The 2003 season was the greatest season for the Howell Central Rugby Team. The Spartan's finished the regular season with a winning record, advancing them to the state playoffs. Coming out of the weekend with a 1-1 record, helped boost the team to the Western Championships, in Dallas, Texas. The Spartan's entered "Westerns" as the 12th seed. With a couple of victories, they ended their season as 8th overall.