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RAIDERS FIGHT OFF IRISH ON THE ROAD

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- Izzy Lamparty has a huge day as the South Range girls’ basketball team got a 50-39 win over Ursuline.

The Raiders jumped ahead early with their strongest offensive quarter of the day scoring 17 in the first frame and leading 17-8 after one. After the first, the Irish kept the game within striking distance. They outscored the Raiders 15-11 in the second quarter and trailed at half 28-23. The Raiders did just enough to keep a decent lead throughout the third quarter. They led 37-31 after three. The Irish had a very strong fourth quarter racking up 16 points and keeping things interesting. But the Raiders made enough plays to keep the Irish away and win 50-39.

Izzy Lamparty was key to the Raiders strong start. She finished with 26 points, 19 of those coming in the first half. Lexi Giles was also in double figures with 10.

Anisah Moorman led the Irish with 14 points.

South Range returns home on Monday as they host Struthers.

IRISH WIN A DEFENSIVE BATTLE OVER JFK

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WARREN, OH- On Thursday night, a defensive battle was won by Ursuline against Kennedy with a final score of 59-50. This game was originally scheduled for Tuesday, December 10th but was canceled due to a power outage in half of Warren. 

While the Eagles were without one of their starters Hayden Wait, Kennedy and Ursuline had many lead changes at the beginning of the first quarter with Kennedy being the first ones to score by a free throw from Tyrel James. Saba Svani pulled an incredible block on a layup by Daysean Harris, which was recovered by Cam Hollobaugh from Kennedy and fed down the field for a routine layup. At the end of the first quarter, Ursuline was up 20-12, and they seemed to stay on top throughout the entirety of the game. 

In the second quarter, much stayed the same. Ursuline kept the great spacing between them and the Eagles. Kennedy tried to power through the Ursuline defense but just could not get a good flow going. The Eagles suffered an 11 point deficit in the middle of the second period but did their best to cut it down to 5. Kennedy tried to mount a comeback but ended the half down 25-32.

After the half, Kennedy was looking to get some consistent shooting going through the next half of this game. They cut the deficit down to 3 points at one time, but every time the Eagles seemed to get a rhythm going, Ursuline would storm back up and proceed to score 5 points easily. Ursuline ended up being very consistent with three-point shooting just as they were in the first half, and Kennedy cleaned up their game much more in this second half. 

By the end of the fourth quarter, Ursuline kept grinding away at consistent scoring and did not let the Eagles catch up. Ursuline then ran away with the game 59-50. Leading the Fighting Irish in scoring was Daysean Harris with 15 points in the game making 2 out of 3 free throws, and Vince Armini with 7 out of 10 made. On the other side of the ball, the senior from the country of Georgia, Saba Svani, led the Eagles with 12 points and 6 out of 9 free throws made. 

The Eagles will go back to action Friday, December 13 against Cleveland Central Catholic.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s voice of the JFK Eagles, Dom O’Brien

URSULINE FALLS SHORT TO OPEN SEASON

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DOYLESTOWN, OH- The Ursuline Lady Irish opened up their season on the road at the Chippewa Classic where they were able to put up points, but it just wasn’t enough to take down the host team as Chippewa prevailed 53-44.

For the Lady Irish, Anisah Moorman led the way with 13 points and 6 assists.  Cara McNally dialed up a 3-ball on her way to 8 points, and Paris Gilmore had 10.  Rachel Fabry and Alayna Smith added a pair of assists apiece as well.

Ursuline(0-1) will host Columbiana this week on Thursday, the game will be streamed on YSN.

HOLY TOLEDO! BARBATO PICKS ROCKETS

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- One of The Valley’s most highly sought after softball recruits of 2021 has come off the board.  This week, Ursuline’s Maris Barbato chose The University of Toledo to continue her student-athletic career.

Barbato already owns multiple records only 2 years into her tenure as a part of the Lady Irish Softball Team.  Barbato batted .525 as the leadoff hitter, and has the ability to play anywhere on the diamond.

“I’m very excited, very thankful to go to Toledo…my coaches are amazing!  Coach Szolek, Coach Kernan, and my dad coached me too,” says Barbato.  “I love all my teammates, they make me enjoy the sport.”

