Pool Patrol: Photos from Salem Raquet Swim ClubPosted Jul04, 2008 at 04:16 PM Tiffany Gibson, our summer intern from Glenvar High School, was out at the Salem Racquet Swim Club on Thursday and has this photo gallery of six photos. At left: Madison Sites enjoys a swim on a beautiful day. So where should our Pool Patrol go next? Let us know at news@sosalem.com. Photos from the Dennis Haley football campPosted Jul04, 2008 at 04:11 PM Dennis Haley’s Elite Performance Football Camp was held Saturday, June 28th held at Salem Stadium and we have this photo gallery of eight photos, thanks to Jill Sluss. If you don't know, Haley is a former Salem Spartan and current linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers. At left: Haley takes time for a photo with some players from South Salem Elementary. Pictured left to right are: Grey Wolfe, Noah Beckley (rising 4th graders), Dennis Haley, Brayden Meadows, Levi Sluss (rising 3rd graders). Do you have sports photos involving teams or players from Salem or western Roanoke County? If so, you can share them at news@sosalem.com just like Jill did. Photo of the Glenvar Diamond Dolls -- tournament winners!Posted Jul02, 2008 at 04:12 PM Here's a team photo of the 10U Glenvar Diamond Dolls, who won the RAYSA All Stars Tournament on June 30th: Front row: Madison Via, Olivia Claire Ward, Anna Helton, Jessica Smith, Kaley Williams, Monica Hull, Star Pille. Second row: Haley Green, Amber Smith, Brianna Martin, Noelle Abbott, Alaina Crockett. Third row: Coach Chris Smith, Coach Chris Helton and Head Coach James Williams. Not pictured are team members: Hannah Gordon and Paige Stinson. So do you have sports photos involving teams or players from Salem or western Roanoke County? If so, you can share them at news@sosalem.com just like the Diamond Dolls did. Photos of two Salem all-star teamsPosted Jul02, 2008 at 03:47 PM We have photos of the Salem American All-Stars and the Salem National All-Stars, both of whom represented Salem in the recent Dixie Baseball tournament. At left are the American All-Stars, who won their division and now advance to the state tournament in Christiansburg on July 12. The Americans are: Kneeling Left to right: Todd Flowers, Sam Chaplin, Coleman Fox, Caleb Bedwell, Cole Hedge, Josh Haga Standing Left to right: Austin Coulling, Samuel Carter, Troy Mann, Parker Woods, George Fechko, Eric Tincher Back Row Left to right: Asst Coach Chris Coulling, Head Coach Chuck Hedge, Asst Coach Tommy Carter Below are the Salem National All-Stars. If they look familiar, that's because we previously had a photo gallery of 50 photos from one of their tournament games. Photos of the Stonegate Gators swim teamPosted Jul01, 2008 at 04:03 PM We have a photo gallery of 14 photos from Monday's swim meet between the Hunting Hills Hounddogs and the Stonegate Gators. Photos by Erin Millar Do you have sports photos involving teams or players from Salem and western Roanoke County? If so, you can share them at news@sosalem.com Photos of Salem Nationals All-Star teamPosted Jun30, 2008 at 04:57 PM We have a photo gallery of 50 photos of the Salem Nationals All-Star team that participated this past weekend (and again tonight) in the Dixie Baseball tournament at Walrond Park in Roanoke County. This particular game was against the Bedford Lakes All-Star team. At left: One, two, three, Salem! Photos by Jeff Marvin Do you have sports photos involving teams or players from Salem or western Roanoke County? If so, you can share them at news@sosalem.com Photos from the Salem lacrosse clinicPosted Jun25, 2008 at 11:25 AM Salem Parks & Recreation is holding a lacrosse clinic for 4th to 9th graders at Salem High School this week. A total of 45 players have signed up for the clinic (30 boys, 15 girls) and we have a photo gallery of 16 photos. Do you have sports photos involving teams or players from Salem or western Roanoke County? If so, you can share them at news@sosalem.com Photos by Erin Millar Photos from Mason's Cove Eagles gamePosted Jun25, 2008 at 11:18 AM We have a photo gallery of 16 photos from Monday's game between the Mason's Cove Eagles and the South County Astros in the RAYSA Softball Tournament at Moyer Sports Complex. Here, Shayna Palmer of Mason's Cove pitches. Mason's Cove won 12-5. Photos by Erin Millar Do you have sports photos of teams or players from Salem or western Roanoke County? If so, you can share them at news@sosalem.com
