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HOLY TOLEDO! BARBATO PICKS ROCKETS

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- One of The Valley’s most highly sought after softball recruits of 2021 has come off the board.  This week, Ursuline’s Maris Barbato chose The University of Toledo to continue her student-athletic career.

Barbato already owns multiple records only 2 years into her tenure as a part of the Lady Irish Softball Team.  Barbato batted .525 as the leadoff hitter, and has the ability to play anywhere on the diamond.

“I’m very excited, very thankful to go to Toledo…my coaches are amazing!  Coach Szolek, Coach Kernan, and my dad coached me too,” says Barbato.  “I love all my teammates, they make me enjoy the sport.”

During travel ball, Barbato plays for The USSSA Pride Scarlet with several standout softball players.

“I loved his coaching style, I love the coaching staff there…it was like a family atmosphere.”

Barbato still has two seasons with Mike Kernan and the Ursuline Irish, and you can watch their games right here on YSN.

Watch the entire interview below:

 

URSULINE FALLS IN BATTLE OF THE IRISH

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AKRON, OH- The Youngstown Ursuline Fighting Irish football team traveled down I-76 to Akron, to face their longtime rival, the St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish. Ursuline entered this game at 2-7, with their second win coming one week ago at Stambaugh Stadium against their arch-nemesis, the Youngstown Cardinal Mooney Cardinals. 

Unfortunately for Ursuline, they were unable to carry the momentum into week 10, as SVSM would dominate from the get-go. SVSM protected home turf and grabbed a 27-7 victory over Ursuline. In this contest, SVSM running back, George Linberger, would eclipse the 1,000-yard rushing mark on the season, while quarterback Luke Lindsey would continue to pad his passing record. 

Ursuline’s lone touchdown came late in the 4th quarter when QB Brady Shannon found wide receiver Dean Boyd in the end zone for a high point grab. 

Ursuline ends their season at 2-8. The victories came against the Youngstown Chaney Cowboys in a 27-26 thriller at home, while the second win came against Mooney in a 20-13 showstopper. Ursuline’s defeats came to the Cleveland Benedictine Bengals (52-26), Austintown Fitch Falcons (27-7), Mentor Lake Catholic Cougars (36-0), Youngstown East Golden Bears (28-27 2OT), Columbus Bishop Watterson Eagles (35-34), Boardman Spartans (34-19), and now SVSM. 

Head coach Dan Reardon, in his year of return to the school he built a dynasty, will lose only six seniors. 2020 will see Ursuline return multiple talents, with the hopes of grabbing a winning record for the first time since 2015.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Dom Joseph

URSULINE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 9) WITH DAN REARDON

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Coach Dan Reardon and the Ursuline Fighting Irish knew going into week nine that it was the most important game of the year. Everyone in the Youngstown area knows that the “Holy War” is one of, if not the biggest, high school football game in the Mahoning Valley. The Fighting Irish started off slow but at the end of the night, they emerged victorious, 20-13 over the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals. Week ten will be another difficult test for Ursuline as they will look to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, as they travel down to Akron to take on the Fighting Irish of Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary.

YSN’s own “Holy War” expert, Steve Leslie, caught up with Coach Reardon this week to talk about the “Holy War” and what his takeaways were from that game. Also discussed was the 2019 playoffs “dream,” and what the Irish need to do to make the dream, a reality.

 

Episode ten of Ursuline Fighting Irish Football Coach’s Corner with head coach, Dan Reardon, is LIVE!

 

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IRISH STORM BACK; TAKE “HOLY WAR”

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH – It took nearly three quarters for the Ursuline Fighting Irish to crack the code on the Cardinal Mooney defense in the 2019 Youngstown “Holy War,” but after they solved the puzzle, the flood gates opened up. The Irish scored three consecutive times in a 20-13 victory over the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals on Friday night.

Cardinal Mooney got on the board first tonight on an eight-yard touchdown run from Zyere Rodgers in the first quarter with David Philibin adding the extra point. The score remained 7-0 at the half. Late in the third quarter, the Cards once again punched it in on the ground, this time from six yards out by Walt Sweeney. Ursuline then responded quickly as they got their offense rolling with a 59-yard touchdown pass from Brady Shannon to Matthew Reardon. Taylor Tomlinson added the extra point to cut the Mooney lead to 13-7, with 15 seconds left in the third quarter. The fourth quarter was all Irish as they controlled the ball and Trent Hill punched it in on the ground from one yard out with 7:45 to play. Another Tomlinson extra point gave the Irish the lead at 14-13. Ursuline then added another touchdown pass from Shannon to Reardon, this one coming from 28 yards out. That pushed the score to 20-13, where it would stay as a final score.

