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SHEELY FEELS RIGHT AT HOME

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- It’s been a high school career full of tons of success for Alyssa Sheely. But this senior season, it may be one of the few down spots of the career feeding her and her teammates drive to compete. The way last season ended for the Irish, being so close to that state tournament in Akron has left an impact on this team. Everything they do this season is with a purpose to get themselves to Akron. Sheely will be a big reason why they make it, if they end up at Firestone stadium at the end of the season.

Sheely has stepped in to much larger leadership role this season. She has been a statistical leader on the team for quite some time, no doubt about that. Now, after losing three seniors who were all college level talents, the emotional and energy leadership responsibilities fall on Sheely’s shoulders. She doesn’t let that pressure get to her though. She still does so many things that make her team better that go way beyond the numbers in the stat book.

Alyssa has chosen a future landing spot to play softball at the next level. Sheely will be continuing her athletic and academic career at Slippery Rock University. She will be joining her former teammate Julia Nutter. She says while Julia being there wasn’t the only thing that made the decision east, it was definitely a factor.

Alyssa was able to go over all of this and more with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig this week. She talks with him about the drive that fuels her in the sport, some of her biggest role models, and much more. You will not want to miss this Ursuline softball player profile exclusively on YSN!

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IRISH SUFFER FIRST LOSS OF THE SEASON

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Ursuline  fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 16-8 loss to North on Thursday. North scored on a home run by Bre Preston in the first inning, a double by Maddie Russo in the first inning, a double by Dori Siekaniec in the first inning, a error in the first inning, and a error in the second inning.

Despite the loss, Ursuline did collect 14 hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, North had 16 hits on the way to victory.

The Rangers opened up scoring in the first inning, when Preston hit a solo homer.

Ursuline scored five runs in the fifth inning. Paige Ogden, Madelyn Miklandric, and Layni Bednar all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

North scored five runs in the fourth inning. Olivia Augusta and Lily Namestnik each had RBIs in the big inning.

Amanda Dobida was credited with the victory for the Rangers. Dobida lasted seven innings, allowing 14 hits and eight runs while striking out 13 and walking zero.

Mia Opalick took the loss for the Irish. The pitcher went three innings, allowing six runs on seven hits and striking out six.

Ursuline hit one home run on the day. Opalick had a homer in the first inning.

Ursuline collected 14 hits. Miklandric, Ogden, Alyssa Sheely, Gia Schiavone, Ayva Fedor, and Opalick all had multiple hits. Opalick, Fedor, Schiavone, Sheely, Ogden, and Miklandric each managed two hits to lead.

North collected 16 hits on the day. Dobida, Alyssa McPeek, Russo, Augusta, Namestnik, and Siekaniec each had multiple hits. Dobida went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead in hits.

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URSULINE BATS GET THEM THROUGH HIGH SCORING AFFAIR

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STRUTHERS OH- Ursuline got out to an eight-run lead in the third inning and held on for a 12-10 victory over Champion on Thursday. Champion  scored eight runs in the failed comeback on a single by Hunter Haines in the fifth, a single by Micah Nolan in the fifth, a double by Nate Holt in the sixth, a single by Kale Klingeman in the sixth, a double by Carson Fife in the sixth, and a single by Jack O’Shaughnessy in the sixth.

Bats blistered as the Irish collected 13 hits and Champion tallied seven in the high-scoring game.

Ursuline fired up the offense in the first inning. Johnny Cambert singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

The Irish put up four runs in the third inning. Their big bats were led by Jack Ericson, Cambert, Joe Carosella, and Brady Shannon, all knocking in runs in the inning.

Champion scored five runs in the sixth inning. The offensive onslaught was led by Holt, Klingeman, Fife, and O’Shaughnessy, all driving in runs in the frame.

Shannon pitched the Irish to victory. The pitcher allowed one hit and two runs over three innings, striking out six. Jaxson Gruber, Ericson, and Matt Ray all put in work in relief out of the bullpen, steering their team towards the victory. Ericson recorded the last four outs to earn the save.

Haines took the loss for Champion. The bulldog went four innings, allowing ten runs on ten hits and striking out five.

Ursuline racked up 13 hits in the game. Shannon, Cambert, Ericson, and Dylan Casey all had multiple hits. Shannon led with four hits in five at bats.

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IRISH COMPLETE THRILLING COMEBACK

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STRUTHERS OH- Ursuline took the lead late and defeated Cardinal Mooney 8-7 on Wednesday. The game was tied at seven with Ursuline batting in the top of the seventh when Tom Groner doubled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run.

Cardinal Mooney scored four runs in the first inning, but Ursuline still managed to pull out the victory. The big inning for Mooney came thanks to an error on a ball put in play by Jay Campbell and a double by Jack Desmond.

The Cardinals got things moving in the first inning. They scored two runs when Desmond doubled.

