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• Salem falls in overtime of quarterfi nals after breathtaking battle

  BY JERRY LIPTAK Salem High’s field hockey team took its fans on a wild roller coaster ride in Class L’s quarterfinal playoff round. But the hosts from Exeter High abruptly stopped the locals’ fun. Two teams that entered the postseason Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 3:17 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, field hockey, High School Sports

• Salem High School seeks to keep foes on their heels with aggressive style

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY When the opening whistle blows, the show begins. Under the guidance of new head coach John Gatsas, Salem High features a highoctane offensive unit that provides spectators an exciting brand of field hockey. “We’re entertainers,” Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 16, 2009 3:59 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, field hockey, High School Sports

• Salem field hockey's postseason flight grounded in quarterfinals

  BY RYAN O’CONNOR For the first time in Carol Merchant’s six years at the Salem field hockey helm, her team won’t play in the season’s final game. In fact, after watching the ball go in their own net in the final second of regulation, Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008 8:47 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, field hockey, salem high school

• Salem field hockey team's good start due to stingy backline

  BY RYAN O’CONNOR Prior to the season, she predicted her team’s wins wouldn’t be pretty, but the victories would be there nonetheless. Through four games, Carol Merchant’s words have proven prophetic. Despite losing a large chunk Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 17, 2008 2:12 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, sports, field hockey, salem high school, salem high school girls sports

• Salem field hockey team eyes fourth straight title with fresh faces

  BY RYAN O’CONNOR Carol Merchant had to admit, anything less than a championship last season would have been a disappointment. After all, the Salem field hockey team featured five all-state seniors, including the state’s Player of the Year, Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 03, 2008 4:51 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, sports, field hockey, salem high school, salem high school girls sports

• As state champs, SHS places five on all-state teams

  BY RYAN O’CONNOR Carolyn Malloy broke a Salem High School record for goals in a season, while her team continued piling up honors, winning its third consecutive title and fifth in six years. Last week, the New Hampshire Field Hockey Coaches Association Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 14, 2007 2:45 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, Merrimack Valley, field hockey, High School Sports, Player of the Year

• No contest – Salem dominates Timberlane for another title

  BY RYAN O'CONNOR What looked like a dream matchup of Class L unbeatens turned into a nightmare for Timberlane, with Salem playing the role of dreaded monster. Though the two teams battled to a 2-2 tie on Oct. 6, the Blue Devils were more prepared Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 31, 2007 11:42 AM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, sports, students, field hockey

• No let down – Salem field hockey beats Londonderry, eyes potential Timberlane rematch

  BY RYAN O'CONNOR Up six goals in the final minutes of a quarterfinal match-up with Londonderry High School, Salem’s offense looked as if it was in the closing seconds of sudden-death overtime. And coach Carol Merchant couldn’t imagine Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 24, 2007 4:05 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, sports, students, field hockey

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  BY RYAN O'CONNOR Following consecutive 7-0 home victories against Manchester Memorial and Manchester West, Salem’s field hockey team traveled and beat up on Nashua North, 5-0. Senior captain Carolyn Malloy netted four goals, and senior Katie Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 19, 2007 5:19 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, sports, students, field hockey

• One, two… – Dominant Blue Devils seek yet another championship

  BY RYAN O'CONNOR Head coach Carol Merchant expects the Blue Devils to compete for a third straight Class L field hockey title and fifth in six years. The team’s first game did nothing to discourage this strong inclination. On Aug. 29, Salem Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 05, 2007 3:36 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, sports, students, field hockey