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Salem (MA) Witches Football '07

Strong defense and ground game pace Salem football to shutout over Danvers

Salem's Melikke Van Alstyne runs the ball downfield while Danvers' Kevin Keogh tries to catch him. Many high schools on the North Shore launched their football seasons Friday night. 4 Photos

DANVERS | Here's how you know expectations are plentiful for the Salem High football team this fall.

The Witches went on the road to Deering Stadium in Danvers, got 227 yards rushing and two touchdowns from star junior tailback Melikke Van Alstyne, and were dominant defensively in pitching a 26-0 opening night shutout over the host Falcons before a crowd of better than 2,000 fans.

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Football, 09/07/07 » 0 Comments & 0.0 Stars

Signs still pointing to improvement for Salem

Melikke Van Alstyne, a junior running back at Salem High School, makes a cut during an agility drill at practice on Monday. Salem will play its first game of the season at Danvers on Friday.1 Photo

SALEM | All the signs are there for Scott Connolly and the Salem High football team.

Five wins last season, following a three-year record of 3-30, have the Witches thinking about taking the next step. Salem returns several starters from last year's club, and there isn't a coach in the Northeastern Conference who would leave the Witches out of a conversation about the teams to watch in 2007.

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Football, 09/04/07 » 0 Comments & 0.0 Stars
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