The 2025 Maryland high school football season continues Thursday evening as the Mt. Hebron Vikings host the Liberty Lions in a non-conference matchup. Both teams are looking to open their seasons with a statement victory in Howard County.
Game Details
- Matchup: Liberty (Sykesville, MD) vs Mt. Hebron (Ellicott City, MD)
- Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 6:00 PM
- Location: Mt. Hebron High School Stadium, Ellicott City, MD
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Liberty Lions
The Lions enter ranked #7,392 nationally, #106 in Maryland, and #7 in their class. Coming off a 25-26 season, Liberty will look to their physical defense and offensive leadership to start the season with a strong road performance.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #7,392
- State Rank: #106 (MD)
- Class Rank: #7
- Strengths: Physical defense, experienced roster, balanced attack
- Key to Win: Establish early momentum and sustain offensive drives
Mt. Hebron Vikings
The Vikings open the year ranked #9,807 nationally, #147 in Maryland, and #19 in their class. After finishing last season with a 25-26 record, Mt. Hebron looks to use its home-field advantage and energized defense to set the tone for 2025.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #9,807
- State Rank: #147 (MD)
- Class Rank: #19
- Strengths: Home-field edge, defensive effort, playmaking ability
- Key to Win: Limit mistakes and capitalize on scoring opportunities
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Lions | 7,392 | 106 (MD) | 7 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mt. Hebron Vikings | 9,807 | 147 (MD) | 19 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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