Salem played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against Houston, falling 54-12. Salem was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-6.
Houston's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dj Riley, who rushed for 61 yards and a pair of TDs, and also threw for 128 yards and one touchdown. What's more, Riley posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Another rusher making a difference was Tucker Venn, who rushed for 60 yards and one score.
Salem now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Houston, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Salem will square off against rival Thayer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Houston is set to face off against their familiar foe Cabool at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
