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URSULINE CHASES DOWN THE COWBOYS

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By Tim Corso


YOUNGSTOWN OH- Ursuline stormed past Chaney tonight 82-62 in a Steel Valley Conference battle.

It was what can only be described as a “shootout” from Chaney High School and was filled with bucket after bucket.

The Irish got out to the early lead 21-14 on the Cowboys in thanks to its well-rounded scoring attack.

Jayden Payne and Jace Riccardo both hounded the glass all night, creating second chance opportunities for their team on the way to victory.

They were combatted by the Cowboy trio of Matt Jones, Latrell Kimbrough, and Austin Brown.

Those three stayed aggressive and got the game down to just a nine-point Irish lead in the third quarter.

However, it wasn’t enough as the Irish maintained its sizeable halftime lead throughout the contest after using its 22-10 second quarter to push the lead to 20 any never look back.

Ursuline outscored Chaney 17-15 in the fourth quarter to hold off any comeback attempt.

The Irish was paced by Geno Lucente who led with a game-high 18 points.

Payne (17) and Deshaun Will (10) were the other Ursuline Irish in double-figures.

Riccardo, Jaylen Gunther, and Jared Klucinec each had 9 points apiece as well.

For the Cowboys, Brown led them with 18 points, while Jones (16) and Kimbrough (10) also scored in double-figures.

Ursuline (12-2) extends its winning streak to 6 games and will travel to Austintown Fitch on Friday, 2/2 to take on the Falcons.

For Chaney (5-6) will look to get back to even with a home matchup against Cardinal Mooney on 2/2.

CANFIELD SHOWS THEY CAN STILL DOMINATE

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- In a display of formidable firepower, Canfield asserted their dominance on Monday with a commanding 50-28 victory on the road against Ursuline. The Canfield squad showcased their prowess, leaving no doubt about their offensive capabilities.

Leading the charge for Canfield was Cami Hritz, who lit up the scoreboard with an impressive 18 points, complemented by Camie Dill’s solid 14-point contribution. Carly Fleming added 5 points to round out the team’s well-balanced offensive performance.

Ursuline, facing a relentless Canfield team, found their offensive rhythm led by Lily Scott, who tallied 11 points. Nia Burley and Kennedy Carpenter added 7 and 5 points, respectively, in an effort to counter Canfield’s offensive onslaught.

With this victory, Canfield improves to an 11-7 record, setting the stage for their upcoming clash against Warren Harding on Saturday. Meanwhile, Ursuline (9-9) is poised to bounce back, returning to action on Thursday with a matchup against Springfield. As the regular season progresses, both teams are gearing up for the challenges that lie ahead, determined to leave their mark on the basketball landscape.

URSULINE HUSTLES THEIR WAY TO SEASON SWEEP OF EAST

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By Tim Corso


YOUNGSTOWN OH- Ursuline fought past East to complete the season sweep Friday night 63-53

Ursuline got off to a fast start early getting up 8-2 in thanks to scoring eight unanswered right out the gate.

From that point, the remainder of the quarter was fairly even with Keith Gunther’s squad leading 20-14 after the first eight minutes. 

The Golden Bears fought back in the second frame. 

They battled from down nearly 20 at one point to cut the Ursuline lead to as little as four. Isaiah McCray was the catalyst of that run, hitting a trio of three pointers in just the second quarter.

McCray finished with a game-high 21 points.

Ursuline used its big third quarter however to propel its lead to double digits and never look back. 

A pair of three pointers from Freshman Jaylen Gunther sparked his 8-point third quarter to propel the Irish. 

Gunther finished with 15 points on the night. 

When it was all said and done though, Jayden Payne had every answer Easy threw at him. 

Payne hounded the glass for double-digit rebounds and a team-high 19 points.

That team effort propelled the Irish to another Steel Valley Conference win.

Deshaun Will added 9 points and Noah Bella had 7 points as well.

Ursuline (11-2) will follow the win up with a Steel Valley battle against at Chaney on Tuesday 1/30. 

East (7-6) will travel to Cardinal Mooney to take on the Cardinals on Tuesday 1/30.

YSN HSBB POWER RANKINGS RELEASED FOR 1/26/24

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- As the high school basketball season unfolds, the competition is fierce, and teams are jockeying for position in the rankings. Your Sports Network (YSN) has evaluated teams based on various factors, including the Rating Percentage Index (RPI), winning percentage (WP), opponent winning percentage (OWP), and opponent’s opponent winning percentage (OOWP) and recent success/momentum. Let’s dive into the rankings:

1. John F. Kennedy Catholic (Warren)
– **RPI:** 0.728116
– **WP:** 0.923077
– **OWP:** 0.635416
– **OOWP:** 0.545958
– **W/L:** 12-2

