South Salem Saxons Boys Soccer 3-2 West Salem

South Salem boys soccer picked up a hard-fought road result Monday night, topping crosstown rival West Salem 3-2 in a Central Valley Conference (6A) league match played in Salem, Oregon. The win moves the Saxons to 5-3 overall and 3-1 in conference play, a strong position as the CVC race tightens heading into October. Playing away from home against a familiar opponent always adds an extra layer of pressure, and South Salem answered that challenge by finding a way to score three times while holding off a West Salem side that made things interesting right to the final whistle. The Titans pulled within one late, but the Saxons defended well enough to secure all three points. The one-goal margin is a reminder of how competitive the rivalry remains, and every conference result carries added weight this time of year. South Salem will look to build on this momentum when they return to action later this week.