EAST PALESTINE OH- The Salem Girls Track and Field Team had an impressive showing at the William E. Ward Invitational at East Palestine.
The Lady Quakers scored a total of 120 points as a team. They had many impressive individual finishes from the girls side. The complete results from the meet can be found on MileSplit.
*Contributed By Bethany Glasser at salemathletics.org
SALEM OH- Salem tennis is off to a strong start to the season. When head coach Keith Parker took over last season, no one on the team had played competitive tennis. Now here they are with a week full of sweeps a year later. The Quakers turnaround has been dramatic, and coach Parker credits it to the hard work the team has put in in the off season. It is hard to get better during the season, so a lot of their growth from year one to year two is behind the scenes work.
Coach Parker is also actively working to grow the program, and the sport of tennis in the community. They’ve had skills clinics in the winter with great turn out. Coming from a tennis hot bed in Indians, coach Parker knows what a great tennis community looks like.
Coach Parker took the time to come on YSN’s Running Point to talk about his squad this year. He gave Anthony Hartwig, and Ty Bartell and introduction to the tennis world. They also talk about team culture, growth of the sport, and much more. Check out episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Keith Parker.
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BELOIT OH- The rainy weather couldn’t keep two bitter rivals from meeting up with each other on the softball diamond. West Branch and Salem would be a heated matchup even if they were playing checkers. Thursday night they met up and it was West Branch that had all the breaks going for them. The Warriors cruised to a 14-0 win.
Sydney Mercer led the offensive onslaught for the Warriors going 3-3 with a triple, a double, and a pair of RBI. Skyler Greeneisen was 2-2 with a home run and 3 RBI. Ryley Pittman also homered in the game going 1-2 with a RBI. Mari Hawk went 2-3 with a triple and a RBI. Morgan Loudon went 2-3 with a RBI.
Pittman took the win in the circle. She struck out 11 in 7 innings, and she only gave up 2 hits.
Chase Toy and Rylie Troy both got hits for Salem as a bright spot for the Quakers.
West Branch will start their time in the JoAnne Kernan Strikeout Cancer Tournament on Friday as they square off with Crestview on Friday at McCune Park. Salem will try and bounce back Saturday at Struthers.
BELOIT OH- The Quakers continue to roll with this week a 5-0 win over West Branch. Their third consecutive sweep in as many days.
Tyler Parker got a strong win at #1 singles, and Sophie Faulenbach won at #3 singles. The doubles teams of Christian Chappell and Nick French and Drake Harkleroad and Luke DeLand won handily.
The best match of the night came at #2 singles, where Zach Parker battled back after losing a tough first set 6-7 (5-7) to win 6-4, 6-0.
The Quakers are now 5-1 and will host East Palestine on Monday.
*Contributed By Keith Parker at salemathletics.org
SALEM OH- The Quakers continued a strong start to the season with a second 5-0 win over United Wednesday. Salem got the sweep in straight sets at all 5 positions – Nick French and Christian Chappell remained undefeated on the season after winning 6-2, 6-2 at #1 doubles. Drake Harkleroad and Luke Deland got the second doubles win, and the singles players of Tyler Parker, Zach Parker, and Sophie Faulenbach all got solid wins.
The JV squad also got wins from Micah Fox, Camron Bodine, Emmit Harkleroad, and Garrett Menough.
Salem stays on the courts Thursday as they take on EBC rival West Branch.
*Contributed By Keith Parker at salemathletics.org
SALEM OH- Troy was a Greek city that was destined to fall, but Rylie Troy is a pitcher for Salem who is destined to stand tall. Troy starts her senior year at Salem with high expectations. Those lofty goals are for herself, and for her team. It wasn’t too long ago Salem softball was extremely successful. Now Rylie leads a group of seniors determined to get the program back to its peak.
Troy has had a fantastic start to the season so far, she already has a two hit shutout, and a walk off RBI to her credit. In two separate games Troy was a major key in the Quakers victory. Two wins down, and Troy and the Quakers would love to see it get to 15. That’s the program record.
Rylie took the time to come on to YSN’s Running Point to discuss her journey. It was a fantastic conversation with Ty Bartell, and Anthony Hartwig. They discuss who some of her biggest role models are, her favorite memories with Salem softball, and so much more. Don’t miss a singe second of the latest Salem softball player profile.
