Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Salem). They were the clear victor by a 10-1 margin over the East Alton-Wood River Oilers on Tuesday. Considering the Wildcats have won ten matchups by more than two goals this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Their offense was hitting East Alton-Wood River from everywhere, as six different players booted in a goal.
Eli Baker led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for four goals all by himself.
Salem's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-2-1. As for East Alton-Wood River, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-16.
Salem will challenge Newton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Newton is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 3.8 goals per game this season. As for East Alton-Wood River, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Litchfield at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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