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SITTING EM DOWN

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Ursuline softball has been rolling this season. The Irish have quickly become one of the top teams in the area, winning 18 games in a row before losing their first. The Irish are ranked #1 in Division III. They also are the one seed in the northeast district for tournaments. A big reason for Ursuline’s success is the leadership and dominance of their senior pitcher Emily Holland. Holland as become a mainstay for the Irish inside the circle, and also has brought power and consistency to their lineup. Holland has plenty of experience not just with Ursuline, but with travel ball. That experience shines through when you watch Holland play.

Holland has put up impressive numbers not just in the circle, but at the plate as well. In the circle Holland has thrown 61.2 IP. That leads the team. She has a ERA of 2.04. Holland has struck out 56 and walked 14. She has only given up 18 earned runs on the season. At the plate Emily is hitting at a clip of .477. Holland has hit 3 HR and knocked in 27 RBI.

Holland also fields her position well, only making 2 errors this season. Emily has signed on to play softball at the next level with Old Dominion. The Panthers just won the Great Midwest Championship, so Holland is stepping in to an already successful program.

Emily took the time to chat with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig about her senior season. They discuss the Irish team chemistry, hitting and pitching, and so much more. Irish fans won’t want to miss this exclusive interview with another softball senior. The latest Irish Softball Player Profile “Sitting Em Down” is live!

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IRISH WIN FINAL TOURNAMENT TUNE UP

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YOUNGSTOWN OH-

Ursuline took home a 4-1 victory over Gilmour Academy on Monday.

Mia Opalick toed the rubber for Ursuline. The ace lasted five and a third innings, allowing five hits and one run while striking out seven. Emily Holland came on in relief. She got the final 5 outs for the Irish to seal up the win and earn the save.

 

Alyssa Sheely led Ursuline with two hits in three at bats. She also broke up the Lancers no hit bid in the fourth and eventually came around to score the first run of the game. Irish freshman Arrianna Wendt hit a RBI double in the fifth. It was her first extra base hit, and RBI of her career.

Ursuline opens tournament play on Tuesday as they play Campbell at Liberty Township Park.

MOONEY DROPS HEARTBREAKER TO IRISH

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STRUTHERS, Ohio –

Cold and uneventful through the first 3 innings, a matchup between two storied programs in St. Vincent-St. Mary and Cardinal Mooney turned out to be a back-and-forth affair.

Plating one in the bottom half of the fourth, Mooney took the lead thanks to a ground out by Mickey Valesquez that allowed Ian Francis to come across. Valesquez’s ground out also advanced Matt Womer to third with one away. Unfortunately for the Cardinals, a ground out and an eventual pickoff at first base would strand the runner.

St. V’s needed no time at all to respond, both tying and taking the lead thanks to one swing of the bat by senior Andrew Morse. With runners on second and third with two away, Morse would rope one into left field to clear the bases.

The Irish would go on to score another run in the top half of the 6th when back-to-back walks put two men on with only one away. Solid all day defensively, Saint V’s Aistis Miskinis made his mark offensively on the game when he hit an infield single to bring across a run and move the Irish lead to 3-1.

After a scoreless bottom 6th and top 7th, the Cardinal’s headed to the plate with just 3 outs to score at least 2 runs. A dropped third strike that allowed the leadoff runner to reach followed by a walk had runners on the corners with one away. A fielders choice allowed Mooney to come within 1 but also left them with just 1 out remaining.

With a runner on third and no outs left to give, Mooney had one of their quickest on the basepath paired with one of their best hitters at the dish. Already with a double to his name, Ethan Shaw needed to just put one into the outfield to give the runner on second, Jordan Sheehan, a chance to score. Shaw would deliver with a bloop single into right field and tie the ballgame at 3.

A valiant effort to battle back was in the end, unrewarding for Mooney. In the top half of their first extra inning, Saint V’s Morse would again deliver when it mattered most, this time with an RBI single that was knocked down by Ethan Shaw but never had a chance to make the out. Trailing by one, the Cardinals were unable to recreate their same 7th inning magic, dropping to Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary, 4-3.

