Basketball Recap: Salem Piles Up the Points Against Manchester Memorial

Blue Devils

Team Score

01/03/25 vs Manchester Memorial	72
12/13/24 @ Exeter	67
12/16/24 vs Spaulding	66
12/19/24 @ Goffstown	59
12/27/24 @ Exeter	40

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Salem). They couldn't have asked for a better start to 2025 than the 72-21 blowout they got against the Manchester Memorial Crusaders. The Blue Devils have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 42 points or more this season.

Salem pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.6 points per game. As for Manchester Memorial, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Salem will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Merrimack at 5:00 p.m. As for Manchester Memorial, they will take on Timberlane at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.