Salem names all-star team to face Olympians July 24Posted Jun23, 2008 at 05:01 PMThe U.S. Olympic softball team is coming to Salem July 24 to play an exhibition before it heads to the Beijing games -- and today the Salem Parks and Recreation Department released the roster of regional all-stars who will suit up against the Olympians. No Angela Tincher, the Virginia Tech softball star. But a number of other Hokies made the list. Here's the official release: Continue reading "Salem names all-star team to face Olympians July 24" » Video: Senior World Cup softball in SalemPosted Jun23, 2008 at 10:15 AMIf you were wondering who the old fellows out at the Moyer Sports Complex (or the Arnold R. Burton fields, or even the Botetourt Sports Complex fields) were this weekend, wonder no more. They were with the Senior World cup softball tournament, and we have this video of the action. Photos from Dixie baseball: Glenvar vs. SalemPosted Jun13, 2008 at 06:52 PM
Left: Derrick Alba of the Glenvar Highlanders awaits the pitch. Photo by Erin Millar. Look for some of these photos in the June 27 print edition of So Salem. Meanwhile, if you have sports photos to share involving teams or players from Salem and western Roanoke County, you can send them to us at news@sosalem.com Photos of Glenvar baseballPosted Jun11, 2008 at 11:58 AM Glenvar's baseball team had a strong season that included a trip to the state quarterfinals. We have a photo in this coming Friday's print edition of So Salem, but here are three other photos, as well. At left, outfielder Kyle Horne leaps to make a catch. Below, second baseman Jim McGuire shows the has the ball after a close play at second base. And at bottom, Cam Holshouse makes catch, backed up by Kyle Horne. We think that's Kyle, anyway. If you know differently, just let us know at news@sosalem.com and we'll fix it. And if you want to congratulate the team, you can leave comments on this blog. Photos by Stephanie Klein-Davis Our last post about Glenvar High School was earlier today. Photos of Glenvar softballPosted Jun11, 2008 at 11:15 AM Glenvar's softball team played its way into the state finals last weekend, and now we have some more photos from the Highlanders' state tournament action. You'll recall we linked last week to a photo gallery from the tournament that included some Glenvar photos. You'll find some more photos in Friday's print edition of So Salem. And then we have these, as well. At left, Meredith Buckley applies a tag to Gretna's Ceseley Haynes, who was stealing home during the state championship game. Below, Kelly Knoebel (#12) makes a catch, backed up by Jessica Horn (#10). Photos by Kyle Green. If you have photos involving teams or players from Salem or western Roanoke County, you can share them at news@sosalem.com And if you want to congratulate the team on a good year, you can leave a comment below. Our last post about Glenvar High School was June 10. Webcast talks Salem softball and Glenvar baseballPosted Jun10, 2008 at 06:43 PMSportswriters Robert Anderson and Aaron McFarling have plenty to say about this past weekend's state tournaments. They say Glenvar's baseball loss to J.J. Kelly was no surprise -- the Wise County school is a longtime baseball powerhouse. And they say Salem's softball team has a "good chance to be back" next year -- maybe. Find out why they hesitate on the Varsity Cast, our weekly high school sports webcast. What? No mention of Glenvar's softball team, which made it to the state championship? You can fix that by adding your comments below. By the way, we have some photos of both Glenvar teams on the way -- so watch this blog. Our last post about Salem High School was June 6. Our last Glenvar post was June 6, as well. Winners of last weekend's Salem Bumper to Bumper tournamentPosted Jun10, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Alison O’Brien sent us this picture of the Class Action Scrappers 16U—they won the Salem Bumper to Bumper tournament June 8. Glenvar’s Kelsey Meador is the third from the left on the back row. Pictured: Front row L-R If you have sports photos of players or teams from Salem and western Roanoke County, you can share them at news@sosalem.com just like Alison did! Photos of Salem's boys' tennis teamPosted Jun06, 2008 at 09:34 PM
