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URSULINE’S RUN COMES UNDONE

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STRUTHERS, OHIO- The Mogadore Field Falcons took down the Ursuline Irish 4-1 to advance to the Division II District Championship.

The Irish got on the board first in the second inning as Caleb Gartner’s wild pitch allowed one run to score for the Irish. The Falcons then pulled away for good with two runs in the third inning when Kayden Smith drew a walk, scoring one run.

Gartner earned the win on the mound as the pitcher went seven innings, allowing one run on four hits, striking out five and walking zero.

Anthony Triveri went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the way in hits as Andrew Kirila took the loss for the Irish. The southpaw surrendered three runs on two hits over three innings, striking out five.

 

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ONE RUN IS ENOUGH FOR URSULINE TO MOVE ON

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By Michael Wolfgang


GENEVA, OHIO – Sometimes all it takes is one run, and for Ursuline, that’s exactly what it took Wednesday night as they shutout Geneva 1-0.

Andrew Kirila was at the head of that narrow victory for Ursuline, tossing a complete game shutout on the mound. Kirila allowed three hits and zero runs while striking out three and came out as the game’s winning pitcher.

The Ursuline offense connected on six hits throughout the game. Marc Manning and Dylan Casey each tallied up two hits for Ursuline with Tommy Groner and CJ Frasco each getting on the board with one hit a piece. Casey had the only RBI of the game which led to the only run being scored on the night.

On top of a dominant pitching performance, the other dimension of the shutout for Ursuline was rock solid defense in the field as they did not commit any errors. 

IRISH NO WHERE CLOSE TO DONE

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JEFFERSON, OHIO- Mia Opalick shut down the Jefferson Falcons, throwing a complete game shutout and leading the Ursuline Fighting Irish to a 5-0 victory on Thursday in the sectional finals.

The Irish racked up ten hits in the game as Mackenzie Smith and Opalick all managed multiple hits. Opalick and Smith all had three hits to the Irish at the plate.

A single by Bodey Beckwith in the first inning was a positive for the Falcons.

Opalick got the win for the Irish as the righthander went seven innings, allowing zero runs on three hits and striking out 15.

Sammie Speakman took the loss for the Falcons. The pitcher lasted seven innings, allowing ten hits and five runs while striking out ten.

With the win, The Irish will head to the District Semi-Finals to take on Aurora. 

 

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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.