NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH- The Ursuline Irish have figured things out. They have clicked. However you want to describe it, they are playing some top-tier baseball at the moment. After starting off the season 0-4, the Irish are heating up with the temperatures.
On Wednesday night, they became the “one” in a 9-1 Springfield Tigers win-loss record.
It was Ursuline’s Jeremy Kreuzweiser that took advantage on a Tiger error in the top of the sixth inning to give the Irish an 8-7 lead, and eventually the win over Springfield.
Springfield was playing catch up virtually the entire game as the Irish started things off with four runs in the top of the first when Colin Balas scored on a passed ball, followed by a Dante Walker RBI single, and Andrew Sabella’s double that drove in a pair. Springfield would fire back in the bottom of the frame with a 3-run inning that was keyed when Clayton Nesbeth scored on a balk call against Glenn Griswold.
The Irish would keep swinging the hot bats in the top of the second when Vince Armeni went yard for the Irish. The blast over the centerfield fence drove in three and made the game 7-3, Irish.
Glenn Griswold would pick up the victory for the Green and Gold, going five innings and allowing 7 runs on five hits, striking out three. Joel Kreuzweiser made a relief appearance striking out a pair.
The Ursuline win improves their record to 3-6, while Springfield drops their first game of the season and sit at 9-1.
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Every once in a generation there will be a coach that sets such an example of determination, character, dedication, and leadership that helps raise the tide for all ships involved. In this case, being around Ursuline Skipper Matt Weymer, it’s hard to not have his passion and skillset rub off on his team.
With a solid foundation and a young squad- The Irish are learning and earning at the same clip. Understanding that tradition takes no season’s off for excuses, Coach Weymer has learned to be patient, and pursuant to what his team can amount to. Back at the Division 3 Level will present many obstacles and challenges for the green and gold, but the eyes will remain locked on the prize awarded each June.
YSN General Manager Steve Leslie caught up with Coach Weymer for our first of many Ursuline Baseball Coach’s Corners in 2019.
STRUTHERS, OH- It was a day that was 2 weeks in the making. The Ursuline Irish Baseball Team exploded for nine runs at Cene Park on Monday in a 9-1 victory over the Crestwood Red Devils. Ursuline’s first of the season.
Leading the way was the offense, but shining on the hill was Jonah Kirchner who went the distance for the green and gold with a complete game, six strikeout performance while scattering three hits along the way.
Offensively, Junior Colin Balas led the way going 3 for 3, while scoring each time as well. Jeremy Kreuzweiser also contributed big for the Irish, going 2-4 with a double, three runs and three runs batted in. Freshman Brady Shannon also impressed with two doubles that were crushed into the gap to put the Devils away for good.
The Irish are back at it today as they play their cross-town rival, Cardinal Mooney in Part 1 of the 2019 Youngstown Holy War. Action begins at 7pm at Cene Park or streaming LIVE on Your Sports Network.
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AUSTINTOWN, OH-The Poland Lady Bulldogs won their first district championship since 2000 tonight with a 65-51 win over Ursuline.
The Bulldogs set the tone quickly as Sarah Bury took the tip away from Ursuline and got a fast-break layup. Poland’s pressure defense forced 7 Irish turnovers in the 1st quarter. Dayshanette Harris fought tooth and nail to keep her team in it scoring the first 9 Irish points. Poland led after a quarter, 24-14.
Poland continued to pressure the Irish as the first half went on. They forced 6 more Irish turnovers in the 2nd quarter and seemed to be capitalizing on every single one. Jackie Grisdale starting to catch fire from the perimeter, she had a big three-pointer that stretched the Poland lead to 29-14. Poland held Dayshanette Harris to just 3 points in the whole second quarter, which is a big reason their lead ballooned to 37-22 at the half.
On the first offensive possession of the 3rd quarter, Harris took it into the lane and hit the deck hard. Irish fans held their breath as she stayed on the ground for a good 3 minutes being looked at by the trainers. She left the game, but Ursuline held strong with her, not on the floor. With about 5:00 to go in the 3rd Harris came back into the game, bandages wrapped on her left elbow. It had no effect on her as she immediately hit a pull up three. Seeing their star fight through an injury inspired the Irish and they went on a 19-11 run to end the 3rd frame, and only trailed 50-41.
The momentum was on the Irish side as the final frame began. The two teams traded a few buckets and then Ursuline cut the lead to seven. A very important moment in the game as the Poland defense made a few tough stops while their offense was trying to get back into a rhythm. Ursuline had to feel like this was their chance to take control of the game but Poland’s defense held strong. With the game at a tipping point, senior Kat Partika sidestepped a defender and hit a 15-foot jumper to put Poland’s lead back in double figures 54-43. Brooke Bobbey would then step up with back to back steals that would lead to layups, and just like that Poland was back up 60-45. Bobbey then hit her first three of the game that gave them a 63-47 lead and sealed the win for the Bulldogs. Poland would go on to win by a final score of 65-51.
