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HEADED HOME: SALEM QUAKERS BASEBALL PREVIEW

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SALEM, OH – We had the oppportunity to talk to head coach Mike DeBarr this week and he spoke about younger guys stepping up and contributing early. Leaning on Lane Rhodes on the mound this year for the upcoming season. Lane recently committed to our very own Youngstown State University. Coach DeBarr is looking to get better with time and develop his younger players as they gain experience. Salem had an chance to play together in the Valley as a summer team, so coach was around to see his younger players.

YSN is excited to cover the Salem Quakers this year, be on the look out for more coverage!

*Contributed by Billy McCartney

 

PIRATES STEAL ONE FROM SALEM AT THE BUZZER

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A once in a lift-time shot sunk the Salem Lady Quakers Saturday night as the Perry Pirates defeated the Quakers  41-40 in the Division II finals match-up.

Salem’s Krista Barley drained her 3 point shot to give Salem a 40-38 lead with just over 4 seconds remaining, then Perrys Marcella Rodriguez  threw up a 40 foot prayer that found the bottom of the net to snatch the victory from the Quakers.

The Quakers started out the contest very slow as the Pirates grabbed a 14 zip 1st quarter lead and led at the midway mark 21-12, but Salem had a huge 3rd period   out scoring Perry 18-5 to take a 30-26 advantage heading into the last quarter. The final frame was a back and forth affair that set up the wild finish.

The Lady Quakers wrap up their season with a 16-6 mark and a share of the EBC title.

Nine players scored for Salem with Abbie Davidson leading the way with 11 points. Perry  now is 21-4 and will face off in a regional semi-final battle with the Poland Bulldogs on Tuesday evening.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger

LEOPARDS END SALEM’S RUN

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SALEM OH- The Salem Quakers went up against a buzz-saw as the visiting Louisville Leopards cut down the Quakers 75-61 in Friday nights tournament action.

The Leopards came to play as they led by 17 points in the 1st half and   Louisville pounded the boards bringing down 38 boards while the Quakers had 22. Salem closed the gap in the final frame getting to within 8 points but the Leopards put the finishing touches from the free throw line, canning  9 of them in the final minutes.

Junior Jon Null paced the Quakers with 19 points with Drew Weir netting 15 points and Hunter Griffith scoring 11 points.

Leading the way for Louisville was a 20 points effort from  sophomore guard Will Aljancic and  freshman Hayden Nigro added 17 points. Salem wraps up their season with a 16-8 record and a share of the EBC.

Louisville moves on as they will travel to Poland to take on the Bulldogs Thursday night in a Division II semi-final contest.

*Contributed By YSN’s Gary Leininger

SALEM SHINES IN WIN OVER KENSTON

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The Salem Lady Quakers are moving on to the Division II district finals game after taking care of business at home beating the Kenston Bombers 45-36 in Wednesday night‘s hoops action. Salem stepped up their defensive effort holding Kenston to just 3 points in the 3rd quarter while the Quakers put up 12 points. The Quakers held a huge advantage on the boards, out rebounding the Bombers 38-16.

Abby Perry led a well balanced scoring attract for the Lady Quakers scoring 12 points. Abbie Davidson and Kyla Jamison each put up 9 points. The victory improved  Salem to 15-5. The Quakers will be on the road  to take on the Lake County Perry in a Division II district final match up on Saturday evening.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger

SALEM CLINCHES A SHARE

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SALEM OH- The Salem Lady Quakers claimed a share of the EBC title as they knocked off the visiting Alliance Aviators 61-36 in girls hoops action. The Quakers are co-champs of the league along with Marlington. Salem jumped out to a 20-6 1st quarter advantage and never looked back as coach Sarah Hamilton played all 14 girls though-out the contest.

Krista Barley put up a game high 18 points while Kyla Jamison netted 11 points for Salem.

Next up for the Lady Quakers is a semi-final  division district II match up with Kenston on Wednesday evening in Salem.

