02 Oct 2026 11 min read Game stories

Freeport football controls the clock, beats Morse in midseason showdown

Freeport senior Sam Willard looks for running room early in Friday's home game against Morse. Willard stepped in at quarterback for injured senior Andrew Thomas and ran for 139 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' 20-6 victory. Hoffer photo/video.

FREEPORT—Playing without its starting quarterback, Freeport's football team's goals were simple Friday evening when it hosted Morse in a key midseason battle at the Joan Benoit Samuelson Track and Field.

Control the ball.

Get a lead.

Control the clock.

Win.

Mission accomplished.