Salem High School girls’ basketball preview

SALEM, Ohio (WKBN) – Last year, Salem finished with 8 losses in games decided by 10-points or less. However, the Quakers won a pair of playoff games before falling to Canfield in the district semifinal round.

First-year head coach; longtime boys assistant Matt Mowery says, "We're going to be athletic and defensive minded. We're looking to compete in each game and get better as the season progresses."

The Quakers must replace the contributions of Rylee Hutton and Lauryn Barton – who have since graduated – from last year's team.

Salem will welcome back a pair of seniors Reese Davidson-Chuck (8 ppg, 8 rpg) and Muirin Lesko along with juniors Maddy Andres and Karlie Sampson. Expected to contribute this season will be Rylee Davidson-Chuck, Garyn Rohm, Emilee Lewis, Abby Knickerbocker, Peyton Colbert and Ryann Vross.

Salem is set to open the season on November 22 versus United.

Salem Quakers Fast Facts Head Coach: Matt Mowery, 1st season Assistant Coaches: Renee Dreger, Marlaina Frye, Jenna McClish, George Spack 2023-24 Record: 11-14 (3-7), 5th place in Eastern Buckeye Conference 2023-24 Post-Season Finish: Lost in District Semifinal to Canfield (43-35)

Team Stats Scoring Offense: 46.8 Scoring Defense: 44.8

Nov. 22 – at United Nov. 27 – at Alliance Dec. 2 – Hubbard Dec. 4 – at Carrollton Dec. 7 – Marlington Dec. 11 – West Branch Dec. 14 – at Canton Central Catholic Dec. 18 – at Boardman Dec. 21 – Girard Dec. 28 – Crestview Jan. 4 – Alliance Jan. 8 – Minerva Jan. 9 – Springfield Jan. 13 – at Poland Jan. 15 – Carrollton Jan. 18 – at Minerva Jan. 22 – at Marlington Jan. 25 – at Ursuline Jan. 29 – at West Branch Feb. 1 – at Woodridge Feb. 5 – Canton South Feb. 8 – at Fitch