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Illinois High School Football 2026 Season

Friday, October 2, 20267:15Regular Season
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Away Team | Pretzels

Freeport

Freeport, Illinois

2026 Record2-2

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Home Team | Huskies

Harlem

Machesney Park, Illinois

2026 Record4-0

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Illinois
2RTN Prospects
1College Commits
1Scholarship Offers
12Matchup Index

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Programs at a Glance

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Freeport
2026 Record2-2
2026 PF / PA (Per Game)21.0 PF / 27.0 PA
2025 Record3-6
2025 PF / PA (Per Game)16.4 PF / 26.9 PA
3-Year Record10-18
5-Year Record16-30
Recent Playoff RunIHSA First Round
Published RankingNot currently ranked
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Harlem
2026 Record4-0
2026 PF / PA (Per Game)43.8 PF / 11.8 PA
2025 Record8-3
2025 PF / PA (Per Game)36.5 PF / 14.6 PA
3-Year Record21-10
5-Year Record38-16
Recent Playoff RunIHSA First Round
Published Ranking#57

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Inside the Game

Freeport

Freeport has an opportunity to strengthen its current program trajectory in this matchup. Its three-year record is 10-18.

Additional roster and recruiting connections remain in RTN verification.

Harlem

Harlem has reached the postseason in at least two of the last three seasons. Its three-year record is 21-10.

RTN currently connects 2 prospects to the roster, including 1 college commit. The program is listed at No. 57 in its latest published RTN ranking set.

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Players to Know

Freeport

Player profiles will appear as roster information is added.

Harlem

Braxton FausettClass of 2028
Position
QB
Height
Not listed
Weight
Not listed
Committed College
Available
Top Honor
Not listed

Game Information

Freeport at Harlem

Date
Friday, October 2, 2026
Kickoff
7:15
Venue
TBA
Location
Illinois
Classification
Not listed
Conference / District
Northern Illinois (NIC 10)
Coach or School UpdateSubmit schedule changes, verified scores, or game statistics.