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PALERMO NAMED 2022 YSN BOYS HOOPS COACH OF THE YEAR

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- Cardinal Mooney Head Basketball Coach Carey Palermo has been selected as the 2022 Your Sports Network Boys Basketball Coach of the Year.

In what will be widely described as an incredible postseason run, Coach Palermo led the Mooney Cardinals to District Championship and signature win after signature win over favored opponents.  On the year, the Cards finished 18-10 and were known best for their suffocating defense that limited some of the area’s top scorers throughout the campaign.

Palermo and the Cardinals also captured the Salem Christmas Classic Title this season when they defeated Neshannock in December.

Congratulations to Coach Palermo and the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals on a fantastic year, and the accolades they collected along the way including the 2022 YSN Coach of the Year.

 

CARDINAL MOONEY BOYS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 5) WITH CAREY PALERMO

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- How does a regional final sound to the city of Youngstown? We think it sounds pretty good. For the first time since 1999 Cardinal Mooney boys basketball has won a game in the regional round. They did it with lock down defense yet again. The Cardinals beat Campbell 47-41. Now they have a chance at a rematch with the team that ended their season last year. Mooney will play Lutheran East on Saturday with a trip to Dayton on the line.

Mooney coach Carey Palermo took the time to hop back on YSN’s Running Point to talk about the regional semifinal win, the challenge in the finals and much more. Don’t miss another interview with coach Palermo exclusively on YSN!

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MOONEY PULLS THE PLUG ON RED DEVILS RUN

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CANTON OH- In the district championship, Cardinal Mooney beat up the number 1 team in their district Springfield, so looking at the number 2 team in Campbell was not intimidating. Mooney’s defense was up for the challenge again, they slowed down the high flying Devils offense in a 47-41 win.  The Cardinals have officially gotten further than last season. They lost in the regional semifinal last season to Lutheran East. Turns out that experience was a big factor in their win. They never let the stage get too big, they stayed patient, and worked the rhythm of the game.

Leading the offense for Mooney  was Rocco Turner with 16 points for the Cardinals. Ashton O’Brien wasn’t too far behind scoring 15. Mick Hergenrother was also in double figures with 11.

Campbell was led by Xavion Leonard with 15. Jameer Weaver added 8 points to the Devils final score.

Mooney advances to the regional finals on Saturday. They’ll be matched with the team that ended their season last year in Lutheran East.  That game is slated to start at 7:00 on Saturday at Canton Memorial Fieldhouse.

CARDINAL MOONEY BOYS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 4) WITH CAREY PALERMO

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Mooney has made it back to back! After coming off a district championship last year, they have fought through a brutal schedule, and a tough District Bracket to win their second consecutive district championship. They were able to tackle the Springfield Tigers 38-31. The Cardinals grinder the Tigers offense to a screeching halt. Thats what they’ll have to try to do in the regional semifinals. They have another high flying offense sitting on the side of the bench to them. The Campbell Red Devils blasted to a 74 point output in the district championship.

Carey Palermo took the time to get back on Running Point this week. He talks with Anthony Hartwig, and Ty Bartell about his team’s defensive performance, what they’ll need to do to beat Campbell, and much more. Don’t miss Episode 4 of Coach’s Corner with Carey Palermo

 

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MOONEY REPEATS AS DISTRICT CHAMPION

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SALEM OH- Both Springfield, and Mooney came in to Saturday’s district championship as reigning champions. Last season, the two teams were in different districts. This year they lined up against each other. Only one team could repeat as champion. On this day it was Mooney and their incredible defense that won the day. They held this high flying Tiger offense down all day long en route to a 38-31 win.

The Cardinals were led offensively by Ashton O’Brien. 8 second quarter points helped him total in double figures with with 13. Rocco Turner put in a great day as well finishing in double figures with 12. Drew Pecchia chipped in with 6.

Springfield was led by Alex Rothwell with a game-high 16 points. Jake Joyce added 6 points for the Tigers.

Mooney advances to the regional semifinals. They’ll square up with Campbell on Wednesday at the Canton Memorial Fieldhouse.

CARDINAL MOONEY BOYS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 3) WITH CAREY PALERMO

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Mooney is flying high into the district championship! The Cardinals were running well on both sides of the floor in their semifinal matchup against Liberty. Not only did their defense cause all kinds of chaos, but their offense shot the lights out on the Leopards. It culminated in a momentum swinging dominating victory. Now their sights get turned to Springfield with a district championship on the line. It all comes down to this.

