Countdown to kickoff: Saukees believe physical play, run game can lead to playoff pursuit

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | August 13, 2024
Pittsfield coach Zach Ferguson and the Saukees believe their physicality and commitment to the run game will lead to success this fall. | Matt Schuckman photo

Coverage of the Pittsfield football program is brought to you by: PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Pittsfield football program’s playoff drought is long enough that senior linebacker Draven Puterbaugh doesn’t remember seeing one. “It hasn’t happened in quite some time,” he said. Fifteen years in fact. Yet, there’s a distinct hope and strong belief this could…

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‘We got lucky’: Pittsfield, Jacksonville to lock horns in Week One after both teams’ opponents cancel

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | August 1, 2024

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Sometimes when it feels like all hope is lost, the stars align perfectly. The Pittsfield and Jacksonville football teams can thank their lucky stars having found a Week One game after both schools’ originally scheduled opponents announced they weren’t going to play. “I wasn’t too sure we’d find a game,” Pittsfield coach…

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