After Belleville stopped Howell on a fourth-and-goal, the Highlanders responded with a safety to cut the score to 29-23. Howell then made a final drive, with quarterback Preston Barb connecting with Justin Jones for his third touchdown, clinching the win with only three seconds remaining.

Jones led the offense this season with an impressive 22 touchdowns, while Tyler Mira's defensive play was crucial to the victory. Jones emphasized the team’s strategy, saying, “Being physical, smash-mouth football is going to wear down teams.” This victory sets an exciting stage for Howell as they enter the playoffs.

Credit: Jared Ramsey, Detroit Free Press

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