Mooney head coach Carey Palermo was able to come back on Running Point this week to talk about the way this tournament has gone. He talks with Ty Bartell and Anthony Hartwig about the win in the district semifinal, the challenge that Springfield presents, and much more. Check out Episode 3 of Coach’s Corner With Carey Palermo.

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MOONEY DEFENSE TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT

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SALEM, OH – Mooney and Liberty matched up in the Division III District Semifinal on Tuesday night. As everyone knows, possession is key and turnovers hurt even worse in tournament play. For the Leopards, who do not usually turn the ball over much, were on the other side of the turnovers Tuesday. The Cardinals were able to grab control of the game early after forcing four straight turnovers in the first quarter and capitalizing on the mistakes by Liberty. In the second quarter, the Leopards were able to get some confidence with a late scoring run that cut the deficit down to 11. Luckily for Mooney, they have some hot shooters. Rocco Turner ended the first half with a three right at the buzzer, which led to an early start for Mooney once again in the second half with a quick three. The Leopards were not able to get the speed that Mooney played at under control and ultimately, that carried Mooney to victory, 64-62.

For Mooney, Mick Hergenrother led the way with 15 points. Jack Pepperney put up 12 and Drew Pecchia added 10 for the Cardinals.

For Liberty, Rushad Chambers led the way with 13. James Davis contributed 9 points for the Leopards.

Liberty finished up their season with a 16-7 record. Congratulations to the Leopards on a great season!

Mooney will move on to the District Final on Friday, as they will take on the number 1 seeded Springfield at Salem HS. Don’t miss it on YSN!

*Contributed By YSN’s Brendan Miller.

CARDINAL MOONEY BOYS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH CAREY PALERMO

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Cardinal Mooney is ready for another district run. The Cardinals have been tested all season by a brutal schedule. They were tested yet again in the sectional finals by a hungry Crestview team. Pushed to the brink, the Cardinals came out on top 49-43. Now they turn their attention to Liberty in the district semifinals. The Leopards are a unique challenge but Mooney head coach Carey Palermo is confident they are ready for it.

Palermo took the time to join YSN’s Running Point to discuss the Cardinals win over Crestview. He also talked with Anthony Hartwig, and Ty Bartell about the challenge ahead, and the growth the team has shown.

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MOONEY SPOILS RAIDERS SENIOR NIGHT

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CANFIELD OH- It was senior night in South Range. The Raiders had a blast honoring their 4 seniors. Aidan English, Mark Naples, Corey Penick, and Zach Smith were all honored in the pregame ceremony, along with the senior cheerleaders.

After the emotions of senior night, there was still Basketball to be played. The Raiders controlled the tempo for the first quarter, and most of the second. Well into that second frame, the Raiders led 12-8. Their patient offense has effectively grounded Mooney’s high flying offense. However, a string of live ball turnover that led to easy buckets fueled a 20-4 run between the first and second halves. Despite a push back from South Range to keep the Cardinals in striking distance, they couldn’t push back ahead. Mooney took away the 54-41 win.

Leading Mooney was Ashton O’Brien who scored 19 points. Mick Hergenrother wasn’t too far behind him, he was also in double figures with 17. Rocco Turner was the third Cardinal in double figures with 11.

South Range was paced by Ayden Leon with 10 points. Landon Moore put together a strong night with 9 points.

 

MOONEY MAKES IT A THREE PEAT IN THE STEEL VALLEY

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- There is no better way to end the Steel Valley conference season than the championship coming down to the Holy War on a Friday night. Cardinal Mooney and Ursuline met on Friday night to kick off the boys/girls double header with the winner taking the Steel Valley Conference crown. It was Mooney coming out on top to secure their third straight conference championship.

For Mooney, they were led by Alaina Scavina who was two rebounds shy of a double double. She finished with 16 points, and 8 rebounds. Maria Fire did in fact secure a double double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Senior Angelina Rotunno celebrated her final matchup with Ursuline by scoring 9. Sophia Diorio added 7.

The Irish were paced by Alayna Smith with a game-high 18 points. Lilly Scott was also in double figures with 12 points.