Freeburg lost against Columbia back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. While the 2-2 score might suggest a draw, it was the Eagles who were credited with the win. The Columbia Eagles got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to the Freeburg Midgets' three. While losing is never fun, Freeburg can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 283rd, while Columbia are ranked 103rd).
Kaleb Patterson and Dathan Krauss scored both of Freeburg's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 11 goals.
This is the second loss in a row for Freeburg and nudges their season record down to 3-6. As for Columbia, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-3-1 record this season.
Freeburg will welcome Granite City at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Columbia, they will head out to challenge Father McGivney Catholic at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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