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Salem Blue Devils Football '19

Memorial no match for Salem

 

HAVERHILL — If you were a Salem fan, there was a lot to be happy about Saturday afternoon at Trinity Stadium.

The Blue Devils (7-2) not only tuned up for next weekend's playoff game at Goffstown with a resounding 47-13 victory over Memorial, but they accomplished the following:

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Football, 11/02/19 » 0 Comments & 0.0 Stars

Salem drops late heartbreaker to Goffstown

GOFFSTOWN — Salem led by two scored in the fourth quarter, but Goffstown rallied and scored the game-winning touchdown with 33 seconds left to beat the Blue Devils 29-28 on Saturday.

"We just didn't make enough plays in the fourth quarter," said Salem coach Rob Pike. "And they did make the plays."

Salem (6-2) entered the game ranked No. 3 in the state in the Union Leader Power Poll, when Goffstown (6-2) was ranked No. 7.

The Grizzlies led early, but Salem rallied on the shoulders of star running back Riley Mulvey (14 carries, 110 yards, two catches, 66 yards).

Mulvey put Salem on the board with a 2-yard touchdown early in the second quarter, then made it 14-14 at halftime with a 52-yard score. 

"Riley has been sensational for us two weeks in a row," said Pike. 

Salem grabbed the lead in the fourth quarter. First, Kaleb Bates hit Michael Ference for a 14-yard touchdown. Then Tommy Ahlers returned an interception 38 yards for a score and a 28-17 lead. Jake Brady added an interception for the Blue Devils, and Brandon Wall carried 12 times for 92 yards. 

But Goffstown rallied to take the victory.

Salem will look to rebound in its regular season finale, hosting Manchester Memorial (1-7) at Trinity Stadium in Haverhill scheduled for Friday (7 p.m.) 
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Football, 10/26/19 » 0 Comments & 0.0 Stars

Salem drops late heartbreaker to Goffstown

GOFFSTOWN — Salem led by two scored in the fourth quarter, but Goffstown rallied and scored the game-winning touchdown with 33 seconds left to beat the Blue Devils 29-28 on Saturday.

"We just didn't make enough plays in the fourth quarter," said Salem coach Rob Pike. "And they did make the plays."

Salem (6-2) entered the game ranked No. 3 in the state in the Union Leader Power Poll, when Goffstown (6-2) was ranked No. 7.

The Grizzlies led early, but Salem rallied on the shoulders of star running back Riley Mulvey (14 carries, 110 yards, two catches, 66 yards).

Mulvey put Salem on the board with a 2-yard touchdown early in the second quarter, then made it 14-14 at halftime with a 52-yard score. 

"Riley has been sensational for us two weeks in a row," said Pike. 

Salem grabbed the lead in the fourth quarter. First, Kaleb Bates hit Michael Ference for a 14-yard touchdown. Then Tommy Ahlers returned an interception 38 yards for a score and a 28-17 lead. Jake Brady added an interception for the Blue Devils, and Brandon Wall carried 12 times for 92 yards. 

But Goffstown rallied to take the victory.

Salem will look to rebound in its regular season finale, hosting Manchester Memorial (1-7) at Trinity Stadium in Haverhill scheduled for Friday (7 p.m.) 
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Football, 10/26/19 » 0 Comments & 0.0 Stars

Salem rolls past defending D1champ, No. 3-ranked Bedford

HAVERHILL - With the opportunity to make a major statement, Salem sent a message, loud and clear, across New Hampshire football.

The Blue Devils halted a fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line on the game's opening drive, then scored on three of their first four possessions on the way to rolling past defending Division 1 champ Bedford, 34-3, on Saturday in a battle of state powers at Haverhill's Trinity Stadium.

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Football, 10/19/19 » 0 Comments & 0.0 Stars

Salem survives at Windham

WINDHAM – Traveling to play its border rival, Salem knew it would have its hands full.

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Football, 10/12/19 » 0 Comments & 0.0 Stars

Salem blanks Pinkerton: First shutout of Astros in Blue Devil history

HAVERHILL - Having posted three shutouts in its first four games, the Salem defense already had proven itself formidable. Saturday afternoon at Trinity Stadium, the Blue Devils showed just how forbidding they can be against one of the state's perennial offensive powers.

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Football, 10/05/19 » 0 Comments & 0.0 Stars

Salem steamrolls past Timberlane for second straight shutout

PLAISTOW - The Salem football team has responded in a huge way since its setback against top-ranked Londonderry two weeks ago.

Two games. Two shutouts.

After blanking Concord a week ago, Salem used a massive first quarter to steamroll past Timberlane, 47-0, Friday night. The Blue Devils put up 27 points in the first quarter, and were able to play its reserves for most of the second half.

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Football, 09/27/19 » 0 Comments & 0.0 Stars

Salem bounces back in a big way

SALEM — After a tough loss in the No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown last week against Londonderry, Salem showed its mettle in a 23-0 shutout win over Concord.

The 2-1 Blue Devils boasted a pair of 100-yard rushers in seniors Josh Maroun (17-124, TD) and Riley Mulvey (14-117, TD). Jake Brady hauled in a TD pass from Kaleb Bates and booted a 34-yard field goal. Blue Devils coach Rob Pike said, "We responded well after last week (42-26 loss) when we gave up a lot of big plays. It was just really solid defense all-around." The Tide never even got into the red zone as Salem posted its second shutout of the young season. There was plenty to praise on the defense, which was highlighted by Andrew Sullivan (fumble recovery), inside linebacker Brady who was "all over the field," defensive back Brandon Wall and lineman Josh Ozoria.  Salem is at Timberlane Friday at 6:30 p.m.

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Football, 09/20/19 » 0 Comments & 0.0 Stars