After some red-hot attacks on offense in their last three games, Salem finally came back down to earth on Friday. The matchup between them and the West Branch Warriors wasn't particularly close, with the Salem Quakers falling 26-7. The defeat continues a trend for the Quakers in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now lost five in a row.
Leading West Branch to victory were Jeremiah Thomas and Boston Mulinix. Thomas rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, while Mulinix rushed for 167 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Mulinix has posted since back in September of 2023.
Salem's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for West Branch, their win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0.
Salem does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for West Branch, they will challenge Hubbard at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Branch is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 45.4 points per game this season.
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