Tag Archive for: Ursuline

URSULINE WINS BATTLE OF THE U

/in /by

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

/in /by

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

/in /by

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

/in /by

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.

IRISH DOMINATE LAKE CENTER

/in /by

YOUNGSTOWN, OH- In a commanding performance, the Ursuline basketball team showcased their offensive dominance as they outpaced Lake Center Christian with a final score of 81-41. The game, which unfolded with Ursuline taking a significant lead early on, solidified their position with both an impressive overall record of 7-2.

From the opening tip-off, Ursuline set the tone, dominating each quarter and leaving little room for Lake Center Christian to mount a comeback. The quarter scores tell the story, with Ursuline securing a commanding lead of 24-9 in the first quarter and building on it consistently throughout the game.

Individual standout performances from Ursuline players contributed to their decisive victory. Geno Lucente finished for the Irish with 12 points, showcasing accuracy both inside and outside the arc. DaShaun Will was a sharp shooter nailing 5 threes and finishing second on the team with 15 points.  Jaylen Gunther and Noah Bell also made significant contributions with 14 and 17 points, respectively. Bell finished with the team lead in points. The team’s offensive balance was evident, with multiple players making key shots and free throws to secure the win.

On the Lake Center Christian side, Tanner Norman emerged as the leading scorer with 19 points, displaying versatility by contributing both from beyond the arc and at the free-throw line. However, Ursuline’s solid defensive efforts limited the scoring opportunities for the rest of Lake Center Christian’s lineup.

From a statistical standpoint, Ursuline’s free-throw efficiency was notable, boasting an impressive 85.7% success rate. In contrast, Lake Center Christian faced challenges at the free-throw line, converting only 50% of their attempts.

SCOTT TAKES OVER FOR URSULINE

/in /by

In a defensive battle, the Ursuline Fighting Irish secured a hard-fought victory over the St. Joseph Academy Jaguars, winning with a final score of 43-36.
Ursuline took control early, leading 15-9 over St. Joseph Academy at the end of the first quarter. The Irish extended their advantage in the second quarter, heading into halftime with a 22-12 lead. Although the Jaguars made a push in the third quarter, trimming the deficit to 32-26 by the end of the period, Ursuline maintained their lead.

The Irish sealed the game in the fourth quarter, narrowly outscoring St. Joseph Academy 11-10 to secure the 43-36 victory. Lily Scott led Ursuline with an impressive performance, earning the Player of the Game title with a game-high 22 points and 6 rebounds. Carly Casey contributed 10 points and 2 rebounds, while Kennedy Carpenter added 3 points and 6 rebounds.

For St. Joseph Academy, Morgan Wearsch and Bree White both had 13 points and 7 rebounds each, showcasing a balanced effort despite the outcome.
Looking ahead, Ursuline (5-5) is set for an away matchup in the Holy War against Mooney (2-6) on Wednesday, January 3rd. St. Joseph Academy (5-5) aims to bounce back as they travel to face the Trinity Trojans (5-1) on the same day. Basketball enthusiasts can stay updated on Ursuline’s season with live games, scores, stats, stories, and more on YSN!

URSULINE PULLS DOWN THE CURTAIN AT SOUTH RANGE

/in /by

CANFIELD OH- Ursuline brought the curtain down on a full day of basketball at South Range’s Holliday Hoops Classic, steadily pulling away to secure a convincing 53-28 victory over the host team.

Leading the charge for Ursuline was Kennedy Carpenter, who displayed an outstanding offensive performance with 20 points. Carly Casey added 9 points, and Meredith Gray contributed 6 points to the team’s well-rounded scoring effort.

South Range, though facing a tough challenge, saw notable contributions from Madison Dado, who led the team with 10 points, and Gwen Lowry, who added 8 points.

With this win, Ursuline moves to a 4-5 record, setting the stage for an intriguing matchup on Day 2 of the classic against St Joes Academy. Meanwhile, South Range, now standing at 2-7, will look to bounce back and cap off the second day of the classic with a game against Springfield.

The game exemplified Ursuline’s control and efficiency, leaving fans eager for more action in the Holliday Hoops Classic as teams gear up for their respective challenges on the following day.

URSULINE RESPONDS FROM FIRST LOSS

/in /by

By Noah Doughty

 

YOUNGSTOWN OH- With both teams coming off a loss and looking for a bounce back before the holiday break Ursuline was able to come out on top 77-54. Both teams relied on their defense early on but Ursuline was slowly able to pull away for a 10 point lead at the half and was in full control for the second half.

 

Jaylin Gunther was the lead scorer with 17 points for the Irish DaShaun Will had 15 points and Jayden Payne contributed 12. For Chaney Elijah Carter led the Cowboys with 17 points.

