The Salem Wildcats honored 100 years of Wildcats football at halftime last night before falling to Freeburg 33-7. Salem and the Midgets were in a scoreless battle with about 3 minutes left in the 2nd quarter when the Midgets would score 3 times in that time frame and lead at the halftime break 20-0. The Cats only touchdown would come on a 79 yard touchdown reception from Miking Ettress, it was his only catch of the night. On the ground, Trey Clark rushed 9 times for 29 yards as Salem only had 67 yards on the ground. The Cats are 1-7 on the season and will finish up their season next week at home against Charleston as Salem will honor their Seniors. The Trojans will not have a chance at the playoffs either after falling to 3-5 with a loss at Taylorville last night 35-23.
Also in the conference, top ranked Breese Central finished league play undefeated with their 31-0 win over Columbia. Roxana beat Wood River to finish 2nd 27-8.
Also last night, Carlyle came back to beat Wesclin 28-23, East St Louis won a close battle with Edwardsville to stay undefeated 14-7, Johnston City handed Sesser Valier their first loss of the year 50-30. In the Little Illini Showdown between two undefeated, state-ranked teams it was Olney beating Casey Westfield 35-20, Vandalia beat Gillespie 56-7.
Today in prep football, Belleville West will play Belleville East in the Southwestern Conference. Also today, Alton Marquette travels to Dwight Gardner/Wilmington.