We have a photo gallery of the Salem boys' tennis team, which plays Saturday for the Group AA state championship. At left, Patrick O'Keefe, who on Thursday won the state championship in the singles division. Photos by Erin Millar. We had a previous post on Salem High School earlier today. Salem boys' tennis wins, girls' soccer losesPosted Jun06, 2008 at 06:58 PMThis just in from the state tournament in Radford: Salem boys' tennis team has won a state championship to go with Patrick O'Keefe's singles championship from the day before. But the girls' soccer team lost 3-1 in the semi-finals. For more on the state tournament, click here. If you have photos from these or other sports events involving teams from Salem, you can share them at news@sosalem.com Until then, we have this photo gallery of tournament action which includes several photos of O'Keefe and Salem softball players. Our last post about Salem High School was earlier today, about the softball team. Glenvar wins, advances to state softball championshipPosted Jun06, 2008 at 03:39 PMGlenvar's softball team won its semi-final game today 8-3 and now advances to Saturday's state championship. For more on the state tournament, click here. We'll be back with updates and photos from all the action -- but if you have photos from these or other sports events involving teams from Glenvar or Salem, you can share them at news@sosalem.com UPDATED: Until then, we have this photo gallery of tournament action which includes several photos of Glenvar softball players.
Salem softball loses in semi-finalsPosted Jun06, 2008 at 03:20 PMThis just in from the state tournament in Radford: Salem's softball team has lost in the semi-finals. For more on the state tournament, click here. We'll be back with updates on the boys' tennis team and the girls' soccer team and photos from all the action -- but if you have photos from these or other sports events involving teams from Salem, you can share them at news@sosalem.com Until then, we have this photo gallery of tournament action which includes several photos of Salem softball players. Our last post about Salem High School was June 5. Teeball season comes to a closePosted Jun06, 2008 at 02:09 PM Sandy Hart submitted this photo that she took at the last game of The Cubs, a West Salem T-ball team. Made up of kindergardners and first-graders, their season has come to an end. Photo: Coaches to left: Neil Conner, Greg Richardson; front row: Katie Evans, Burks Chisom, Andrew Vandegrift, Aden Britton, Luke Reid, Sierrah Deel-Morris, Kyle Evans; back row: Dakoda Barr,Taylor Clark, Marleigh Hart, Aaron Richardson, Hayden Conner, Wyatt Whitlow; Coaches to right: Buck Whitlow & Jimmy Chisom. If you have sports photos involving teams from Salem and western Roanoke County, you can share them at news@sosalem.com Salem's O'Keefe wins state tennis championshipPosted Jun05, 2008 at 03:20 PM Salem High School has another state champion. Freshman Patrick O'Keefe today won the state AA boy's singles tennis championship. For details, click here. This photo, by Shaozhuo Cui, was taken during last week's regional tournament. Our last post about Salem High School was earlier today. Three Salem kids qualify for Virginia 4-H State Championship Horse & Pony ShowPosted Jun05, 2008 at 01:06 PM
This past Saturday, May 31, three Salem 4-H Riders competed in the 4-H Northwest District Qualifying show held at the Equestrian Center at Green Hill Park. Hannah Whitt, 14, left, won third in the Intermediate Hunter Rider Walk-Trot class, and sixth in the Intermediate Hunter Rider Walk-Trot-Canter class. Corey Hayes, 15, center, won second in the Model Hunter Horse Class. Participation in at least one class is required to qualify for the State 4-H show at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington September 18-21. The two, along with Lynsey Wyatt, 11, right, are members of the Salem 4-H Riders. The club meets once a week at Hopetree Family Services in Salem to provide riding lessons to Hopetree’s youth. Wanda Hayes and Shara Wyatt are the organizational leaders for the club. For more information about equestrian events in Southwest Virginia, click here. Photos from the Salem - Lord Botetourt girls' soccer gamePosted Jun05, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Photos by Erin Millar. Our last post about Salem High School was June 4. If you have photos from Salem sports, you can share them at news@sosalem.com Photos from the Salem girls' soccer rain-outPosted Jun04, 2008 at 09:00 AM The teams were ready, but the weather wasn't -- so yesterday's state tournament game between Salem and Lord Botetourt in girls' soccer was rained out. Nevertheless, we have a photo gallery from what action took place before the game was postponed. It'll be replayed today at 5 p.m. at Salem High School. If you have photos from sports involving Salem teams, you can share them at