During travel ball, Barbato plays for The USSSA Pride Scarlet with several standout softball players.

“I loved his coaching style, I love the coaching staff there…it was like a family atmosphere.”

Barbato still has two seasons with Mike Kernan and the Ursuline Irish, and you can watch their games right here on YSN.

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URSULINE FALLS IN BATTLE OF THE IRISH

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AKRON, OH- The Youngstown Ursuline Fighting Irish football team traveled down I-76 to Akron, to face their longtime rival, the St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish. Ursuline entered this game at 2-7, with their second win coming one week ago at Stambaugh Stadium against their arch-nemesis, the Youngstown Cardinal Mooney Cardinals. 

Unfortunately for Ursuline, they were unable to carry the momentum into week 10, as SVSM would dominate from the get-go. SVSM protected home turf and grabbed a 27-7 victory over Ursuline. In this contest, SVSM running back, George Linberger, would eclipse the 1,000-yard rushing mark on the season, while quarterback Luke Lindsey would continue to pad his passing record. 

Ursuline’s lone touchdown came late in the 4th quarter when QB Brady Shannon found wide receiver Dean Boyd in the end zone for a high point grab. 

Ursuline ends their season at 2-8. The victories came against the Youngstown Chaney Cowboys in a 27-26 thriller at home, while the second win came against Mooney in a 20-13 showstopper. Ursuline’s defeats came to the Cleveland Benedictine Bengals (52-26), Austintown Fitch Falcons (27-7), Mentor Lake Catholic Cougars (36-0), Youngstown East Golden Bears (28-27 2OT), Columbus Bishop Watterson Eagles (35-34), Boardman Spartans (34-19), and now SVSM. 

Head coach Dan Reardon, in his year of return to the school he built a dynasty, will lose only six seniors. 2020 will see Ursuline return multiple talents, with the hopes of grabbing a winning record for the first time since 2015.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Dom Joseph

URSULINE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 9) WITH DAN REARDON

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Coach Dan Reardon and the Ursuline Fighting Irish knew going into week nine that it was the most important game of the year. Everyone in the Youngstown area knows that the “Holy War” is one of, if not the biggest, high school football game in the Mahoning Valley. The Fighting Irish started off slow but at the end of the night, they emerged victorious, 20-13 over the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals. Week ten will be another difficult test for Ursuline as they will look to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, as they travel down to Akron to take on the Fighting Irish of Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary.

YSN’s own “Holy War” expert, Steve Leslie, caught up with Coach Reardon this week to talk about the “Holy War” and what his takeaways were from that game. Also discussed was the 2019 playoffs “dream,” and what the Irish need to do to make the dream, a reality.

 

Episode ten of Ursuline Fighting Irish Football Coach’s Corner with head coach, Dan Reardon, is LIVE!

 

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IRISH STORM BACK; TAKE “HOLY WAR”

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH – It took nearly three quarters for the Ursuline Fighting Irish to crack the code on the Cardinal Mooney defense in the 2019 Youngstown “Holy War,” but after they solved the puzzle, the flood gates opened up. The Irish scored three consecutive times in a 20-13 victory over the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals on Friday night.

Cardinal Mooney got on the board first tonight on an eight-yard touchdown run from Zyere Rodgers in the first quarter with David Philibin adding the extra point. The score remained 7-0 at the half. Late in the third quarter, the Cards once again punched it in on the ground, this time from six yards out by Walt Sweeney. Ursuline then responded quickly as they got their offense rolling with a 59-yard touchdown pass from Brady Shannon to Matthew Reardon. Taylor Tomlinson added the extra point to cut the Mooney lead to 13-7, with 15 seconds left in the third quarter. The fourth quarter was all Irish as they controlled the ball and Trent Hill punched it in on the ground from one yard out with 7:45 to play. Another Tomlinson extra point gave the Irish the lead at 14-13. Ursuline then added another touchdown pass from Shannon to Reardon, this one coming from 28 yards out. That pushed the score to 20-13, where it would stay as a final score.

