2019 Soccer News
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Salem Places 46 on USA South Academic All-Conference ListJune 10, 2020Salem had 46 student-athletes maintain at least 3.3 GPA over the course of the 2019-20 academic calendar, earning USA South Academic All-Conference accolades.
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Dr. Susan Henking Shares Thoughts with Salem CommunityJune 04, 2020Dr. Susan Henking Shares Thoughts with Salem Community
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Director of Athletics Trish Hughes Issues Statement to Salem CommunityJune 03, 2020Director of Athletics Trish Hughes Issues Statement to Salem Community
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Salem Colleges Recognizes Accomplishments of 2019-20 Athletic SeasonMay 08, 2020Salem College wrapped up the 2019-20 athletic season with a virtual banquet on Friday, May 8, honoring a total of 20 student-athletes for their contributions throughout the campaign.
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Lifelong Multi-Sport Athlete, Morrison Leaves Mark at SalemApril 27, 2020A native of Harmony, N.C., Morrison is a history major who has left her mark in the history books of both the Salem lacrosse and soccer teams over the course of her career.
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An Open Letter to Salem: The House that Built Me ~by: Hannah Wagner~April 22, 2020I hope this message finds you as well as it can in these daunting times. I am a student athlete of the Class of 2020. As you move forward each day, facing vulnerable times, grappling heartbreak and frustration, I wanted to take a moment to be vulnerable with you and share the impact Salem College has had on me.
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Salem's Rachel Black Contributes to Soccer, Swimming in First YearApril 20, 2020Salem College has seven student-athletes competed in multiple sports over the course of the 2019-20 season—Rachel Black, Maria Ferrer, Emily Inman, Hope Morrison, Corrin Shores, Amy Stutzer and Isabella Verdicchio.
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Salem Soccer Announces 2020 ScheduleMarch 31, 2020The Salem soccer team, which capped off the 2019 season with an appearance in the semifinals of the USA South Conference Tournament, announced its 2020 schedule on Wednesday, March 31. The docket includes nine matches at Varsity Field, including the home opener against Guilford on August 29 at 4 p.m.
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One-on-One with Octavia SaundersMarch 25, 2020Octavia Saunders wrapped up a solid 2019 season with a 12-6-1 mark, posting the best winning percentage (.631) of any coach in the first two years of their career in Salem soccer history. She guided the 2019 unit to the 10th-most goals (40) in a single-season in program history.
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Salem Soccer Camp Set for January 25November 13, 2019Salem Soccer Camp Set for January 25
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Spirits Seasons Draws to Close with 2-1 Setback to MaryvilleNovember 08, 2019Not only was there was a definite nip in the air at the Maryville College Soccer Field for the USA South Conference Semifinal clash on Friday, November 8, the on the field action was spicy as the two teams combined for seven yellow cards. Maryville not only captured the battle of yellow cards (4-3) and narrowly edged Salem on the scoreboard 2-1 as the Scots advanced to the title game to face Covenant on Saturday evening.
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Semifinals Await Salem Soccer in Maryville on FridayNovember 06, 2019The Salem soccer team will make its seventh appearance in a conference semifinal in program history on Friday, Nov. 8, when the Spirits clash with host and No. 1 West Division seed Maryville at 7 p.m. in the USA South Conference semifinals.
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Adams, Franco Net Goals in 2-0 Salem Victory Over PiedmontNovember 02, 2019The Salem soccer team used a pair of first half goals by Callie Adams and Gina Franco to advance to the USA South Conference Semifinal round following a 2-0 victory over Piedmont at Varsity Field on Saturday, Nov. 2.
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Five Spirits Named to USA South All-Conference TeamOctober 31, 2019Five members of the Salem soccer team were recognized by the USA South Conference on Thursday, Oct. 31, when the league announced its top performers for the 2019 season.
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Salem Hosts Piedmont in USA South Soccer Quarterfinals on SaturdayOctober 30, 2019The Salem soccer team, riding a five-match winning streak, will host Piedmont in the USA South Conference quarterfinals on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Varsity Field. The match is set for 2 p.m., and due to league stipulations adult general admission is $6, while seniors and children through the age of 12 are $3. Members the faculty, staff and student body are free.
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Lehman Highlights 8-2 Win over Mary Baldwin with Hat TrickOctober 26, 2019Salem senior Jae Lehman, who entered the final regular season game of her collegiate career without a goal, recorded a hat trick as the Spirits earned an 8-2 win at Varsity Field on Senior Day on Oct. 26.
