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IRISH END A THRILLER WITH A WALK OFF

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STRUTHERS OH- Ursuline secured a narrow victory over Hubbard on Tuesday, sneaking by with a 4-3 win to get back into the win column. The Irish walked it off in the 8th inning after tying the game in the 7th.

Leading the way for Ursuline’s offense was Luke Kollar, whose walk-off single in the 8th sealed the victory. Kollar finished the game 3-5 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored. CJ Frasco contributed with a 2-4 performance, driving in a run, while Thomas Pesa and Joe Balog each added 2 hits, with Pesa scoring a run.

On the mound, Frasco pitched a solid 8 innings, allowing 5 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 6 batters.

Hubbard put up a fight, with Johnny Reyes leading their offense, going 2-3 with 1 RBI. Tyler Wright and Gabe Rusnak each drove in a run, and Brayden Songer scored a run.

Wright pitched a strong game for Hubbard, going 6 innings, allowing 6 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 8 batters.

In the end, it was Ursuline’s late-game heroics that secured the win, as they battled back to tie the game in the 7th before Kollar’s walk-off hit in the 8th.

LATEST HOLY WAR GOES TO THE IRISH

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BOARDMAN OH- In the latest chapter of the Holy War rivalry, Ursuline Softball left no doubt as they trounced Mooney with a commanding 17-0 victory on Monday.

Ursuline’s offense came out swinging, led by standout performances from Brooke O’Pallick, Savannah Patrone, and Katie Koulianos. O’Pallick went 4-5 with 3 RBI and 3 runs scored, while Patrone contributed a home run, 4 RBI, and 3 runs scored. Koulianos added to the onslaught, going 4-5 with 2 runs scored. Arri Wendt also made her presence felt with a home run, 2 RBI, and a walk.

On the mound, Ursuline’s pitching duo of Lilly Ditz and Bella Zamaria shut down Mooney’s offense completely. Ditz pitched 4 solid innings, allowing just 4 hits while striking out 4 and walking none. Zamaria closed out the game with 3 innings of stellar pitching, giving up only 2 hits and recording 3 strikeouts with no walks.

With this dominant performance, Ursuline asserted their superiority in the Holy War rivalry and showcased their strength as a team. Their offensive firepower and pitching prowess were simply too much for Mooney to handle.

Ursuline’s victory marks another chapter in their storied rivalry with Mooney, and they will look to carry this momentum forward as they continue their season.

URSULINE MAKES IT A TWO WIN WEEKEND

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CANFIELD OH- Ursuline wrapped up their successful run at the JoAnne Kernan Classic with another win, defeating Geneva 9-5 on Saturday.

The Ursuline offense came out strong, with multiple players making significant contributions. Arianna Schiavonne led the way, going 2-for-3 at the plate with three RBIs and a run scored. Gia Schiavonne also had a solid performance, going 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Katie Koulianos added two RBIs, while Erika Pert and Lilly Ditz each scored two runs.

On the mound, Bella Zamaria started for Ursuline, pitching 3.0 innings and striking out six batters while allowing three earned runs. Lilly Ditz came in relief and pitched the remaining 4 innings, allowing four hits and no earned runs.

With this win, Ursuline concluded the tournament with a perfect 2-0 record, showcasing their strong offense and solid pitching.

IRISH STRIKE GOLD

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CANFIELD OH- In a thrilling matchup on Friday night, Ursuline emerged victorious in a high-scoring battle against Columbiana, edging past them with an 8-7 win.

Ursuline’s lineup came out swinging, with standout performances from several players. Brooke O’Pallick led the charge, going a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Gia Shiavonne and Savannah Patrone also contributed to the offensive onslaught, each going 2-for-3 with key RBIs. Brooke Burton chipped in with a timely hit, driving in 2 runs despite going 1-for-4 on the day.

On the other side, Columbiana put up a strong fight, with several players delivering standout performances of their own. Caitlynn Pleska led the charge with a 3-for-4 showing at the plate, tallying 2 RBIs and scoring a run. Cameron Perkins and Ava Davanzo each contributed with 2 hits and an RBI, while Maryn Hepler crossed the plate twice for the team.

