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Salem has a large interest in athletics.

It is home to the Salem Red Sox, a High Class-A affiliate to the Boston Red Sox.

The Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl, the NCAA Division III Football Championship game is held at Salem Football Stadium.

Salem's success in holding that event led the NCAA to also move the NCAA Men's Division III Basketball Championship and the NCAA Division III Volleyball Championship to the Salem Civic Center and the Women's NCAA Division III Softball Championship to Moyer Field.

In August 2007, the Salem Football Stadium also hosted the Southwestern Virginia Educational Classic.

This game is played annually in the Roanoke Valley and consists of two football teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

The city hosts several other statewide, regional, and national sporting events at its facilities.

These events are attracted by the city's hospitality, modern facilities and overall support.

Salem High School, is also known for its athletic programs, particularly the football team which has won six state championships since 1996, and also the forensics team, which has won seven consecutive state championships.