Melbourne has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 12.25 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a blow against the Salem Greyhounds, falling 36-3. Having soared to a lofty 48 points in the game before, the Bearkatz couldn't push the score so high this time.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Salem to victory, but perhaps none more so than Aiden Province, who rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. Colton Smith was another key rusher, rushing for 61 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
The defeat snapped Melbourne's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-1 record. As for Salem, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Melbourne will square off against Quitman at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Melbourne's defense has only allowed 12.2 points per game this season, so Quitman's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Salem, they will take on Episcopal at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Salem is facing Episcopal at the right time seeing as Episcopal is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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