 2. Ursuline (Youngstown)
– **RPI:** 0.690662
– **WP:** 0.833333
– **OWP:** 0.603117
– **OOWP:** 0.584951
– **W/L:** 10-2

3. LaBrae (Leavittsburg)
– **RPI:** 0.64529
– **WP:** 0.846154
– **OWP:** 0.537842
– **OOWP:** 0.474336
– **W/L:** 11-2

4. East Liverpool – 0.637339

5. David Anderson (Lisbon) – 0.631076

6. Canfield – 0.631733

7. Poland Seminary (Poland) – 0.612005

8. Pymatuning Valley (Andover) – 0.612984

9. Cardinal Mooney (Youngstown) – 0.617002

10. Badger (Kinsman) – 0.61758

11. West Branch (Beloit) – 0.61894

12. Springfield (New Middletown) – 0.603519

13. Austintown Fitch – 0.600702

14. Edgewood (Ashtabula) – 0.594858

15. Heartland Christian (Columbiana) – 0.583468

16. Newton Falls – 0.57736

17. Memorial (Campbell) – 0.577266

18. Columbiana – 0.574458

19. South Range (Canfield) – 0.589136

20. Hubbard – 0.509149

21. Lowellville – 0.526699

22. Waterloo (Atwater) – 0.561961

23. Howland (Warren) – 0.523109

24. East (Youngstown) – 0.521267

25. McDonald – 0.492494

 

ON THE BUBBLE: 

Struthers

Lakeview (Cortland)

Wellsville

Brookfield

United (Hanoverton)

Orange (Pepper Pike)

Note: The teams are ranked in descending order based on their RPI values.

These rankings provide a snapshot of the current landscape in high school basketball. The teams are battling hard, and every game counts as they aim for success in the season. Stay tuned for more updates as the competition unfolds.

URSULINE COMMANDS RESPECT IN THE STEEL VALLEY

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- In a commanding performance on Wednesday night, Ursuline dominated their Steel Valley rival Chaney, securing a decisive 75-41 victory.

Lily Scott led Ursuline’s scoring with 18 points, followed by Julie Lee with 15, Carly Casey with 13, Kennedy Carpenter with 12, and Meredith Gray with 10.

Despite a notable 29-point effort from Alyssa Brown, Ursuline’s collective strength proved too much for Chaney to handle.

Ursuline (9-8) will move on to play Canfiekd at home on Monday.  Chaney (11-7) will try to bounce back on Monday as they travel to Aquinas.

LEOPARDS CHASE DOWN URSULINE

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By Matt Maher


YOUNGSTOWN, OH – Ursuline welcomed in Louisville for some afternoon hoops where the Leopards pounced on top of the Irish for an impressive 73-42 victory. The Leopards saw an impressive outing from Brook Haren while Ursuline saw scoring from 8 different sources.

 

The first quarter was slow for both teams with Louisville leading 12-7 after the first 8 minutes. Louisville’s Haren would only score 2 points this quarter but rebounded and passed very well which foreshadowed her play later on. Ursuline saw Julie Lee hit a 3 and both Lily Scott and Meredith Gray scored 2 points.

 

Ursuline continued with consistent play from the first while Louisville lit up the court with a 22-9 second. The Leopards saw Haren score 16 points this quarter with four made 2’s, two 3’s and a perfect 2-for-2 from the line, mix that with her already impressive rebounds and long passes (and the other 2 points from the 1st) and you have a red hot player who scored 18 first quarter points and was a nightmare for the home team. Ursuline saw Scott go 2-for-2 from the line while Brooke O’Palick and Carly Casey both joined in on the scoring with 2 points each.

 

Ursuline saw a much better offensive effort coming out of the break with 15 points, the problem was that Louisville didn’t back off and they found 19 more points. Haren found 5 more points while Courtney Barwick scored 6 in the paint and Taylor McCully found 8 including an and-1. Ursuline saw O’Palick improve with 5 more points and Gray scored 4 more points as well to help add to her team leading total.

 

The Irish couldn’t keep up with the Leopards in the end with Louisville continuing to outscore them 20-11. Haren found 4 more points and finished with 27 points on the day, leading all scorers by a ton. Ursuline saw Kennedy Carpenter score 4 points with 2 in the paint and 2 from the line, finishing 4-for-4 for the night. Meredith Gray added 2 more points and finished with her team leading 10 points. 

 

With a dominant and confident start and a steady stream of baskets, Louisville came to Ursuline and showed they were a force to be reckoned with and pulled away with a surprising blowout victory. Louisville (13-4) will be back home to take on Marlington on January 27th at 2:30PM while Ursuline (8-8) are back at home on January 24th for a big Steel Valley matchup vs the Chaney Cowgirls at 7:00PM.

URSULINE WINS BATTLE OF THE U

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By Ty Bartell 

YOUNGSTOWN OH- In a commanding performance on Saturday afternoon, the Ursuline Fighting Irish Girls
Basketball team secured a resounding win over The United Golden Eagles with a final score of 58-27.

