The South Salem Saxons lost to the West Salem Titans 46-41 on Friday Oct. 30 at Bennett Field.
In the first quarter, Landon Sewell ‘27 scored a receiving touchdown to put the Saxons up 7-0. Kacedro Rogers ‘27 recorded a 25 yard interception with eight minutes left in the first quarter. However, the Titans responded with a receiving touchdown with four minutes left. The Titans continued the offensive pressure, closing the half with a rushing touchdown, making the score 14-7.
The Saxons opened the second quarter with a five yard rushing touchdown to equalize the score. South followed up with another scoring drive, ending with Benjamin Greer ‘27 rushing for a ten yard touchdown, moving the Saxons to a 21-14 lead. West responded with a rushing touchdown with one minute and 43 seconds remaining in the half to tie the score 21-21. To conclude a two minute drill scoring drive, Kellen Bowman ‘27 threw a cross body throw to Greer giving the Saxons the lead to close the half.
Both the Saxons and Titans allowed scoring drives, making the score 34-27 with four minutes left in the third quarter. The Titans gained momentum after scoring a receiving touchdown and later recording an interception. West ended the quarter with a 40-35 lead over the Saxons.
Rodgers scored a receiving touchdown for the Saxons early in the first quarter, advancing the Saxons to a 41-40 lead. However, the Titans were able to respond, ending the game with a 46-41 win.
The Saxons now have a 7-2 record. The Oregon School Activities Association ranks South 19th in the state.