TOP PERFORMERS:

CARDINAL MOONEY

Ethan Shaw – 2-for-4, 1 double, 1 RBI

Mickey Valesquez – 2-for-4, 1 RBI

ST. VINCENT-ST. MARY

Andrew Morse – 2-for-5, 3 RBIs

Nick Cody – 8 innings pitched, 5 Ks, complete game

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson

DENZER COMPLETES LEOPARDS RALLY TO SHOCK URSULINE

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LOUISVILLE OH- It was a back and forth contest on Saturday between Louisville and Ursuline. The Leopards had to fight back from down 3-0 to take a 4-3 lead, and then fight back once again down 8-4. Their final rally would come in the bottom of the seventh where the Leopards would score 5 to win over Ursuline 9-8. The rally was capped off by a walk 3 run home run by freshman Kenzi Denzer. It was Denzer’s first career home run.

The top three hitters in the Leopards lineup combined for 5 RBI. Matti Bensen went 1-2 with 2 runs scored and 1 RBI. Senior Kaylee Nolte went 1-4 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Lauren Stillwagon went 2-4 with 2 RBI and a run scored. Denzer went 1-3 with the 3 winning RBI. The Leopards mashed 4 home runs on the day. Aside from Denzer’s walk off, Nolte, Stillwagon, and Jenna Collins all went deep.

Cloie Ensley got the win in the circle coming on in relief. She gave up 3 ER on 6 H. Ensley also struck out 1. Kendra Thomas got the start for the Leopards. She went 3.0 IP, gave up 3 ER on 5 H.

Ursuline’s offense definitely brought the power as well. The Irish slammed 4 HR on the day. Maris Barbato, Paige Ogden, Emily Holland, and Julia Nutter all sent one over the wall. Barbato went 3-4 with 2 RBI. Ogden went 2-4 with 2 RBI. Holland led the Irish in RBI on the day going 3-4 with 3 RBI.

Ogden took the loss for the Irish. She came on in relief anc three 3.1 IP. She gave up 5 ER on 4 H. Ogden struck out 1 and walked 2. Holland got the start for Ursuline. She threw 3.0 IP before coming out of the game. Holland gave up 4 ER on 5 H and struck out 2.

IRISH MASH ON MARLINGTON

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YOUNGSTOWN OH-

Ursuline won big over Marlington 14-2 on Thursday.

Ursuline opened up scoring in the first inning. An error scored one run.

Ursuline notched six runs in the fourth inning. Paige Ogden , Alyssa Sheely, Julia Nutter, and Madelyn Miklandric all drove in runs in the frame.

Emily Holland pitched the Irish to victory. The bulldog surrendered one run on two hits over five innings, striking out four and walking one. Ogden threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Ursuline launched one home run on the day. Ogden had a long ball in the sixth inning.

The Irish had 13 hits in the game. Sheely, Liza Barbato, Nutter, and Ogden all collected multiple hits. Nutter, Barbato, and Sheely all had three hits to lead.

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URSULINE EDGES OUT WIN OVER RAIDERS

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STRUTHERS OH-

Ursuline got a hard fought win over South Range on Saturday topping the Raiders 4-2.

South Range opened up scoring in the first inning, when Trey Pancake singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

In the bottom of the third inning, Ursuline tied things up at two when Drew Kirila singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Ursuline pulled away for good with one run in the fourth inning.

Jonah Kirchner pitched the Irish to victory. The ace lasted seven innings, allowing four hits and two runs while striking out ten and walking one.

Garrett Sheets took the loss for the Raiders. Sheets allowed nine hits and three runs over four innings, striking out two.

Pancake, Aidan English, Brandon Mikos, and Shane Lindstrom each collected one hit to lead South Range.

