Team Preview: Freeport
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School: Freeport
Mascot: Pretzels
Conference: NIC-10 Conference
Team Twitter: @Pretzelfootball
Head Coach: Aaron Wichman
Assistant Coaches: Derek Avery - Defensive Coordinator Dan Blackbourn - Offensive Coordinator Lucas Duerst Jake Dalton Tyson Grahn Broc Kundert Warren Pearson Maurice Sellers Aaron Sterchi Dave Schmidt
2016 results: 1-8 (1-8 NIC-10 Conference). The Pretzels failed to qualify for the 2016 IHSA state playoff field.
2017 Freeport Pretzels schedule
08/26/2016* Fri @ Hononegah A 7:15 PM Hononegah HS -
09/02/2016* Fri vs. Harlem H 7:15 PM Pretzel Stadium -
09/09/2016* Fri @ Guilford A 7:15 PM Guilford HS -
09/16/2016* Fri @ Jefferson A 7:15 PM Auburn HS -
09/23/2016* Fri vs. East H 7:15 PM Pretzel Stadium -
09/30/2016* Fri @ Boylan A 7:15 PM Boylan HS -
10/07/2016* Fri vs. Belvidere North H 7:15 PM Pretzel Stadium -
10/14/2016* Fri vs. Belvidere (Homecoming) H 7:15 PM Pretzel Stadium -
10/21/2016* Fri @ Auburn A 7:15 PM Auburn HS
Returning Offensive Starters
Jayvion Avery / Tight End / Fullback / 6' 1" 230 Sr.
Deion McShane / Wide Receiver / Quarterback / 5' 10" 160 Sr.
Joe Gillen / Offensive Line / 5' 10" 225 Sr.
Terrell Castle / Tailback / 5' 10 / 180 Sr.
Ramon Fleming / Offensive Line / 5' 10" 235 Jr.
Payton Shockey / Kicker / 6' 0" 160 Jr.
Returning Defensive Starters
Deion McShane / Corner / 5' 10" 160 Sr.
DeJuan Shird / Linebacker / 5' 8" 180 Sr.
Newcomers to Watch
Major Dedmond / Quarterback / 6' 1" 170 Jr.
Paris O'Bryant / Wide Receiver / 6' 1 170 Jr.
Orlando Marin / Wide Receiver / 5' 10" 160 Jr.
2017 Freeport Pretzels summer Camp/7on7 plans
Richmond Burton 7 on 7 & Line Challenge
NIU 7 on 7
Did You Know That...Freeport's nickname comes from a local newspaper that dubbed Freeport “The Pretzel City” in the 1890s, due in part to the city’s German population and the presence of Billerbeck Bakery, which was the city’s biggest producer of pretzels.
Top Impact Player for Freeport 2017? Senior ATH Deion McShane. McShane, who's older brother Steve McShane is a two sport standout at WIU (football/baseball) has the same type of athletic ability for the Pretz in 2017. McShane is drawing several FCS level looks and offers this summer for football and is also a FBC level track athlete.
Biggest Concern heading into 2017? Can Freeport reload on defense that brings back just two starters from a season ago?
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2017 Freeport Pretzels?
The Pretzels will look towards an experienced offense that brings back 6 starters from a season ago as a strength in 2017. if Freeport can catch a break or two (including avoiding the injury bug) they could have a chance to post more wins in 2017.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early regular season record prediction for the Freeport Pretzels? 3-6