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SALEM OH- The Quakers Tennis Team moved to 3-1 on the season with a strong 5-0 win over Canton South.
Luke Deland rolled to a 6-0, 6-0 win at #3 singles to start the sweep, which was soon solidified by wins at #1 singles by Tyler Parker and #2 singles Zach Parker. The doubles teams of Nick French and Christian Chappell and Drake Harkleroad and Camden Sampson also won in straight sets.
Salem will look to keep winning on Wednesday as they host United.
*Contributed by Keith Parker at salemathletics.org
The Salem Lady Quakers welcomed undefeated EBC rival Marlington to town hoping to build off the momentum they gained after a close extra inning victory on Saturday.
Marlington quelled the Quaker momentum quickly en route to a 27-5 road victory. The Quaker bats picked right up early, Channing Toy led off with a triple coupled with a Dukes fielding error the Quakers raced out to an early 2-0 1st inning lead. Marlington answered with 8 runs in the top of the 2nd and never looked back.
The Quakers offensively were led by Rylie Troy going 2 for 3 and Mack Zumbar 1 for 3 including a double and 2 RBI. Lauryn Barton also contributed a single, RBI, and 2 runs scored in a losing effort.
Salem (2-3) looks to get back on track Wednesday hosting Akron Springfield.
*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler
SALEM OH-
With the game tied 2-2 in the bottom of the 8th and two outs, senior Rylie Troy came to bat. Rylie got the nickname “Soldi” back in her freshmen year because she was money when the game was on the line. Rylie wasted no time smacking the first pitch for an infield single to the 5-6 hole scoring Laila Murray for the game winner. The table was set for her walk off in the bottom of the 8th as pinch hitter Sami Ganior showed discipline in drawing a walk to start the inning. Laila Murray came in as pinch runner. After one out, Salem gambled in stealing Murray & it paid off as she slid around the tag into scoring position at second. Jenna McClish put down a sac bunt pushing Laila to third. That’s when Soldi – did her thing plating Laila…Game winner!
Troy wasn’t just money in the box, she pitched a complete game for the win. She struck out 6 Eagle hitters allowing 0 runs the last three innings. A tireless workhorse as she pitched in all 4 games during the week.
The Quakers scored the first run of the game when Mack Zumbar slammed a double to the gap in the bottom of the 2nd scoring Chase Toy. Mack (great hustle) scored the second run in the 5th after walking, she went to second on a passed ball, stole third then scored on another passed ball with an aggressive lead & reaction.
Chase Toy slammed an outside curve ball to right & stole a base. Lauryn Barton hit a single.
The Quakers played stellar defense making some big time plays. In the top of the 8th Jenna McClish came full stride from center field making a diving catch. Without that catch the game may have went 9 innings. Mack Zumbar made a diving catch on a hot liner to first. Lo Dawg caught a ball & fired to first for the double play ending any chance of a rally in the 6th.
Tori Firth struck out 14 for United & doubled. Salem is home Tuesday vs Marlington.
*Contributed By Michael Thorpe at salemathletics.org
COLUMBIANA OH-
Tori Long didn’t allow a single run against Salem, throwing a complete game shutout and leading Columbiana to a 10-0 victory on Wednesday.
Long led Columbiana to victory by driving in four runs. Long went 3-for-4 at the plate. She drove in runs on a single in the third and a home run in the sixth.
The Clippers scored four runs in the fifth inning. Caitlynn Pleska, Ava Davanza, each had RBIs in the big inning.
One bright spot for Salem High School was a single by Riley Troy in the first inning.
Long pitched to victory. The fireballer allowed one hit and zero runs over six innings, striking out nine and walking one.
Troy was in the circle for Salem. The pitcher allowed 11 hits and ten runs over five innings, striking out two.
The Clippers tallied one home run on the day. Long had a long ball in the sixth inning.
Columbiana racked up 11 hits. Alaina Johnson, Long, Smith, and Davanza each collected multiple hits. Long and Johnson each collected three hits to lead Columbiana. The Clippers tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Julia Rapp led the way with three.
Troy led Salem with one hit in three at bats.
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