Salem Observer

Salem felled in state championship by Timberlane, 1-0

BY JERRY LIPTAK CONCORD – They claim a storied history. They expected to triumph. And why not? That’s what the girls of Salem softball do – perennially. However, this year in Class L, parity prevailed. Change was evident throughout a Read More...

Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2008 3:58 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments

Filed under: Salem, softball, salem high school, salem high school girls sports

Salem softball team pushes past BG, edges Alvirne to reach state semis

BY JERRY LIPTAK CONCORD – Katie Bettencourt’s hard-hit ground ball scooted past Alvirne’s right fielder, Jade Morrison dashed home from first base, and, just like that, the Blue Devils escaped the Class L quarterfinal round with a 13-inning, Read More...

Posted Wednesday, June 11, 2008 3:52 PM by Salem Editor | 1 Comments

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Salem girls' lacrosse team pushes Londonderry in playoffs

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Faith Wahlen thought they might have a shot. The No. 6 Lady Blue Devils, who compiled a 9-6 regular season record, forged a two-goal lead in the first half of the Division I quarterfinals against 13-3 Londonderry, the No. 3 seed. Read More...

Posted Wednesday, June 04, 2008 7:43 PM by Salem Editor | 1 Comments

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Salem girls tennis team defies odds, reaches playoffs, pleases coach

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Prior to the season, Curt Killion modestly said if certain pieces fell into place his team had a small shot at the playoffs. Two weeks and six contests in, the Salem girls tennis coach said the squad had to win every tight matchup Read More...

Posted Wednesday, May 28, 2008 3:59 PM by Salem Editor | 1 Comments

Filed under: Salem, tennis, salem high school, salem high school girls sports

Second-half push sends powerful Salem past winless Concord

By Matt Schooley The Concord High School girls basketball team was hungry for its first win of the season, but Salem High School wasn’t letting that get in the way of its fast start to the year, cruising to a 63-47 road victory. Concord kept the Read More...

Posted Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:42 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments

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Salem and Pelham use Kiwanis as warm-up for States

By Rryan O’connor At the 25th annual Kiwanis Club statewide cheerleading competition on Saturday, Jan. 26, Salem-area spirit squads earned runners-up trophies – and another chance to hone their routines. While Pelham recovered from a subpar Read More...

Posted Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:29 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments

Filed under: Merrimack Valley, cheerleading, salem high school girls sports

Tall tasks

By Ryan O’connor The two squads have drastically different expectations. So when the Salem girls gymnastics team rolled over visiting Pelham, 130.1 to 116.45, on Friday, Jan. 18, neither coach expressed much surprise. For Salem coach Ginnie LaVallo, Read More...

Posted Wednesday, January 23, 2008 4:24 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments

Filed under: Merrimack Valley, gymnastics, salem high school girls sports

Salem High athletes set records, eye state meet

By Matt Schooley Salem High School ended the home portion of its swimming schedule in impressive fashion, setting several performance records en route to a sweep of Alvirne and Nashua South for both the boys and girls. The boys handled Alvirne, 105-61, Read More...

Posted Wednesday, January 16, 2008 2:19 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments

Filed under: swimming, salem high school girls sports, Merrimack Valley

Salem still perfect after balanced efforts

By Ryan O’connor In her first try since last season, Leeann Vadala won the all-around competition on Friday, Jan. 11, and her Lady Blue Devils extended their record to 9-0 with wins over Spaulding and Dover. Vadala, who has been nursing a knee injury, Read More...

Posted Wednesday, January 16, 2008 2:16 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments