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IRISH GO BACK TO BACK IN DISTRICTS

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LEAVITTSBURG OH- All season Ursuline has been talking about how hungry they’ve been to get back to where they were last season. Well, on Thursday night they ate a fine meal. For the second straight season the Irish claimed the district championship beating Rootstown 7-0.

Alyssa Sheely shined as always in the lead off spot going 2-4 with 2 RBI.  Paige Ogden protected her going 1-3 with a walk and 2 runs scored.  Liza Barbato led the team in hits going 3-4 with a RBI and a run scored.  She also mashed her second home run in as many games.  Ayva Fedor also went yard gathering 2 RBI on the day.

Ogden was brilliant in the circle.  She went all 7 innings striking out 14. She only gave up 4 hits and also walked a pair.

Ursuline advances to the regional semifinals on Wednesday against Northwestern. They will play at Ravenna. The first pitch is slated for 4:00.

IRISH DOUBLE UP WATERLOO

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Ursuline managed through a push by Waterloo in the seventh inning where they coughed up three runs, but the Irish still won 8-4 on Wednesday to win the sectional final, and advance to districts. Kyle Werbeck and Noah Hughes each drove in runs in the frame for Waterloo.

Ursuline notched three runs in the sixth inning. The offensive onslaught was led by Brady Shannon, Tom Groner, and Andrew Kirila, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Kirila earned the victory on the hill for Ursuline. The lefthander lasted six and two-thirds innings, allowing three hits and four runs while striking out 12. Danny Smith threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Mason Hakin took the loss for the Vikings. The pitcher allowed two hits and two runs over three innings, striking out one.

Ursuline tallied eight hits. Luca Ricchiuti and Nick Bako each collected multiple hits. Bako and Ricchiuti each managed two hits to lead.

Luke Simons led Waterloo with two hits in four at bats.

Ursuline moves on to the Struthers district semifinal on Monday. They are awaiting an opponent as the sectional final between LaBrae and Cardinal got delayed in the 2nd inning tied at 1. The Irish will play the winner of that game at Cene Park on Monday at 6:30.

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IRISH BARREL THEIR WAY ONWARD

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LEAVITTSBURG OH-  Four runs batted in from Liza Barbato helped lead Ursuline past Kirtland 12-2 on Tuesday in the district semifinals. Barbato drove in runs on a single in the second, a single in the third, and a home run in the fourth.

Ursuline secured the victory thanks to eight runs in the third inning.  They put the pressure on, lead by singles by Barbato and Alyssa Sheely, a walk by Paige Ogden, by Layni Bednar, and a fielder’s choice by Savannah Patrone.

Ursuline fired up the offense in the first inning. Gianna Cantini’s wild pitch allowed one run to score.

After Kirtland scored one run in the top of the fourth, the Irish answered with one of their own. Kirtland scored when Cantini drew a walk, scoring one run. Ursuline then answered when Barbato hit a solo homer.

The Irish pulled away for good with one run in the second inning. In the second Barbato singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

Ursuline tallied eight runs in the third inning. The offensive onslaught was led by Patrone, Barbato, Sheely, Ogden, and Bednar, all driving in runs in the inning.

Ogden was credited with the victory for Ursuline. The pitcher surrendered two runs on two hits over four innings, striking out nine. Mia Opalick threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Cantini took the loss for Kirtland. The righty lasted four innings, allowing eight hits and 12 runs while striking out three.

Ursuline tallied eight hits in the game. Barbato and Sheely all managed multiple hits for Ursuline. Sheely and Barbato each collected three hits to lead.

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MIKLANDRIC MAKES SOME WAVES

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Ursuline is a softball program that is loaded with talent. You’d be hard pressed to find a name that doesn’t excel at the sport. Behind the dish for the Irish is one of the better catchers you’ll find in the district. Maddie Miklandric takes a ton of pride in her defense as a catcher. Because of that, she has become what you might call a brick wall at the backstop.