news@sosalem.com. Our last post about Salem High School was June 3. Photos by Erin Millar. Webcast talks up Salem's O'Keefe and Glenvar's MarsicoPosted Jun03, 2008 at 06:29 PMSalem High School freshman Patrick O'Keefe -- who has made it to Thursday's state semi-finals in boys' tennis -- gets some attention on this week's Varsity Cast, our weekly high school sports webcast. So does Glenvar High School runner Megan Marsico who shattered records over the weekend. See what sportswriters Robert Anderson and Aaron McFarling have to say about these two young stars. Our last post about Salem High School was May 30 (which had some photos of O'Keefe) and our last Glenvar post was May 27 -- with a special shout-out on May 28. Locals throw it down with Senior PBA bowlers on May 30Posted Jun03, 2008 at 02:41 PM
The night before the Suntrust Senior PBA Open, 114 amateurs and juniors had the chance to compete alongside some of the pros. The jitters that were evident as the second section of amateurs and juniors began to bowl with their pros disappeared as the first frame turned into the second. By the third go-round, each bowler descended into their own rhythm, and the alley seemed to be full of life-long friends. Continue reading "Locals throw it down with Senior PBA bowlers on May 30" » Photos of Salem boys' tennisPosted May30, 2008 at 08:18 PM Here are two photos of Patrick O'Keefe of Salem High School during Thursday's Region IV singles championship. O'Keefe defeated Ryan Davis of Cave Spring 6-1, 6-3. Do you have photos of Salem sports? If so, you can share them at news@sosalem.com. Our last post about Salem High School was earlier today. Photos by Shaozhuo Cui. Fan photos of Salem youth soccerPosted May30, 2008 at 04:22 PM Lynwood Hall sends us this delightful photo of the Salem Y Gold Team. A more conventional team photo is below. From left to right: Archer Hall, Samuel Miles, James Miles, Ariana Pineda, Matthew Ewing, Saylor Bane, Ethan Morrell. (Grayson Bane not pictured.) If you have photos from sports events in Salem, you can send 'em to us at news@sosalem.com
Photo from Salem's softball victory over Patrick CountyPosted May30, 2008 at 10:57 AM If you've seen today's Roanoke Times, you'll find two photos from Salem's softball victory over Patrick County on Thursday. Here's another -- of pitcher Ellen Weaver celebrating after the 4-0 win that puts the Spartans into today's championship game. You can also read about the game here. We had fan photos from Salem softball on May 23. If you have fan photos from this or any other game, be it varsity sports or youth league sports, you can send 'em to us at news@sosalem.com. Photo by Kyle Green Roanoke College's 4x100 team takes 2nd at NCAA NationalsPosted May28, 2008 at 12:10 PMJaLeesa Osborne, Robin Yerkes, Tiffany France, and Kate Mason made Roanoke College history with their second place finish at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships this past weekend in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The women's team earned 27 points and placed fifth overall, with top-notch performances by Yerkes in the 200-meter dash and long jump, and Osborn's performance in the long jump. RC assistant coach Shelli Sayers was named the South/Southeast Region Assistant Coach of the year. Photos of Salem softball's victory over Hidden ValleyPosted May23, 2008 at 03:40 PM We have fan photos from Salem High School's softball victory over Hidden Valley in the district tournament Thursday. They were taken by a Hidden Valley fan, Quigg Lawrence, but he recognizes a good photo when he sees one. Here, of course, is the victory celebration. Below, Ellen Weaver is greeted at home plate after smacking a home run in her first at-bat. Quigg says: "She's the real deal!" Bottom: Salem's second baseman fields a pop-up. Do you have photos from youth sports events around Salem? If so, you can send them to us at news@sosalem.com. That's what Quigg Lawrence did, and he's not even a Salemite! Continue reading "Photos of Salem softball's victory over Hidden Valley" » Photos from the Salem Lacrosse Foundation tournamentPosted May20, 2008 at 03:48 PM The Salem Lacrosse Foundation’s first ever Salem Invitational Tournament saw division champions from four of the six clubs represented – including the host Salem Youth Lacrosse Club. At left, Salem elementary girls Coach Jennifer Harris prepares to lead the team of second through fifth graders in a cheer to start play. We'll have more photos from Salem lacrosse in Friday's print editions of So Salem.
