Football Game Preview: South Salem Saxons vs. Sheldon Irish + How To Watch

The South Salem Saxons will square off against the Sheldon Irish at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. South Salem is looking for their season's first win.

On Friday, South Salem came up short against Sprague and fell 34-21.

South Salem's defeat came about despite a quality game from Kellen Bowman, who threw for 248 yards and a pair of TDs.

Meanwhile, Sheldon's game on Friday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell 21-14 to North Salem. While the Irish didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Vikings 7-0 in the first quarter.

South Salem's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Sheldon, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.

Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's game: South Salem has been unstoppable in the air this season, having averaged 392.6 passing yards per game. It's a different story for Sheldon, though, as they've been averaging only 139.4 passing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant passing game?

South Salem took a serious blow against Sheldon when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 66-13. Will the Saxons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.