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WARRIORS END FOUR GAME SKID AGAINST SALEM

by Ty Bartell 

BELOIT OH- In the world of high school sports, very few rivalries run as deep between two programs that encapsulate their communities like The West Branch Warriors and The Salem Quakers do! You know the rivalry means business when it’s not just one, but all sports under the programs banner share the same rival. In the recent chapters of Salem versus West Branch on the girls basketball side, it has been The Quakers who have drafted recent history. Winning the last four consecutive games against The Warriors, Salem was looking to carry the streak into the new season. Meanwhile, West Branch was looking for their first win against Salem since February 10th, 2021. With a storied rivalry that writes itself and a great crowd on hand in Beloit to witness the next chapter of Quakers and Warriors!

The opening quarter looked very similar to the recent installments between the two squads, with defense being the focal point as a low-scoring opening quarter ensued. With points at a premium, The Warriors managed to grab a 4 point lead at 11-7 after a quarter. Scoring did not pick up in the second quarter either, as both defenses forced plenty of turnovers both in the transition game and the half court, making offense difficult to set-up. West Branch managed to hold a slim advantage 19-18 at halftime, as it looked like a wild finish was going to be in the books for Beloit!
However, the second half was very unkind to The Quakers and The Warriors took full advantage!

Outsourcing Salem 30-5 in the second half of the game with a 16-3 third quarter and a 14-2 fourth quarter! The Warriors routed Salem in the second half to pick up their first win over The Quakers in almost three years with a 49-23 final!

Sophie Gregory was magic once again! A player of the Game performance for Gregory in which she scored 25 points with 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 blocks and 4 steals she more than made an impact in every facet of the game. Also a notable performance from Chloe Dennison who heated up in the second half scoring all 10 points on the night during crunch time while knocking down a pair of triples! Audrey Eaton also made contributions, nailing down a pair of threes as well and finishing with 6 points. Lauryn Barton was the leading scorer for Salem, finishing with 8 points followed by Rylee Hutton with 5 points.

West Branch (6-0)(5-0) now has firm control of the Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) with a perfect record the first time through. The Warriors next contest will be a former conference foe when they host The Louisville Leopards (5-1) on Saturday, December 16th. For Salem (2-5)(1-4) they will now look ahead to Canfield (2-2) in a home bout with The Cards at The Cab, also on Saturday! Keep updated with all West Branch and Salem winter athletics with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!

QUAKERS DROP A HEARTBREAKER

By Luke Davis 

SALEM OH- The Salem Lady Quakers suffered a tough loss at the hands of league leading Carrollton, falling 68-65. Heading into halftime with a 32-26 deficit, the Quakes played an even 3rd quarter before a back and forth battle in the 4th. Salem would pull within 1 several times in the quarter but could not overtake the Warriors clutch free throw shooting down the stretch.

Leading the way for the Quakers was Reese Davidson-Chuck with 25 points, scoring buckets from the paint and the free throw line. Rylee Hutton gave another stellar performance at both ends, scoring 23 points and containing Carrollton’s leading scorer on the defensive end.

The Quakers came up short tonight falling to 2-3 and will look to move forward when they head to EBC for Marlington on Saturday.

Game Photos HERE:  https://ysn.smugmug.com/12-6-g-bb-salem-carollton/12-6-g-bb-salem-carollton/102EOS1D/

SALEM REBOUNDS TO BEAT RESERVE

LISBON, OH-In a consolation matchup at the Lisbon Tip-Off Tournament, the Salem Quakers showcased their resilience on the basketball court, securing a convincing 49-31 victory over the Western Reserve Blue Devils.

Western Reserve would start off strong with an eight point lead heading into the second quarter.  The real story unfolded in the third frame when Salem blanked Reserve 18-0, and held on the seal the game in the fourth quarter.

Trent Fink proved to be a dominant force for Salem, leading all scorers with an impressive 16 points. Derek Oesch contributed 3 points, while three Quakers, namely Deontay Steele, Lance Bailey, and Evan Jones, each notched 6 points. Cam Sampson and Ben Severe added to the balanced scoring effort with 5 points each.

On the Western Reserve side, Connor Cochran led the Blue Devils with 9 points, displaying skill and determination on the court. Dominic Ricciardi contributed 8 points, while Josh Klasic added 4 points to the team’s total. Two Devils, Luke Henning and Andrew Hendricks, each scored three points.

The Quakers’ defensive tenacity and well-rounded offensive contributions paved the way for their success in the tournament. Salem’s ability to distribute scoring and limit the Blue Devils’ offensive opportunities was key to their commanding 18-point victory.

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HEARTLAND SPREADS WEALTH IN WIN

LISBON, OH- In an intense matchup at the Lisbon Tipoff Tournament, the Heartland Christian Lions secured a hard-fought victory over the Salem Quakers with a final score of 70-61.

Heartland’s scoring was well-distributed, with Collin Kalaher leading the Lions with 14 points, closely followed by Jake Walker with 13 points. Isaiah Matthews contributed 9 points, while Tyler Rarick and Johnny Myer each had 7 points. Brody Conaway and Will Morgan rounded out the scoring with 6 points each. The Lions’ offensive efforts were instrumental in their success, demonstrating teamwork and efficiency on the court.

Salem, led by Trent Fink’s impressive 24 points, showcased resilience throughout the game. Evan Jones contributed 10 points, while Deontay Steele and Colin Riesen each added 9 and 8 points, respectively. Lance Bailey and Cam Sampson also made contributions with 8 and 2 points, respectively.

The tournament continues today in Lisbon with Heartland lining up against the Blue Devils of Lisbon, and Salem taking on Western Reserve.

