Freeburg's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Columbia Eagles by a score of 23-14. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last six times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Freeburg's defense and their three sacks. Gentry Brentlinger was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself.
Columbia's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Jackson Lawal, who gained 113 total yards and a touchdown, and Jase Nelson, who rushed for 122 yards while picking up 7.6 yards per carry.
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| 09/26/25 vs Columbia | 23-14 |
| 09/05/25 vs Jersey | 44-21 |
| 08/29/25 vs DeSoto | 30-14 |
| 10/25/24 vs Priory | 55-21 |
| 10/11/24 vs East Alton-Wood River | 40-16 |
Freeburg's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 38.4 points this season. As for Columbia, their defeat was their first of the season and also makes their record 4-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Freeburg will welcome Roxana at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Cooper Kisgen and Mekhi Shorter. As for Columbia, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against East Alton-Wood River at 7:00 p.m. The Eagles will be up against the Oilers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 54.2 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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