Two dominant backs in Kaden Brink and Caedmon Keithley are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Salem Greyhounds will take on the Bismarck Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are coming into the matchup red-hot, with Salem sitting on eight straight victories and Bismarck on 13.
Salem is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 38-20 win over Mansfield.
| 12/06/24 vs Mansfield | 5 |
| 10/13/23 @ Yellville-Summit | 5 |
| 11/15/24 vs West Fork | 4 |
| 11/07/24 @ Quitman | 3 |
| 11/29/24 vs Rivercrest | 2 |
Brink continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 238 yards and five touchdowns. That's the most rushing touchdowns he has posted since back in October of 2023.
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 261 rushing yards in 11 consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Bismarck's offense rose to the challenge against a Redbugs defense that boasted an average of only 13.86 points allowed on Friday. Bismarck claimed a resounding 49-12 victory over Fordyce. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won eight contests by 36 points or more so far this season.
Bismarck's win bumped their record up to 13-0. As for Salem, their victory bumped their record up to 11-3.
Saturday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Salem has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 343.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Bismarck struggles in that department as they've been averaging 206.9 rushing yards. It's looking like Saturday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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