Salem High School Football Teams Gear Up for Postseason Action

As the regular season for high school football wraps up in Salem, the excitement of the postseason begins. The spotlight is on Sprague High School, which will clash with Clackamas in the 6A Open first-round playoff game this Friday. This important matchup will take place at Sprague and is set to kick off at 7 p.m., making it a prime spot for football fans.

Sprague, seeded sixth in the playoffs, has a record of 8-1 but is looking to bounce back after a tough loss. They were recently defeated by Sheldon with a final score of 52-7, a game that ultimately determined the 6A Special District 1 title. On the other side, Clackamas, which is the eleventh seed with a 6-3 record, is also coming off a loss, having fallen to Nelson with a score of 37-7 last week. Clackamas finished their season in third place in the Mount Hood Conference.

The winner of this matchup is set to face off against third-seeded Sheldon in Eugene next week. Fans and community members are expected to turn out in full force to support their teams as they head into this crucial part of the season.

Stay tuned for score updates and highlights from the Sprague-Clackamas game, as well as other playoff results from Salem-area teams and around the state. Be sure to check back for insights and takeaways from this exciting playoff run as the teams vie for the championship.