The game kicked off with a competitive first quarter, with The Irish holding a narrow lead of 12-8. Ursuline then shifted into high gear in the second quarter, outscoring their opponents 15-4 and establishing a comfortable 27-12 halftime advantage.

Although United made a slight comeback in the third quarter, posting an 11-9 advantage, Ursuline maintained control with a score of 36-23. The Irish closed out the game emphatically in the fourth quarter, dominating with a 22-4 performance and securing the victory with a final score of 58-27.

The standout players for Ursuline were Lily Scott and Meredith Gray. Scott led the game with an impressive 19 points and showcased excellent passing throughout the game. Meanwhile, Gray made significant contributions defensively, disrupting passing lanes, accumulating steals, and adding 14 points to the scoreboard. Brooke O’Palick and Julie Lee each contributed 6 points for Ursuline.

On the opposing side, Grace Knight led United in scoring with 14 points, followed by Katie Dees with 6 points for The Golden Eagles.

Looking ahead, Ursuline, with a season record of 8-7, will focus on their upcoming game next Saturday when they host The Louisville Leopards (11-4) on January 20th at 2:30 p.m. Meanwhile, United (10-4) will return to conference play, hosting The Leetonia Bears (1-13) on

Thursday, January 18th, with a 6 p.m. tip-off. The Bears, coming off their first win of the season, promise an intriguing matchup. Basketball enthusiasts can stay updated on Ursuline and United basketball throughout the season with live games, scores, stats, stories, and more on YSN.

IRISH HOLD THE LINE IN HOLY WAR

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- In a packed gymnasium filled with enthusiastic fans, the Ursuline Fighting Irish boys basketball team triumphed over Cardinal Mooney with a 69-58 home victory. This marked Ursuline’s seventh consecutive win in the heated rivalry between the two teams.

The game unfolded with Ursuline taking an early lead, but Cardinal Mooney rallied in the second quarter, showcasing a formidable offense. Despite the Cardinals’ surge, Ursuline remained composed and finished the half with a four-point advantage.

Senior guard Jibri Carter stood out for the Cardinals, contributing significantly to their offensive efforts with 20 points, even battling through an apparent cramp in the third quarter. Mooney’s Eddie Nieves added 14 points, but defensive lapses became a significant factor in their loss.

In the second half, Cardinal Mooney struggled to regain the momentum they had in the second quarter. Ursuline, with both offensive and defensive consistency, extended its lead and controlled the clock as the game progressed, ultimately securing a seventh consecutive victory against the Cardinals.

Senior Geno Lucente and freshman Jaylen Gunther, each scoring 19 points, were named players of the game, both of which were outstanding on both sides of the floor.

The Fighting Irish, with a record of 9-2 (3-0), look ahead to a road game against Farrell on January 20, while Mooney (8-4, 1-1) aims to bounce back in a Steel Valley Conference matchup against Chaney on January 19.

As the season unfolds, the Ursuline Fighting Irish continue to build on their success, aiming to reach new heights and surpass the achievements of previous years. The passionate rivalry between Ursuline and Cardinal Mooney adds an extra layer of intensity to each encounter, making it a spectacle for basketball fans.

SALEM COMPLETES STUNNER AGAINST THE IRISH

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By Luke Davis

SALEM OH- The Lady Quakers battled the Ursuline Irish tonight at the Cab coming out victors 55-47. After a back and forth first half with a 3 point Salem lead at halftime, the Quakers came out of the locker room on a 17-6 run, led by the 3 point shooting of seniors Riley Flickenger and Lauryn Barton.

Holding on to a 42-32 lead at the end of the 3rd quarter, Salem finished the game strong at the line sinking 9-12 in the final frame. Salem was led by Rylee Hutton with 21 points and composure handling Ursuline’s pressure down the stretch. Flickenger and Barton both finished with 11 points each.

The Quakers move to 5-8 on the season and will return to EBC action on January 10th when they travel to Minerva.

IRISH PICKING UP THE PACE

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- In the much-anticipated round one of the Holy War, Ursuline took on arch-rival Mooney, delivering a dominant performance that reflected their control of every aspect of the game. After Mooney scored first, Ursuline seized control of the pace and emerged victorious with a convincing 47-24 win.

Ursuline’s Lily Scott led the scoring charge with an impressive 15-point contribution, showcasing her offensive prowess. Kennedy Carpenter added 11 points, while Brooklyn Brown and Nia Burney each chipped in 6 points. Meredith Gray rounded out the scoring with 5 points.

For Mooney, Sophia Diorio led the scoring effort with 9 points, while Sam Rotunno added 5 points.

With this victory, Ursuline extends their winning streak to three games, boasting a 6-5 record. The team will now shift their focus to a road trip to Warren Harding on Saturday. Mooney, now standing at 2-7, will stay at home for their next matchup against Southeast on Saturday. The game highlighted Ursuline’s dominance in the Holy War opener, setting the stage for both teams as they continue their respective seasons.