Sports
Fremd Falls to Lake Zurich
Lake Zurich defense held Fremd to three points on route to a victory Friday.
was overwhelmed at home by a swarming Lake Zuich defense Friday, falling 35-3 in their season opener.
“We played solid on both offense and defense,” said Lake Zurich linebacker Jack Lynn, who had a key interception against Fremd quarterback Sam Beutler late in the second quarter. Fremd failed to score until a field goal with 4:28 remaining in the first quarter.
Fremd quarterback Sam Beutler completed 11-for-28 passes for 159 yards.
Find out what's happening in Palatinewith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Lake Zurich’s offense operated efficiently despite an injury to starter Zach Till in practice. Steven Kuhn played in his place going 9-for-13 for 55 yards, passing for one touchdown while gaining 29 yards on the ground with two more trips to the end zone.
Fremd next takes on Prospect at home Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m.