QUAKERS STAND TALL ON HOMECOMING
SALEM, OH- Don’t look now, but the Salem Quakers are figuring things out. The Quakers are on a 3-game run against some tough opponents, and the team chemistry has never been better. Leading the way in the lab is the Mad Scientist, Jeff Andres, who has taken risks in the second half of the season to garner big rewards. None bigger than the 56-39 victory over their top rival, West Branch on Friday night.
The Quakers looked to be on a mission on the night of homecoming in front of a capacity crowd in “The Cab.” Sophomore Cam Sampson showed his keen sharpshooting abilities as he knocked down shot after shot on his way to 14. While Senior Captain Brock Young was a floor general and a true leader keeping the team focused and engaged. Young’s leadership showed in key situations as things started to get chippy on the floor, and Young would communicate between officials and teammates to ice down the situation. Brock also was vital in the scorebook with a dozen points, and was the maestro on a spectacular alley-oop pass to Drew Weir to blow the lid off the gymnasium late in the game.
West Branch, who came in fourth on the YSN Power Rankings in Week 8, were led by Dru DeShields’ 14 points which were well-earned in this physical matchup. Nick Wilson also contributed 11 for the Warriors (11-3)
Salem (6-11)will ice their new bruises following the victory, and will now rest for a week as they’ll host Carrollton on Friday, February 4th at John A. Cabas Gymnasium.