SALEM CANT FIND SOLID GROUND AGAINST AVIATORS

SALEM OH- In a hard-fought conference matchup, Salem put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short, losing to Alliance 39-35. The Quakers battled fiercely throughout the game, but the crucial turning point came in the fourth quarter, where they were only able to score 4 points.

Salem’s Rylee Hutton led the scoring efforts with an impressive 15 points, showcasing her offensive skills. Reese Davidson-Chuck contributed 7 points in a valiant effort.

Despite the setback, Salem looks to regroup as they return to the floor on Saturday to host Minerva. The Quakers will aim to bounce back and secure a positive result in their upcoming matchup.

SALEM BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH JEFF ANDRES

SALEM OH- It’s time for another basketball season inside Salem. We know the Quaker Crazies will be rocking as always, but the question remains what will they be rocking to? Not to worry! YSN has you covered! The Quakers return a slew of talent that should leave the primed to make some noise in the EBC, that will feature plenty of challenges.  It’s time to get loud for Salem basketball!

Head coach on the boys side Jeff Andres returns for another year on the bench. He was kind enough to chat with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig about the upcoming season. Check out Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Jeff Andres only on YSN!

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QUAKERS SMOOTHLY GRAB WIN NUMBER ONE

By Eric Hughes 

YOUNGSTOWN OH- Salem defeated Cardinal Mooney, 51-26 on Monday to chalk up their first win of the 2023-24 campaign.

The first quarter was a slugfest that ended in a 12-8 Salem lead, but this was as close as the game would get.

Salem outscored Mooney in the second quarter, 19-2, to head into the locker room with a 31-10 halftime lead thanks in part to Maddy Andres scoring 8 points in the quarter, including a made 3-pointer.

Salem took their foot off the gas in the third quarter, being outscored 9-5, but entered the fourth quarter with a 36-19 lead.

The Quakers bounced back in the fourth quarter and outscored Mooney, 15-7, with six of those points coming from Reese Davidson-Chuck, who finished the game with 13 points, to come out victorious on the road.

Salem dominated the glass on both ends of the floor, which propelled them to their 25-point win.

Rylee Hutton led the Quakers in scoring with 20 points and had a plethora of steals.

Talecia Huff led Mooney in scoring with 11 points, but struggled from the free throw line, shooting 1/7.

The Cardinals shooting 27% from the charity stripe also helped lead them to their demise.

Salem will host Alliance Wednesday, while Mooney will get 12 days of rest before going to the West Side to take on Chaney next Saturday.

HOWLAND UP FOR THE TASK IN FIRST GAME

WARREN OH- In an electrifying season opener, Howland’s offense ignited, propelling them to a 70-61 victory over Salem. Alyssa Massucci led the charge for Howland, showcasing her scoring prowess with an impressive 26 points, including three successful three-pointers. Jessie DeSalvo contributed 12 points, while Sophia Powell and Emily Adams added 9 and 6 points, respectively.

Salem’s Rylee Hutton delivered a standout performance, finishing with a game-high 34 points and an impressive 13 out of 14 from the free-throw line. Despite Hutton’s remarkable effort, Howland’s collective offensive strength proved decisive.

Maddy Andres, Lauryn Barton, and Muirin Lesko each contributed 7 points for Salem, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Howland’s offensive firepower.

As Howland celebrates a strong start to the season, the team will look to build on this momentum in the upcoming games. Salem, on the other hand, will regroup and prepare for their next challenge, aiming to bounce back from this hard-fought loss. The season is off to an exciting start for both teams, promising competitive matchups ahead.

SALEM DEFENSE PROPELS THEM FORWARD

SALEM OH- Salem’s boys’ soccer team took a decisive step forward in the tournament, securing a hard-fought win against Alliance. The final score stood at Salem 2, Alliance 0, as Salem’s players displayed their prowess on the pitch.

Troy Gibson and Jake Davis were the heroes of the evening, scoring the crucial goals for Salem. Gibson’s impact extended beyond his goal-scoring prowess as he also provided an assist, underlining his invaluable role in the team’s success.

Salem’s strong defensive performance proved instrumental in holding Alliance scoreless throughout the match. The unyielding efforts of the entire team on the defensive end were showcased, and it all culminated in a standout performance by Colin Riesen in goal, who made one save to preserve Salem’s clean sheet.

With this victory, Salem advances to the next round of the tournament, setting up a highly anticipated match. They will take to the field on Saturday at Marlington, with a 4:00 PM kickoff.

Game photos can be found HERE: https://ysn.smugmug.com/10-16-b-soccer-salem-alliance/10-16-b-soccer-salem-alliance/101EOS1D/

SALEM SEES THEIR SEASON REACH AN END IN ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE OH- In a hard-fought sectional match, Salem’s girls’ soccer season reached its conclusion as they faced off against their Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) rival, Alliance. While the game was marked by physicality and intense competition, Salem displayed tremendous resilience throughout the encounter.

Salem’s lone goal of the match was a testament to the skill and determination of one of their standout players, Rylee Hutton As she found the back of the net, Rylie not only contributed to her team’s performance but also etched her name in the record books.

Hutton, a name synonymous with goal-scoring excellence, brought her illustrious career to a close in this match. Her 127 career goals exemplify her extraordinary talent as a striker. Impressively, 34 of those goals were tallied in the current season, underlining her consistency and scoring prowess.

What sets Rylee apart is her ability to shine in critical moments. She notched an impressive 7 game-winning goals throughout her career, highlighting her capacity to make the difference when her team needed it the most. Moreover, Rylee’s  impressive record includes an astounding 21 hat tricks, showcasing her remarkable ability to dominate matches by scoring three or more goals.