Ursuline was led through the air by Brady Shannon with 5 completions on 8 attempts for 158 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Fighting Irish were led on the ground by Trent Hill with 11 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown. Ursuline’s top receiver was Matthew Reardon with 4 receptions for 145 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Irish were led defensively by Dante Walker with 9 tackles, as well as, Zach Simon and Matt Phillips, both with 6 tackles each.

Cardinal Mooney was led through the air by Walt Sweeney with 5 completions on 9 attempts for 31 yards and one interception. The Cardinals were led on the ground by Zyere Rodgers with 20 carries for 126 yards and a touchdown, as well as, Walt Sweeney with 15 carries for 90 yards and one touchdown. Cardinal Mooney’s top receivers were Michael Pastella with 4 receptions for 22 yards, and Michael Scavina with 1 reception for 9 yards. receptions. The Cards were paced on defense by Andrew Armile with 5 tackles.

Cardinal Mooney will now begin their preparation for their week ten matchup against the Austintown Fitch Falcons at Stambaugh Stadium. The Ursuline Fighting Irish will be traveling in week ten as they will head to Akron to take on the Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish.

 

Cardinal Mooney Cardinals – Box Score Report – 10_26_2019

URSULINE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 8) WITH DAN REARDON

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Week eight was a tough matchup for Coach Dan Reardon and the Ursuline Fighting Irish as they welcomed the Boardman Spartans into Stambaugh Stadium. Unfortunately, the Irish fell a little short. Week nine will be a “road” test for Coach Reardon and the Fighting Irish as they don’t actually leave Stambaugh Stadium but rather they will be in their road jerseys and be on the visitors’ sideline as they will play the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals, who are the listed “home” team here in 2019.

The legendary Steve Leslie, sat down with Coach Reardon this week to get his take on the Irish season so far but also what his squad needs to do to wrap up the 2019 football season and possibly make a playoff push since they are still in the hunt.

 

All that and more in this week’s episode of Ursuline Fighting Irish Football Coach’s Corner with head coach, Dan Reardon!

 

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SPARTANS TAKE DOWN URSULINE AT STAMBAUGH

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- The Youngstown Ursuline Fighting Irish entered week 8 with a record of 1-6, and were at home to face the 2-5 Boardman Spartans. Boardman, whose two wins came against Poland Seminary and Garfield Heights, proved too much for the Fighting Irish in the second half of the game.

The Fighting Irish opened up the scoring in the first quarter, when running back Trenton Hill pushed the ball into the end zone from four yards out. Boardman would get the ball and would respond with running back Sean O’Horo, who punched the ball in a goalline stand. The Irish would see quarterback Brady Shannon return for the first time since week 6, and his first drive resulted in six points, via a slant route by DeMarcus McElroy. Later, Shannon would display his long ball, finding junior hybrid Matthew Reardon in stride for a 40-yard touchdown.

Boardman was able to keep the lead throughout the majority of the game, by being able to immediately responding to the Irish touchdowns by putting up touchdowns of their own. Late in the game, Boardman put the game out of reach by using the arm of quarterback Zach Ryan to find his go-to receiver, Terrance Thomas, for a touchdown that made it a two-possession game late in the fourth. Boardman would defeat the Fighting Irish 34-19. Boardman moves up to 3-5, and will face the Austintown Fitch Falcons at home next week. As for the Irish, they drop to 1-7, but next week they face their arch-rival, the Youngstown Cardinal Mooney Cardinals.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Dom Joseph

URSULINE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 7) WITH DAN REARDON

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Coach Dan Reardon and the Ursuline Fighting Irish arguably played their most “complete” game of the season last week even though they came up just short in the final seconds against Bishop Watterson down in Columbus. Week eight will see Coach Reardon and the Fighting Irish welcome the Boardman Spartans to Stambaugh Stadium.

