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.
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YOUNGSTOWN OH- In a thrilling matchup, Mooney Lacrosse showcased their skill, defeating Mentor Lake Catholic 11-6 and improving their record to an impressive 8-3 for the season.
Leading the charge for Mooney was Ella Szalay, who delivered an outstanding performance with 7 goals, 1 assist, and 7 draw controls. Her exceptional play was instrumental in guiding the team to victory. Supporting Szalay’s efforts, Sophia Rotunno, Frankie Cassese, Angelee Blasko, and Molly Simons each contributed with a goal of their own, adding to the team’s offensive firepower.
However, Mooney’s success wasn’t just limited to the offensive end. Alyssa Ray stood tall between the pipes, making an incredible 20 saves to anchor the defense and frustrate the opposition’s scoring attempts.
With this win, Mooney continues to assert themselves as a force to be reckoned with in lacrosse circles. Their teamwork, skill, and determination have propelled them to the upper echelons of the league standings.
Looking ahead, Mooney will look to maintain their momentum as they prepare to host Orange in their next matchup on Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Expectations are high as they aim to build on their recent success and continue their winning streak.
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AUSTINTOWN, OH- The Austintown-Fitch Falcons delivered a powerhouse performance on Monday, securing a resounding 10-2 victory over the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals. From the first pitch to the final out, the Falcons showcased their prowess on both offense and defense, leaving their opponents in the dust.
The Falcons wasted no time asserting their dominance, putting runs on the board early and often. Mason Petridis set the tone in the first inning with a clutch double that drove in a crucial run, giving Austintown-Fitch an early lead.
Building on their momentum, the Falcons continued to pile on the pressure in the second inning. Frank Senediak’s well-timed single extended the lead to 3-0, setting the stage for what would be a commanding performance.
A relentless offensive onslaught saw Austintown-Fitch adding to their lead in the third inning, with Rocco DiFlorio’s sacrifice groundout bringing another run across the plate, further solidifying their control of the game.
The sixth inning proved to be the Falcons’ crowning moment, as they exploded for four more runs to put the game out of reach for Cardinal Mooney. Nik Kyprianou and Jake Wallace came through in the clutch with timely singles, while Hayden Warmouth’s towering homer to center field put the exclamation point on Austintown-Fitch’s commanding lead.
On the mound, John Darnley delivered a stellar performance, stifling Cardinal Mooney’s offense and earning the well-deserved win for the Falcons. Darnley’s five and one-third innings of work saw him allowing just one run on four hits, while striking out three and walking two.
Despite a valiant effort from Cardinal Mooney’s William Petty, who racked up six strikeouts, it was ultimately not enough to contain the Falcons’ potent lineup.
Austintown-Fitch’s offensive firepower was on full display, with Petridis, Carter Owens, and Senediak each contributing two hits to the team’s impressive tally. Petridis, Warmouth, and Senediak also played key roles in driving in runs, while Owens showcased his speed on the basepaths with two stolen bases.
Defensively, the Falcons remained solid throughout, working the count and drawing six walks to keep the pressure on Cardinal Mooney. With four stolen bases in the game, Austintown-Fitch proved to be a force to be reckoned with in all facets of the game.
The Cardinals showed flashes of what could be at times on offense, with Taco Verroco going 2-for-4 at the plate to lead the team in hits, while Ben Oddis went 1-for-3 with a double, RBI, and a run scored.
As they look ahead to their next matchup, Austintown-Fitch Varsity Falcons are poised to continue their winning ways as they take on the Lakeside Dragons at home on Wednesday.
YOUNGSTOWN, OH- In a heated battle on Saturday, Trent Litman showcased his batting prowess, collecting three hits in four at-bats and propelling the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals to a well-deserved 13-8 triumph over Triway.
Litman’s standout performance included a powerful home run to left field in the second inning, followed by timely singles in the fourth and sixth innings, contributing significantly to his team’s offensive onslaught.
Cardinal Mooney drew first blood in the opening frame, capitalizing on a fielder’s choice induced by Triway’s Wyatt, resulting in one run crossing the plate. However, Triway quickly responded, taking the lead in the bottom of the first inning with a clutch single from Patterson that drove in two runs.
