The Salem Sundevils will face off against the Cox Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Salem is returning home triumphant after the team finally put their road woes behind them against Ocean Lakes on Friday. The Sundevils came out on top against the Dolphins by a score of 26-17. The Sundevils haven't had any issues with the Dolphins recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Meanwhile, Cox got themselves on the board against Tallwood on Friday, but Tallwood never followed suit. They claimed a resounding 45-0 win over the Lions. That looming 45-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Falcons yet this season.
Cox's win came from a few key players Salem will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Tyre J Jefferies, who rushed for 104 yards and three touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Grady Swango, who gained 53 total yards and two touchdowns.
Cox's run defense was locked in: Tallwood could only muster 1.8 yards per carry. The team can thank Rex Miller for the heroic effort on defense: he. Cox's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.2.
Cox's defense didn't let the opposing QB, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for five sacks. Jiwan Mack was especially locked on to Tallwood's QB and sacked him twice. Elias Field got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Salem's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Cox, their win bumped their record up to an identical 5-2.
Salem ended up a good deal behind Cox in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, losing 49-35. Will the Sundevils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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