A Salem wide receiver is upended following a short gain during Saturday night's Blue-White scrimmage. (Ed Wright photo)

Blue-White scrimmage wraps up
first week of practice for Salem

Aug. 15, 2010, 10:15 a.m.

  Salem's football team wrapped up its first week of practice Saturday night with its annual Blue-White scrimmage at the PCEP varsity stadium.

  Among the highlights were a several electrifying runs by junior running back Marcus Houston and several strong stops by the Rocks' defense.

  The Rocks open the 2010 season Aug. 27 with a cross-campus clash against Plymouth.

  A complete preview story on this year's team will be posted later this week on PlymouthCantonSports.com.

The Rocks' defense gang-tackles a running back. (Ed Wright photo)

Marcus Houston ripped off two long touchdown runs. (Ed Wright photo)

The Rocks' defense stops Houston following a 5-yard run. (Ed Wright photo)