IRISH MAKE STATEMENT AGAINST MASSILLON
YOUNGSTOWN, OH- Every
coach this time of year is looking for their “signature win” in the season, and on Friday night Ursuline not only found their groove, but may have found that signature win headed down the stretch on the Irish’s season in a 67-46 victory.
Vinny Flauto led the attack for the Irish on offense with 21 points, that included five long distance shots from beyond the arc. At one point in the first half, Flauto hit triples on three consecutive possessions. In the second half, Urusline big man, Jaden Payne took over registering 10 of his 20 total points on the night. Terrance Pankey notched 7 on the night, but balanced out the offense, and led the defense throughout the night. Dashaun Will and Geno Lucente chipped in 6 points apiece, while Will Burney had 7.
Elijah Farrington led Massillon with 22 points on the night, while Chris Knight supplemented with 16 points, shooting 57% from the field on the night.
Ursuline (14-1) will take on Chaney on Tuesday in a matchup among SVC foes.
