Freeland Scores Early and Often in 40-7 Win Over Alma

The Freeland Falcons and Alma Panthers began their TVC slates on Thursday in the friendly confines of Alma, Michigan. Both teams entered this week after large non-conference victories, and Freeland was able to continue their momentum with a 40-7 victory.

Alma opened the game with the football, but their opening drive ended with a turnover. Ty Fournier stepped in front of the Panthers’ pass and he ran down the field for a 33-yard touchdown. On Freeland’s next offensive possession, the Falcons increased their lead. They marched 68 yards in five plays, and Garrett Pistro capped off the drive with a 14-yard touchdown run. Pistro would add the two-point conversion to extend Freeland’s lead to 14.

The Falcons weren’t done in the opening quarter, as Bryson Huckeby and Jacob Kundinger connected on a 28-yard touchdown pass. Freeland took advantage of three Alma turnovers in the opening quarter, creating a 20-0 lead in the process.

In the second quarter, Freeland scored twice more. First, Huckeby and Alex Duley paired up for a 42-yard touchdown pass. Later in the quarter, Jacob Kundinger powered across the goal line from two yards out. These scoring plays gave Freeland a 33-0 lead heading into the locker room.

In the third quarter’s opening possession, Alma finally got on the scoreboard. Jonathon Crouch stepped in front of a Falcons pass, and he went ten yards for a score. This would be the only Alma scoring play all day. Freeland would finish the night with one more score, as Huckeby and Daniel Duley connected for a 10-yard touchdown pass. Huckeby was extremely effective spreading the wealth through the air, as he found six different receivers throughout the game.

It was a remarkable night for the Freeland defense, as they allowed zero points. They played lockdown pass protection, with Conrad Schultz, Gabe Blanchard and Ty Fournier leading the defense on Thursday night.

Freeland, 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the TVC, will host Bridgeport next Friday in their home opener. Alma, now 1-1 on the season, will travel to Bay City John Glenn.