Undeterred, the Cardinal Mooney Varsity Cardinals turned the tide in the top of the second inning, exploding for six runs on five hits, highlighted by Litman’s towering home run that plated two runs.
The offensive barrage continued as Cardinal Mooney extended their lead in the third inning, with Kaden Reese, Ben Oddis, and Vince Gentile all contributing to the scoring drive.
On the mound, Oddis earned the win for the Cardinals, delivering a solid performance over three innings, while Gentile provided two innings of no-run relief, showcasing his pitching prowess.
Cardinal Mooney Varsity Cardinals piled up an impressive 14 hits, with Gentile leading the charge with three RBIs, while Reese and Jonathan Brenner contributed multiple hits to the offensive onslaught.
Taco Verroco added to the Cardinals’ dominance with two stolen bases, highlighting their aggressive approach on the basepaths.
For Triway, Patterson led the offensive charge with three RBIs, supported by strong performances from Schag and B. Snyder, who each contributed multiple stolen bases.
Looking ahead, Cardinal Mooney Varsity Cardinals are set to face Austintown Fitch on Monday, aiming to carry their winning momentum into the upcoming clash.
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Mooney continued their tour of local teams on Tuesday night and defeated Canfield 8-4 to improve to 3-0.
Ella Szalay led the way with 4 goals and 7 draw controls. Sophia Rotunno had 2 goals and 4 ground balls. Frankie Cassese and Angelee Blasko rounded out scoring with one goal each. Alyssa Ray was a wall in the goal with 11 saves.
Mooney returns to play tomorrow at home vs Akron Hoban at 6:30pm.
*Contributed By Toni Chahine
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POLAND OH- Mooney improved to 2-0 after defeating Poland 19-7 on Thursday night. Ella Szalay led offense with 9 goals, 2 assists, and 9 draw controls. Angelee Blasko had 3 goals and 4 ground balls. Natalie Blasko had 2 goals and an assist, while Maria Pecchia also added 2 goals.
Sophia Rotunno was again a force on defense with 6 caused turnovers, 8 ground balls, 2 goals, and 1 assist. Frankie Cassese rounded out scoring with 1 goal. Alyssa Ray had 7 saves in goal.
Mooney returns to play on Tuesday, March 26 for their home opener against Canfield at 6:30pm.
Mooney Lacrosse begins their season 1-0, after a 13-7 win against Green on the road. Angelee Blasko and Ella Szalay led the way with 4 goals and 1 assist each. Frankie Cassese had 2 goals and 5 ground balls. Natalie Blasko and Maria Pecchia each added a goal.
Sophia Rotunno was an absolute game changer on defense and getting momentum for the team with 8 caused turnovers, 7 ground balls, and finished it off with 1 goal and 2 assists. Alyssa Ray had 5 saves in goal. Mooney heads to Poland tomorrow for a 6:30 game.
*Contributed by Toni Chahine
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CANTON OH- The Cardinal-Mooney Cardinals fell in the region 9 regional final to the perennial powerhouse, The Lutheran East Falcons by a final score of 56-43. Both teams entered the Saturday afternoon contest winners of 20+ games each, with The Falcons sporting a 20-5 record and Mooney a 22-5 clip. Winners of the northeast 3 district, the #1 seeded Falcons had steamrolled their way to the elite eight with convincing victories against the likes of Cleveland Bard, Ravenna Southeast, Wellington and Fairview along the way.
Meanwhile, the #4 seeded Cardinals had a similar run with five playoff wins prior to the regional final against teams like Cleveland Campus International, Brookfield, Mapleton, South Range and Canton Central Catholic.
Lutheran East started off the first quarter on the right foot with Mooney struggling to find offense, feeling at times like a lid was on the basket for The Cardinals. The Falcons utilized the missed attempts and turned several of them into quick offense the other way, finding themselves ahead of Mooney 16-8 after the first quarter. The offensive struggles continued for The Cardinals into the second, with Mooney missing seven open-look layups in the first half, Lutheran East promptly took advantage. Posting a 12-6 second quarter, doubling the offensive output from The Cardinals two consecutive quarters in a row, leading it 28-14 at halftime.
