Illinois High School Football - Salem thwarted by Freeburg
October 17, 2025: Freeburg, IL 62243 Freeburg Midgets (Freeburg, IL) fans went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team achieve victory over the visiting Salem Wildcats (Salem, IL), 45-18 in a league battle.
With the win, Freeburg improves its record to 7-1 on the season. The Midgets travel to Priory (St. Louis, MO) to play the Ravens in a non-league battle on Saturday, October 25. The Ravens go into the battle with a record of 2-6. Priory lost 68-33 in their recent non-league battle against Principia/Whitfield (St. Louis, MO)
The Wildcats now have a 2-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to Charleston for a non-league match on Friday, October 24. Salem will meet a Trojans squad coming off a 49-0 league loss to Mahomet-Seymour (Mahomet, IL). The Trojans record now stands at 1-7.