If Freedom was feeling good fresh off their 63-13 takedown of Chase back in September, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Freedom Patriots took a 30-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Alexander Central Cougars on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 35-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jeremiah Whitaker and he. Whitaker rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries while he rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 73-yard run.
Freedom's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Alexander Central, the win also got them back to even at 3-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Freedom and South Caldwell are set to duel on Friday. Freedom is facing South Caldwell at the right time seeing as South Caldwell is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Alexander Central, they will square off against Watauga at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Watauga will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Alexander Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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