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BIG RED DODGE RAINDROPS; CAN’T HIDE FROM IRISH

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- Ursuline snuck past Steubenville Thursday, 36-28, on a night filled with uncertainty.

 While the Irish boasted a deep skill position group, many questioned how its line would fare after graduating all five starters from the previous season.

Ursuline came out of the gate firing when signal caller Jack Ericson found D.C. Ferrell wide open to move his squad into Big Red territory. The drive was extended with a couple of third down conversions, then capped off by a 14-yard touchdown scamper from All-State halfback Christian Lynch.

Once the Irish got going, they never surrendered the lead. A couple of stops in the second frame and timely touchdown catches from new starters Tairan Davis and Devonte Taylor put Dan Reardon’s squad up convincingly at the break, 29-12. 

As if Ursuline’s home opener wasn’t going well enough, Vinny Fecko was able to force a Steubenville fumble on the first play of the third quarter. Shortly after, Ericson connected with Taylor for the second time on the evening, and the route seemed to be on with the Irish holding a commanding 36-12 lead.

The Big Red would answer back in thanks to its seniors. First on a touchdown run from Savier Faulks, then later a pick-six from Elijah Mullins. Que the storm.

The weather delay for this game lasted well over an hour, but when it resumed, the Irish had fourth and 15 from the Steubenville 45-yard line. Only 5:06 remained in the contest/

Steubenville kept fighting, scoring a late touchdown with a successful two-point conversion.

However, an Ursuline three-and-out couldn’t help the Big Red’s hopes of forcing an extra session. A last-second “Hail Mary” attempt fell about 15 yards shy of the end zone and secured an impressive victory for Ursuline.

Ericson led the way for the Irish, tossing the rock for 235 yards and four touchdowns. Davis was also big in the win, racking up well over 100 receiving yards and a pair of scores.

*Article written by YSN’s Tim Corso


URSULINE’S RUN COMES UNDONE

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STRUTHERS, OHIO- The Mogadore Field Falcons took down the Ursuline Irish 4-1 to advance to the Division II District Championship.

The Irish got on the board first in the second inning as Caleb Gartner’s wild pitch allowed one run to score for the Irish. The Falcons then pulled away for good with two runs in the third inning when Kayden Smith drew a walk, scoring one run.

Gartner earned the win on the mound as the pitcher went seven innings, allowing one run on four hits, striking out five and walking zero.

Anthony Triveri went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the way in hits as Andrew Kirila took the loss for the Irish. The southpaw surrendered three runs on two hits over three innings, striking out five.

 

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ONE RUN IS ENOUGH FOR URSULINE TO MOVE ON

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By Michael Wolfgang


GENEVA, OHIO – Sometimes all it takes is one run, and for Ursuline, that’s exactly what it took Wednesday night as they shutout Geneva 1-0.

Andrew Kirila was at the head of that narrow victory for Ursuline, tossing a complete game shutout on the mound. Kirila allowed three hits and zero runs while striking out three and came out as the game’s winning pitcher.

The Ursuline offense connected on six hits throughout the game. Marc Manning and Dylan Casey each tallied up two hits for Ursuline with Tommy Groner and CJ Frasco each getting on the board with one hit a piece. Casey had the only RBI of the game which led to the only run being scored on the night.

On top of a dominant pitching performance, the other dimension of the shutout for Ursuline was rock solid defense in the field as they did not commit any errors. 

IRISH NO WHERE CLOSE TO DONE

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JEFFERSON, OHIO- Mia Opalick shut down the Jefferson Falcons, throwing a complete game shutout and leading the Ursuline Fighting Irish to a 5-0 victory on Thursday in the sectional finals.

The Irish racked up ten hits in the game as Mackenzie Smith and Opalick all managed multiple hits. Opalick and Smith all had three hits to the Irish at the plate.

A single by Bodey Beckwith in the first inning was a positive for the Falcons.

Opalick got the win for the Irish as the righthander went seven innings, allowing zero runs on three hits and striking out 15.

Sammie Speakman took the loss for the Falcons. The pitcher lasted seven innings, allowing ten hits and five runs while striking out ten.

With the win, The Irish will head to the District Semi-Finals to take on Aurora. 

 

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IRISH PUT THEIR HEAD DOWN INTO TOURNAMENT TIME

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YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO- Savannah Patrone would not be denied at the plate on Tuesday, picking up four hits and leading the Ursuline Fighting Irish to a 22-1 playoff win over Chaney.

Patrone singled in the first, doubled in the first, singled in the second, and singled in the fourth. The Fighting Irish totaled 26 hits in the game as Patrone, Brooke O’palick, Lilly Ditz, Mia Opalick, Mackenzie Smith, Liza Barbato, Gia Schiavone, and Katie Koulianos each managed multiple hits.

