The South Salem Saxons lost to Glencoe High School 54-41 on Friday Nov. 6 at Bennett Field. This match was the quarter finals of the 2026 OSAA / OnPoint Community Credit Union 6A Football Columbia Cup.
In the first quarter, Benjamin Greer ‘27 recorded a three yard rushing touchdown to take the lead early. The Glencoe offense relied heavily on their run game, throwing the football very few times the entire night. Glencloe tied the score before the quarter ended with a rushing touchdown, making the score 7-7.
Samuel Johnson ‘27 scored a receiving touchdown at the goal line to start the second quarter. Continuing to run the ball, Glencoe recorded a rushing touchdown to make the score 14-14. With four minutes left in the half, Landon Sewell ‘27 recorded a receiving touchdown to move the Saxons to 21-14. Following a rushing touchdown for Glencoe, the Saxons had a successful two minute drill scoring drive. After Greer’s receiving touchdown with 23 seconds left on the clock, Glencoe threw their first pass of the night. It resulted in a touchdown, tying the score at 28-28 before half time.
After trading scores to make the score 35-35, the Saxons forced a fumble to gain possession of the football. However, the Saxons were unable to convert the fumble into a scoring opportunity, as they were forced to punt. Glencoe responded with a scoring drive to advance the score 42-35. With four minutes left in the third quarter, Sewell had a 25 yard receiving touchdown. After the missed extra point, the Saxons closed the quarter trailing by one point, 42-41.
Glencoe scored another touchdown with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter. However, their two point conversion attempt failed. Glencoe led by seven points, 48-41. The Saxon offense was unable to respond with a scoring drive. Following another score for Glencoe with one minute left, Kellen Bowman ‘27 threw an interception. Glencoe ran down the clock in victory formation, closing the game with a score of 54-41.
This was the last game for the Saxons this football season. After the match, there was a somber atmosphere because for many seniors this was also the last football game of their careers.