*Contributed By YSN’s Gary Leininger

SALEM SWIRLS BY STREETSBORO ON TO DISTRICTS

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SALEM OH- The Salem Lady Quakers opened up their Division II tournament quest as they rolled over the visiting Streetsboro Rockets 49-30 in Saturday’s action. Salem came out red hot as they jumped out to a quick 15-0 advantage with sharp shooter Case Johnson draining 3 1st quarter 3-pointers. The Rockets had trouble breaking Salem press which caused numerous turn-overs. The Quakers tooka  to a  17-6 1st period lead as coach Sarah Hamilton played 10 girls in the opening frame.

Salem’s entire roster of 14 Lady Quakers saw minutes in the contest. Johnson paced the Quakers as she finished with a game high 17 points hitting on 5 shots from beyond the arc. Abbie Davidson nailed down 11 points followed by Kyla Jamison with 10 scores.

Salem returns to the hardwood with a big game Monday with Alliance. A Quakers victory would mean that they will share the EBC title with the Dukes of Marlington. Salem will return to tournament action on Wednesday as they will host Kenston with tip-off at 7 o’clock.

*Contributed By YSN’s Gary Leininger

SALEM SILENCES EAGLES

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HANOVERTON OH- The  visiting Salem Quakers improved to 14-7 on the year as they defeated the United Eagles 52-43 in  Friday nights hardwood action.

In a tight contest the Quakers were up by 3 entering the final period and they outscored the Eagles 17-11 to seal the game up.

Junior Jon Null led the way for a well-balanced scoring attack for Salem with 13 points, teammates Hunter Griffith chipped in 12 points and Drew Weir added 11 points.

For United, who finished the season slate at 9-12, Senior Keaton scored 11 points.

Salem hits the courts Saturday night as they face Western Reserve Blue Devils to close out their season in a home battle. Tournament  play will begin Tuesday night as the Quakers will host the Girard Indians and the Eagles will travel to Crestview to take on the Rebels.

*Contributed By YSN’s Gary Leininger

SALEM TAKES SECOND MATCHUP WITH MARLINGTON

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MARLINGTON OH- The Salem Lady Quakers had a season sweep of  Marlington  with a 40-31 win over the host Dukes.

Salem’s win has the EBC knotted up at the top as both the Quakers and the Dukes have 9-2 records with each playing Alliance in their final league play. Marlington jumped out to a 9-7 1st quarter advantage but it was all Salem after that as the Quakers out-scored the Dukes 33-22 in the game’s final 3 periods.

Abbie Davidson paced the well balanced Quaker attract with 12 points and her sister Annis followed  up with 8 points.  Salem will begin Division II tournament play as they will ost Streetsboro on Saturday at 1 p.m. You can watch this contest on ysnlive.com for 9.99.

*Contributed By YSN’s Gary Leininger

QUAKERS BOUNCE BACK IN OVERTIME WIN

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SALEM OH- Down by 9 points entering the 4th quarter,  the Salem Quakers   outscored the Minerva Lions 14-5 to knot the contest up and send it into overtime with the Quakers coming out on top 46-45.

The victory helped the Quakers claim a share of the EBC title, their 1st since 2006. Salem had a balanced scoring attack with junior Drew Weir topping them out with 13 points and Hunter Griffith added 9 points. Junior Jon Null scored all of Salem points in the extra session dropping in 5 points.

The Quakers climbed to 12-7 on the year snapping a 3 game losing streak. They are 8-4 in the EBC.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger

WARRIORS TAKE THE SHOW ON THE ROAD TO TOP SALEM

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BELOIT OH- Basketball is a game of streaks, West Branch went on a 22-10 2nd quarter run and Salem decided to make their own run going on a 14-6 ride but in the end the Warriors came out on top beating the Quakers 53-43 in Cabas gym Friday night.

After Salem took a 41-39 lead West Branch took control of the game running off a 14-2 advantage and sealed the game. The win improves the Warriors to an overall record of 15-5 and 8-4 in the EBC. Salem drops to 11-7 and 7-4 in conference play.

Jaxon Henderscott scored 19 points to led West Branch and right behind him was Dru DeSields with 17 points.

Jon Null paced the Quakers with 13 points and Hunter Griffith added 10. West Branch returns to the courts on Tuesday as they host Waterloo and the Quakers jump right back at it as they travel to Minerva on Saturday night.

*Contributed By Gary Leininger