The Garretson Blue Dragons will challenge Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Garretson will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Garretson turned things around against Chester on Friday. They put the hurt on the Flyers with a sharp 42-22 win. The Blue Dragons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Gavin Coburn
| 08/29/25 vs DeSmet | 5 |
| 09/12/25 @ Canistota | 15 |
| 09/05/25 vs Centerville | 19 |
| 10/03/25 @ Elkton/Lake Benton | 29 |
| 08/22/25 @ Hanson | 51 |
Garretson found their leader in freshman Gavin Coburn, who rushed for 136 yards and a pair of TDs. Those 136 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Coburn. Jackson Arend was another key player, gaining 83 total yards and two touchdowns.
Garretson didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Arend and Coburn. Coburn also put up two rushing touchdowns, which were his first of the season. Arend got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy faced Avon in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Avon 58-8. Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy hasn't had any issues with Avon recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy's win bumped their record up to 8-0. As for Garretson, their victory bumped their record up to 3-5.
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