SALEM OH- Last season, Salem came 4.4 seconds short of winning their first district championship in quite some time. Perry broke the dream by hitting a circus shot at the buzzer. The rallying call for this season is to be 4.4 seconds better. That loss sticks in the mind of head coach Sarah Hamilton, and this year might just avenge it. The Quakers return a handful of experienced, and talented players. They might end up being one of the area teams we are talking about in regionals. A lot of big name teams will be in front of them before then though. The Quakers have loaded up their schedule with high quality teams.
Coach Hamilton was able to hop on to Running Point this week to help us preview the Quakers season. She talks with Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell about the motivation of the season, what she’s most excited for, and much more. Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Sarah Hamilton is live.
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YOUNGSTOWN OH- With the Penguins on the road, fans still saw an exciting Regional Quarterfinal playoff game at Stambaugh Stadium, Dike Beede field between two coaches in Dan Readon and the third seeded Ursuline faced off against Ron Johnson’s sixth seed Salem Quakers. Both coaches were once the head coach for Canton McKinley, turning that program around and this was the first meeting between the two.
In the first quarter, the Quakers got off to a strong start as junior Jackson Johnson found conference leader in receptions Blaize Exline for a 23-yard touchdown making it 7 to 0. Ursuline didn’t back down after an early touchdown by Salem as record breaker senior Brady Shannon found Harvard commit Dean Boyd for a 38-yard touchdown. However, Raegan Smith’s PAT was no good and the Quakers were still up by one.
Both teams went back and forth before the end of the first after. Johnson took one in himself from five-yards out making it 14 to six and then Shannon finding Marc Manning three yards out in the back of the endzone making it 14-13 after the Smith PAT.
The second quarter once again saw fireworks on the offensive side but it slowed down for the Quakers after a Johnson one yard rush for the touchdown. Ursuline scored two more times before half with a DeMarcus McElroy 21-yard touchdown and a Shannon to Boyd who kept the toes in making it a touchdown and going into the half, the Irish had the momentum leading 26-21.
Part of the change in momentum too was a CJ Frasco interception and Will Burney’s return having magic in his feet, which led the Irish to dominate the third. Two touchdowns from McElroy from one-yard out and from seven yards out. Johnson broke free for a big 37-yard touchdown run and then a two yard run in the fourth quarter but it wasn’t enough as Ursuline’s offense became too powerful to stop. One more Shannon to Boyd pass from 37-yards and a McElroy run iced the game as Ursuline will move on to the Regional Semifinals with the big 54-35 victory against the Salem Quakers.
Ursuline Stats
Shannon: 11-16 for 167 yards and four touchdowns. Shannon: 10 carries for 100 yards
McElroy: 29 carries for 209 yards and four touchdowns.
Boyd: five receptions for 108 yards and three touchdowns.
Manning: three receptions for 20 yards and a touchdown.
Salem Stats
Johnson: 16-31 for 147 yards one touchdown and two interceptions. 28 carries for 187 yards and four rushing touchdowns.
Exline: eight receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown.
Up Next:
Third seed Ursuline (8-3) will head to neutral territory where they will be facing off against the seventh seed Cleveland Glenville Tarblooders (9-3) after a big upset victory against second seed Cleveland Villa Angela St Joseph Vikings who finish their season with a record of 7-2.
Salem Meanwhile, will turn their equipment in and look forward to off season lifting and the 2022 season.
*Contributed by YSN’s Ian O’Brien*
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HUBBARD, Ohio –
Two historic programs stumbling into the postseason, Hubbard and New Philadelphia came into cold wet night with one goal in mind, survive and advance.
The weather played a factor throughout the beginning of the ballgame, as sloppy offensive play and penalties had things tied at the conclusion of the first.
After a Quaker fumble allowed Hubbard to take the ball over in New Philly territory, the Eagles would pick up one first down to get senior kicker, Kyle Walker, into field goal range before blasting through a twenty-nine-yard field goal to break our seal and give Hubbard the lead.
