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SALEM, N.H. | After Londonderry's surprising 31-14 victory over Salem last night, senior back Alex Theodosi claimed that he was only a little tired.

"Just some cramping at the end, that's about it," said Theodosi.

Salem's main problem tonight against Londonderry could be overconfidence. The Blue Devils have looked so overwhelming in their first two games that they may start believing they're indestructible.

Enter Londonderry. While the Lancers fell flat against a vastly improved Manchester West squad, they were able to move the ball. Moreover, they should be ready to make amends for an uninspired second half last week.

At some point tonight at Grant Field, Londonderry's Ryan Griffin will turn the corner with nothing but Salem's Chris Sousa between him and glory.

That's Griffin, one of the biggest backs in area history at 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds, challenged by Sousa, at 5-foot-9, 180 pounds.

MANCHESTER, N.H. | Two weeks, two early knockouts.

Still seeking a challenge, the Salem High football team smothered host Manchester Memorial, 42-7, before about 700 fans at Chabot-McDonough Stadium.

SALEM, N.H. | The fun continued for Salem in the second half of its season opener against Timberlane last night, but senior Nick Cavallo's enjoyment of the Blue Devils' 48-8 romp over Timberlane was definitely tempered.

They are akin to NASCAR drivers trapped behind the wheel of a '79 Olds Cutlass ...

World class jockeys forced to ride mules...

Naval aviators piloting single-engine Cessnas.

But heading into their senior seasons | with opening games less than a week away | Salem's Hal Landers, Pinkerton Academy's Peter Mazzola and Londonderry High's Craig Enos are right where they want to be, leading their respective clubs into what all three feel could be championship seasons.

2006 record: 8-4, lost in Division 1 finals

Returning starters (10): Hal Landers, Sr., QB/DB, 5-11, 165; Shane McMahon, Sr., RB, 5-9, 165; Kevin Sledge, Sr., RB, 6-0, 185; Jim Stewart, Sr., RB/ILB, 5-11, 215; Chris Sousa, Sr., TE/OLB, 5-9, 180; Tom Tetreault, Sr., OL, 5-8, 210; Ryan Stanton, Sr., DL, 6-0, 230; Jharid Pratt, Sr., ILB, 5-10, 190; Peter Allain, Sr., QB/DB, 5-9, 170