The Salem Academy Crusaders will head out to challenge the Blanchet Catholic Cavaliers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Salem Academy has given up an average of 40.8 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Salem Academy came up short against Taft on Friday, falling 42-21. The Crusaders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the defeat, Salem Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Taiki Kawamura threw for 210 yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, the third road matchup was the charm for Blanchet Catholic, as they earned their first away win of the season. They snuck past Amity with a 24-20 victory on Friday. The Cavaliers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Salem Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Blanchet Catholic, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Salem Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Blanchet Catholic in their previous meeting back in April of 2021, winning 21-14. Do the Crusaders have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Cavaliers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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