Salem, Amherst battle in season opener Gene Marrano August 27, 2018 1 minute read Less than 3 weeks before the start of the 2018 high school football season the Amherst County Lancers replaced their head coach Trevor Porter – he had been hired only in June. The Lancers had a rough time on Friday in their season opener at Salem: Share: Post navigation Previous: Tech shooting survivor sits with kids to discuss fears of gun violenceNext: 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb honors fallen first responders Related Stories Fish for Lent – Taziki’s Mediterranean Restaurant on Franklin Road brings it back Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Dr. Pepper Park gets off to early start in 2026 this weekend with Green Envy for St. Patrick’s Day celebration Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Virginia Creeper Trail bringing millions to SWVA pre-Helene, VT Report Reads Emma Thomas March 12, 2026 0