FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) The Freeport Pretzels didn't make the playoffs last year. They're a team that could potentially benefit from an expanded playoff field this year. With or without that expanded field, they are doing all they can to set themselves up for a strong season.They've worked on their conditioning in the offseason. They're focused on doing all the little things right now during practices as the season closes in. Tylor Sorensen has our season preview of the Pretzels. Watch the media player above for that and watch for our coverage of the Pretzels and football in the 815 all season long on 'Overtime' Friday nights on FOX 39 and on all of our digital platforms.Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to MyStateline | WTVO WQRF News, Weather and Sports.