After low-scoring totals in their previous three matchup, South Medford brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. Everything went their way against the South Salem Saxons on Friday as they made off with a 33-13 victory. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Panthers' offense, which had struggled in the games prior.
When it comes to explaining why South Salem lost, don't look at Wongani Schlegel. Despite the final result, he picked up 104 receiving yards, and also rushed for 47 yards. Schlegel is crushing it when it comes to receiving yards: he's posted at least 104 every time he's taken the field this season. Kellen Bowman was another key player, throwing for 313 yards and one TD.
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| 09/19/25 - Home | 33-13 W |
| 09/20/24 - Away | 30-20 W |
| 09/22/23 - Home | 21-45 L |
| 09/23/22 - Away | 48-35 W |
| 09/22/17 - Away | 28-21 W |
| 09/23/16 - Home | 52-10 W |
South Medford's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for South Salem, they dropped their record down to 0-3 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Coincidentally, South Medford and South Salem will both be playing Grants Pass the next time they take the field. The Saxons will host the Cavemen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Panthers will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.
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