The Irish were led by a gritty performance from Dayshanette Harris fighting through an injury to score 30 points. Anya Curd was also in double figures adding 10.
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The Bulldogs had 3 players get into double figure led by Sarah Bury with 17 points 8 rebounds. Jackie Grisdale added 13 points 7 rebounds and Kailyn Brown finished with 12 points 7 rebounds. Poland moves on to play Akron Buchtel on Tuesday, March 5th at 8:00 at Barberton High School.
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YSU Senior Relief Pitcher, Joel Hake is as “Youngstown” as it gets on the diamond. He’s a scrappy slinger that graduated from Ursuline after helping his team to four district titles in his high school days, and as of late, Hake is one of the top relievers in Dan Bertolini’s bullpen. In his career at YSU, he’s tallied just over 120 innings and in those frames, he’s struck out 81 and only walked 36 tallying five saves along the way.
This year has been especially tough for Joel as he’s started out rehabbing a lingering injury after pitching just one inning keeping him grounded through the most part of the first two series of the season.
Youngstown State Baseball vs. UIC at Eastwood Field on March 31, 2018 (Photo by John Vogel)
When Hake receives the green light to come back…look out. Although Joel majors in nursing, he has no second thoughts about tearing through the competition in 2019. This year, Joel intends to add to the outstanding numbers he generated last year as well as to his legacy at the Penguin Closer.
Our Steve Leslie (and Joel’s former Manager) sat down with Hake in Tallahassee just before the FSU series to discuss past, present, and future for #3 in your programs for this week’s YSUPenguin Baseball Player Profile: FOR GOODNESS’ HAKE.
Youngstown State Baseball vs. UIC at Eastwood Field on March 30, 2018 (Photo by John Vogel)
AUSTINTOWN, OH- The Ursuline Irish advanced to the district championship Monday night with a dominant win over their rival Cardinal Mooney 59-37.
The game started out pretty even, both teams were aggressive on both sides of the court, and both teams left a few points on the free throw line. But Ursuline’s three buckets from beyond the arc kept them ahead 13-6 after the first quarter was said and done.
The second quarter is when the Irish really separated themselves. The Irish outscored the Cardinals 21-4 in the second frame. They hit 3 more three-pointers bringing their total in the first half to 6. Mooney just couldn’t find an answer offensively. At halftime, the Irish held a dominating 34-10 lead.
Mooney stabilized in the 2nd half finding some offense down low in the post with Conchettta Rinaldi and actually outscored the Irish in the final two quarters. The deficit they faced was just too big. The Irish would cruise to a 59-37 win.
Leading the Cardinals offensively was Rinaldi with 14 points, and 5 rebounds.
The Irish were led by Dayshanette Harris with 26 points. Destiny Goodnight was also in double figures with 12. The Irish move on to play in the District Championship against Poland at 7:00 at Austintown Fitch High School.
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Youngstown Ursuline’s Luigi Rohrbaugh signed his Letter of Intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Ohio Dominican University next Fall. Rohrbaugh will suit up on the football field for the Panthers and was one of 25 who signed with ODU and Coach Kelly Cummings.
Congratulations to Luigi, and best of luck at the next level!
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A tough loss to rival Cardinal Mooney last week to a very good Cardinal team has the Irish coming back refocused and ready to finish strong in Week 10.
Throw the records out the window! It’s an Irish battle in the Ice Castle!
What does Coach Kempe say to fire up the troops? How does a win this week set things up for 2019? Is there extra motivation?
Find out all that and more on this week’s Ursuline Football Coach’s Corner with Larry Kempe!
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Typically the guys up front aren’t in the forefront. However, Ursuline’s Senior-Malcom Joyner is no ordinary big man. He has exceptional talent that is trumped only by his humility and passion to lead and serve others.
Being the starting left tackle on a varsity football team comes with its own set of pressures and responsibility. In fact it was Sandra Bullock’s character in The Blindside, Leigh Anne Touhy who said “The first check you write is for the mortgage, but the second is for the insurance. The left tackle’s job is to protect the quarterback from what he can’t see coming. To protect his blind side.”
Our Steve Leslie caught up with this sensational young man and third-year starter for the Irish. Ursuline’s Player Profile for this week is Malcom Joyner: TO SERVE AND PROTECT
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If you put “Money” into your Twitter handle, you had better be on point. For Ursuline Irish Senior, Luke Pipala- LP Money is the straw that stirs the drink!
The receiving corps for the Irish have been flooded with talent this year and leading the way has been the golden 12 streaking across the field on Friday nights. But that’s not the whole story for Luke, as he has an incredible work ethic, and a great head on his shoulders that has helped the Irish to success over his tenure in green and gold.
The biggest headache for opposing coaches is the fact that no matter how big the stage, Pipala stays steady under pressure. He’s got the slow heartbeat during the heat of battle.
Our Steve Leslie sits down with Pipala in this week’s Ursuline Player Profile- COOL HAND LUKE
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