Football Game Preview: Salem Rocks vs. Novi Wildcats + How To Watch

Salem hasn't had much luck against Novi recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Rocks will welcome the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m.

On Friday, Salem came up short against Hartland and fell 28-21.

Salem's loss came about despite a quality game from Quinci Alexander Jr, who picked up 72 receiving yards, and also punched in one TD on the ground.

Fans were treated to a battle of the Wildcats on Friday. Novi was the clear victor by a 38-14 margin over Plymouth. The victory continues a trend for Novi in their matchups with Plymouth: they've now won six in a row.

Salem better keep an eye on Anthony Madafferi. He was instrumental in Novi's win, rushing for 54 yards and a pair of scores, while also picking up 58 receiving yards and one touchdown. The dominant performance also gave Madafferi a new career-high in rushing touchdowns (two).

Salem now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Novi, they picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 2-3.

Salem couldn't quite get it done against Novi when the teams last played back in September of 2024 as they fell 35-28. Will the Rocks 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.