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THROUGH THE EYE OF “FLY”

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COLUMBIANA, OH-  Renowned YSN photographer, Gary Leininger, recently sat down with DJ Yokley for a candid interview on the YSN Power Hour. Leininger, known affectionately as the “fly” shared insights into his passion for capturing sports moments, his involvement with the YSN family, and his deep connections within the Salem community.

Leininger’s journey with YSN began with a simple offer to help during a signing in Salem. From there, a strong friendship and working relationship blossomed. He expressed his unwavering commitment to YSN, emphasizing that he doesn’t do it for financial gain but rather for the love of showcasing high school athletes’ accomplishments and the positive impact it has on the community.

The conversation shed light on Leininger’s early interest in photography, which stemmed from his high school days. He shared captivating anecdotes from various sporting events, including interactions with iconic figures like Bill Cowher and Albert Belle. Leininger also touched on his favorite assignments, such as shooting state championships and memorable moments from Browns and Indians games.

Beyond sports, Leininger’s commitment to family and community shone through. He highlighted the importance of family time and shared heartwarming experiences with his grandchildren, Jack and Ellie. Moreover, as the proud owner of Lisbon’s Dairy Queen, he expressed how his family instilled the value of hospitality and community engagement in him.

Leininger’s dedication to his craft was evident as he discussed the meticulous art of sports photography. He offered insight into overcoming challenges, such as sifting through thousands of pictures to capture the perfect shots, and his ongoing quest to innovate and capture unique moments from diverse sporting events.

The interview provided a glimpse into Leininger’s impact as a photographer and a cherished member of the YSN family. His enduring dedication to preserving the essence of high school sports through his lens continues to amplify the YSN experience.

Gary Leininger’s journey stands as a testament to the power of passion, community, and the art of storytelling through photography.

For more of Gary Leininger’s captivating sports photography, be sure to visit YSN’s SmugMug page (ysn.smugmug.com) and immerse yourself in the magic of every captured moment.

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SALEM COMPLETES STUNNER AGAINST THE IRISH

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By Luke Davis

SALEM OH- The Lady Quakers battled the Ursuline Irish tonight at the Cab coming out victors 55-47. After a back and forth first half with a 3 point Salem lead at halftime, the Quakers came out of the locker room on a 17-6 run, led by the 3 point shooting of seniors Riley Flickenger and Lauryn Barton.

Holding on to a 42-32 lead at the end of the 3rd quarter, Salem finished the game strong at the line sinking 9-12 in the final frame. Salem was led by Rylee Hutton with 21 points and composure handling Ursuline’s pressure down the stretch. Flickenger and Barton both finished with 11 points each.

The Quakers move to 5-8 on the season and will return to EBC action on January 10th when they travel to Minerva.

SALEM LEFT SOUR AGAINST CARROLLTON

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SALEM, OH- The Salem Quakers were left looking for their first EBC win on Friday night after Carrollton walked away victorious with a 45-41 win.

For Salem, the offense was spread across the board with Colin Riesen and Cam Sampson taking home the honors of the Quaker high point men with 8 apiece.  Lance Bailey posted 7 points on the evening, and the Quakers were supplemented by a six-point effort from Evan Jones, and five from Deontay Steele.

Carrolton was led by Lincoln Mallarnee’s 18 points and Bryce Lonca’s 9 points.

Salem will look to bounce back on Tuesday when they battle Marlington.

SALEM STRIKES QUICK FOR A WIN

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By Ty Bartell

GIRARD OH- Leading into the official winter break, a handful of girls basketball teams were in-action Saturday afternoon prior to the holiday. One of those matchups was a non-conference battle between the Eastern Buckeye Conference’s (EBC) Salem Quakers and the Northeast 8 Conference’s (NE8) Girard Indians. Both teams entered Saturday needing a win to pretty up the record and get some more confidence rolling in each respective program.

The Quakers wasted little time grabbing an advantage, after starting out the game down 2-0, Salem sprinted ahead off a 9-0 run to hold a 19-8 lead after the first quarter. The second quarter was a closer contest, but Salem still got the edge 14-10 to take a 33-18 leading into the halftime locker room.

