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FITCH TESTS THEIR LUCK; UPEND URSULINE

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AUSTINTOWN, OH- The Fitch Falcons grabbed an early lead on its way to a 9-5 victory over Ursuline on Wednesday. The Falcons scored on a single by Jack Knight in the first inning, a double by Donavan Bell-Sullivan in the first inning, and a single by Jackson Cheeks in the second inning.

Ursuline scored three runs in the fourth inning, but Fitch still managed to pull out the victory. The Irish scored its runs on a home run by Jack Ericson.

Fitch scored four runs in the fifth inning. The Falcons’ big inning was driven by a single by Drew Kaschak and a double by Cheeks.

Mason Petridis was credited with the victory for Austintown-Fitch. The pitcher allowed eight hits and four runs over six innings, striking out seven. Knight threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. Knight recorded the last three outs to earn the save for the Falcons.

Tom Groner took the loss for Ursuline. The righty surrendered five runs on six hits over three and a third innings, striking out four.

The Falcons racked up 11 hits. Bell-Sullivan, Cheeks, and Knight all managed multiple hits for Fitch. Bell-Sullivan went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the team in hits. Austintown-Fitch was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Jake Wallace made the most plays with nine.

Ursuline racked up ten hits on the day. Ericson, Luca Ricchiuti, and Anthony Triveri all collected multiple hits for the Irish.

IRISH PUT THEIR HEAD DOWN INTO TOURNAMENT TIME

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YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO- Savannah Patrone would not be denied at the plate on Tuesday, picking up four hits and leading the Ursuline Fighting Irish to a 22-1 playoff win over Chaney.

Patrone singled in the first, doubled in the first, singled in the second, and singled in the fourth. The Fighting Irish totaled 26 hits in the game as Patrone, Brooke O’palick, Lilly Ditz, Mia Opalick, Mackenzie Smith, Liza Barbato, Gia Schiavone, and Katie Koulianos each managed multiple hits.

Patrone went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead the Irish. Mia Opalick was credited with the victory for the Irish as the pitcher surrendered zero runs on zero hits over two innings, striking out six and walking zero.

The Irish will move advance into the second round as they will wait for their opponent match up. 



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PITCHING PAVES THE WAY FOR URSULINE

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By Michael Wolfgang


STRUTHERS , OHIO – Pitching is the name of the game. The longer a pitcher can go into a game and do it efficiently gives you a great chance to earn a win.

Tom Groner was as sharp as a tack Friday for Ursuline as he shut down the United offense on the way to a 3-0 final score. On the mound, Groner allowed just one hit and no runs with six strikeouts and one base on balls and of course came out as the games winning pitcher.

Gage Smith pitched well for United, but was out dueled by Groner and only went four and two-third innings.

Ursuline never trailed throughout the ballgame, and they took the lead early on in the bottom of the first inning as a run scored on an error by United. Ursuline then added on one run in each the third inning and the fifth to add up to their three runs in the game. Luca Ricchiuti led the Irish in hits with two in his two plate appearances. Andrew Kirila had the lone run batted in for Ursuline.

The Irish will next get ready for a quick turnaround, 10:00 a.m. first pitch with Hoover at home on Saturday.

KOULIANOS DELIVERS A WALK OFF IN EXTRAS

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Ursuline seized victory in dramatic walk-off fashion, thanks to a walk-off single at the end of the game to topple Gilmour Academy. The game was tied at one with Ursuline batting in the bottom of the eighth when Katie Koulianos singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Ursuline pitchers struck out 15, while the Lancers sat down two.

Liza Barbato earned the win for the Irish. Barbato went two and two-thirds innings, allowing one run on zero hits, striking out five and walking one.

Mia Opalick started the game for Ursuline. The righthander went five and a third innings, allowing zero runs on two hits, striking out ten and walking one

Opalick went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Ursuline  in hits.

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IRISH PITCH A SHUTOUT

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By Michael Wolfgang 

COLUMBIANA, OHIO – Pitching wins games, it’s the name of the game as we often hear. John Cambert of Ursuline didn’t allow a single run against Heartland Christian, tossing a complete game shutout and leading the Irish to a 7-0 victory on Thursday.

Ursuline drew first blood in the top of the first inning when Tom Groner drove in one run on an RBI single. Heartland Christian kept the Ursuline offense at bay, only allowing one run in the first and second innings. The score was 2-0 most of the way until Ursuline posted five runs in the seventh inning. Tom Groner, Dylan Casey, Cambert, and Andrew Kirila powered the big inning with RBIs.

The final line for Cambert in his complete game, seven inning shutout was one hit and zero runs while striking out one and walking one batter, coming out as the winning pitcher on the night. Ursuline stays red hot, clinching their sixth consecutive victory with the win.

They will be back in action Friday in hopes to extend their winning to seven games as they visit Hubbard at 5:00 p.m.

