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RAIDERS EARLY BURST PUTS THEM PAST MOONEY

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- South Range saw glimpses of everything that coach Fishel wants them to be on Saturday afternoon in Cardinal Mooney. The Raiders blew the doors off in the first half, scoring 36 points in two quarters. Five different Raiders scored in the first half as well, showing just how strong the team will be when theyre balanced. They would go on to hold off Mooney in the second half to win 51-37.

Lexi Giles led the way for the Raiders with 18 points. Grace McQuiston, and Hannah Heikkinen both chipped in with 9 points. Emma Cunningham scored 6 points to help the Raiders cause. Eight different Raiders showed up on the stat sheet.

Mooney was paced by Maria Fire Sho finished the game with 13 points. Alaina Scavina, and Olivia Rouser both finished with 8 points.

South Range will look to extend their win streak to three on Monday as they travel to Jefferson.  Mooney will look to bounce back on Wednesday on the road against Warren Harding.

Postgame Interview With Jeff Fishel:

 

Postgame Interview With Lexi Giles:

 

CARDINAL MOONEY BOYS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH CAREY PALERMO

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Who is ready for basketball in the steel city? We sure are! That’s why we are previewing the Cardinal Mooney basketball season with head coach Carey Palermo. The Cardinals come into this season with a mix of varsity experience, and players who will get their first taste of varsity action. Both will be expected to stand out for Mooney. Coach Palermo is using this time to solidify his varsity rotation, although he acknowledges that there is never a true set rotation, and this group will be able to plug in players where it’s needed.

Coach Palermo took the time out of his day to talk with Running Point and help us preview the Mooney season. He talks with Anthony Hartwig, and Ty Bartell about names to look out for, his goals for the rest of the preseason, and much more. Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Carey Palermo is live.

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ITS ALL IRISH IN THIS EDITION OF THE HOLY WAR

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MINERAL RIDGE OH- The Holy War is one of the biggest rivalries in all of NorthEast Ohio and high school football. In their first game in 1958, it was Mooney taking the shillelagh. Since then, it has been back and forth with noticeable alumni playing in this game. Alumni like Daryll Clark, John Simon, Jeff Marx and Alex Zordich, the Stoops and the Pelinis, just to name a few who have made it far in the collegiate and some to the professional level.

Tonight, it was the 68th edition of the Holy War between the five and three Ursuline irish who were looking for a boost heading into the postseason led by head coach Dan Reardon against Cardinal Mooney who came in with a record of one and eight and looked to end strong by beating rival Ursuline under head coach Carl Pelini. This was also the first time since the early 1980s where both teams did not play at Stambaugh Stadium (The Ice Castle) The last two seasons were all Ursuline (2020: 28-23, 2019: 20-13) and Mooney was hoping to beat the Irish for the first time since 2018 (47-14).

The Irish opened strong after DeMarcus McElroy found a hole rushing all the way to the 15yard line. Two plays later, it was quarterback Brady Shannon taking it in 10-yards out along with a two-point conversion made it 8-0. Ursuline got the ball back and scored again off of an 18-yard touchdown reception by Dean Boyd who was tightly covered. McElroy capped off the first half for the Irish with a four yard and one yard touchdown making it 36-0.

The Cardinals finally got on the board with a little momentum themselves as first year starter and sophomore Ashton O’Brien went to Junior wide receiver Nolan Radinsky 10-yards out making it 36-6 at the half with Ursuline looking to keep pounding and Mooney looking to make the biggest comeback in Holy War History in the locker room at the half. However, that would not happen as McElroy scored once more putting the game on ice. Mooney scored once more but it was not enough as Ursuline, with the new uniforms too make it three in a row in the Holy War beating rival Cardinal Mooney 43-12 and the first blowout victory since 2010 for the Irish (44-7 win in 2010) against rival Mooney.

Stats
Ashton O’Brien- One passing touchdown

Brady Shannon- 14-14 for 168 yards and two touchdowns, rushed for 39 yards and one touchdown.

DeMarcus McElroy: 128 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

Daqua Douglas: one rushing touchdown.

Up Next
Ursuline (6-3, 3-0 in SVC) will await to see who they play first in the OHSAA Division IV playoff bracket in Division IV Region 13. Mooney finishes their season one and nine and 0 and three in the Steel Valley Conference and will await their 2022 campaign.

*Contributed by YSN’s Ian O’Brien*

PALLONE GETS HER 1000TH KILL AS GIRARD STAYS PERFECT

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GIRARD OH- Girard notched their 21st win of the season on Wednesday as they battled Cardinal Mooney to a tough 4 set win. (25-15 25-20 20-25 25-15)

Lauren Pallone hit a milestone notching her 1,000th career kill as a junior. She finished the night with 10 kills, and 5 digs. Bree Latell led the offense with a double double grabbing 21 kills, and 13 digs. Bailey Walters set up the offense with 20 assists, Ali Durkin split the setting duties with her finishing with 16 assists.

Alaina Francis led the Cardinals offense with 13 kills. She finished with a double double gathering 14 digs. Alaina Scavina finished with a double double as well. She had 12 kills, and 26 digs. Angelina Rotunno set up 28 assists.

Girard closes the season on Thursday hosting Canfield. Mooney will also be home on Thursday night as they host Hubbard.

