Windham's defense rises strong against Salem in rivalry game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 7:32 PM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Summary

Windham secured a 21-7 victory over rival Salem in their annual Blackout Cancer game on October 1, 2026. Quarterback Jackson Wright contributed with one passing touchdown and a rushing score. The Windham defense recorded stops on three trips by Salem inside the 20-yard line. Despite Salem's efforts, including an 80-yard kickoff return by Colin Salkovitz, they were unable to capitalize in the red zone, leading to critical turnovers. With this win, Windham has now claimed victory over Salem for the second consecutive year.

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  • •Windham improves to 2-0 in rivalry games against Salem.
  • •Jackson Wright threw for 219 yards and ran for a touchdown.
  • •Windham defense stopped Salem three times inside the red zone.
  • •Colin Salkovitz recorded an 80-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
  • •Windham's victory took place in front of approximately 7,000 fans.
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WINDHAM — From the moment Jackson Wright began his pregame walk to the field, in front of a packed house of fans screaming under the portable lights and his rival across the field, the Windham quarterback felt something special in the air. “It was the greatest feeling in the world,” said Wright. “We had about 7,000 people come out to watch us play football! That’s crazy. And for it to be ...

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