Given their disadvantage in the MaxPreps state rankings, Salem should expect quite the challenge on Friday. They will take on Lumberton at home at 7:00 PM. Lumberton will be strutting in after a victory while Salem will be stumbling in from a defeat.
Salem have been struggling to pick up a win, with their game against Sacred Heart last week making it nine winless games in a row. Salem were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap, as they fell 30-36 to Sacred Heart. Despite Salem loss, the team got to see several of their players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. freshman Tyler Ellzey, who picked up 79 yards on the ground on 9 carries and threw 1 TD, was the best among equals.
Meanwhile, Lumberton may have failed to reach the 36.56-ppg average they boasted coming into the contest against Stringer last Friday, but the team still had enough to get the job done. Lumberton came out on top against Stringer by a score of 7-0. The win was familiar territory for Lumberton, who now have three in a row.
Salem took a serious blow against Lumberton the last time the two teams met, falling 0-52. Maybe Salem will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back on MaxPreps for all the details.
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