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IRISH GRAB FIRST PLAYOFF WIN SINCE 2015

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- For the first time since 2015, the Ursuline Irish were in a playoff game, but in order to make it to the next round, they’d have to face a tough Villa Angela St. Joseph’s team that was red hot after getting a big upset win against Fairless last week by a score of 28-17.  

The Vikings continued the momentum by picking off Brady Shannon and scoring first as Nicholas Mcclinton took it in for a 10-yard touchdown making it 7-0.  However, the Irish knew what to do next, as Brady Shannon found Jakylan Irving for a 38-yard touchdown tying it at seven all.  Later on, it was our player profile guest DeMarcus McElroy who ran his feet into the endzone three-yards out making it a seven-point game going into halftime with a little upset alert on our hands. 

This game continued to have upset alerts written all over it as both teams went back to back in scoring.  Once again, it was McElroy showing off the J.K. Dobbins speed from 10-yards out making it 21-7.  The Vikings were still rowing the boat, however.  Just before the end of the third, quarterback Kevin Eiseman found Jordan Dean for a 39-yrs touchdown, and the lead was cut back to seven.  

However, Shannon went off, giving us flashbacks like Tom Brady against Tennessee back in 2009.  Shannon found Terrell “TG” Dillworth twice and Matthew Reardon once.  The Irish got their last touchdown of the night when John Edmonds picked off Eiseman taking it in for a pick-six.  The Vikings got one more touchdown but it was not enough as the Irish advance with the final of 47-21. 

This is Ursuline’s first win in the playoffs since their 41-13 quarterfinal win against Crestwood in 2015.  

 

Stats

Brady Shannon: 15-20 for 238 yards and four touchdowns. DeMarcus McElroy: 17 carries for 52 yards and two touchdowns.  Matthew Reardon three receptions for 75 yards and a touchdown.  

 

Sixth-seeded Ursuline (5-2) will now have to make a trip to Beloit to face the third seed West Branch Warriors (7-0)  next Saturday at 7pm.  You can catch that game live on YSN! 

 

*contributed by YSN’s Ian O’Brien* 

 

VIKINGS RUN FOR SECOND WIN IN A ROW

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ATWATER OH- Waterloo is doing their best to give its players a positive step in the right direction. A 48-8 romp of East Palestine gives them their second win in a row as they continue regular-season action.

Cody Stump was able to run all over the field much like he did last week. He found pay dirt 4 times on the night. Joe Thomas had a productive night as well punching it in twice for the Vikings.

JD McBride found Tyler Bistarkey through the air before the half for their only score of the night.

Waterloo is set to match up against Matthews next week. East Palestine looks to finish out the year with Campbell Memorial and Lowellville.

RESERVE WASHES AWAY WATERLOO

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BERLIN CENTER OH- Western Reserve capped off the home portion of their regular season schedule on Tuesday with a quick sweep of Waterloo (25-7 25-8 25-10).

Lisa Eichert picked up a double double for the Devils. She finished with 11 kills, 13 digs, and 3 aces. Dani Vuletich also finished with 11 kills. She added 4 blocks. Gianna Paris had an impressive night with 16 assists, 8 digs, and 4 aces.

Western Reserve has a big test on Thursday as they travel to Wellsville. Waterloo will travel to East Palestine on Thursday.

LABRAE SILENCES WARRIORS

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LEAVITTSBURG OH- LaBrae came up with a big victory over a tough Brookfield team on Thursday in sweeping fashion (25-16 25-16 25-22).

Jenna Reppart led the Vikings offense with 7 kills on the night. She was also a force on the net with 6 blocks on the night. Reppart also finished with 6 digs. Summer Pumphry led the Vikings in digs with 10. Ashley Monroe  put together a strong night with a team high 11 assists, 6 kills, and 3 aces.

The Vikings push above .500 at 7-6 and will host Cardinal on Saturday. Brookfield will try to bounce back Tuesday as they host Campbell.

CRESTVIEW CONQUERS VIKINGS

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COLUMBIANA OH- Crestview remained undefeated in the MVAC Gray tier on Thursday night with a straight set sweep of LaBrae (28-26 25-18 25-21).

Lucy Montgomery, and Grace Auer both earned triple doubles on the night. Montgomery totaled 13 assists, 13 digs, and 11 kills. Auer totaled 14 assists, 11 digs, and 10 kills. Molly Emch added 7 kills on the night.

Crestview will try to continue their winning ways on Tuesday as they travel to Brookfield.

RIDGE SCORCHES PAST VIKINGS

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ATWATER OH- The Rams traveled to Atwater tonight to face the Waterloo Vikings.

