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• After 5-0 loss, Salem girls soccer team responds with shutout win

  BY RYAN O’CONNOR Days after suffering its first loss of the season, the Salem girls soccer team showed its mettle by winning a tough match on the road. The Lady Blue Devils, who fell to perennial force Manchester Central on Sept. 16, 5-0, rebounded Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 24, 2008 4:06 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, sports, salem high school, salem high school girls sports

• 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

• Salem High School volleyball coach says two-time champs need only time to gel

  BY RYAN O’CONNOR If forced to choose a model for postseason success, last season presented the ideal scenario. Dan Young, entering his fourth season as coach of the Salem girls volleyball team, now has two state titles to his credit. Two years ago, Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 03, 2008 4:43 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, sports, volleyball, salem high school, salem high school girls sports

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

• 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 Filed under: Salem, Lacrosse, salem high school, salem high school girls sports

• 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