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SALEM LADIES SMOTHER UNITED IN SIX

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HANOVERTON, OH- Salem exploded for 9 in the 6th to secure the victory. The 18 hit attack was a total team effort as every spot in the lineup had at least one hit. Bailee Thorn hit her second home run in two nights and had 4 RBIs in the game. Taylor Thorpe hit the top of the fence for a double and ended with 4 hits while reaching base in all 5 at-bats. Elly Exline and Sara Castles each had three hits. Hayden Carner added two hits. Jenna McClish, Meg Rossero, Hannah Kelm and Brooke Veglia all had hits in the game.

The defensive play of the game came from Sara Castles who made a running catch in left. Sam Moore in a soccer goalie-like fashion showed her athletic ability behind the plate with some nice blocks.

Taylor Thorpe garnered the win in the circle while striking out 11, giving up one hit and allowing no runs. Rylie Troy made her debut and pitched well in relief. Rylie struck out 2 in an inning of work.

 

**Contributed by Mike Thorpe and salemathletics.org**

ALL RHODES LEAD TO SALEM WALK-OFF VS. ALLIANCE

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The Quakers picked up their second conference win on Tuesday as they edged the Aviators in extra innings with a 6-5 walk-off winner at Ray Reisbeck Field.  Sophomore Lane Rhodes was the hero for the Quakers as he went 7 innings on the mound, striking out 6 and went 3-5 at the plate including a single in the 8th inning to drive in the winning run.

The Aviators jumped out to 2-0 lead in the first inning but Salem came right back in the bottom half of the inning to tie it up on a 2 run single by senior Josh Young.  Alliance went right back to work in the 2nd getting 2 more runs to take a 4-2 lead but the Quakers again responded with 2 runs of their own on a 2 out, 2 run single by Rhodes to tie it up again.

That would be it for both teams until the 7th when Alliance took the lead but the Quakers yet again rallied to tie in the bottom of the 7th with 2 outs when an error by Alliance allowed pinch runner Nick Coletta to score the tying run.

Junior Seth Seddon came in to relieve Rhodes in the 8th and despite putting 2 runners on, got out of the inning unscathed with a big strikeout to set the stage for the Quakers dramatic walk-off win.

Freshman Blaise Exline reached with 1 out on another Alliance error and after a wild pitch got him into scoring position Lane Rhodes hit a ground ball over the third base bag that brought Exline in and the Quakers out of the dugout to mob Rhodes at first base.

The Quakers are now 3-2 on the young season and 2-1 in the EBC. Salem will play the Aviators again on Wednesday at Alliance starting at 5 pm.

 

*Contribution from Mike DeBarr and salemathletics.org

WARRIORS OUTLAST LADY QUAKERS

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BELOIT, OH- The West-Branch/Salem rivalry is alive and well!

Salem’s Bailee Thorn stepped to the plate of a 1-1 game in the top of the 5th. With Freshman Jenna McClish at second, Bailee launched a 1-2 pitch over the fence field fence as Grace Heath twisted and turned but ran out of real estate. At that moment It just may have been as loud as any softball game we’ve been part of. In the bottom of the 6th with Salem clinging to a 3-2 lead, Jordan Anderson hit a similar shot (two-run) for what would be the game winner on a 0-2 pitch.

Hayden Carner had two hits and continued calling a great game behind the plate. Meg Rossero had a single and she got robbed of an RBI double when centerfielder Grace Heath made a great diving catch in the right-center gap. Hannah Kelm also had a hit for the Quakers.

Defensively Bailee Thorn played lights out at short. Taylor Thorpe made an athletic play on a squeeze bunt and Hayden Carner applied an equally as skilled tag.

Taylor Thorpe went the distance (6 innings) in the circle striking out 10, allowing 3 hits and just 2 earned runs.

UNITED STEALS THEIR WAY PAST SALEM

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HANOVERTON, OH- The United Eagles continue to deliver in the clutch in the early going of 2019.  On Friday, it was the stellar pitching and timely hitting that allowed them to walk away with another victory.

In the first inning, Salem got their offense started. Lane Rhodes grounded out, scoring one run. The Quakers would also put up three runs in the seventh inning. Salem‘s big inning was driven by walks by Blaise Exline, Billy Blackburn and by Ricky Enlow.

