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| 10/04/24 - Away | 37-7 W |
| 09/29/23 - Home | 21-22 L |
| 09/30/22 - Away | 47-46 W |
| 10/01/21 - Home | 43-0 W |
| 10/04/19 - Home | 44-6 W |
| + 4 more games |
Salem is 8-1 against Eastern since October of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Lions will look to defend their home field against the Musketeers at 7:00 p.m. Salem has given up an average of 32 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Salem headed into their last game having not scored more than 13 points for three straight, but Corydon Central let them put that streak behind them. The Lions put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 53-33 win on Friday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last six times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Salem's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Payton Schocke led the charge by rushing for 154 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Schocke also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending one pass. Another back making a difference was Caris Moore, who rushed for 83 yards and three TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Salem was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 440 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Eastern played a tough contest on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They had to suffer through a 48-6 loss at the hands of North Harrison. The Musketeers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-0.
The victory snapped Salem's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-4 record. As for Eastern, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Everything came up roses for Salem against Eastern when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 37-7 win. Do the Lions have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Musketeers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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