The Salem News | History lesson: Salem High football, 1890-present
Posted on: August 12, 2026
We’re nearing mid-August, a time when many North Shore sports fans’ thoughts start to turn towards high school football.
We here in The Salem News sports department are no different. Anticipating another season of great individual performances, terrific team showings, and surprise stars is something we look forward to each year.
- All-Time Victories: 707
- Official Varsity Games Played: 1,328
- All-Time Record: 707-526-95
- Winning Percentage: .568
- Northeastern Conference Championships: 6 (1974, 1975 (shared with Saugus), 1986, 1989 (shared with Lynn English), 1994, 1999
- Super Bowl record: 1-3
- Number of all-time head coaches: 26 (including newly hired Brett Segala for the 2026 season)
- Best Coach: Bill Broderick