Miklandric has always been a good framer. She didn’t take long to pick up the skill of stealing some strikes from time to time. All though if you ask her it wouldn’t be theft at all. This season, Maddie wanted to improve her blocking ability. With a pitching staff as good as the Irish, Miklandric wanted to be trustworthy for anyone that stepped in the circle. Another key part to being a catcher is building a strong chemistry with the pitchers. You can check that off of Maddie’s list. She has a bond with the arms of the Ursuline bullpen that rivals the best in the business.

Miklandric caught up with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig this week to discuss her final season in Ursuline. They also talk about her plans for the future, her competitive drive, and so much more. Make the right choice by checking out the latest Ursuline softball player profile.

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TURNING THE PAIGE

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Ursyline softball has been a fixture on the local scene in the last couple years. However, last season their promising season fell just short. It left a hunger and drive in everyone’s stomach that is involved in the program. That’s including senior Paige Ogden who comes into her final season with the Irish looking to win some hardware.

Paige is the definition of a pitcher who can take. Her pitches have dangerous movement. The spin rate for her balls have to be off the charts.  The way her pitches fall off the table really leaves the opposing hitters baffled.  Then when she steps to the plate, her bat is one of the most feared not just in division 3, but in the whole area.  She had a stretch this season where she hit 5 home runs in 2 days. Three of those came in one game.

Ogden leads the team in batting average with a .500 clip. She has hit 9 home runs on the year with 31 RBI.  She Carrie’s an eye popping OPS of 1.613.  In the circle she leads the team in innings pitched with 71.2.  She has an ERA of 1.86.  She has struck out 122 batters while only walking 22.

Ogden will continue her softball career at the next level at Mount Vernon. She has all the confidence in the world in being able to succeed at the next level.

Ogden was able to catch up with Anthony Hartwig this week to talk about her senior season and the experience with the Irish. They also talk about her competitive drive, how hungry the team is to win, and much more. Catch some luck with the latest Ursuline softball player profile.

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THERES A NEW BRADY GOING TO FLORIDA

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- When you are an athlete and your name carries weight in a school, it is a direct reflection of, not only the accomplishments on the field, but how you carry yourself off of it as well. You need focus, determination and work ethic are a must to maintain that academic and athletic balance. These are the kids that we call “gifted athletes.” However, when you do all that in a historic school like Ursuline High School, we just call you “Brady Shannon.”

A three sport athlete that looks like he finds success with ease, no matter what the sport is he tries to pick up. So much so that the decision for college was not about IF he was going, but rather where? And what sport? Well he had that decision made before his senior baseball season, one that he made towards the tail end of the 2021 football season. A season in which Shannon as the quarterback led The Irish to The State Championship!

In this 2022 baseball season, Shannon has an On Base Percentage (OBP) of over .500 all while leading his team in home runs (2)! Birds are known for their feathers that we get to admire before they fly south for the winter. While Brady has his hair, we all admire the play of Ursuline senior Brady Shannon before he flies south for the winner as a UCF (University of Central Florida) commit!

Anthony and Ty catch up with Shannon in this EXCLUSIVE interview, found only on YSN.

 

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CARDS UP TO THE TASK; ONE-HIT IRISH

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STRUTHERS, OH- Five runs in the sixth inning led Canfield past Ursuline Fighting Irish 9-1 on Saturday. the Cardinals batters contributing to the big inning included Ben Slanker, AJ Havrilla, Landon Beidelschies, and Michael Patellis, who all drove in runs.

Canfield scored five runs in the sixth inning. Canfield’s offense in the inning came from a walk by Slanker, a single by Patellis, a sac fly by Beidelschies, and a double by Havrilla.

Connor Miller pitched Canfield to victory. The pitcher lasted four innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out two. Jake Grdic threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Jack Ericson took the loss for Ursuline. The bulldog went two innings, allowing five runs on three hits and striking out three.