Ursuline was led through the air by Brady Shannon with 5 completions on 8 attempts for 158 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Fighting Irish were led on the ground by Trent Hill with 11 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown. Ursuline’s top receiver was Matthew Reardon with 4 receptions for 145 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Irish were led defensively by Dante Walker with 9 tackles, as well as, Zach Simon and Matt Phillips, both with 6 tackles each.

Cardinal Mooney was led through the air by Walt Sweeney with 5 completions on 9 attempts for 31 yards and one interception. The Cardinals were led on the ground by Zyere Rodgers with 20 carries for 126 yards and a touchdown, as well as, Walt Sweeney with 15 carries for 90 yards and one touchdown. Cardinal Mooney’s top receivers were Michael Pastella with 4 receptions for 22 yards, and Michael Scavina with 1 reception for 9 yards. receptions. The Cards were paced on defense by Andrew Armile with 5 tackles.

Cardinal Mooney will now begin their preparation for their week ten matchup against the Austintown Fitch Falcons at Stambaugh Stadium. The Ursuline Fighting Irish will be traveling in week ten as they will head to Akron to take on the Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish.

 

Cardinal Mooney Cardinals – Box Score Report – 10_26_2019

URSULINE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 8) WITH DAN REARDON

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Week eight was a tough matchup for Coach Dan Reardon and the Ursuline Fighting Irish as they welcomed the Boardman Spartans into Stambaugh Stadium. Unfortunately, the Irish fell a little short. Week nine will be a “road” test for Coach Reardon and the Fighting Irish as they don’t actually leave Stambaugh Stadium but rather they will be in their road jerseys and be on the visitors’ sideline as they will play the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals, who are the listed “home” team here in 2019.

The legendary Steve Leslie, sat down with Coach Reardon this week to get his take on the Irish season so far but also what his squad needs to do to wrap up the 2019 football season and possibly make a playoff push since they are still in the hunt.

 

All that and more in this week’s episode of Ursuline Fighting Irish Football Coach’s Corner with head coach, Dan Reardon!

 

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SPARTANS TAKE DOWN URSULINE AT STAMBAUGH

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- The Youngstown Ursuline Fighting Irish entered week 8 with a record of 1-6, and were at home to face the 2-5 Boardman Spartans. Boardman, whose two wins came against Poland Seminary and Garfield Heights, proved too much for the Fighting Irish in the second half of the game.

The Fighting Irish opened up the scoring in the first quarter, when running back Trenton Hill pushed the ball into the end zone from four yards out. Boardman would get the ball and would respond with running back Sean O’Horo, who punched the ball in a goalline stand. The Irish would see quarterback Brady Shannon return for the first time since week 6, and his first drive resulted in six points, via a slant route by DeMarcus McElroy. Later, Shannon would display his long ball, finding junior hybrid Matthew Reardon in stride for a 40-yard touchdown.

Boardman was able to keep the lead throughout the majority of the game, by being able to immediately responding to the Irish touchdowns by putting up touchdowns of their own. Late in the game, Boardman put the game out of reach by using the arm of quarterback Zach Ryan to find his go-to receiver, Terrance Thomas, for a touchdown that made it a two-possession game late in the fourth. Boardman would defeat the Fighting Irish 34-19. Boardman moves up to 3-5, and will face the Austintown Fitch Falcons at home next week. As for the Irish, they drop to 1-7, but next week they face their arch-rival, the Youngstown Cardinal Mooney Cardinals.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Dom Joseph

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

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Coach Dan Reardon and the Ursuline Fighting Irish arguably played their most “complete” game of the season last week even though they came up just short in the final seconds against Bishop Watterson down in Columbus. Week eight will see Coach Reardon and the Fighting Irish welcome the Boardman Spartans to Stambaugh Stadium.

Everyone’s favorite, Steve Leslie, had the opportunity to catch up with Coach Reardon this week to get his thoughts about the game last week but also what he and his staff look to accomplish as the 2019 football season begins to wrap up.

 

Episode seven of Ursuline Fighting Irish Football Coach’s Corner with head coach, Dan Reardon is LIVE!

 

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