Salem hasn't had much luck against Loyd Star recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Salem Wildcats will face off against the Loyd Star Hornets at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Salem is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 12th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They lost 41-18 to Bogue Chitto.
Although Salem took the loss, they still got scores from Jayden Sanders, Jaymen Watler, and Rustin Shoemake.
Meanwhile, Loyd Star suffered their biggest loss since September 1, 2023 on Friday. They were dealt a 44-12 defeat at the hands of Wesson. The Hornets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-0.
Despite the loss, Loyd Star saw an underclassman step up: Tristan Fortenberry picked up 53 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Salem's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Loyd Star, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 0-2.
Salem was dealt a bruising 41-0 defeat at the hands of Loyd Star in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Loyd Star's Jordyn Kees, who rushed for 149 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries. Now that Salem knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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