Sugar-Salem has been on the road for four straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on The South Fremont Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sugar-Salem has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 232 points over their last five contests.
Last Friday, Sugar-Salem was fully in charge, breezing past Teton 41-14 on the road. The result was nothing new for Sugar-Salem, who have now won six contests by 27 points or more so far this season.
Sugar-Salem's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Carson Harris led the charge by rushing for 112 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Harris was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 68 yards. Another player making a difference was James Chase, who rushed for 31 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, South Fremont's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their fifth straight loss. The match between South Fremont and Marsh Valley wasn't particularly close, with South Fremont falling 31-14.
Bryce Johnson put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns.
Sugar-Salem's victory was their eighth straight on the road (dating back to last season), which bumped their overall record up to 7-0. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.6 points per game. South Fremont has been struggling this season, as they've lost seven of their first eight contests, which leaves them at a 1-7 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Sugar-Salem against South Fremont in their previous meeting back in October of 2022 as the squad secured a 47-19 victory. Does Sugar-Salem have another victory up their sleeve, or will South Fremont turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