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Salem Closes Regular Season with Senior Day Against Mary BaldwinOctober 24, 2019Riding a five-match winning streak, which has catapulted it to second place in the USA South East Division standings, the Salem soccer team closes out the 2019 regular season at Varsity Field on Saturday, Oct. 26, when the Spirits take on Mary Baldwin at 2 p.m.
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Denkovich Helps Salem Clinch Second in USA South East DivisionOctober 23, 2019Senior Alyssa Denkovich came through with her second goal of the season at an opportune time, at the 94th-minute of a clash with USA South Conference rival Methodist, to help the Salem soccer team clinch second place in the league's East Division standings and a first round bye following a 1-0 overtime victory in Fayetteville, N.C. on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
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Spirits Travel to Methodist for Regular Season Road FinaleOctober 22, 2019The Salem soccer team closes out the regular season road portion of its schedule on Wednesday when it heads to Fayetteville, N.C., for a 6 p.m. clash with USA South Conference rival Methodist.
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Sephaphathi Nets Game-Winning Goal Against Piedmont InternationalOctober 17, 2019Salem junior Kim Sephaphathi netted the game-winning goal at the 69-minute mark of the match as the Spirits earned a 2-1 victory over crosstown rival Piedmont International in soccer action on Thursday afternoon at Varsity Field.
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Salem, Piedmont International Square Off in Soccer on ThursdayOctober 16, 2019The Salem soccer team makes a quick return to Varsity Field on Thursday when it hosts crosstown rival Piedmont International at 4:30 p.m. as the Spirits look to improve to 5-1 in October.
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Montes Scores Pair in 2-1 Win Over William PeaceOctober 15, 2019Ellie Montes had the first two-goal match of her career and provided offensive punch that led the Salem soccer team past visiting William Peace by a 2-1 margin on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Varsity Field.
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Salem Soccer Hosting William Peace on Tuesday AfternoonOctober 14, 2019The Salem soccer team goes in search of its third home win of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 15, when the Spirits play host to William Peace at 4 p.m. on Varsity Field in a clash of USA South Conference foes.
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Salem Capitalizes on Two First Half Goals in 3-1 VictoryOctober 12, 2019The Salem soccer team won the battle of fourth-place teams in the USA South Conference East Division standings by emerging with a 3-1 victory on the road over N.C. Wesleyan on Saturday, Oct. 12 in Rocky Mount, N.C.
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Spirits Travel to Rocky Mount, Tangle with N.C. WesleyanOctober 11, 2019The Salem soccer team heads to Rocky Mount, N.C., this weekend for a USA South Conference battle with N.C. Wesleyan on Saturday at 2 p.m. The match is a showdown of the two fourth place units in the East Division standings.
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Falcons Halt Salem Winning Streak with 1-0 TriumphOctober 09, 2019A Pfeiffer goal by Kelsy Esquivel at the 24:19 mark proved to be the difference as the Falcons emerged with a 1-0 win over Salem at Lefko Field in Meisenheimer, N.C., on Wednesday evening.
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Spirits Make Short Trek to Pfeiffer Wednesday EveningOctober 08, 2019After posting consecutive victories against Meredith and Averett in succession, the Salem soccer team heads to Meisenheimer, N.C., on Wednesday to square off against USA South Conference foe Pfeiffer for a 6 p.m. contest.
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Chaplin Nets Pair in Salem’s Fourth Shutout of SeasonOctober 05, 2019Courtney Chaplin enjoyed the first two-goal match of her career, while assisting on another, and played an integral role in helping lead Salem to its fourth shutout of the 2019 season as the Spirits downed visiting Averett by a 4-0 margin at Varsity Field on Saturday afternoon.
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Spirits Host Averett in Saturday Soccer ClashOctober 02, 2019The Salem soccer team, winners of three of its last five matches, returns home on Saturday, Oct. 5 to host Averett at 2 p.m. in a key USA South Conference clash at Varsity Field.
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Santos Scores Two Goals in Salem’s 3-0 Win at MeredithOctober 01, 2019Senior Martha Santos netted two goals and teammate Ellie Montes found the back of the net for the fourth time this season as the Salem soccer team picked up its third shutout in its last five matches with a 3-0 triumph over Meredith on Tuesday, Oct. 1.