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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

RIVALRY RENEWED; ‘BOYS WIN OVER BEARS

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- Rayen Stadium was packed for the renewal of an intense rivalry after being dormant for 9 plus years. The Cowboys beat the Golden Bears 27-0. Penalties had a huge impact on this ball game and the Cowboys benefited from a lot of those. 

      The Cowboys got on the scoreboard with 6:58 left in the 1st quarter Junior Quarterback Delshawn Petrosky took a run-pass option right up the middle for a 25-yard touchdown run dragging a couple of Golden Bears into the end zone with him to make the score 6-0. The Golden Bears took the kickoff and proceeded to commit 3 penalties before they took a snap on the series and were backed up to their two-yard line. When they finally got a snap off the Bears quarterback, Senior Isiah McBride could not handle a low snap and the ball went out of the back of the end zone for a safety for the Cowboys to make the score 8-0 with 5:51 left in the first quarter. After East kicked the ball back to the Cowboys on the free-kick, The Cowboys took advantage and Senior Key Shaun Davis ran up the middle untouched for a yard touchdown run to make the score 15-0.

      The second quarter started fast as on the first play of the 2nd quarter Petrosky scampered 20 yards for his second touchdown of the game to make the score 27-0 in the 2nd half. At the end of the half, the Cowboys had a huge advantage in total yards 198 to 27 total yards for East. The flags flew 14 times on the Golden Bears in the first half 14 times for 177 penalty yards. The officials in the middle of the 2nd quarter got both head coaches Chris Amill and Brian Marrow together with the captains to try and calm down the players as the game really had a lot of after the play personal fouls up until that point.

     The teams calmed down after the half and really struggled to move the ball. Both defenses really played well in the 3rd quarter and the Bears hurt themselves still with a lot of penalties and keeping them from really gaining any footing offensively. 

      The scoring was rounded out by Senior, Marshall Herron with 4:28 left in the ball game took the ball from the 25-yard line and broke tackles at the line of scrimmage to find a hole down the middle for a tuff touchdown run to make it a 27-0 score. 

     Chaney ended the game with the total yard advantage 308 total yards to 27 total yards for the Golden Bears. The Cowboys held the Bears to a total of 10 yards rushing compared to gaining 242 yards on the ground themselves. The Bears penalties were a big reason why they couldn’t really get going as they were flagged 21 times for 177 total penalty yards. Both teams season end, as they both knew the playoffs would not be possible going into the game. Chaney finishes their first year of football in 9 years at 6-4. The Golden Bears of East finish their season at 4-6.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s John Bolino

CARDINAL MOONEY COACH’S CORNER (EP. 10) WITH P.J. FECKO

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Week nine matched Coach P.J. Fecko and the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals up with the Ursuline Fighting Irish, unfortunately, the Cardinals fell just short in the last few minutes, 20-13. Week ten will keep Cardinal Mooney at home at Stambaugh Stadium as they will host the Austintown Fitch Falcons on Friday night.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, took some time this week with Coach Fecko to talk about what he took away from the Ursuline game last week and also what the Cards need to do against Fitch this week to keep their playoff chances alive, as they currently hold the #10 seed in their region of Division 4.

 

All that and more in this week’s episode of Cardinal Mooney Cardinals football coach’s corner with head coach, P.J. Fecko!

 

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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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CHANEY FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 10) WITH CHRIS AMILL

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Week nine saw Coach Chris Amill and the Chaney Cowboys welcome the St. Charles Cardinals to town last Saturday. The ‘Boys battled the entire day and scrapped out a 14-7 victory. Week ten will be a battle of Youngstown as Chaney will head to the visitors side of Rayen Stadium this week as they will play as the away team against the East High Golden Bears.

The legend of Youngstown and YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, sat down to talk with the head ball coach this week to see what he has planned for their week nine match up with St. Charles, what the upset win over Howland meant to his team, and also what the Cowboys need to accomplish on both sides of the ball to keep their playoff hopes alive.

 

Episode ten of Chaney Cowboys Football Coach’s Corner with head coach, Chris Amill, 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

CHANEY FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 9) WITH CHRIS AMILL

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Coach Chris Amill and the Chaney Cowboys knew that their week eight match up against the Howland Tigers would be a huge statement if they took care of business. The Boys not only won but at the end of the day, they shocked everyone by shutting out the Tigers 36-0. Week nine will be another solid test for Chaney as they will welcome the St. Charles Cardinals out of Columbus, Ohio to town.

The legend of Youngstown and YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, sat down to talk with the head ball coach this week to see what he has planned for their week nine match up with St. Charles, what the upset win over Howland meant to his team, and also what the Cowboys need to accomplish on both sides of the ball to keep their playoff hopes alive.

All that and more in this week’s episode of Chaney Cowboys Football Coach’s Corner with head coach, Chris Amill!

 

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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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CARDINAL MOONEY COACH’S CORNER (EP. 9) WITH P.J. FECKO

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Week eight saw Coach P.J. Fecko and the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals take on a talented Raiders squad from Warren G. Harding. Unfortunately the Cardinals fell just a little short. Week nine has Cardinal Mooney returning home to Stambaugh Stadium to take on their biggest rival, as they will host the Ursuline Fighting Irish on Friday night.

YSN’s general manager, Steve Leslie, caught up with Coach Fecko this week to discuss last week’s close game with the Warren G. Harding Raiders, but also what the Cards need to do moving forward in week nine to keep their playoff hopes alive.

 

Episode nine of Cardinal Mooney football coach’s corner with head coach, P.J. Fecko, is LIVE!

 

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CHANEY FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 8) WITH CHRIS AMILL

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Week seven saw Coach Chris Amill and the Chaney Cowboys travel north to take on the University School Prepper; unfortunately, the ‘Boys came up just a little bit short. This week, however, Chaney will play host with a Saturday showdown, against the Howland Tigers.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, caught up with Coach Amill this week to see what he and his staff have “up their sleeves” as the 2019 football season begins to wrap up but also what the Cowboys have in store for Tigers this Saturday.

 

Episode eight of Chaney Cowboys Football Coach’s Corner with head coach, Chris Amill is LIVE!

 

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