The Episcopal Wildcats will challenge the Salem Greyhounds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Episcopal is looking for their season's first win.
Last Friday, Episcopal was beaten by Atkins 49-6.
Meanwhile, after only six points in their last matchup, Salem made sure to put some points up on the board against Melbourne on Friday. Salem blew past Melbourne, posting a 36-3 victory on the road. The Greyhounds' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Salem's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aiden Province led the charge by rushing for 99 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Colton Smith, who rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Salem was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 325 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Salem wouldn't let Melbourne keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Salem can thank Ethan Birmingham and Cole Stemen for forcing both of them. Keagan Sanderson was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles.
Episcopal's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Salem, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
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