Nick Bako started the game for Ursuline. Bako went three innings, allowing four runs on four hits and striking out one Nate Shaw started the game for Canfield. The righty went two innings, allowing zero runs on zero hits, striking out four, and walking one

Canfield saw the ball well today, racking up ten hits in the game. Havrilla, Josh Juliano, and Patellis each had multiple hits for the Cardinals. Juliano and Havrilla each collected three hits to lead the Red Birds.

Canfield (16-6) is set to host Massillon Jackson on Monday at The Nest.

 

IRISH SETTLES HUBBARD EARLY TO GET BACK ON TRACK

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STRUTHERS, OH- The Hubbard Eagles fell behind early and couldn’t come back in an 11-0 loss to Ursuline on Friday. Ursuline took the lead on a single in the first inning.

Ursuline got things moving in the first inning, when Jack Ericson singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring two runs.

A single by Johnny Reyes in the second inning was a positive for Hubbard.

Andrew Kirila toed the rubber for Ursuline. The bulldog surrendered zero runs on three hits over five innings, striking out nine and walking one.

Ryan Murray was on the hill for Hubbard. Murray surrendered eight runs on seven hits over two innings, striking out one. Gabe Rusnak and Alex Yoder entered the game as relief, throwing one inning and one inning respectively.

Reyes, Andrew Kali, Gino Madeline, and Rusnak each managed one hit to lead the Eagles.

Ursuline tallied ten hits. Luca Ricchiuti, Joe Carosella, and Tom Groner each had multiple hits for Ursuline. Ursuline didn’t commit a single error in the field. Jaxson Gruber had the most chances in the field with eight.

URSULINE TAKES CARE OF BUSINESS

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Paige Ogden was brilliant in the pitcher’s circle on Thursday, as she threw a no-hitter to lead Ursuline past Grand Valley 11-1.

Mia Opalick led the Irish to victory by driving in four runs. Opalick went 2-for-4 at the plate. Opalick drove in runs on a home run in the third and a home run in the sixth.

Ursuline tallied five runs in the fifth inning. Opalick, Katie Koulianos, and Alyssa Sheely each had RBIs in the frame.

Ogden led the the Irish to victory in the circle. Ogden lasted six innings, allowing zero hits and one run while striking out 14.

Ursuline tallied two home run on the day. Opalick went yard in the third and sixth innings.

Ursuline tallied 12 hits. Ogden, Kyleigh Golden, Madelyn Miklandric, and Opalick all had multiple hits. Ogden led with three hits in four at bats. Ursuline was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Miklandric made the most plays with 14.

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IRISH FALL SHORT AGAINST HOBAN

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AKRON OH- Tuesday’s game against Archbishop Hoban was a heartbreaker for Ursuline, as they lost the lead late in a 5-3 defeat. Archbishop Hoban was down 2-1 in the bottom of the fifth inning when Robyn Ryan reached on a dropped third strike.

Ursuline got on the board in the second inning when Mia Opalick hit a solo homer.

In the bottom of the second inning, Archbishop Hoban tied things up at one. They scored one run when Nylah Durham doubled.

Faith Porter pitched Archbishop Hoban to victory. The bulldog went seven innings, allowing three runs on four hits and striking out four.

Opalick took the loss for the Irish. Opalick lasted one inning, allowing three hits and four runs while striking out one and walking one.

Paige Ogden started the game for Ursuline. The righthander went four innings, allowing one run on three hits, striking out eight and walking zero

Ursuline tallied three home runs on the day. Liza Barbato had a four bagger in the sixth inning. Opalick went yard in the second inning. Madelyn Miklandric went for the long ball in the fifth inning.

Opalick, Barbato, Layni Bednar, and Miklandric all had one hit to lead Ursuline.

Kennedy Bray led Archbishop Hoban with two hits in three at bats. Archbishop Hoban didn’t commit a single error in the field. Sydney Conti had seven chances in the field, the most on the team.

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