Football Preview: Columbia Eagles vs. Freeburg Midgets
Columbia is 8-2 against Freeburg since October of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Columbia Eagles will be playing at home against the Freeburg Midgets at 7:00 p.m. Neither Columbia nor Freeburg posted many points in their last games, so it might be the defenses that decide this one.
Last Friday, Columbia came up short against Roxana and fell 14-7. Despite 162 more yards than the Shells, the Eagles couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Freeburg's offense. They were beaten by Breese Central 42-0 on Friday. The Midgets haven't had much luck with the Cougars recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Freeburg wouldn't let Breese Central keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Freeburg can thank Caleb Tucker and Evan Renneker for forcing both of them.
Columbia's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Freeburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Columbia has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 214.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Freeburg struggles in that department as they've been averaging 216. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Columbia ended up a good deal behind Freeburg in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, losing 28-14. Thankfully for Columbia, Cole Stuart (who threw for 114 yards and two touchdowns on only ten passes, and also rushed for 48 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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