Salisbury sports see football setback and historic golf championship

In collegiate football, No. 12 Salisbury University suffered a 26-21 defeat against Rowan University at Sea Gull Stadium. Despite holding a 21-14 halftime lead, Salisbury was overtaken in the fourth quarter by Rowan, who scored two touchdowns in the final period to secure the victory.

SyRus McGowan led the Salisbury offense with 92 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Rowan's decisive drive in the final minute of the game resulted in an eight-yard touchdown run to finalize the five-point win.

In high school girls' golf, the Salisbury Hornets captured the Rowan County Championship for the first time in 11 years. The team finished with a total score of 301, narrowly edging out Carson by one shot and ending a nine-year winning streak by East Rowan.

Salisbury senior Marlee Speir claimed the individual county championship title with a score of 90, finishing four strokes ahead of runner-up Ashlyn Pfister.