In a game filled with offensive fireworks, both teams showcased their resilience and determination until the very end. However, it was Ursuline who ultimately stole the spotlight with their clutch hitting and solid defense, securing a hard-fought victory. As they celebrate this win, Ursuline looks ahead to future matchups with confidence, knowing they have what it takes to compete at the highest level.

URSULINE OPENS SOME EYES

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STRUTHERS OH- Ursuline made a statement on the baseball diamond with an impressive victory over Canfield on Thursday, using a powerful 5-run fourth inning to secure a 7-4 win.

Leading the charge for Ursuline was CJ Flasco, who made his presence felt in the lineup with a 1-for-4 performance, driving in 2 crucial RBIs. Luke Kollar also contributed with a timely RBI, drawing two walks and scoring both times he reached base. Johnny Cambert was a standout for the Irish, collecting multiple hits by going 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored.

Anthony Triveri took the mound for Ursuline and delivered a solid performance, pitching 6.2 innings and allowing just 2 earned runs on 9 hits while striking out 4 batters.

Canfield put up a fight, with Zain Jadallah leading the charge with a 2-for-3 performance at the plate, driving in 3 RBIs. Tanner Stricko and Joey Gabriel also contributed with multiple hits on the day.

Despite their efforts, Canfield fell short, with Noah Anzevino taking the loss on the mound after pitching 3 innings and giving up 4 earned runs while striking out 3.

In the end, it was Ursuline’s day to shine as they showcased their offensive firepower and solid pitching to secure the victory. With performances like these, Ursuline is proving to be a force to be reckoned with on the baseball field.

HOBAN WINS WILD ONE WITH THE IRISH

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What a wild ride on the diamond! Archbishop Hoban and Ursuline went head-to-head in a softball slugfest, and boy, did it deliver. Taylor Gerring was the shining star, racking up hits like it was nobody’s business, going 4 for 5 at the plate. Doubles, singles, you name it, Gerring nailed it.

But it wasn’t just Gerring stealing the show. The Hoban squad was on fire, banging out a whopping 20 hits, while Ursuline managed a respectable 12.

The Knights wasted no time getting on the board, with Mya Akers kicking things off with a sac fly in the first. Ursuline fired back, taking the lead, but Hoban wasn’t having it. They flipped the script in the second, piling on runs like it was going out of style.

Then came the pivotal fourth inning, where Hoban exploded for five runs, courtesy of seven hits, including a clutch double by Adeline Herstich. And let’s not forget Gulia Scaglione’s moonshot to left field in the fifth, sealing the deal with three more runs.

Gracelyn Schultz held it down on the mound for the Knights, battling through seven innings like a champ. And the hitting heroes? Gerring and Regan were unstoppable, both notching four hits apiece. Scaglione and Akers weren’t far behind, each driving in three runs.

In the end, Archbishop Hoban emerged victorious, clinching the win in a high-scoring showdown for the ages.

URSULINE LOCKS DOWN THE LIONS

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Ursuline easily dispatched Heartland Christian on Tuesday on the road, 14-1.

The Irish got on the board in the top of the second inning after Thomas Kosovan singled, scoring two runs, Luke Kollar grounded out, scoring one run, CJ Frasco homered to left field, scoring two runs, and Thomas Pesa doubled, scoring one run.

Johnny Cambert earned the win for Ursuline. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out four and walking one. Brett Walker took the loss for Heartland Christian. The starting pitcher went one and one-third innings, giving up five runs on five hits, striking out none and walking three. Pesa threw one inning of no-run ball for Ursuline. He allowed zero hits, striking out one and walking one.

The Irish collected 15 hits in the game. Pesa drove the middle of the lineup, leading with four runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 3-for-4 on the day. Anthony Triveri, Rowan Urbach, and Pesa each collected three hits. Frasco collected two hits in three at bats. Urbach stole two bases. The Irish had patience at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. They stole four bases in the game. Ursuline didn’t commit a single error in the field. Urbach had the most chances in the field with seven.

Brett Walker and Jake Walker each collected one hit for Heartland Christian. Tyler Rarick led with one run batted in. The Lions turned one double play in the game.

YOUNG CARDS LEAD BY EXAMPLE IN WIN OVER URSULINE

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STRUTHERS, OH- In a thrilling Holy showdown on Tuesday at Bob Cene Park, Jonathan Brenner showcased his pitching prowess, striking out an impressive 11 batters to propel the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals past Ursuline with a 3-1 victory. Brenner delivered a stellar performance, allowing just two hits and one run over seven innings while issuing five walks.

