Columbia got themselves on the board against Freeburg on Friday, but Freeburg never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Freeburg Midgets with a sharp 24-0 win. For the Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 28-14 loss the Midgets walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
Jase Nelson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, picking up 64 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 97 yards. He got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 54 yards.
Columbia's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Cooper Weik and Mason Voegele.
Columbia now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Freeburg, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Columbia will square off against East Alton-Wood River at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbia's defense has only allowed 14.4 points per game this season, so East Alton-Wood River's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Freeburg, they will head out to challenge Roxana at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Roxana will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Freeburg surely won't give up without a fight.
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