
Bill Freskos
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News/Sports Reporter representing shawlocal.com in the Illinois Valley.
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https://www.shawlocal.com/author/bill-freskos/ 04-10-2021 18:34:54
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Well, this one is really getting out of hand. Marquette scores their fifth touchdown in the first quarter off another Dose run. Crusaders lead 35-0 with 4:04 left in the first quarter. Friday Night Drive - Shaw Local

Another Crusaders score - this time it’s Couch to Higgins on a 15 yard screen pass. Marquette leads 42-0 at the end of the first. Friday Night Drive - Shaw Local

Does gets his third touchdown of the game. Marquette leads 49-0 with 8:30 left in the first half. Friday Night Drive - Shaw Local

Halftime: Marquette 49, Madison 0. The clock will be running in the second half. Friday Night Drive - Shaw Local

Marquette leads 56-7 at the end of the third quarter. Friday Night Drive - Shaw Local


The Crufootball team wasn't happy after Week 1 and had something to prove in Week 2's matchup against Madison. MARQUETTE ATHLETICS did exactly that, writes Bill Freskos shawlocal.com/friday-night-d…

Tonight, I’ll be on the sidelines covering one of the oldest rivalries in the state as LaSalle-Peru takes on Ottawa. Tune in for live updates and highlights! Friday Night Drive - Shaw Local


The Cavaliers will draw first blood after a late start. Senior receiver Landon Zellers gets wide open here for a 24 yard touchdown. 7-0 LaSalle-Peru leads with 8:26 left in the first quarter. Friday Night Drive - Shaw Local

Quick turnover on the ensuing drive as the Pirates fumble the snap. Cavs ball at the Ottawa 35 now. Friday Night Drive - Shaw Local

The Cavaliers quickly get out to a two score lead after the takeaway. On fourth down, junior receiver Jaron Morscheiser gets a 30-yard touchdown. 14-0 L-P leads with 5:00 left in the first quarter. Friday Night Drive - Shaw Local

Cavaliers sophomore quarterback Marion Persich finds pay dirt with his legs this time, running through a defender for a 14 yard score. 21-0 L-P leads at the end of the first quarter. Friday Night Drive - Shaw Local

The Pirates will answer with a touchdown from junior tight end Dane Carretto. Cavs lead 21-6 after the PAT was blocked with 7:17 left in the first half. Friday Night Drive - Shaw Local

And the Cavs answer right back on the ensuing drive with sophomore back Landyn Jordan taking a screen pass for a 22 yard score. 27-6 L-P leads with 5:29 left in the first half. Friday Night Drive - Shaw Local

Another Cavs score, just an incredible play here from Persich - scoring a 26 yard touchdown off a scramble. 34-6 L-P leads with 3:33 left in the first half. Friday Night Drive - Shaw Local

With just a second left in the half - Ottawa gets in the endzone off a goaline carry from senior back Archer Cechowiz. We have an octopus as Cechowiz also cashed in the 2-point attempt. 34-14 L-P leads at halftime. Friday Night Drive - Shaw Local

After a long injury timeout, the Pirates kick a 37 yard field goal from Lucas Farabaugh after getting a stop. 34-17 L-P leads with 5:07 left in the third quarter. Friday Night Drive - Shaw Local

Persich’s third rushing touchdown tonight, extending the lead to start the fourth. L-P leads 41-17 with 11:07 left in the game. Friday Night Drive - Shaw Local


For the 12th straight time LP Cavalier Football defeated OTHS Pirate Football , a fast start by Marion Persich and the rest of the Cavaliers setting the tone. Bill Freskos has the story ... shawlocal.com/friday-night-d…