URSULINE GRABS EYE OPENING WIN

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LOUISVILLE OH- Both teams were strong in the pitcher’s circle Wednesday, but Ursuline defeated Louisville 3-1. Mia Opalick allowed just six hits to Louisville.

The Irish opened up scoring in the second inning, when Hannah Saluga homered on a 1-2 count, scoring two runs.

Opalick pitched Ursuline to victory. The righty lasted seven innings, allowing six hits and one run while striking out six and walking one.

Katie Heath led things off on the rubber for the Leopards. Heath surrendered two runs on six hits over four and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking one. Anna Sirohman threw two and a third innings out of the bullpen.

Ursuline socked two home runs on the day. Saluga had a four bagger in the second inning. Savannah Patrone had a dinger in the sixth inning.

The Irish racked up 11 hits. Saluga, Brooke Opalick, and Lilly Ditz each collected multiple hits. Ditz, O’palick, and Saluga each managed two hits to lead the way.

Matti Benson went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Louisville in hits. The Leopards were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Addy Campbell had the most chances in the field with six.

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URSULINE’S STRONG WEEK CONTINUES

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By Michael Wolfgang


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO – A big offensive night was what powered Ursuline to a 10-0 victory over Springfield Friday night to extend their winning streak to three games.

The offense got right to work in the first inning on a Tommy Groner single that scored one. In the fifth inning, Dylan Casey, Jack Ericson, CJ Frasco, and Groner all contributed to a five spot off RBI hits. The Ursuline offense saw the ball well and spread it all over the field, totaling up 15 hits as a team. Ericson went 2-for-4 with four RBI’s and one run scored to lead the offensive charge for the Irish.

Groner took the ball for Ursuline and had his pitches working all night. The righthander only allowed four hits and zero runs with six strikeouts in his six innings of impressive work on the hill.

Ursuline will have a quick turnaround between games, next they play St. Vincent-St. Mary Saturday morning at noon.

IRISH DOMINATE CONFERENCE RIVAL

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STRUTHERS OH- Ursuline’s three pitchers didn’t allow a single hit, as the Irish defeated Youngstown East 19-0 on Wednesday. Jake Bednar got a strike out to get the last out of the game.

Tom Groner led Ursuline to victory by driving in four runs. Groner went 3-for-3 at the plate. Groner drove in runs on a triple in the first, a walk in the third, and a single in the fourth.

The Irish got things moving in the first inning. Groner tripled on a 2-0 count, scoring two runs.

Ursuline put up seven runs in the fourth inning. The batters contributing to the big inning included Louie Dellimuti, Groner, Joe Balog, and Thomas Pesa, all driving in runs in the frame.

Anthony Triveri pitched the Irish to victory. The pitcher lasted two innings, allowing zero hits and zero runs while striking out five and walking zero. Nick Bako and Bednar entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Ursuline tallied 18 hits. Groner, Bednar, Marc Manning, and Dellimuti all managed multiple hits. Manning, Bednar, and Groner each managed three hits to lead the way. Ursuline was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Pesa made the most plays with 14.

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IRISH WAKE UP TO VICTORY

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Kyleigh Golden did the opposing team no favors on Wednesday, picking up four hits over four at bats and leading Ursuline to a 11-8 win over Bamberg-Ehrhardt. Golden doubled in the first, singled in the second, singled in the third, and singled in the fifth.

Bamberg-Ehrhardt scored five runs in the third inning, but Ursuline still managed to pull out the victory. The offensive onslaught by Bamberg-Ehrhardt was led by Mikayla Hallman and Addi Jameson, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

The Irish captured the lead in the first inning when Mia Opalick tripled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

Ursuline took the lead for good with four runs in the third inning. In the third Hannah Saluga hit a solo homer, Liza Barbato singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, and Golden singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs.

Golden earned the victory in the pitcher’s circle for Ursuline. Golden lasted three innings, allowing four hits and six runs while striking out eight. Barbato threw four innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Ursuline totaled 13 hits in the game. Golden, Barbato, and Opalick all collected multiple hits for. Golden went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead the way in hits.

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WEATHER WOULDN’T SLOW DOWN THE IRISH

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By Michael Wolfgang 

STRUTHERS, OHIO – Storms were in the air, but that’s nothing compared to the atmosphere of a classic rivalry. On Wednesday it was time once again for Ursuline and Mooney to do battle.  The latest version of the Holy War on the baseball diamond was taken by the Irish as they beat rival the Cardinals 8-4.

The scoring for Ursuline started in the bottom of the third off of a Tom Groner single that scored one. A five run bottom of the fourth inning ultimately propelled Ursuline to victory.in the inning, Jack Ericson  doubled scoring one run, Nick Bako singled in one run, Dylan Casey scored two on a triple, and Luca Ricchiuti scored a run off of a groundout.

On the hill for Ursuline was Andrew Kirila who allowed zero hits, struck out seven, and one run given up over five and two-thirds innings of work.

Ursuline has a few days rest before they are back in action Monday on the road against the Chardon Hilltoppers at 4:30 p.m.