William Fleming defeated Salem 34-13 in a River Ridge versus Blue Ridge football matchup at Salem High School.
The Salem Spartans started the season 0-2 for the first time since 1997 and faced the threat of falling to 0-3 against William Fleming.
On the opening drive, William Fleming quarterback Jycer Preston connected with Zion Baskerville on a deep pass for a circus catch, putting the Colonels inside the red zone.
Two plays later, Kamharie Steelman powered in a touchdown run, giving William Fleming a 7-0 lead.
Salem responded quickly as Kyshaed Arrington broke around the corner for a 35-yard touchdown run to tie the game at 7-7.
William Fleming’s offense then mounted another sustained drive late in the first quarter, with Steelman scoring a one-yard touchdown run to put the Colonels ahead 14-7.
In the second quarter, William Fleming overcame some self-inflicted mistakes, converting a 4th-and-21 play and later connecting on a 29-yard touchdown pass from Preston to Dwayne Roberts.
William Fleming maintained control and won the game 34-13, leaving Salem with a 0-3 record to start the season.
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