Salem was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the Ava Bears at home and fell 60-18. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri football rankings (they are ranked 285th, while the Bears are ranked 110th).
Ava's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Aiden Lane, who rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. Hunter Adams was another key rusher, rushing for 115 yards and a touchdown.
Salem's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Ava, their win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Salem will challenge Willow Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ava, they will be playing at home against Houston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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