 

Ursuline improves to 6-1 on the season and their next game is on Wednesday, December 27th at home against St. Vincent-St. Mary. Chaney will hit the road as they take on Hoover on Friday, December 29th.

WARRIORS ROAD WIN CONTINUES STREAK

/in /by

By Ty Bartell 

YOUNGSTOWN OH- On a lighter day of high school basketball, the network streamed a handful of both boys and girls basketball games throughout Wednesday, starting in the afternoon and concluding in the evening. One of the intriguing matchups on the girls side was a bout between a couple green machines in The Ursuline Fighting Irish and The West Branch Warriors. After the first YSN power rankings were released, The Warriors found themselves ranked #2 and The Irish ranked #23, with the holidays around the corner, both Power 25 squads wanted a win for Christmas!

The Warriors came out of the gates red hot, with Livvie Showalter and Chloe Dennison putting up buckets for West Branch. Ursuline found a few shots from distance in an attempt to keep pace with The Warriors, but West Branch still managed a 21-12 lead after the first quarter. The Irish would battle back in the second, starting first and foremost on the defensive end with West Branch’s Sophie Gregory in foul trouble. The Irish would hold The Warriors to just 4 points in the second, with Ursuline winning the quarter 14-4 to take a halftime lead of 26-25!

The Irish started to extend the lead in the third quarter until West Branch managed a 17-0 run to flip the script once again! Livvie Showlater exploded for an 8 point burst during the run as The Warriors found themselves on top 44-35 after three. Keeping their foot on the gas, West Branch kept sprinting their way to a victory, putting the finishing touches on a win with a 13-7 fourth quarter for a final score of 57-42!
Player of the Game honors went to both Livvie Showalter and Sophie Gregory, as Showalter finished with 20 points and was the driving force in the game clinching run. WHile Gregory was active in multiple areas of the game, once again, finishing with 15 points in the win. Chloe Dennison also had a nice night for The Warriors as she had 12 points with three shots finding the mark from distance. On the other side, Ursuline was led by Both Lily Scott and Carly Casey who both finished with 15 points, followed by Kennedy Carpenter who had 7 points.

#2 West Branch (8-0) will now stay on the road, traveling to Columbiana County in a bout against #24 East Liverpool (4-4) on Saturday, December 23rd with an 11:30 a.m. tip-off. While #23 Ursuline (3-5) will be in-action next on Thursday, December 28th when they go on the road to battle South Range (1-5) as a part of The South Range Holiday Hoops Classic on YSN! Keep updated with both Warriors and Irish basketball this season with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!

IRISH DOMINATE DOWNTOWN RIVAL

/in /by

By Tim Corso


YOUNGSTOWN OH- Ursuline rolled past Youngstown East 82-57 in its Steel Valley Conference and home opener Friday Night.

Keith Gunther’s Fighting Irish entered Friday night winning 21 straight games inside the Cafaro Gymnasium and on the hardwood of the Lyden Family Court.

They were looking to make it 22 tonight and improve to 5-0; they did just that.

The Irish got out to a fast start that included a 19-6 lead and finished up 27-8 after the first eight minutes. Freshman Noah Bell was the player to spearhead that start with 7 points.

Bell wasn’t the only freshman to pull his weight (and then some).

Jaylen Gunther and Jace Riccardo showed why the trio of Gunther, Bell, and Riccardo headlines what is regarded as one of the best freshman classes in Northeast Ohio.

Gunther finished with 14 points and 7 assists, while Riccardo added 7 and hauled in numerous clutch rebounds.

It was all gas and no brakes going into the intermission for Ursuline as they led 49-16.

However, the Golden Bears wouldn’t go away.

East scored 16 in the third quarter, already matching its first half total.

That scoring spark in the third sparked a team comeback that got the Irish lead down to just 16 halfway through the fourth, in thanks to Isaiah McCoy’s hot shooting and Tyris Davis’ thunderous slam that almost blew the roof off the building.

McCoy and Davis paced the Golden Bears with 18 and 13 points, respectively.

The fight the Bears showed wasn’t reflected in the final score as Ursuline went on a 14-5 run from that point to put the game to rest.

Two other Irish players reached double figures, in Junior Jared Klucinec (10) and Sophomore Myles Miller (15).

Miller hounded the boards for double-digit rebounds for the game.

Seniors Jayden Payne and Geno Lucente added 9 points each in the effort as well.

East’s Kevin Pullen reached double figures in the setback with 10.

Ursuline (4-0) will travel to Massillon Washington (2-0) on Tuesday, December 19 to take on the Tigers at 7:30 p.m.

For East (3-2), they’ll also be back in action on Tuesday when they host Howland (3-3) at 7 p.m.

Game Photos HERE: https://ysn.smugmug.com/12-15-b-bb-ursuline-east/12-15-b-bb-ursuline/103EOS1D/