Salem hasn't had much luck against Ava recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Salem Tigers will welcome the Ava Bears at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Salem is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They took a blow against Thayer, falling 68-0.
Meanwhile, Ava entered their matchup against Liberty on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Ava lost 34-12 to Liberty. The loss was the Bears' first of the season.
Hunter Adams put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown. Backing up that air attack was Aiden Lane, who rushed for 137 yards and a rushing touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Ava was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 260 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 260 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Salem's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Ava, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-1.
Salem was dealt a bruising 51-0 loss at the hands of Ava in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Salem have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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