The Rams controlled possession and play for most of the game. Rams’ center mid Audri Gaydosh would setup Ethan Smallsreed with a nice through pass for the opening goal just a minute and a half into the game. 6 minutes later Nate Colburn would find Smallsreed for goal #2. With 9 minutes remaining in the 1st half, Rams’ center back Brayden Lowe would play a long ball over the top. Seth Steward would beat the Vikings Keeper to the ball for goal #3. With 5 minutes remaining Ethan Smallsreed would cross the ball to the backside of goal for a waiting Emma Prusky who would score goal #4. Rams’ Keeper Landon Pal would have 2 saves in the 1st half.

The 2nd half would be a bit disjointed as younger players got some field time but the Rams would still control the majority of play and keep the Vikings off the score sheet. With 30 seconds left in the game, the Vikings Keeper would play a short pass from a goal kick to his outside back. Branden Testa, playing left wing for the Rams, would pressure the ball and win it. His quick strike would give the Rams a total of 5 goals. The Rams’ back line led by Seniors Isaiah Kelly, Brayden Lowe, Talia Clarke and Bella Maglis would prove strong enough to withstand the few Viking attacks and secure the Rams a shutout. The Rams defeat the Vikings 5-0 and travel to Southeast High School on Thursday for a 6pm match against the Pirates.

*Contributed By Ted Gaydosh at ramsathletics.org

JAYS ADJUST TO SWEEP WATERLOO

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NORTH JACKSON OH- The Blue Jays saw themselves struggle with Waterloo just a week ago. Last Monday the two teams battled in a five set thriller that the Blue Jays barely pulled out. What a difference a week makes. They dominated the Vikings on Monday night in a sweep (25-11 25-11 25-16).

It was all about the middle blockers in set one as Logan Grunder set the tone. She was responsible for 5 of the Blue Jays first 7 points. Her counterpart Kara Costello also has a great first set in the front row.

As the match went on, the outsides of the Jays got more involved Kelsie Taylor came on strong in the second set to help the Blue Jays Dominate.

Jackson Milton did have to battle a shaky start to set three. They found themselves down 10-8, but then the rattled off 6 points in a row to take control of the set.

Grunder led the Jays in kills, getting into double digits with 10. She also was great with her defense collecting 6 blocks.  Taylor managed to grab 8 kills after not recording one in the first set. Paige Grope did a great job setting as she tallied 20 assists. Kailee Davis led the back row with 8 digs.

Kyleigh Eddy was impressive for Waterloo. She did a little bit of everything for the Vikings whether that be setting, hitting from the outside, or attacking out of the middle. She finished with 5 kills.

Jackson Milton has a tough test ahead as they host Mineral Ridge on Tuesday. Waterloo will continue to look for their first win of the season as they travel to Sebring.

POWELL POWERS REBELS PAST LABRAE

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COLUMBIANA OH- Ethan Powell scored three touchdowns and ran for 163 yards on just sixteen carries to lead the Crestview Rebels to a convincing 42-7 victory over the Labrae Vikings.
The Rebels, who are now 2-1 on the season, had 388 yards of total offense compared to 234 yards for the Vikings, who fall to 1-2 on the campaign.

The Rebels have outscored their opponents 101-7 in the first two games at the brand new turf complex
Crestview travels to East Liverpool next Friday to play the 2-1 Potters.

*Contributed by YSN’s Ron Potesta

RAMS REMAIN PERFECT

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MINERAL RIDGE OH- Mineral Ridge keeps on winning with a straight sweep of Waterloo on Thursday (25-11 25-18 25-16).

With the win the Lady Rams improved to a season record of 7-0 and a conference record of 4-0. The Lady Rams were led by Katelyn Lesko with 15 kills, 5 digs and 2 aces, Danielle Aulet with 23 assists, 8 digs and 2 aces and Jersey Tucker with 11 digs, 10 kills and 5 aces. Waterloo Vikings were led by Kyleigh Eddy with 9 assists, 7 kills and 6 blocks. Waterloo is now 0-5 on the season.

*Contributed By Ron Lesko at ramsathletics.org

RAMS DOMINATE VIKINGS IN OPENER

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MINERAL RIDGE OH- Mineral Ridge Volleyball started off the season with an impressive 3-0 win over LaBrae on Monday (25-14 25-21 25-13).

Leaders for the lady rams were Hannah Loeb with 7 kills, Danielle Aulet with 22 assists and Katelyn Lesko with 7 digs. The lady rams are now 1-0 for the season.

The Rams will open up conference play on Tuesday and travel to Jackson Milton.

*Contributed by Ronald Lesko at ramsathletics.org