SALEM OH- The Salem golf team continued their hot start to the season as Quakers defeated Minerva 182-195 Wednesday at Great Trails.
Anthony Colian led the way posting a 44, while teammate Scott Colian was just one shot off with a 45. Sam Bricker contributed a 46 and fellow Quaker Tanner James rounded out the scoring with a 49. Minerva was led by Reid Spall’s 46.
The lady quakers had an outstanding showing at the district meet over the past few days.
Starting the tournament off on was the girls 4×800 team (Double, Hopple, Stafford, Hall) placing 1st with a time of 9:26.17. In the girls shot Makenna Rudy placed 1st with a throw of 39-1 and Kaylee Carlisle 4th with a throw of 34-2. In the high jump Zoie Reid placed 2nd with a jump of 5-0 and Kami Rohm 8th with a jump of 4-6. In the girls disc Kaylee Carlisle placed 2nd with a throw of 126-1 and in the long jump Rylee Hutton placed 1st with a jump of 17’0.5″.
Continuing on the track, in the 100 dash Angie Hoffaker placed 5th with a time of 13.51, in the girls 1600 run Maggie Hall palced 1st with a time of 5:19.68 and Laura Hovorka 3rd with a time of 5:45.26, in the 400 Rylee Hutton placed 4th with a time of 1:00.27 and Ella Double 5th with a time of 1:03.08, in the 800 Maggie Hall placed 1st with a time of 2:20.63 and Maggie Hopple 4th with a time of 2:22.25, in the 200 Rylee Hutton placed 5th with a time of 27.06, in the 3200 Megan Stafford placed 2nd with a time of 11:20.97 and Klaire Jaquette 4th with a time of 12:26.50.
In the finals for the relays on Saturday the girls 4×100 (Hoffaker, Reid, Coletta, Pim) placed 4th with a time of 52.44, the girls 4×200 (Pim, Reid, Double, Hutton) placed 4th with a time of 1:48.56, and the girls 4×400 (Double, Murray, Hopple, Hall) placed 1st with a time of 4:03.78.
All relay teams and individual events that placed within the top 4 will move onto regionals next week, hosted at Austintown Fitch (Thursday/Saturday).
*Contributed By Bethany Glasser at salemathletics.org
STREETSBORO OH- Salem used a late inning rally to topple Streetsboro on the road in the sectional semifinals on Monday 5-4. The Quakers scored three runs in the final two innings.
Jackson Johnson was the only Quaker with multiple hits as he went 2-3 with a RBI and a run scored. Caden Swiger didn’t get a hit, but it was his huge sac fly in the 7th that gave the Quakers their final edge.
Carson Rhodes threw a two hitter for Salem in 6 innings pitched. He struck out ten hitters and gave up just 1 earned run. Gavin Wilms came on in the seventh to grab the save for Salem. He struck out two of the three hitters he faced.
Salem advances into the sectional final where they’ll meet up with EBC rival West Branch with a trip to districts on the line. That game will be Wednesday at 5:00 at West Branch.
SALEM OH- A big misconception about the sport of softball is that anyone who is fast will make a great baserunner. While it’s true speed is a big advantage, a baserunner must also have high softball IQ to know when to break for the next base, and when to pull on the reigns. For Salem senior Chase Toy, base running has become second nature. Toy is arguably one of the best Quakers on the base paths that the program has seen. She has spent her career working on her craft, and now that work is paying off. Toy has been running down records all season long. When it comes to stealing there aren’t too many players who are better.
Toy has both the single season and career base stealing record at Salem. This season she has stole 31 bases and she has only been caught once. Toy is also trying to grab the program batting average record for a season. Obviously you have to get on base to steal bases. Toy is more proficient at getting on base than anyone that has come through the halls of Salem. The team captain also maintains fantastic leadership that keeps the dugout feeling like a family.
Chase slowed down for a minute to talk to YSN’s Anthony Hartwig to talk about her career at Salem. Toy talks about her commitment to the craft, her future plans as a business owner, and much more. Check out this exclusive Salem Softball Player Profile exclusively on YSN!
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SALEM OH- The night belonged to seniors Chase Toy, Kaylee Johnson, Kylie Skinner, Mack Zumbar, Sofia Cibien & Izzy Codorniu. Salem honored these ladies before the game with a heartfelt ceremony.
