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Photos: Clarkson football faces off against Leigh, Sept. 25
Clarkson fans react after a ball is fumbled by Leigh during the first half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Leigh’s Carter Freudenburg (77) and Wyatt Langhorst (58) celebrate after defeating Clarksonat the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh. Leigh defeated Clarkson 20-6.
Clarkson's Nolan Gall (8) calls for a break as he makes his way off the field during the second half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Clarkson's Jeryn Struebing (4) dives into e end zone for a touchdown during the first half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Leigh kicks off to start the first half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Rain falls as Leigh lines up across from Clarkson in the red zone during the second half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Clarkson's Jack Brabec (51) is embraced by Leigh’s Michael Wemhoff (99) after the game Friday at the Colfax County Fairgrounds in Leigh.
Clarkson's Jeryn Struebing (4) celebrates a touchdown after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
A Clarkson-Leigh Patriots sign is seen in a shop window on Friday in Clarkson.
Leigh’s Blake Loseke (13) hurdles over a tackle attempt by Clarkson's Jace Prinz (7) during the second half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Leigh’s Tyce Larson (44) makes a catch during the second half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Clarkson's Nolan Gall (8) carries the ball under defense by Leigh players during the second half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Leigh's Easton Brabec, right, intercepts a pass intended for Clarkson's Jeryn Struebing during the second half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Leigh’s Blake Loseke (13) is brought down by Clarkson's Beau Baumert (69) during the second half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Mud and grass cover Clarkson's Hunter Gall (45) late in the second half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
The Leigh sideline erupts after Blake Loseke (13) breaks up a pass intended for Clarkson's Colton Steffensmeier (9) during the first half of a game Friday at the Colfax County Fairgrounds in Leigh.
Leigh's Easton Brabec (6) fends off a tackle attempt by Clarkson's Jeryn Struebing (4) while running the ball during the second half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Leigh’s Michael Wemhoff (99) carries the lead flag a he and his teammates take the field at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
A student carries their instument as they trudge through the mud to the football field at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Kids play a 2v2 football game behind the visiting fans section during the second half of a game between Clarkson and Leigh at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Clarkson head coach Jim Clarkson, bottom left, watches from the sideline as his players take on Leigh during the first half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Clarkson's Jeryn Struebing (4) and Clarkson's Jack Brabec (51) walk off the field after the game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh. Leigh defeated Clarkson, 20-6.
Rain falls as Clarkson and Leigh continue to play during the second half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Clarkson runs the ball while under defense by Leigh during the first half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Leigh's Easton Brabec (6) celebrate after intercepting a pass during the second half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Leigh's Easton Brabec (6) celebrate after intercepting a pass during the second half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Clarkson players line up across from Leigh during the second half of a game Friday at the Colfax County Fairgrounds in Leigh.
Clarkson players take a knee while Leigh’s Blake Loseke (13) is checked on by medical staff after going down during the second half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Leigh fans Megan Hillen, left, and Aaron Fehringer, right, react to a defensive stop by their team during the first half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Leigh's Easton Brabec (6) dives to the end zone to score a touchdown during the first half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Leigh’s Tyce Larson (44) runs the ball as he is tackled by Clarkson's Levi Andersen (22) and Jeryn Struebing (4) during the first half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Clarkson's Jeryn Struebing (4) celebrates a touchdown with his teammates during the first half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Clarkson's Nolan Gall (8) carries the ball as he is pursued by Leigh’s Tyce Larson (44) during the second half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Leigh’s Tyce Larson (44) reacts after the Panthers score a touchdown during the second half of a game at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
Leigh head coach Jarrod Bazata speaks with his team before the game against Clarkson at the Clarkson Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Leigh.
