LEOPARDS RETURN THE ROAR IN WEEK 1

LIBERTY OH- The motto of the Liberty football team all summer has been “Return The Roar”. In Week 1 against Western Reserve they did just that with a dominating 30-12 win over the Blue Devils. The opening day win was the programs first since 2012.

D.C Ferrell and Derek DeMattia both shared snaps under center for the Leopards who threw for a combined 161 yards. Ferrell threw for 116 while DeMartia threw for 45. Chris Cunningham was the main target through the air catching 7 balls for 155 yards. Donte Venters led the ground game, carrying the ball for 130 yards.

David Altiere ran the ball well for Reserve. On 16 carries he gained 176 yards. Luke Henning completed a total of 7 passes for 96 yards.

Liberty will welcome in Girard on Friday while Western Reserve will go to JFK.