Patrone went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead the Irish. Mia Opalick was credited with the victory for the Irish as the pitcher surrendered zero runs on zero hits over two innings, striking out six and walking zero.

The Irish will move advance into the second round as they will wait for their opponent match up. 



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PITCHING PAVES THE WAY FOR URSULINE

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By Michael Wolfgang


STRUTHERS , OHIO – Pitching is the name of the game. The longer a pitcher can go into a game and do it efficiently gives you a great chance to earn a win.

Tom Groner was as sharp as a tack Friday for Ursuline as he shut down the United offense on the way to a 3-0 final score. On the mound, Groner allowed just one hit and no runs with six strikeouts and one base on balls and of course came out as the games winning pitcher.

Gage Smith pitched well for United, but was out dueled by Groner and only went four and two-third innings.

Ursuline never trailed throughout the ballgame, and they took the lead early on in the bottom of the first inning as a run scored on an error by United. Ursuline then added on one run in each the third inning and the fifth to add up to their three runs in the game. Luca Ricchiuti led the Irish in hits with two in his two plate appearances. Andrew Kirila had the lone run batted in for Ursuline.

The Irish will next get ready for a quick turnaround, 10:00 a.m. first pitch with Hoover at home on Saturday.

KOULIANOS DELIVERS A WALK OFF IN EXTRAS

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Ursuline seized victory in dramatic walk-off fashion, thanks to a walk-off single at the end of the game to topple Gilmour Academy. The game was tied at one with Ursuline batting in the bottom of the eighth when Katie Koulianos singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Ursuline pitchers struck out 15, while the Lancers sat down two.

Liza Barbato earned the win for the Irish. Barbato went two and two-thirds innings, allowing one run on zero hits, striking out five and walking one.

Mia Opalick started the game for Ursuline. The righthander went five and a third innings, allowing zero runs on two hits, striking out ten and walking one

Opalick went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Ursuline  in hits.

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IRISH PITCH A SHUTOUT

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By Michael Wolfgang 

COLUMBIANA, OHIO – Pitching wins games, it’s the name of the game as we often hear. John Cambert of Ursuline didn’t allow a single run against Heartland Christian, tossing a complete game shutout and leading the Irish to a 7-0 victory on Thursday.

Ursuline drew first blood in the top of the first inning when Tom Groner drove in one run on an RBI single. Heartland Christian kept the Ursuline offense at bay, only allowing one run in the first and second innings. The score was 2-0 most of the way until Ursuline posted five runs in the seventh inning. Tom Groner, Dylan Casey, Cambert, and Andrew Kirila powered the big inning with RBIs.

The final line for Cambert in his complete game, seven inning shutout was one hit and zero runs while striking out one and walking one batter, coming out as the winning pitcher on the night. Ursuline stays red hot, clinching their sixth consecutive victory with the win.

They will be back in action Friday in hopes to extend their winning to seven games as they visit Hubbard at 5:00 p.m.

URSULINE GRABS EYE OPENING WIN

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LOUISVILLE OH- Both teams were strong in the pitcher’s circle Wednesday, but Ursuline defeated Louisville 3-1. Mia Opalick allowed just six hits to Louisville.

The Irish opened up scoring in the second inning, when Hannah Saluga homered on a 1-2 count, scoring two runs.

Opalick pitched Ursuline to victory. The righty lasted seven innings, allowing six hits and one run while striking out six and walking one.

Katie Heath led things off on the rubber for the Leopards. Heath surrendered two runs on six hits over four and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking one. Anna Sirohman threw two and a third innings out of the bullpen.

Ursuline socked two home runs on the day. Saluga had a four bagger in the second inning. Savannah Patrone had a dinger in the sixth inning.

The Irish racked up 11 hits. Saluga, Brooke Opalick, and Lilly Ditz each collected multiple hits. Ditz, O’palick, and Saluga each managed two hits to lead the way.

Matti Benson went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Louisville in hits. The Leopards were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Addy Campbell had the most chances in the field with six.

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URSULINE’S STRONG WEEK CONTINUES

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By Michael Wolfgang


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO – A big offensive night was what powered Ursuline to a 10-0 victory over Springfield Friday night to extend their winning streak to three games.

The offense got right to work in the first inning on a Tommy Groner single that scored one. In the fifth inning, Dylan Casey, Jack Ericson, CJ Frasco, and Groner all contributed to a five spot off RBI hits. The Ursuline offense saw the ball well and spread it all over the field, totaling up 15 hits as a team. Ericson went 2-for-4 with four RBI’s and one run scored to lead the offensive charge for the Irish.

Groner took the ball for Ursuline and had his pitches working all night. The righthander only allowed four hits and zero runs with six strikeouts in his six innings of impressive work on the hill.

Ursuline will have a quick turnaround between games, next they play St. Vincent-St. Mary Saturday morning at noon.