Good day for Rocks

McCarthy pleased with team's debut

  Salem wasn't quite able to defend its Balconi Invitational title Saturday, but the Rocks' effort impressed head coach Ed McCarthy.
  "Overall, I was very pleased," said McCarthy. "I thought Lachlan Savage did a great job in the middle and Scott O'Connor had a fantastic day. He gave us great energy.
  "Our attack was very good today and Lachlan and Scott were a big part of it."
  "We have some work to do as far as getting our back line more organized, but that will improve once Sasa gets back."
  Salem's All-State goalie Sasa Miskovic did not play Saturday. McCarthy said he's hoping to get him back in the line-up Wednesday when the Rocks travel to Livonia Churchill.
  "I thought Dan Adsit did a great job of filling in for Sasa today," said McCarthy. "He's never been a full-time keeper before but he did a nice job stepping into that role."
  Salem opened with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Novi Catholic Central. Sal Savage scored Salem's first two goals on assists from Alex Tramel and O'Connor. Evan Antich added the eventual game-winner on an assist from Lachlan Savage.
  In the second game, the Rocks edged Plymouth, 1-0, on O'Connor's goal from Nick Riley.
  Canton prevailed in a shootout, 3-2, in the final.
Salem battles Plymouth on Monday. The opening kick is 7 p.m.

Ed Wright can be reached at info@plymouthcantonsports.com or (734) 453-1980.