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PHILLIPS PREVAILS OVER ALL

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH – The Ursuline Irish are coming into another big matchup this week, facing off with a Villa Angela-St. Joseph squad that defeated them a year ago, so it will take an effort from the whole group this week as they try to avenge last year’s tough loss. Senior Larry Phillips is one of the many experienced Irish who can help apply a big role in this week’s matchup as he saw last year what hurt the Irish against VASJ.

In this week’s Player Profile, Phillips spoke about his senior season up to this point, the goals for this team, and much more!

* Contributed by Anthony Romo *

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URSULINE IRISH FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 7) WITH DAN REARDON

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH – The Ursuline Irish suffered a tough setback a week ago against a very skilled Akron St. Vincent St. Mary’s squad, falling to the Irish at Stambaugh Stadium 35-28. St. V’s did a very good job limiting Irish standout Christian Lynch on the ground, as Lynch only totaled 66 rushing yards on 24 carries, averaging just under three yards-per-carry. The loss was a great experience builder though for the Ursuline, as SVSM is one of the toughest teams in the state in Division II, currently boasting a record of 6-1.

Now looking forward to this week, it is another chance for Ursuline to get redemption against a squad that defeated them a year ago, Villa Angela-St. Joseph. The Vikings defeated Ursuline 46-28 last season, gashing the Irish for 475 yards of total offense. VASJ was able to run the ball very effectively in last year’s battle as they had three different guys rush for over 100 yards on the ground. This game will also be at a very cool site, with the Vikings hosting the Irish at Baldwin Wallace’s collegiate stadium on Friday night.

In this week’s coaches’ corner, Irish Head Coach Dan Reardon discusses the hard-fought loss a week ago to SVSM, looking back at last year’s loss to VASJ, what his guys are doing to prepare this week in practice, and much more!

* Contributed by Anthony Romo *

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BEAVERS OPEN UP THE WEEK WITH A WIN

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH-

This week is a pivotal one for the Bever Local Girls Volleyball team.  Currently the Beavers are sitting in 3rd place in the OVAC, and in order to play at home they would need to get to the 2 seed.  Carrollton came to town on Monday riding the high of beating a very good East Liverpool team.  However, the Beavers know what is at stake this week and were very focused in defeating the Warriors in straight sets 25-8, 25-22, 25-17. Briar Wolski and Peyton Roberts kept the Warriors guessing all night with 10 kills a piece.  Aleia Evanko had 15 assists, while Emma Joseph contributed 7.  Chloe Reed gave the team 18 digs.

The Beavers also won the JV game 25-22, 25-11.  Leading the way was Bria Boyd with 18 points and 11 assists.  Joslin Rhodes also had 11 points, 4 kills, and 11 digs.

The Beaver Local Freshman also won 25-19, 20-25, 25-20.  Bria Boyd had 10 kills, 16 assists, and 5 digs.  Giada Williams also had 6 kills and 6 digs.

Next up is another OVAC battle when Weir comes to the Beaver Dome.  It will be Senior Night and things get started at 5:30pm.

*Contributed By Josh Sigler at blathletics.org

WESTERN RESERVE LOCKS IT DOWN AGAINST LIBERTY

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BERLIN CENTER- Western Reserve stacked up their 14th win of the season on Monday as they welcomed in Liberty from the other side of the MVAC. The Blue Devils bounced back from a tough set to beat the Leopards in 4. (25-17 17-25 25-15 25-15)

Alyvia Hughes went to another level with 22 kills on the night.  Lisa Eichert was on fire as always as she totaled 15 kills.  Raelyn Meyer set up the hitters well by grabbing 24 assists.  Ally Jones led the defense with 14 digs on the night.

Lexi Muck had a great night for Liberty. She finished with a team-high 16 kills.  She also was a presence at the net with 6 blocks. Mia Parker added 6 kills on the night, and she also finished with 17 assists.  Parker’s team leading 17 digs gave her a double double.

Western Reserve returns to action on Tuesday as they return to conference play hosting Springfield.  Liberty has another road trip on Tuesday as they go to Campbell.