The definitive point in the ball game came in the third quarter when The Quakers effectively extended their advantage once again off the backs of a 20-7 third quarter against Girard to take a commanding 53-25 lead into the final eight minutes of play. With more of the reserves in, Girard would be a bucket better than Salem in the fourth at 13-11, but it would do little to change the outcome with The Quakers claiming the win with a final of 64-38 over The Indians.

Player of the Game honors were charred amongst a pair of Quaker teammates with Rylee Hutton, who led the way with 20 points while simultaneously finding assists to her teammates in the win, and Lauryn Barton who finished with 17 points and was a rebounding rock for Salem. Following those two, Salem also had Riley Flikinger score 15 points and Maddy Andres score 8 points! For Girard, they were led in scoring by Ally Gassman who had 16 points followed by Makenzee White who finished with

Salem (3-7) will now set their weights back on EBC play as they travel to Alliance (3-8) to battle The Aviators in the new year on Wednesday, January 3rd. Meanwhile, Girard (3-6) will try to get back in the win column when they travel to McDonald (4-3) in a boys and girls doubleheader the day after Christmas on Tuesday, December 26th. Keep updated with both Salem and Girard basketball this season with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!

Game Photos HERE: https://ysn.smugmug.com/12-23-g-bb-girard-niles/12-23-g-bb-girard-salem/103EOS1D/

SALEM SLAYS THE DRAGONS

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SALEM OH- Salem continued their winning streak on Friday night, securing a hard-fought 64-58 victory over Niles in a challenging non-conference matchup.

Spearheading Salem’s offensive effort, Colin Riesen contributed 16 points, while Lance Bailey and Camden Sampson both delivered standout performances with 18 points each. Evan Jones added 9 points to round out Salem’s scoring distribution.

Niles put up a resilient fight, with Anthony Budak leading their scoring efforts with 17 points, closely followed by Avon Fryer and Stef Dorsey, who each contributed 11 points.

The win marks Salem’s second consecutive triumph, highlighting their resilience and determination on the court. Salem looks ahead to their next challenge on January 5th at Carrollton, while Niles will return home after Christmas to host Edgewood on December 29th, aiming to regroup and bounce back in their upcoming matchup.

Game Photos HERE: https://ysn.smugmug.com/12-22-b-bb-salem-niles/12-22-b-bb-salem-niles/103EOS1D/

REBELS STILL RUNNING SMOOTH

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COLUMBIANA OH- Crestview demonstrated unwavering composure in the face of a non-conference challenge from Salem on Thursday night. The Rebels showcased a robust defense, countering Salem’s speed en route to a convincing 51-36 victory.

Leading the charge for Crestview, Luvrain Gaskins delivered an outstanding performance, tallying an impressive 23 points. Addison Rhodes contributed significantly with 15 points, while Myer Miller and Emily Downey added 7 and 5 points, respectively.

Salem, despite their efforts, faced a formidable Crestview defense. Rylee Hutton led Salem’s scoring efforts with 14 points, supported by Lauryn Barton’s 8 points.

The win maintains Crestview’s unblemished record at 10-0, setting the stage for a highly anticipated clash with Champion for first place in the MVAC next Thursday. Crestview will enjoy a week off to prepare for the crucial matchup. On the other hand, Salem (2-7) looks to regroup and will stay on the road, facing Girard on Saturday in their upcoming contest.

CARDINALS SPOILS SALEM’S SATURDAY

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SALEM OH- Canfield showcased their road resilience on Saturday afternoon, securing a convincing 51-34 victory against Salem. The Cardinals maintained composure throughout, ending both halves strongly to establish substantial leads heading into halftime and concluding the contest.

Jenna Triveri led the scoring charge for Canfield with an impressive 15 points, closely followed by Cami Hritz contributing 14 points. Camie Dill added 9 points, and Grace McQuiston chipped in with 7 points.

Despite a strong individual effort from Salem’s Rylee Hutton, who scored a game-high 21 points, Canfield’s collective strength and strategic play allowed them to pull away for the win.

Canfield, now at a 3-2 record, looks ahead to a girls/boys doubleheader on Tuesday as they host Marlington. Salem, with a 2-6 record, will regroup for their upcoming matchup on Thursday as they travel to face Crestview. The road victory solidifies Canfield’s position as they navigate the season, while Salem aims to bounce back in their next contest.

WARRIORS END FOUR GAME SKID AGAINST SALEM

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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

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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

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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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