After soaring to 35 points the game before, Palatine was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They fell 23-13 to the Fremd Vikings. The Pirates were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Fremd's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jayden Faulkner, who rushed for 51 yards and a pair of scores, and also picked up 33 receiving yards. What's more, Faulkner posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Johnny O'Brien was another key player, having thrown for 265 yards and onetouchdown.
Palatine's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Fremd, their record is now 7-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palatine will welcome Conant at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Fremd, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Schaumburg at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings are facing the Saxons at the right time seeing as the Saxons are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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