Emilee “Fireball” Lewis pitched a complete game (6 innings) for the victory in the circle. She struck out 14 batters. Just three shy of the school record & in just 6 innings. Em took over portions of the game & battery mate Channing Toy called a great game.
Once again the Lady Quakers played even better the second time seeing an opponent this year. Bella Brant & Emilee Lewis had two hits a piece. Sophie Maniscalco tripled & singled. Lauryn Barton stayed hot as she doubled & laid down another bunt hit. She also stole 2 more bases. Channing Toy singled & scored. Hadley Carlisle drew a walk in her only at bat.
The Quakers stole 7 more bases giving them 72 of 79 attempts. In comparison their opponents have stolen 16 of 24.
Chase Toy went 3-4 with and double 2 runs scored, an rbi & three more stolen bases. Chase is the epitome of a ball player. A captain & leader she truly eats, sleeps & drinks softball. I’ve never coached a player with more heart! The players respect, like & follow her lead. Talking with her is like taking with a veteran coach – she knows the game!
Kylie Skinner hit the game winning rbi single as well as an important sac bunt earlier in the game. It’s been so rewarding to watch her work to become such an awesome softball player. Things that would have been roadblocks for others were just hurdles along the way for her. Going to succeed in what she puts her mind to!
Mack Zumbar singled with an RBI to extend her hitting streak to 11 games. This kid burst on the scene with the big homerun & has taken off ever since. Truly our vocal leader & then again the MVP as our vocal leader! I’m amazed at her athletic ability at 1st base & the softball player she has become! She makes everyone relax with her personality & sometimes look over their shoulder!
Kaylee Johnson singled, scored & laid down a sac bunt. She also made a nice catch in right field. To see her come over last season & have to play a half season was heartbreaking. But when she came over she immediately was part of the family. Kaylee cares about everyone & in return every teammate loves her. She is the ultimate team mate & it’s so rewarding watching her become a good softball player.
Izzy Codorniu scored an important run in the third inning. Always singing & dancing all the while smiling. She makes others around her feel relaxed. Ewe Bella! She continues to get better every week.
Sofia Cibien scored an insurance run on a passed ball in the third inning as a pinch runner. Her energy, positivity & enthusiasm is contagious. Simply loves life & loves softball. If your dugout is quiet – Sofia is not in it because she will lead the cheer no matter the score.
Thanks Seniors, you represent everything it is to be part of the Salem Softball Family. We love you!
Salem hosts Carrollton tomorrow at home 5pm as they look to extend their winning streak to 3 games.
*Contributed By Michael Thorpe at salemathletics.org
SALEM, OHIO- The Salem Quakers watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 10-3 loss to Marlington on Wednesday.
The Quakers struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Marlington, giving up ten runs.
Marlington got on the board in the first inning when Wyatt Dillon’s sac fly scored one then Marlington scored three runs in the third inning. The Dukes big inning was driven by a single by Carter DiFloure and an error on a ball put in play by Dylan Heatherington.
DiFloure earned the win for Marlington as the fireballer went seven innings, allowing three runs on six hits and striking out three.
Gavin Wilms led the Quakers with two hits in three at bats. Carson Rhodes took the loss for the Quakers as he surrendered six runs on six hits over four innings, striking out five.
Salem will try and bounce back when they take on South Range on Saturday.
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MINERVA OH- In the bottom of the 6th inning with one out Channing Toy was hit by a pitch. She stole second & then Lauryn Barton laid down a sac bunt & darn near beat it out. Chase Toy delivered an rbi single plating her sister from third for a key insurance run. Chase stole second on the first pitch giving her 26 on the season. Two pitches later she swiped third base breaking the single season stolen base record held by Reagan Meals. Chase has now stolen 27 bases this season. Congrats to the stolen base Queen – you are one heck of an athlete!
Despite 5 Salem hits in the game they were still able to steal 9 bases in 9 attempts. Each of Salem’s four runs they scored, stole a base on their eventual way to the plate. In contrast the Lions didn’t steal any bases & were caught stealing in both attempts. Other thief’s included Lauryn Barton (2), Mack Zumbar (2), Channing Toy & Emilee Lewis.
Lauryn Barton had a bunt single & scored two of the 4 Salem runs. Such impressive hustle when with two outs Mack Zumbar blooped a single over the 1st baseman’s head & Lauryn took off from second without hesitation & scored. Mack also doubled in the game with 2 RBI. Chase Toy had two hits & walked. Mack Zumbar & Chase Toy extended their hitting streaks to 10 games. Sophie Maniscalco had an RBI. Kaylee Johnson had a sac bunt as Bella Brant reached base twice including getting hit by a pitch, a stat she leads in annually. Sareny Wang scored a run as a pinch runner.