Everyone’s favorite, Steve Leslie, had the opportunity to catch up with Coach Reardon this week to get his thoughts about the game last week but also what he and his staff look to accomplish as the 2019 football season begins to wrap up.

 

Episode seven of Ursuline Fighting Irish Football Coach’s Corner with head coach, Dan Reardon is LIVE!

 

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REBELS RIP PAST LADY IRISH

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- The Crestview Volleyball Train kept on rolling the weekend against Ursuline to the tune of 25-12, 25-9, 25-8 in non-conference action.

Rebel senior, Tess Neville has been outstanding this year and paced the Rebels again with 11 kills, 9 points, 2 blocks, 3 digs, and an ace.  Shelby Rambo had 7 kills, 9 blocks while Brenna Auer had 7 kills and a block with an ace and 5 digs while leading the points category with 14.  Sid Rambo also posted 7 kills and a pair of blocks and digs respectively.  The Montgomery sisters combined to cause chaos for Ursuline- Lucy had 27 helpers, 3 aces and 14 points while Amelia had 11 digs.

For Ursuline, Mariah Cruz and Maris Barbato had 2 kills apiece, and Macy Ross had 3 digs.

The Lady Rebels now await the winner of Ursuline vs. United and will return to action on October 17th at 6pm.

 

 

GAME OF INCHES, IRISH COME UP JUST SHORT

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COLUMBUS, OH- This was a game for the ages.

The Columbus Bishop Watterson Eagles defeated the Youngstown Ursuline Fighting Irish 35-34 at the Ohio Dominican University-Panther Stadium. The Eagles advance to 5-2, while Ursuline falls to 1-6.

The Eagles opening series resulted in a touchdown, thanks in large part to QB Jacob Hoying, son of former Ohio State QB, Bobby Hoying. The Eagles took the 7-0 lead, but two possessions later, Ursuline would respond. Junior QB Matthew Reardon found WR James Phillips for a 60+ yard gain. The next play, RB Trenton Hill punched the ball in to tie the game at 7.

Ursuline would take the lead on the next possession, as punter Jonah Fortkamp fumbled a high snap, which was blocked and recovered in the end zone by Ursuline. With a 14-7 lead, Reardon would dial-up Phillips again on the long ball and would extend the lead to 21-7. 

The Eagles were not going to let Ursuline ruin homecoming night. Hoying would go to RB Tommy Bair to pound the ball downfield, and would eventually score to put the score at 21-14 at the half.

The 3rd quarter began, and the Eagles were ready to take the momentum back. Reardon would be intercepted in the opening drive, and the Eagles offense would punch it in to tie the game 21-21. The Eagles would then get the ball back, led by Bair, and would march down the field for the go-ahead score. 

The Eagles would score again, pushing the game to a near out-of-reach 35-21. Ursuline would drive downfield, and Reardon would find WR Dean Boyd in the end zone to put the score at 35-28. The Eagles would control the clock, and Ursuline head coach Dan Reardon would burn all three timeouts. 

The Eagles would face a 4th down with 45 seconds in the game, and Fortkamp came out to try a 35-yard kick. Ursuline, a team that had no intention of giving up, went after the kick and blocked it. Ursuline had 40 seconds to cover 70 yards. With 12 seconds to go, from their own 40, Reardon channeled his inner Patrick Mahomes and scrambled all across the backfield. Reardon heaved the ball downfield, and Boyd made a spectacular catch, and would score!

Coach Reardon was determined to win and went for two. Reardon handed the ball off to Phillips, Phillips looked to throw, but the pass was incomplete. For Ursuline, they should not hang their heads over this loss. They played harder than they ever have, and they left it all on the line. They will buckle down and prepare for a home game against the Boardman Spartans.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Dom Joseph

URSULINE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 6) WITH DAN REARDON

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Coach Reardon and the Ursuline Fighting Irish are feeling great after their first victory of the season! The Irish hosted the Chaney Cowboys in week six and scrapped their way to a 27-26 victory. Week seven will see the Irish travel down to Columbus to take on the Eagles of Bishop Watterson.

The amazing Steve Leslie, sat down with Coach Reardon to get his take on their first victory of the season but also to see what his outlook is moving forward starting in week seven.

 

All that and more in this week’s episode of Ursuline Irish Football Coach’s Corner with head coach, Dan Reardon!

 

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