The Salem Lions are taking a road trip to face off against the West Washington Senators at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Salem is coming into the contest hot, having won their last three games.
While Salem's win against Charlestown wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Lions won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Pirates 21-20. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted against the Pirates since October 9, 2020.
Logan Dent
| 09/26/25 vs Corydon Central | 127 |
| 08/29/25 vs Silver Creek | 119 |
| 10/10/25 @ Charlestown | 101 |
| 09/05/25 vs Scottsburg | 84 |
| 08/22/25 @ North Harrison | 81 |
| + 3 more games |
Salem got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Logan Dent out in front who rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Dent has become a key player for the Lions: the team is undefeated when he posts at least 100 rushing yards, but 1-4 otherwise. Salem also got a significant boost from Caris Moore, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 105 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Salem was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 295 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 270 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, West Washington humbled Crawford County with a 48-6 victory. That looming 48-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Senators yet this season.
The victory got West Washington back to even at 4-4. As for Salem, the win also got them back to even at 4-4.
Everything came up roses for Salem against West Washington when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 34-7 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lions since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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