Salem boys - Departing Coach Duane Malloy
SALEM, Ind. -- (Updated 3/14) After two rough years (5-17) & (1-22), the Salem Lions job is open. In addition to a turkey buzzard plague on the city square, (Yes, it’s true - town is actually using an air cannon to disperse the foul) reports of toxic combination of thin depth of talent combined with character issues among those that were depended upon to contribute. Without quality depth to push for playing time, things were tough to keep on the rails. When you consider this same roster finished the 2021-22 campaign on a 1-10 skid, this year’s 1-22 really begins to take on new meaning. The cupboard of attitude troubles will reportedly not be completely cleaned in May, but will be in a better state. Talent-wise, though, report states not much in terms of improvement. No world beaters coming-up from JV. Apps deadline 3/28. Salem was winless the last two years in the MidSouthern Conference: Austin (2A), Brownstown (3A), Charlestown (3A), Corydon (3A), Eastern (Pekin) (2A), North Harrison (3A), Scottsburg (3A), and Silver Creek (3A). No teaching jobs yet, but hiring of new superintendent may impact timeline.