Danny Smith took the win for the Irish. The pitcher went two and two-thirds innings, allowing one run on three hits and striking out three.

Campbell took the loss for Mooney. The bulldog lasted one and one-third innings, allowing four hits and five runs while striking out one and walking zero.

Andrew Kirila started the game for Ursuline. The pitcher allowed three hits and six runs over four and a third innings, striking out eight.

Cole Litman started the game for Mooney. Litman lasted five and two-thirds innings, allowing four hits and three runs while striking out seven.

Brady Shannon went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Ursuline in hits.

Zach Hyrb led the Cardinals with two hits in four at bats.

 

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LATE HEROICS KEEP IRISH UNBEATEN

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Ursuline took the lead late in the game in a 2-1 victory over Louisville on Wednesday. The game was tied at one with Ursuline batting in the bottom of the sixth when Ayva Fedor singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Paige Ogden struck out ten, while Katie Heath sat down two.

The Irish got on the board in the first inning when Ogden’s sac fly scored one run.

In the top of the fourth inning, Louisville tied things up at one when Jenna Collins singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

Ogden led the Irish to victory on the rubber. Ogden lasted seven innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out ten and walking one.

Heath took the loss for Louisville. Heath allowed seven hits and two runs over six innings, striking out two.

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

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PLESKA KEEPS CLIPPERS ON PACE

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STRUTHERS OH- Zach Pleska continued the Clippers dominance on the mound Tuesday night as he struck out 11 Irish in 5 innings. It helped the Clippers beat Ursuline 4-2.

Riley McElwain swung the bat well finishing with multiple hits for the Clippers. Alex Eusebio also had a good day at the plate with multiple hits.

Seth Spooner came out of the bullpen and got the save for Columbiana. He threw 2 innings and struck out 4.

Columbiana is 6-0 on the season now. They’ll travel to Southern on Wednesday. The Irish will be in action on Wednesday too as they take on Mooney in round 1 of the holy war.

IRISH HANDLE GILMOUR ACADEMY

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Ursuline defeated Gilmour Academy 7-1 by consistently putting runs on the scoreboard on Tuesday night.

Ursuline pulled away for good with two runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Kyleigh Golden grounded out, scoring one run and Alyssa Sheely’s sac fly scored one run.

Mia Opalick was the winning pitcher for the Irish. Opalick lasted six innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out 13. Liza Barbato threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Ursuline smacked one home run on the day. Paige Ogden had a long ball in the sixth inning.

The Irish scattered seven hits in the game. Ogden and Layni Bednar each managed multiple hits. Bednar and Ogden each managed two hits to lead.

Ursuline is back in action Wednesday as they host Louisville at YSU Softball Complex.

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CALM COOL AND COLLECTED KIRILA

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- The Ursuline Irish Baseball Team has a lot of strength congregated on the mound for the 2022 season. With the calm, cool and collected southpaw Andrew Kirila being one of the leaders for Irish pitching, he has continued to show a lot of growth. The junior came into this year, ready to take on more of a leadership role. With some key victories paired with signature appearances on the mound in the early season. Andrew Kirila has been off to a hot start.

Ty Bartell got the chance to catch up with the junior leader for Ursuline.  As Andrew Kirila makes his Player Profile debut in the baseball realm!

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URSULINE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH PAUL KEMPE

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YOUNGSTOWN OH-The Ursuline Fighting Irish are a team loaded from the top down with talent. Highlighted by guys such as UCF commit Brady Shannon and Bethany College Commit, Anthony “Tre” Ciavarella. Led by Head Coach  and Ursuline alum Paul Kempe. Realizing the need for tradition in the program, Coach Kempe has surrounded himself with faces The Irish are familiar with.  A win against the reigning, defending, undisputed Division 4 State Champions, TheWarren JFK Eagles has bursted The Irish on the scene.

Make no mistake about The Irish this season, with their skill level, no luck will be needed this season for Ursuline! You do not miss this edition of Coaches Corner with The Running Point crew.

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LAKEVIEW OWNS THE NIGHT; UPSETS IRISH

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STRUTHERS OH- Lakeview sent a message across the baseball world as they upset Ursuline with a big 5-3 win on Monday night at Cene Park.

Tony Malone got the win for Lakeview. The pitcher went five innings, allowing two runs on six hits, striking out nine and walking zero. Nolan Toth threw two-thirds of an inning in relief out of the bullpen. Toth recorded the last two outs to earn the save.

Tre Ciavarella took the loss for Ursuline. The righthander allowed four hits and four runs over four and a third innings, striking out six and walking one.

Blaine Barr started the game for the Bulldogs. The righty lasted one inning, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out two and walking one

Anthony Caruso went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Lakeview in hits.

The Irish saw the ball well today, racking up eight hits in the game. Luca Ricchiuti and Joe Carosella all had multiple hits.

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