Ursuline collected 12 hits. Brady Shannon and Luca Ricchiuti all managed multiple hits. Shannon led with four hits in four at bats.

CARDINALS SPLIT HOLY WAR SERIES

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STRUTHERS OH-

Tuesday’s game against Cardinal Mooney was a heartbreaker for Ursuline , as they lost the lead late in a 5-2 defeat. The game was tied at two with Cardinal Mooney batting in the top of the fifth when Ian Francis doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

Ursuline got on the board in the first inning. They scored one run when Dante Walker singled.

In the top of the fourth inning, Cardinal Mooney tied things up at two. Cole Litman drove in one when he singled.

Litman took the win for the Cardinals. The ace surrendered two runs on three hits over six and a third innings, striking out nine. Bronson Ferencak threw two-thirds of an inning in relief out of the bullpen. Ferencak recorded the last two outs to earn the save.

Drew Kirila took the loss for Ursuline. The lefty allowed four hits and four runs over four innings, striking out two.

Walker, CJ Frasco, and Jonah Kirchner each collected one hit to lead the Irish .

Mooney totaled nine hits in the game. Mickey Valesquez and Logan Boyd each racked up multiple hits.

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IRISH PASS TEST FROM BISHOP WATTERSON

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CANFIELD OH-

Ursuline stole the lead late and defeated Bishop Watterson 4-3 on Saturday. The game was tied at three with the Irish batting in the bottom of the sixth when Alyssa Sheely’s sac fly scored one run.

Bishop Watterson got things started in the first inning. A single on a 1-0 count, scored one run.

Emily Holland led things off on the rubber for Ursuline. The ace went five innings, allowing three runs on seven hits, striking out three and walking zero.

Layni Bednar led Ursuline Lady Irish with two hits in three at bats.

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THE ISLAND OF BARBATO

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Ursuline softball has opened a lot eyes in the season of 2021. Every part of the game this year has been played at a high level. Thehe Irish have gotten out to an undefeated start at 15-0. Their roster has tons of talent, and plenty of players who are either already signed and committed to play at the next level, or are being highly recruited. Setting the table at the top of Ursuline’s lineup is senior Maris Barbato. Barbato has been a mainstay in the Irish lineup since stepping foot on the Ursuline campus. Maris excels in every aspect of softball, she is a very dangerous hitter that can use every part of the field, she can hit the ball out of the park, and she runs the bases exceptionally well. You better not sleep on her defense either. Barbato goes to the middle of the infield as a lockdown defender with great range, and an electric throwing arm. On the season, Barbato is hitting .517 with 4 doubles, 4 HR, and 15 RBI. Maris has only committed one error on the season and has had 35 total chances.

Maris has committed and signed on to play for Toledo next season as a Division 1 Collegiate athlete. Toledo plays in the MAC, and is a top tier team in the conference.

Barbato sat down with YSN;s Anthony Hartwig this week to talk about her senior season. They discuss the focus from the team the year, playing on YSU’s field, and so much more. Hear from one of the leaders of a special Irish squad while you still can in this exclusive player profile “The Island Of Barbato.”

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URSULINE SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MIKE KERNAN

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Ursuline softball is quickly becoming one of the most exciting programs of the spring season in the area. The Irish are undefeated with a record of 15-0. But that’s not the extent of their impressive play, the Irish have had a run rule victory in almost every game they have played. They have done it with dominant pitching, and a deep and powerful lineup. In the circle the Irish boast 2 pitchers that have an ERA below 1.60, Emily Holland has an ERA below 1.00. On the offensive side of things, the Irish have hit 22 HR in 15 games played. Seven different players have hit at least 1 HR.

Ursuline head coach Mike Kernan took the time this week to call in to YSN’s Running Point to talk about the incredible start to the Irish season. He talks with Ron Potesta and Anthony Hartwig about his senior leaders, the focus his team is displaying, and much more. Ursuline is putting together something special, so don’t miss out on YSN’s exclusive coverage throughout the season. Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Mike Kernan is live!

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