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The Legacy of Freeport Football
Before Freeport had a football program to remember, its players were clearing rocks to make a field. 50 years ago, Freeport High School created its first football team. A team of kids who had never played football before. A team that struggled, a team that had to build its own field, a team that other schools looked down on. A team that had to fight to make a name for itself. As the former players and coaches reunited at Freeport High School, it became clear this story was more than just wins and losses. It’s a story about building a
Casey Drayer
10/23/2026
8:13 am