Leyman was in mid-season form and pitched United to victory. He surrendered four runs on four hits over six and two-thirds innings, striking out six. Hahlen threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Josh Young took the loss for Salem. He surrendered seven runs on ten hits over five and two-thirds innings, striking out three.  Offensively, Bryce Owen, Young, Joey Watson, and Blaise Chaffin each collected one hit to lead Salem.

United scattered ten hits in the game. Block, Parker Hydrick, and McDevitt each racked up multiple hits for United. Magnuson led United with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with nine stolen bases.

 

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QUAKERS GRAB LATE LEAD, DOWN DEVILS

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SALEM, OH- It’s been a rocky start to the season for the Lisbon Blue Devils.  Leads have been hard to hold late, and Thursday proved to be much of the same.  Lisbon lost the lead late in a 7-4 defeat to Salem on Thursday. The game was tied at three with Salem batting in the bottom of the fifth when Blaise Exline doubled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

The Blue Devils opened up scoring in the first inning when Seth Seddon induced Nick Mundy to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored for Lisbon.

On the bump, Seddon earned the win for Salem. He surrendered three runs on one hit over four and two-thirds innings, striking out five. Josh Young and Ricky Enlow entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

PHOTO CREDIT: GARY LEININGER

Garrett Cox took the loss for Lisbon. He allowed six hits and seven runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out two.  Offensively, Mundy, Tyler Welsh, Jaikep Entrikin, and Blake Reynolds each collected one hit to lead the boys in blue.

Adam Wilson led Salem with two hits in three at-bats.

 

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QUAKERS REBOUND BEHIND WILSON’S COMPLETE GAME

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SALEM, OH-  Just a day after suffering a 7-1 defeat to Canton South, the Salem Quaker Baseball Team fired back.  Quaker Skipper, Mike DeBarr gave the baseball to his trusted Senior Southpaw, Adam Wilson.

Wilson never gave the ball back.

While both teams were strong on the mound Wednesday, the Salem Quakers defeated Canton South 3-2.  Wilson allowed just five hits to Canton South.  The Quakers  got on the board in the second inning when Nick Coletta grounded out, scoring one run.  They pulled away for good with one run in the third inning when Lane Rhodes singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

Wilson was credited with the victory and allowed five hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out nine.  Stauffer was on the mound for Canton South. He lasted five innings, allowing seven hits and three runs while striking out three and walking zero. Frey threw one inning in relief.

Rhodes went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Salem in hits. The Quakers were stout in the field as well and didn’t commit a single error. Bryce Owen had ten chances in the field, the most on the team.

Canton South racked up five hits on the day. Throckmorton and Frey each collected multiple hits for Canton South.

 

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LADY QUAKERS FALL SHORT AGAINST LIBERTY

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STRUTHERS, OH- The Salem Lady Quakers season came to an end Wednesday night as they fell to Liberty 50-43.  

It was apparent early that Liberty’s length and athleticism were going to be a problem for the Quakers offense. The Leopards played mostly zone and that fed right into the hands of their strength. The Quakers suffered 7 turnovers in the 1st Qtr and were 0/10 from beyond the arc. The Quakers would trail 13-8 after a quarter.

The Quakers slowly settled down on offense only giving up 5 turnovers in the 2nd quarter. Still, Liberty’s ability to run in transition and score easy buckets was giving Salem’s defense trouble. Even after Quaker made shots Liberty would consistently beat them down the floor. At the half, Salem was sticking around down 22-18.

In the second half, the Quakers offense fixed the turnover problem. Only surrendering 4 of them in the final two frames. This made Salem consistently get close to the Leopards. However, Liberty was able to punch back every time Salem got close. This game went from a 2 point game to an 8 point game more than once in the second half.  Liberty just hit too many clutch shots for Salem to make a game-winning run. Liberty would win 50-43.

Ellie Davidson and Kyla Jamison both had 12 points for the Quakers to lead. Davidson notched a double-double adding 10 rebounds. Jamison had 9.

SALEM BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER W/ VINCE NITTOLI (EP 3)

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We’re headed to the heart of the postseason.  Coach Nittoli and his staff have the girls ready to compete for some hardware this year and have already started their quest with a win under their belt.