Out of the second half, The Cardinals still found themselves trying to wake up their offense, with a variety of shots not falling for Mooney as they typically would. However, The Cardinals defense kept them within striking distance, holding The Falcons to just 11 points in the third as a part of an 11-3 third quarter. With Lutheran East leading 39-22 at the start of the third, Mooney was left with no choice but to leave it all on the floor for the final eight minutes, and that they did! Spearheaded by Ashton O’Brien, The Cardinals came out swinging in the fourth
with AOB posting 10 points in the fourth quarter alone, helping draw Mooney back to within six. However, Lutheran East managed to survive the spurt from The Cardinals and managed to settle momentum down en route to a 56-43 win, despite being outscored 21-17 in the quarter.
Lutheran East spread the love around offensively, with multiple names sharing similar numbers on the offensive side. Leading the scoring for The Falcons was Ronald Taylor who ended with 10 points, followed by Chris Hill and Jesse McCulloch who each had 9 points, and rounding things out were both Alan Mallory and Anthony Bruce each finishing with 8 points for The Falcons. Meanwhile, Mooney was led by Ashton O’Brien, who led all scorers with a game-high 18 points, followed by Jibri Carter who had 13 points and Rocco Turner who ended the contest with 7 points.
Lutheran East (21-5) will now make the trip to Dayton as a part of the state final four! As for Mooney (22-6) they ended another successful season in heartbreaking fashion, on the doorstep of Dayton with their second elite eight finish in the last three years with both losses coming to Lutheran East.
Thank you for keeping up with Mooney basketball all season long and stay tuned for continued Cardinal-Mooney Cardinals athletics with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!
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YOUNGSTOWN OH- In a commanding finale to their regular season, Mooney’s boys’ basketball team showcased their dominance on Friday night as they hosted Struthers in an electrifying showdown. Despite a brief setback in the second quarter, where they only managed to tally 5 points, the Cardinals rallied back with sheer determination to secure a convincing 63-39 victory.
Leading the charge for Mooney was Ashton O’Brien, whose stellar performance on the court yielded an impressive 18 points, supported by the dynamic duo of Eddie Nieves and Rocco Turner, each contributing 11 points to the scoreboard. Jibri Carter and Nick Genova also made significant contributions, chipping in with 9 and 8 points, respectively.
On the opposing side, Struthers put up a valiant effort, with Lucas Patti leading the charge with 13 points, while Jason Dukes and Tommy Cole each added 8 points to the team’s total.
With the regular season now in the rearview mirror, Mooney (17-5) sets their sights on the upcoming tournament, eager to carry their momentum into postseason play. Their journey begins with a home matchup against Academy of Urban Scholars on Tuesday, where they will look to make a statement on their quest for championship glory.
Meanwhile, Struthers (9-11) will also turn their attention to tournament action, determined to make a splash as they host Marlington on Tuesday.
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WARREN OH- In a thrilling sectional semifinal showdown on Wednesday night, Champion faced off against Cardinal Mooney in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer. Despite an early deficit, Champion used a late surge to avoid an upset, pulling away to a hard-fought 48-35 win over Cardinal Mooney.
The game began with Cardinal Mooney jumping out to a quick 8-0 lead, catching Champion off guard and putting them in an early hole. However, Champion refused to back down, clawing their way back into the game and narrowing the gap to just one point by halftime. With the game hanging in the balance, Champion kept it close enough in the third quarter for their offense to come alive down the stretch.
Leading the charge for Champion was Bella Meyer, whose outstanding performance saw her pour in a game-high 25 points, providing the offensive spark her team needed to secure the win. On the other side, Sophia Diorio led Cardinal Mooney with 17 points, showcasing her scoring prowess and determination to keep her team in the game.
In the end, it was Champion’s resilience and determination that proved to be the difference maker, as they outscored Cardinal Mooney 21-6 in the fourth quarter to seal the victory and punch their ticket to the sectional final.
With this crucial win under their belts, Champion now sets their sights on the sectional final, where they will face a tough test against Columbiana on Saturday at 1:00. As they prepare for their upcoming matchup, Champion celebrates their hard-fought victory while remaining focused on the challenges that lie ahead in their pursuit of postseason success.
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