New Philadelphia’s ensuing possession saw the Quakers pick up a first down before a couple of penalties put them well behind the sticks and forced them to punt the ball away.
Hubbard started their drive at the Quaker thirty-seven-yard-line and just six plays later, TC Caffey would punch in his first score of the night on a fourth and goal from the one.
The Quakers, however, had no intentions on going away easily into the night. The first play of the ensuing New Philly drive hit for sixty-four yards and set the Quakers up for their first score of the night, a five yard touchdown pass from Kurtis to Konnor Tetzloff, sending out score to where the half would end, 10-7.
Starting the second half with the ball, New Philadelphia’s opening drive would see the Quakers turn the ball over for the second time of the night, this time deep in Eagle territory on the Hubbard four.
In just six plays Hubbard went ninety-six yards for the score, capped by a vintage TC Caffey fifty-nine-yard touchdown run, featuring four broken tackles, and Caffey’s jets. TC would go on to score twice more in the ballgame, once from twelve yards out, and the other from eight.
TC’s effort in the Eagles 39-20 victory over New Philadelphia put himself in the state record books twice, with over 2400 yards rushing and 36 rushing TDs, and also has surpassed Hubbard legend, LJ Scott, for most rushing TDs in a season.
UP NEXT
Hubbard: Bouncing back in a big way after their embarrassing loss to Canfield South Range, the Eagles will hit the road for the second round, and again travel to Canfield, this time to take on the big dog Canfield Cardinals (10-1). Hubbard leads the all-time series 15-7-1 and have won the only three matchups this century.
New Philadelphia: The Quakers end their season with a final record of 6-5, and on a two-game losing streak. Losing six starters on offense and three on the defensive side, New Philly will return a plethora of then senior talent, and will have their names in the postseason race once again.
*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson
Postgame interview with TC Caffey:
Postgame Interview With Brian Hoffman:
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SALEM OH- After a heartbreaking loss in week 10 to rival West Branch, the Salem football team started playoff play looking to bounce back, and bounce back they did in a big way, with a 48-14 win over Woodridge.
The Quakers got things going early with a 15 play, 90 yard drive that lasted over 6 minutes in the 1st quarter, capping it off with an 8 yard touchdown run by Austin Sinkovich, to lead 7-0. The Bulldogs would answer with a 70 yard strike to tie things up in their first drive, and it looked like we were in for a battle.
Salem would add two more scores, to the Bulldogs’ one, in the 2nd to take a 28-14 lead into halftime. The Quaker defense would step up to the task in the second half, forcing 2 early fumbles, which would lead to 13 points, putting the game out of reach.
Blaize Exline would lead the way for Salem on offense, accounting for 147 yards receiving and five total scores (3 rushing, 2 receiving) while Austin Sinkovich would add 2 of his own (1 rushing, 1 receiving).
Up next for the Quakers (8-3) is a matchup with 3-seed Ursuline next week on the road. Kick off will be 7:00.
*Contributed By YSN’s Jarrod Niederhiser
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SALEM OH- Salem vs. West Branch. A rivalry unlike any other in the area and when these two schools meet up, you throw the records out the window and see what happens. Saturday night at Sebo Stadium was no different as 7-2 Salem gave the Warriors all the couldn’t handle, but came up short in the end 43-42 in OT.
Both teams had runs of 21 unanswered points, with Salem holding a 35-27 lead late in the 4th, but a good kick return would set West Branch up in good position for the game-tying score with 31 seconds left.
Salem would score 1st in OT, but West Branch would answer with a score of their own, and punch in the 2-point conversion with a Dru DeShields keeper to win the game.
West Branch had 538 total yards compared to Salem with 462. Dru DeShields had 22 carries for 114 yards and 279 yards passing. He had 2 rushing touchdowns and 3 passing. Steven Marra had 20 carries for 145 yards rushing along with 3 catches for 66 yards. He had 2 rushing touchdowns and 1 receiving in overtime. Nick Wilson had 5 catches for 69 yards with 2 touchdowns. Christian Martig with 7 catches for 90 yards and Jaxon Hendershott with 3 catches for 54 yards, an interception on defense and a 43 yard kick return to set up the score at end of regulation. Mitchell Coffee had 2 big sacks on defense with Thomas Egli recovering a fumble.
