Liberty football rallies to beat Centennial, likely secures top playoff seed

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Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Liberty football rallies to beat Centennial, likely secures top playoff seed
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Liberty overcame injuries to beat Centennial 21-14 in Peoria on November 6. With both of their quarterbacks injured, coach Colin Thomas shifted top receiver Braxton Huynh to quarterback while Kenny Raymond returned from injury at halftime to help drive the offense. Liberty's defense sealed the victory with three interceptions in the second half. The win positions Liberty for the top seed in the Open Division playoffs, with seeding announced on November 7.

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  • •Liberty defeats Centennial 21-14 on November 6.
  • •Raymond returned from injury to spark the offense.
  • •Defense intercepted three passes in the second half.
  • •Liberty will learn its playoff seed on November 7.
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  • 5:58 AMYahoo Sports — No. 1 Liberty football overcomes injuries, defeats rival Centennial
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Liberty was battered but not beaten, rallying to beat Peoria rival Centennial to likely secure the top seed in the Open Division playoffs.

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