SALEM FALLS AFTER VALIANT EFFORT ON THE ROAD

CARROLLTON OH- In a hard-fought road matchup, the Salem Quakers battled against the Carrollton Warriors but ultimately came up short, with Carrollton securing a 21-7 victory.

The first half of the game was marked by tough defensive play, with neither team managing to find the end zone. However, things changed early in the second quarter when Carrollton’s Ryan Kiko broke the deadlock with a 5-yard rushing touchdown. Quentin Rosenberger’s successful extra point gave Carrollton a 7-0 lead.

Carrollton continued to build on their lead in the third quarter. With 5:49 on the clock, Jacob Whitmore powered through the Salem defense with a 2-yard rushing touchdown. Rosenberger’s extra point was good, extending Carrollton’s lead to 14-0.

In the fourth quarter, Carrollton further solidified their advantage. At 9:17, Jacob Whitmore displayed his versatility, connecting with Braylon Murphy on a 26-yard passing touchdown. Rosenberger’s extra point was once again on target, making it 21-0 in favor of Carrollton.

Salem demonstrated their resilience late in the fourth quarter, as Gavin Colbert found the end zone with a 3-yard rushing touchdown. Troy Gibson’s successful extra point brought the score to 21-7.

Despite their efforts, Salem couldn’t complete the comeback, and the game concluded with Carrollton emerging victorious with a final score of 21-7.