It didn't take long for the Salisbury football team to get win number one of the 2013 season.

With last week's 41-27 victory over Bangor, the expectations for the Falcons going forward figure to be a little higher.

Not only did the team remain competitive throughout Friday night's win, the Falcons put together arguably their best ending to a game under head coach Andy Cerco.

"I think they got a taste of what it's like to, number one, be competitive in a game [and] number two, finish a game," said Cerco. "Going through that and learning how to finish a game, I think is going to pay off for us down the line in tight ball games like we were in Friday night."

Excitement certainly surrounds the team after last week's play and starting off the season on a solid note, but Cerco and the Falcons are looking forward to building off the early success. That begins with a matchup against Northwestern Lehigh (0-1 in Colonial League).

The Tigers fell to Palisades in Week 1, 27-15. They visit Salisbury Friday night at 7 p.m.

"After the [Bangor] game," said Cerco. "We told our kids, 'Get used to this feeling [and] get used to this experience because every week it's a new week.'

"Every week we go in, and you've got to walk on the field expecting to win. So they've got to become accustomed to what that's like, and how to handle the expectations."

Running back Cameron Richardson is a vital part of the Tigers' pistol formation on offense. The junior and second-year starter is a threat to run the ball or catch passes out of the backfield.

"They run some option schemes, [and] they run some traditional Wing-T schemes," said Cerco. "Their running game is pretty solid. They have a good offensive line. They're big and physical. They're well coached. The same is true defensively. They're big up front and they're pretty well coached."

Winning the turnover battle is obviously one of the most important aspects of football. Despite getting outgained in total yardage last week against the Slaters and not securing a first down in the game's first half, the Falcons won the turnover battle 7-2. They'll be looking to force the Tigers into a number of turnovers and win that battle once again.

"We talk to our players all the time about ball security," said Cerco. "We tell them there are only two important stats that matter in a football game, turnovers and final score. If you look at most football games, it's reflective."

It will be 'Race For Adam' Night on Friday as well. Salisbury Middle School teacher Matt Tobias is in charge of running the organization, and there will be a donation area available at the game. All proceeds will be donated to finding a cure for Niemann-Pick Disease.