South Salem was not able to break out of their rough patch  on Friday as the team picked up their third straight  defeat. They came up short against  the South Medford Panthers, falling  33-13. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Saxons of the  30-20 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture  back in September of 2024.

 Wongani Schlegel
| 09/19/25 @ South Medford | 104 | 
| 09/12/25 @ Tualatin | 123 | 
| 09/05/25 vs North Salem | 165 | 
 When it comes to explaining why South Salem lost, don't look at  Wongani Schlegel. Despite the final result, he picked up 104 receiving yards, and also rushed for 47 yards. Schlegel is  crushing it when it comes to  receiving yards: he's   posted at least 104 every time he's  taken the field this season.  Kellen Bowman was another key player, having thrown for 313 yards and onetouchdown.
South Salem's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for South Medford, their  victory (their first of the  season) made their record 1-3.
 Coincidentally, South Salem and South Medford will both be playing Grants Pass the next time they take the field. The Saxons will  host the Cavemen at 7:00  p.m.  on Friday, while the Panthers will head out to face them  at 7:00  p.m.  on October 3.
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