Continue reading "Photos from the Salem Lacrosse Foundation tournament" » Webcast: Glenvar's Megan Marsico "peaking at the right time"Posted May20, 2008 at 12:21 PMGlenvar High School sophomore Megan Marsico gets a favorable mention on this week's Varsity Cast, our weekly high school sports webcast, after her stellar performance in last weekend's Three Rivers District meet. She gets her kudos at about the 4:30 mark. Our last post about Glenvar High School was May 5. Photos of Salem High School softballPosted May19, 2008 at 07:46 PM Quigg Lawrence sends us these photos of Salem High School softball player Ellen Weaver in action Friday against Hidden Valley. That's the game where Weaver struck out 11 and hit a home run, as Salem won 7-3 to claim the River Ridge District regular-season title. Here, we see the camera capture Weaver's wind-up. But Lawrence said he prefers the artsy photo below: "I have many "frozen photos" but I like this one because it shows motion and how fast weaver pitches. That is what the Batters see!!" Click "continue" if you don't see it. Salem golfer wins Roanoke Valley Senior Tour tournamentPosted May19, 2008 at 02:15 PM
Lee Hipp of Salem, at left, was the overall winner in the Roanoke Valley Senior Tour tournament held on May 13th at Countryside Golf Club. Hipp, playing in Division 1, had the low net score of 61. He also claimed the low gross score with a 69. Other net score winners in Division 1 were 2nd place Woody Deans with a 63; 3rd, 4th, and 5th were decided by matching score cards with Art Lawrence taking 3rd, Butch Church 4th, and Lynnis Vernon 5th, all with scores of 65. Photo and brief courtesy of Tommy Firebaugh. Webcast: Why is Salem lacrosse playing teams from Charlottesville?Posted May13, 2008 at 05:01 PMSalem's girls' lacrosse team -- and its odd schedule -- gets a mention this week on the Varsity Cast, our weekly high school sports webcast. See what sportswriters Robert Anderson and Aaron McFarling have to say. Our last post about Salem High School was May 13. $15 sports physical offered to local middle and high schoolersPosted May12, 2008 at 01:02 PMOn Saturday, May 31 at Roanoke Catholic Schools, Health Focus of Southwest Virginia is offering $15 sports physicals for students in grades 6-12 for the 2008-09 school year. Girls participating should wear a sports top or bathing suit top. This is a one day event. Interested parents should contact their school for participation. For more information, contact Lina Guilliams at 774-4022 x200. Webcast: Glenvar a "premiere team"Posted May06, 2008 at 05:46 PMSportswriters Robert Anderson and Aaron McFarling lavish praise on Glenvar High School in this week's Varsity Cast, our weekly high school sports webcast. See what they have to say about Glenvar's baseball and softball teams here. The Glenvar talk comes at about the 6 minute mark. Our last post about Glenvar High School was May 5. |