MOONEY CAGES THE WILDCATS

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STRUTHERS OH- Mooney and Struthers are both trying to get some tournament tune ups in the last week of the season before the tournaments start. On Monday night, it was Mooney that struck the right chord and got the win over Struthers in 3 sets. (25-20 25-22 25-14)

Alaina Scavina led the offense gathering 14 kills on the night, and she also earned a double double finishing with 11 digs. Alaina Francis also finished with a double double finishing with 12 kills, and 18 digs. Angelina Rotunno set up 35 assists on the night. Addison Stacy led the defense with 20 digs.

For Struthers, Sam day finished with 20 receptions, 8 digs, 3 points. Abby Purnell with 11 service points, 2 aces, and 6 digs. Sophia Kavouras and Faith Stellato each with 4 kills. Marissa Metzka with 2 kills and 6 blocks. Mickey Taaffe with 7 assists, 1 kill, 6 digs.

Mooney returns to action Tuesday traveling to rival Ursuline for their second matchup of the season with the Irish. Struthers goes back to the NE8 on Wednesday as they travel to Poland.

MOONEY BLASTS PAST BEARS

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Cardinal Mooney found little trouble getting a win on Thursday night. They were able to quickly dispatch of Steel Valley foe East in straight sets. (25-5 25-10 25-11)

Alaina Scavina led the way with 8 kills on the night. Maria Fire, and Amara Anderson both finished with 5 kills. Maria Pecchia, and Katie Frommelt both led in defense with 7 digs each. Angelina Rotunno had 15 assists on the day.

Mooney will travel to Struthers on Monday to continue their season. East will pack their bags and head to Southern on Monday.

MOONEY CAPTURES FIRST WIN OF SEASON OVER HOWLAND

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HOWLAND, OH- In a game that wasn’t originally scheduled, Cardinal Mooney scrapped their game on Friday against Brush at the last minute to keep their players close, and what a choice that ended up being.  The Cardinals came from behind at halftime to own the second half of the game and beat Howland 23-12 on Saturday afternoon.

Mooney trailed by 5 at the half but were able to utilize a great effort by their offensive line to dominate the second half on the ground and control the run on the other side of the football as well.

For Mooney, Zy’ere Rogers had 10 carries that resulted in 71 yards and two scores, while Davontae Miller went 11 totes for 30 yards.  Mooney signal-caller Ashton O’Brien went 6 of 11 completions for 53 yards on the day.

For Howland, John Perry tossed a 7 for 13 game with 75 yards and a score over the middle in the first half to his tight end, Gabe Badea from 25-yards out.  Matt Woomer carved up the Mooney defense in the first half for over 100 yards and a score, but the Tigers as a team only were able to create 31 yards the entire second half.

With the victory, Cardinal Mooney (1-6) will turn to host Warren Harding next week while Howland (2-5) heads to Chaney.

ROTUNNO RUNS THE SHOW

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Cardinal Mooney volleyball is putting up very balanced offensive stats this season. The ball is being spread out to multiple attackers, which makes them hard to defend. That balance comes from the fantastic setting of Angelina Rotunno.

Rotunno runs the setting duty for the Cardinals in their 5-1 offense. It means she’s in constant control of the setting, and always running the offense. It’s certainly a lot to be on someone’s shoulders. Rotunno doesn’t let any pressure phase her however, she goes out every day and simply does her job. Not only with her physical ability, but her leadership skills as well. Mooney had a stretch of games this year where they were down several key starters. It was during this stretch that the volleyball community really saw what Rotunno’s leadership meant to the team. She brought multiple young players along who were getting their first varsity experience.

Rotunno reached a career milestone earlier this season. In a game at Springfield, she reached her 1000th career assist. A milestone that she says she didn’t even know she had reached. It is an outstanding accomplishment for one of the premiere players in the area.

Angelina took the time to join YSN’s Running Point this week to talk about her season. She talks with Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell about reaching 1000 assists, her leadership, and much more. Check out this exclusive interview with a new member of the 1000 assist club.

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BLUE DEVILS BLAST MOONEY

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Western Reserve came in to Cardinal Mooney on Monday night and found ways to win. The Blue Devils swept the Cardinals in straight sets. (25-14 25-20 25-20)

Alyvia Hughes had a great night for the Devils. She swung for 16 kills. She also served up 6 aces. Gianna Paris got the offense going finishing with 19 assists. Ally Jones led the Devils defense with 15 digs.

Mooney also filled the stat sheet in a losing effort. Alaina Scavina finished with 11 kills, and 8 digs. Alaina Francis had 7 kills, and 10 digs. Angelina Rotunno set up the offense well with 21 assists.

Western Reserve will return home on Tuesday to host Mineral Ridge. Mooney stays home to host East Palestine on Wednesday.

ROTUNNO JOINS 1000 ASSIST CLUB IN MOONEY’S SWEEP OF TIGERS

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- Mooney’s senior setter Angelina Rotunno became the newest member of 1000 assist club on Wednesday. The Cardinals used her setting ability to earn a sweep of Springfield. (25-16 25-22 25-16)

Alaina Scavina led the Mooney offense with 14 kills on the night. Angelina Rotunno not only earned her 1000th assist, but also earned a double double with 29 assists, and 13 digs. Alaina Francis led the defense with 16 digs. Maria Fire was a walk at the net with 3 blocks.

Madi Kesnak led the Tigers in kills with 6. Sami McKim led the defense with 13 digs. Sara Pontius set up the Tigers offense well with 14 assists.

Mooney looks to stay hot as they travel to Boardman on Thursday. Springfield will stay at home as they host Jackson Milton.