WEATHER: Friday, mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s. Friday night, mostly clear with lows in the mid-50s.
ABOUT SALEM: After struggling in 2007, Salem is back on track this season with five straight victories following a season-opening loss to Mountain Grove. The Tigers defeated Liberty 14-12 Friday night for their 22nd straight victory against the Eagles. …To no surprise, Salem is again a run-first team. The Tigers had 322 rushing yards compared to 16 through the air against Liberty. But Salem’s lone completion resulted in a touchdown.
WALKING WOUNDED: Houston coach Chris Edwards said Ty Scheets (shoulder) Brad Pounds (concussion) and David Foster (back) will all miss their third straight game Friday. Scheets and Pounds will return next week.
