South Salem Saxons Football 51-35 North Salem

South Salem scored a dominant road win Friday night, topping rival North Salem 51-35 in a Central Valley Conference (6A) football game played in Salem, Oregon. The victory opened league play in emphatic fashion for the Saxons, who entered the night unbeaten and left with even more momentum. South Salem improved to 5-0 overall and 1-0 in conference play, making a strong early statement in the CVC standings. The 16-point margin was built on an explosive offensive performance, with the Saxons putting up 51 points against a Vikings squad that kept competing and answered with 35 of their own. Cross-town rivalry games carry their own weight regardless of records, and South Salem handled that pressure well on the road. The Saxons now have five consecutive wins to open the season, with their first conference victory already secured. Next up, South Salem will look to build on this strong start as league play continues in the coming weeks.