The matchup featured a display of formidable pitching from both teams. Cardinal Mooney’s hurlers collectively recorded 11 strikeouts, while Ursuline’s pitchers managed to sit down six Cardinal hitters.

Ursuline seized an early lead in the first inning when Brenner induced Thomas Pesa to hit into a fielder’s choice, allowing one run to cross the plate. However, Cardinal Mooney quickly responded in the bottom half of the inning, with Ben Oddis delivering a crucial single to tie the game at one apiece.

The momentum swung in Cardinal Mooney’s favor in the bottom of the third inning. Oddis once again stepped up, connecting with another single to drive in a run and give his team a 2-1 lead.

Ursuline’s CJ Frasco absorbed the loss on the mound, enduring three and two-thirds innings and conceding three runs on five hits while striking out four and issuing two walks.

Oddis emerged as a standout performer for Cardinal Mooney, driving in two crucial runs and finishing the day with a 2-for-3 batting performance.  Kaden Reese delivered an RBI insurance policy for Mooney, and also added a stolen base to his resume in the win.

For Ursuline, Rowan Urbach and Frasco contributed with one hit each, hitting back-to-back in the lineup. Pesa led the team with one RBI.

Looking ahead, Cardinal Mooney Cardinals will hit the road for their next matchup against Chaney on Wednesday, aiming to carry the momentum from this victory into their upcoming game.

 

BENSON’S RECORD SETTING BOMB DOES IT FOR LOUISVILLE

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Matti Benson drove in four runs on two hits to lead Louisville past Ursuline 10-0 on Tuesday. Benson doubled in the fourth inning, scoring two runs, and hit a home run to center field in the fifth inning, scoring two. Her home run in the top of the 5th gave her the program record for career runs scored, and tied the career HR record at Louisville.  She already holds the program record for home runs in a season.

Louisville won thanks in part to six runs in the fourth inning. Bailee Griffith singled, scoring one run, Lilly Ditz induced Leah Claugus to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored, Brooke Haren singled, scoring one run, Kaitlin Twinem singled, scoring one run, and Benson doubled, scoring two runs.

Four more Leopards runs crossed the plate in the fifth inning to extend the lead to 10-0. Claugus singled, scoring one run, Haren singled, scoring one run, and Benson homered to center field, scoring two runs.

Taylor Schneider earned the win for Louisville. The starting pitcher gave up two hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out three and walking none. Ditz led things off in the circle for Ursuline Varsity Irish. The right-handed pitcher allowed 11 hits and six runs over three and one-third innings, striking out none and walking none.

Louisville piled up 15 hits in the game. Haren, the number nine hitter, led the team with three hits in three at-bats. Kenzi Denzer, Twinem, and Griffith each collected multiple hits. The Leopards  turned one double play in the game.

Brooke O’palick and Brooke Burton each collected one hit for the Irish. They also  turned one double play in the game.

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WEST BRANCH TAKES THE LUCK OUT OF THE IRISH

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BELOIT OH- West Branch got back to work on Sunday annd easily dispatched Ursuline on Sunday, 10-1. A single by Katie Koulianos put Ursuline on the board in the top of the first West Branch captured the lead, 3-1, in the bottom of the first when Mati Hawk singled, scoring two runs, and a wild pitch scored one run.

West Branch added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Josie Milliken scored after tagging up, and Sara Schmidt doubled, each scoring one run.

Ellie Tucker earned the win for West Branch. They surrendered seven hits and one run over seven innings, striking out three and walking one. Bella Zamaria took the loss for Ursuline. The right-handed pitcher went three innings, surrendering five runs on five hits, striking out four and walking none. Lilly Ditz started in the circle for the Irish. The right-handed pitcher gave up nine hits and five runs over three innings, striking out two and walking one.

The Warriors tallied 14 hits in the game. Schmidt and Milliken each collected three hits. Schmidt and Addi Craven were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in three runs. Hawk and Tucker each collected multiple hits. Tucker stole two bases. West Branch turned one double play in the game.

Koulianos went 2-for-3 at the plate as the 3-hole hitter led the team with one run batted in. The Irish turned one double play in the game.