Morgane Blaine pitched a complete game to pickup the win. She struck out six while walking just two on 99 total pitches. She carried a shutout into the 7th when the Lions attempted to rally before Ice Ice Blainey shut the door making all three outs. She struck out two in the inning & tagged out a runner caught in a “pickle” trying to steal.
Catcher Channing Toy was on point throwing out two runners trying to steal thwarting any comeback. Morgane Blaine assisted in 5 outs defensively including a double play on a line drive back to her in the circle. Mack Zumbar made an amazing diving catch on a line drive towards the 3-4 hole in the 5th inning.
Tomorrow is senior night vs Beaver Local at Southeast.
*Contributed By Michael Thorpe at salemathletics.org
SALEM OH- What an evening in the circle for the freshman duo of Emilee “Fireball” Lewis & Morgane “Mo-Ice” Blaine. Together they combined on a 1 hitter with 16 ks. The 16 strikeouts in a game tie (Taylor Thorpe) for the second most in Salem Softball history behind Shannon Leininger’s 17 in 1996. Emilee Lewis struck out that the final six batters she faced as her dugout got louder with every pitch. Morgane struck our 6 of the 8 batters she faced.
Despite only 5 outs to make defensively, there were still some highlight reel plays. Chase Toy took a chopper up the middle, played it well for the 6-3 out. Channing Toy three out a runner leading off third in the first inning that kept a run off the scoreboard. Freshman Paige Menough saved extra bases on a running catch in right field.
For Lisbon Kamryn Perchutti had the lone hit. Kyrstin Reckner, Marah Housheolder, Abby Ammon & Emma Everett reached base.
The Quakes offense was paced by Chase Toy as she scored 4 runs on the evening. She went 2-3 with two walks. Her speed was on display as she swiped three bases giving her 14 on the season. She is now just 10 shy of tying the single season record (24 Reagan Meals) for stolen bases & 9 short of tying the career record held by Tara Mancuso 1991-1994.
Mack Zumbar had two hits including a double. Bella Brant had a clutch two out-two rbi single in the 1st inning & added another rbi hit later. Channing Toy added two hits & two stolen bases from her leadoff position. Lauryn Barton & Emilee Lewis each had a hit. Barton stole 3 bases. Sophie Maniscalco drilled a triple to left center. In all the Quakes banged out 11 hits & stole 11 bases. Kassidy Swanson (freshman) scored the final Insurance run in the 7th inning.
Tomorrow Salem heads to Akron-Springfield (9-2) for a doubleheader 11am & 1pm.
*Contributed By Michael Thorpe at salemathletics.org
By Matt Morrison
SALEM, OHIO- As many teams in our area were taking the time do dodge raindrops, Salem took an opportunity to grab momentum. They welcomed in a hot Mineral Ridge team for a non conference matchup. It was all Salem in this one as they ran away 20-1 keeping their own bats hot, and silencing the Rams offense.
Salem was hot right out of the gate as they scored 18 runs in the first two innings of play. Salem had multiple players that had two or more hits including Lance Bailey, who went 3 for 3 and Cameron Kelm, who went 2 for 3. Bailey was also the winning pitcher of the day as he pitched five innings and allowed 2 hits, 1 run, and sat down 5 batters at the plate.
AJ Sandy was the losing pitcher of the day allowing 12 hits, 17 runs, and had 2 strikeouts.
Salem will travel to Mcdonald on Saturday. Mineral Ridge will look to quickly put this loss behind them and get back in the win column when they play East Palestine next Wednesday at home.
By Matt Morrison
SALEM, OHIO- High School girls softball got under way as the Brookfield Warriors took on the Salem Quakers. The Warriors got things rolling early as they scored four runs in the first inning and never looked back as they went on to shut out the Quakers 8-0.
The Warriors were led by Sophia Hook and Cadence Huffman, who both had 3 hits. Miranda Nicholson was the winning pitcher for the Warriors allowing 4 hits and striking out 7. Emilee Lewis was on the mound for the Quakers, allowing four hits and striking out 3 in a losing effort.
Salem will try to get into the win column when they take on Columbiana this Thursday. Brookfield will take on Liberty on Wednesday.