RED DEVILS DROP HEARTLAND IN FIVE

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COLUMBIANA OH- Campbell has found a new energy in this 2022 season as they continue to find ways to win close matches. It was a big road test in front of them on Monday as the Devils traveled to Heartland Christian. It was a thriller, but ultimately Campbell came out on top. (26-24 14-25 25-23 15-25 15-12)

Kendall Brunn was on fire as usual as she finished with 19 kills on the night.  Cyra Cross was also in double figures for the offense finishing with 11 kills.  Angeliz Diaz added 6 kills as well.  Carla Ramirez Ortiz added to 1000+ assists with 37 set ups on the night.  Diaz led the defense with 17 digs.  Cross, and Ramirez Ortiz both landed double doubles with 15, and 10 digs respectively.

Campbell is 9-8 now on the season and will return to league action on Tuesday at Liberty.  Heartland stays at home on Wednesday and will host McDonald.

LOUISVILLE KEEPS WORKING HARD

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LOUISVILLE OH- It hasn’t been a perfect season for Louisville. The Leopards have put together one of the hardest schedules you can. Despite some set backs, the Leopards have still won more than they’ve not.  They added another victory to the belt on Monday topping Alliance 3-0.

The first goal of the night for the Leopards came at the 8:04 mark in the first half with Alyssa Schilling finding the back of the net. She was assisted by Sammi Beatty. Schilling returned the favor later in the half as she assisted Beatty in a goal of her own at the 18:57 mark of the first half.  Paige Folk added an unassisted goal in the second half at the 13:20 spot.

The Leopards have two games remaining in the regular season, and their next home match will be Saturday as they host Tallmadge.

 

TIGERS BLANK BULLDOGS IN POWERHOUSE MATCHUP

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HOWLAND OH- Howland didn’t shy away from the big test of welcoming in Poland on Monday night. The Tigers defense was up for the task as they stifled the Bulldogs offense, and earned the shutout victory 1-0.

Imogen DeBlois scored the only goal for Howland putting on the cape for her team and playing hero.  Ava Yannucci supplied the assist on the game winning goal.  Taylor Fairchild kept the Bulldogs off the board with 5 saves.

Howland is now 8-4-1 on the year and will continue their season with a matchup against Warren Harding next on the docket.

RAMS STAND TALL AGAINST LABRAE

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LEAVITTSBURG OH- Mineral Ridge went to LaBrae and ran away with yet another sweep on the season. This brings Mineral Ridge’s record to 16-1 (11-0). It was the Rams 14th sweep of the season.  (25-13 25-19 25-17)

 

Faith Schneider had a great night for the Rams as she gathered a double double with 15 kills, and 19 digs.  Hannah Loeb rocked out of the middle. She finished with 9 kills and a block.  Gianna Paris tied Schneider’s team lead in digs with 19 on the night.

Mineral Ridge gets back to conference play on Tuesday as they match up with McDonald at home.  LaBrae is 10-6 on the season and will remain home to host Champion on Tuesday.

VIKINGS SHOW OFF ON SENIOR NIGHT

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ATWATER OH- On Monday night, the Vikings hosted Brookfield and came away victorious by a 10-0 margin.

Scoring goals for the Vikings were Olivia Boyle with 4, Kaira English 2, Rose Couts 1, Ronnie England 1, Kayle Turcsak 1, and Sydney Jackson 1. The team also got assists from Rose Couts with 3, Sydney Jackson 2, Kayla Turcsak 1, Ronnie England 1, and Chloe Guth 1. The Vikings were led in net by Grace Yarian with nine saves and Sophia Wood with 6.

The defense of Lillie Snyder, Carletta Henry, Lilly Foster, Gabby Gonzalez, Courtney Eisenbraun, and Kayla Turcsak kept the warrior attack off balance all night.

The Vikings are next in action Wednesday night when they host Champion. Please come out and support the team in this pivotal league match!

*Contributed By William Jackson at waterlooathletics.org

GREEN MEANS GO FOR GIRARD

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BELOIT OH- There was a lot of green in the gym Monday inside West Branch. For Girard, green stood for go, and they moved fast on their way to a tough sweep of the Warriors.  (25-20 25-15 25-23)

Lauren Pallone led the Girard offense with 15 kills on the night. Bree Latell was right behind her with 14 kills.  Nico Cochran added 5 kills for the offense.  Ali Durkin set the ball really well with 31 assists on the night.  Latell, and Bailey Walters both led the defense with 13 digs each. Latell’s digs gave her a double double.

Girard returns to league action on Tuesday as they travel to Niles.  West Branch will also hit the road next. They play at Massillon Washington on Thursday.