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BIG RED DODGE RAINDROPS; CAN’T HIDE FROM IRISH

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


BEAVER LOCAL TAKES DOWN BIG RED

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- The Beaver Local volleyball team won its OVAC match with Steubenville Big Red in 4 sets Wednesday Night 24-26, 25-13, 26-24, 25-18. The Beavers started strong taking a 7-2 lead in the first set before Big Red rallied to win the first set. Beaver Local came back to comfortably win the second set. In the third set, Steubenville appeared to take the lead up 23-21 before the Beavers rallied to win 5 of the last 6 points to take the set before winning the match in the fourth set.

Leading the way for Beaver Local was Brooke Talbot with 17 kills, 12 digs, 12 assists & 2 aces. Cierrah Thurik had 23 digs, Elizabeth Kolkowski had 13 digs, 6 kills, 5 blocks & 2 aces, Kodi Kinsey had 9 digs & 3 aces, Grace Hill had 9 kills, 3 blocks & 2 aces, Karlee Furman had 22 assists, 14 digs & 8 kills, Corin Turkovich had 7 digs, & Bailey Bowersock 7 kills, 6 digs & an ace.
The Beavers are now 10-2 & host Oak Glen & John Marshall in a tri-match on Saturday. Steubenville is now 7-5.
*Story contributed by YSN Beaver Local Reporter Jason Hannum

LADY BULLDOGS TAKE TWO. STAY PERFECT

Game 1

Poland sailed to an easy victory over Wheeling Central Catholic 21-1 on Saturday

In the first inning, Poland got their offense started.  Ashley Wire was hit by a pitch, driving in a run.

Kaili Gross earned the win for the Bulldogs. She lasted five innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out 12 and walking one.

Cupp took the loss for Wheeling Central. She lasted four innings, allowing 14 hits and 20 runs.

Poland racked up 16 hits.  Abby Farber, Jackie Grisdale, Cami Lattanzio, Lauren Sienkiewicz, and Ally Nittoli each managed multiple hits for the Bulldogs.  Grisdale and Farber each collected three hits to lead the offense.  Poland  was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Lattanzio made the most plays with  12.

Game 2

Poland nabbed the lead late in the game in a 6-4 victory over Steubenville on Saturday.  Poland  trailed 4-2 in the top of the seventh inning when Cami Lattanzio doubled on a 2-1 count, scoring three runs.

Steubenville scored three runs in the fifth inning, but the Bulldogs still managed to pull out the victory.  The big inning for Steubenville came thanks to a home run by Blackburn and  by Cucarese.

Ashley Wire led things off in the circle for Poland. She lasted seven innings, allowing six hits and four runs while striking out three and walking one.

Fields started the game for Steubenville. She went seven innings, allowing six runs on 12 hits, striking out four and walking one.

Poland socked one home run on the day. Kaili Gross had a four bagger in the sixth inning.

The Bulldogs totaled 12 hits.  Gross, Ally Nittoli, Lattanzio, and Wire each racked up multiple hits.  Gross went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the offense in hits.

Steubenville was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Marshall made the most plays with  11.

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