The Liberty Patriots ruined the Hazen football team’s home opener Friday night, besting the Highlanders 28-6 in a match-up at Renton Memorial Stadium.

The teams battled through the first half, playing a game of mostly field position, but Liberty was able to put two touchdowns past the Hazen defense to head into the half with a 14-0 lead.

In the second half, Liberty opened up their lead even further. Hazen was able to get into the endzone just once to prevent the shutout, but the Patriots defense simply proved too much for the Highlanders.

Hazen falls to 0-2 with the loss. Both losses were to non-league opponents. They play Evergreen at 7 p.m. Thursday at Renton Memorial Stadium.

Liberty moves to 2-0 with the win and play at Interlake on Friday.