Football Preview: Salem Wildcats vs. East Alton-Wood River Oilers
The Salem Wildcats will venture away from home to take on the East Alton-Wood River Oilers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Salem is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Salem came up short against Mt. Zion on Friday, falling 34-14. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 314th, while the Braves are ranked 136th).
Meanwhile, East Alton-Wood River came into Friday's game having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They enjoyed a cozy 24-7 victory over Marquette Catholic on Friday.
Salem's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for East Alton-Wood River, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Everything came up roses for Salem against East Alton-Wood River when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 41-6 victory. In that match, Salem amassed a halftime lead of 27-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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