Freeburg lost to Jersey back in September of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Freeburg Midgets really took it to the Jersey Panthers for the full four quarters, racking up a 41-7 win on the road. With the Midgets ahead 20-0 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Aj Vahlkamp went supernova for Freeburg, rushing for 127 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards. John Higgins was in the mix as well, providing Freeburg with two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Freeburg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 265 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 181 rushing yards in 12 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Freeburg's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jase Brentlinger and Evan Renneker.
The victory got Freeburg back to even at 1-1. As for Jersey, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Freeburg will challenge Chester at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Jersey, they will face off against Charleston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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