Salida had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 28-15 victory over the Florence Huskies on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Spartans, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Salida found their leader in underclassman Casen Pridemore, who rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns. Pridemore didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made ten total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Florence lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Noah Howard, who rushed for 78 yards on only nine carries, and also threw for 103 yards and a touchdown. Another rusher making a difference was Brady Hunsberger, who rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries.
Salida's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Florence, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Salida will square off against Rye at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Florence, they will challenge Colorado Springs Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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