Now as they meet the competition in neutral territory away from the home cooking at “The Cab” what cards will be dealt for the Lady Quakers?

We pick the brain of the Head Ball Coach on this week’s Salem Basketball Coach’s Corner with Vince Nittoli (Ep 3.)

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ELL’ ON WHEELS

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Salem Senior, Ellie Davidson has been known to have a fiery side on the basketball court.  With her aggressiveness that has been passed down from her siblings (she is one of 9) Ellie has learned not to take too much grief from anybody, no matter what size they are.

Davidson serves as the team’s anchor when it comes to leadership and course-bearing.  During the West Branch game, Davidson just grew frustrated with losing to the Lady Warriors throughout her career, and at halftime during their final matchup, she drew the line in the sand.  “We’re not losing this game.” Davidson proclaimed.  Her teammates followed, and for the first time in nearly a decade, Salem defeated their arch-rivals.

PHOTO CREDIT: GARY LEININGER

The aggressiveness that Ellie shows isn’t about to just go away.  Ellie looks to utilize her love for contact with a degree from Kent State with a path toward criminal justice and hopes to someday work with a federal agency of some type.

We sat down with the Quaker Captain for this week’s Salem Basketball Player Profile: ELL’ ON WHEELS.

 

BEAVERS BURN CAMBRIDGE LATE, ADVANCE TO NEXT ROUND

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EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- The late Jim Valvano once described NCAA basketball tournament as ‘survive & advance’ in terms of proceeding through the tournament. This phrase accurately describes the Beaver Local Girls Basketball Team.

After trailing for most of the game, the Beavers fought hard to earn a come from behind 45-44 over Cambridge in the East District opening round OHSAA Tournament game on Monday Night.  With a team dominated by underclassmen, it was Senior Madison Ours that provided the Beavers with the winning points off of a 3 point field goal with 35 seconds remaining. That was the only points scored by Ours the entire game.  ‘I thought I overshot the ball’ Ours said after the game. ‘I heard someone yell not to shoot it right when I let it go. I think Coach (Stephanie Coie) wanted the ball to be passed inside.’  Ours went on to say ‘That was the biggest shot I’ve ever made. If that shot doesn’t go in, we go home.’

Junior Jenna Riccardo, who became the school’s all-time leading scorer last week, lead the Beavers with 21 points, but only 8 points came in the first half. Riccardo said after the game the defense Cambridge played in the first half created problems for her & her team during the first half.  ‘They (Cambridge) switched from a 2-2 zone to a 1-3-1 zone & we couldn’t score” Riccardo said.

The Beavers were able to overcome a 19-14 halftime deficit to take a 35-34 lead after 3 quarters. Riccardo went to the free throw line with 1:33 remaining in the 4th quarter down 43-42 with a chance to either give her team the lead. She missed both free throws.  ‘I wasn’t nervous’ Riccardo told me after the game. ‘I just didn’t get my legs into either free throw & that’s why both hit the front of the rim.’

After Alexis Wilkinson made 1 of 2 free throws to give the Bobcats a 44-42 lead, it was Ours that gave her team the lead that the Beavers never surrendered. Taylar Slaughter had the ball for Cambridge in the closing seconds but was called for traveling with 4 seconds left. Elizabeth Kolkowski was immediately fouled on the Beavers next possession but missed the front end of a 1 in 1. Alyssa Ball of Cambridge was unable to secure the ball after touching it as Beaver Local Freshman Jensen Britt took control & held the ball in the near corner as time expired, securing the win.

Also contributing to the Beaver Local victory was Freshman Elizabeth Kolkowski with 10 points & 4 rebounds, Junior Riley Britt with 3 points & 4 steals, & Freshman Jensen Britt with 4 points & 2 rebounds.

The Beavers, the 12 seed in the East District, improve to 14-8. They advance to play against the 3 seed Zanesville Maysville Panthers Wednesday Night at 7 PM. Maysville finished their regular season with a record of 16-5.

The Cambridge Bobcats, the 15 seed in the East District, were lead by Taylar Slaughter with 30 points, including 5 shots from beyond the 3 point line. Their season concludes with a 6-16 record.

 

  • STORY BY YSN’S JASON HANNUM