Salem wide receiver Kasir Patterson (7) receives the ball and scores a two-point conversion during a game against Kempsville at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Kempsville takes the field for a game against Salem at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
The coin is tossed to determine possession before Kempsville takes on Salem at home in Virginia Beach on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Salem teammates celebrate with wide receiver Kasir Patterson (7) following a touchdown during a game against Kempsville at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Kempsville wide receiver James Releford V (8) is taken down by Salem defensive backs Antwan Young (16) and Fabian Wells (6) during a game at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Salem quarterback Jason “Scooter” Williams (14) fakes a handoff running back Willie Moore (3) during a game against Kempsville at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Kempsville wide receiver James Releford V (8) prepares to receive the ball and score a touchdown during a game against Salem at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Kempsville wide receiver Tyron Kellam (3) and teammate Jorden Mitnaul (9) celebrate a touchdown during a game against Salem at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Salem running back Willie Moore (3) stretches for more yardage while being tackled during a game against Kempsville at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Salem tight end Maurice Latham (9) watches from the sidelines during a game against Kempsville at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Salem running back Willie Moore (3) is snagged by Kempsville defensive lineman William Messor-Broom (71) during a game at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Salem linebacker Markus McCoy (12) celebrates a successful play during a game against Kempsville at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Salem wide receiver Kasir Patterson (7) receives the ball and scores a two-point conversion during a game against Kempsville at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
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Salem defeated Kempsville 28-14 during the first game of the season at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach on Thursday, August 28, 2024.