Football Preview: Salem Rams vs. Woodbury Thundering Herd
The Salem Rams are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they challenge the Woodbury Thundering Herd at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Saturday, Salem came up short against Cinnaminson and fell 14-7.
Meanwhile, Woodbury couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They and Haddonfield were almost perfectly matched up on Saturday, but Woodbury suffered a 21-20 defeat. The loss continues a trend for the Thundering Herd in their matchups with the Bulldawgs: they've now lost five in a row.
Woodbury's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Dale Thomas, who rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and Marquis Taylor, who picked up 94 receiving yards and a touchdown. Thomas got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible 70 yards.
Woodbury's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Taylor, Jasuan Solomon, and Camyle Carter picked up one apiece.
Salem was dealt a bruising 49-14 loss at the hands of Woodbury in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Can Salem avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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