Jackson Johnson would once again lead the charge for the Quakers, throwing for three scores and running in another 3. Caden Swiger, Austin Sinkovich, and Blaize Exline hauled in a score apiece.
Ross Davidson was a standout on defense once again forcing two key fumbles and blocking an extra point for the Quakers.
West Branch will host CVCA in the first round of the OHSAA state playoffs. Salem (7-3) will host Peninsula Woodridge next week in the first round of the Division IV playoffs. Kickoff will be at 7:00 from Sebo Stadium.
*Contributed By YSN’s Jarrod Niederhiser
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SALEM OH- Louisville may have come in the underdog in Tuesday night’s matchup with 12th seeded Salem, but that didn’t bother them at all. The Leopards defense stalled the Quakers for a 2-0 shutout. They advance to the sectional finals.
Sophomore Drew Dillen knocked one in early in the first half to take a 1-0 lead. The assist went to Angelo Paquelet. That was all the scoring for the first half, but in the second the Leopards would add to their lead with a goal from freshman Dominic Porter-Kovecich. Joe Reynolds earned his sixth shutout of the season securing one save in front of the net.
Louisville will hit the road again as they advance to travel to sixth seeded Mentor Lake Catholic on Saturday. That game is slated to kick off at 4:00.
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SALEM OH- The Salem Lady Quakers soccer team hosted Ashtabula Edgewood in Sectional Semifinal action Monday night.
Salem came away with a 9-0 victory. Rylee Hutton found the back of the net five times. She also chipped in two assists. Abby Perry scored three times. Perry also contributed four assists, giving her the school record for assists in a season. Lauryn Barton also found the back of the net. Chloe Wilhelm had an assist.
The Lady Quakers are back in action Thursday night when they host Poland in the Sectional Final.
*Contributed By Kent Paulini at salemathletics.org
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BELOIT OH- The Lady Warriors clinched their 8th straight EBC title by defeating Salem on Wednesday night 1-0.
Chloe Dennison’s goal in the opening minutes was the game winner. Zoe Sanders recorded 4 saves in goal, and the defense recorded their 6th consecutive shutout.
Sam Moore had a good day in front of the net for Salem. She recorded 7 saves.
The Lady Warriors improve to 11-3-2. They host Harvey in a sectional tournament game on Monday 10/18 at 6pm.
SALEM OH- The Quakers soccer program is at an all time high on both the boys, and girls side. And it’s no surprise they are both succeeding considering they are led by the same staff. Mike Bailey and his crew are in charge of both programs, and have both running in the right direction. The boys team is coming off a huge win against West Branch, and the girls is looking ahead to a big matchup with the Warriors. The EBC championship will be on the line, and it promises to be a heck of a game. The Lady Quakers have finished with more wins than any other team in program history.
Coach Bailey, and senior captain Max Kemats took the time out of the day to come in to the studio and be on Running Point this week. We talk with them about both programs, the culture of Salem soccer, and so much more. Don’t miss this exclusive conversation with Mike Bailey, and Max Kemats in Episode 2 of Salem Soccer Coach’s Corner.
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CARROLTON OH- The Salem Quakers still had high hopes of competing for a EBC championship on Friday as they faced Carrolton. But the Warriors turned those dreams into nightmares as they came out of a thriller to beat the Quakers 28-26.
Jackson Johnson went 19/29 in the passing game with 235 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for a pair of scores. He threw his touchdown in the last drive in the game in an amazing find on 4th and long. The game tying two point conversion came just short. Austin Sinkovich caught 3 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown. Blaize Exline caught 10 passes for 66 yards.
Salem will need to bounce back in Week 9 as they return home to host Canton South.
