Tough 6-1 loss to Saugus yesterday, but there were a few bright spots: Liv Loux had a pair of hits for the Witches while Skylar Sverker doubled and scored the lone run on an RBI single by Annie Thornett. Julia Gauthier added a double for Salem.

Witches walk-off win! 5-4 over Swampscott last night. 8th-grader Ashley Grimes keyed a late game rally with a double for her first varsity hit. Liv Loux doubled & RBI'd while Barbara Rowley & Heather Bernard also doubled. Annie Thornett got the W with 7 K's against 1 earned run.

Junior captain Heather Bernard moved from outfield to third base for the good of her team. “Heather is a quiet leader who made the move without hesitation,” said coach Rick O’Leary. “She’s played a flawless third base and stabilized the infield.” salemnews.com/sports/fast-pi…

Witch stats? This week’s Salem News softball leaderboard is out and Salem High freshman pitcher Annie Thornett is among the top 5 in strikeouts (87) and ERA (2.61). salemnews.com/sports/softbal…

Salem High freshman Liv Loux also makes the Salem News leaderboard with a .402 batting average (to go with slick glove work at shortstop). salemnews.com/sports/softbal…

The Salem News area softball leaders are out: Junior 1B Skylar Sverker is 14th in batting average at .441 Freshman P Annie Thornett is 5th in strikeouts with 95 and 6th in ERA at 2.59 salemnews.com/sports/area-so…

Witches win 10-6 at Malden! Faith Sanchez-Schroeder had a triple & inside-the-park home run to rally the Witches from 5 runs down. Freshman Emma McMahon scored 3 times and got her first varsity hit, Heather Bernard scored 3, and Liv Loux (3 RBI) & Annie Thornett had 3 hits each.

The Salem News area softball leaders through May 26 are out: Junior 1B Skylar Sverker is 11th in batting average at .441 Freshman P Annie Thornett is 5th in strikeouts with 136 We close out the season this afternoon on the road against a tough Peabody squad. Let’s #GoWitch!

Belated season finale update: Peabody d. Salem 7-0 last Friday. 8th grade C Julia Gauthier doubled and OFs Barbara Rowley, Emma McMahon & Ashleigh Grimes made terrific catches. Freshman Annie Thornett (CG, 8 Ks, 3 ER) gave the state championship contender fits w/ her changeup.

Final regular season softball leaders for 2023: Junior 1B Skylar Sverker, sidelined late by appendicitis, batted .441 (11th) w/ 11 RBIs (T-30th). Freshman P Annie Thornett had a 2.88 ERA (6th) & 144 K’s (5th), bringing her career strikeout total to 230. salemnews.com/sports/softbal…

2023 was a great season to be great: Freshman pitcher Annie Thornett was named to the Northeastern Conference All-Conference team. Freshman shortstop Liv Loux and junior first baseman Skylar Sverker were chosen as Northeastern Conference all-stars. salemnews.com/sports/bettenc…

Freshman Witch pitcher Annie Thornett, junior first baseman Skylar Sverker and 8th grade catcher Julia Gauthier are featured in the Salem News softball 2023 review/2024 preview. Our young team has big plans for next season. Witches Sports @salemnewssports salemnews.com/sports/fast-pi…

Congratulations to freshman shortstop Liv Loux, sophomore outfielder Barbara Rowley, and 8th grade catcher Julia Gauthier for receiving Honorable Mention as Salem News All-Stars! #GoWitch @salemnewssports Witches Sports salemnews.com/sports/2023-sa…

Congratulations to Witches’ junior first baseman Skylar Sverker for being named to the Salem News All-Stars! #GoWitch @salemnewssports Witches Sports salemnews.com/sports/2023-sa…

Congratulations to Witches’ freshman pitcher Annie Thornett for being named to the Salem News All-Stars! #GoWitch @salemnewssports Witches Sports salemnews.com/sports/2023-sa…

The 2024 season opened with a bang on Monday! Salem 28, Winthrop 1 Liv Loux drove home 7 runs on 4 hits. Annie Thornett got the win with 10 strikeouts, adding 3 RBI and 5 runs scored. Faith Sanchez-Schroeder had 3 hits and 3 RBI. Every Salem starter reached base and scored.

Back to back wins! On Wed, Salem defeated Saugus 15-3 w/ 19 hits & 2 HRs. Skylar Sverker & Julia Gauthier both homered; Jayla Tamilio & Kianny Mirabel-Nunez each had 3 hits & 3 RBI; Liv Loux added 3 hits; and Annie Thornett had 2 doubles, striking out 8. salemnews.com/sports/wednesd…

On Thursday, Salem defeated cross-town rival Salem Academy 11-5. Annie Thornett struck out a season-high 15 batters, adding an RBI double. Faith Sanchez-Schroeder had 2 hits, 3 runs and an RBI, while Liv Loux had 2 hits & 3 runs for Salem (now 5-3). salemnews.com/sports/thursda…