Author: dlancian

Congratulations to the Fighting Irish Ladies as they took 4th place and earned a birth to their 15th state tournament trip as a team. Congratulations to Junior Kyle Hammer who is the first guy in 3 years to qualify. Kyle finished in 18th place.

The ladies were led by senior Anne Rea who finished in 13th place. She was followed by Junior Camille Dunifer who finished in 22nd place. Rounding out the scoring was a tight pack of three ladies – Libby Shoemaker, Maggie Pariso and Isabella Lewis.

Congratulations to both the Ladies and the Men’s team for their performance at the Glenoak District. The Ladies finished in 3rd place and the guys finished in 6th place. Now it’s onto the Regionals. One stop away from the Big Dance.

The 2023 Fighting Irish XC team is just one month away from the beginning of their quest to return to the state finals. It has been three years since the guys team made it down to state as a team. Last year was the first year in 14 years the ladies did not make it to the state finals as a team. After a great three day summer camp full of team bonding and many runs with hills, the 46 young men and women are more determined than ever to reclaim their position as a state team. This year’s theme is F.I.R.S.T (Fighting Irish Return to the State Tournament).

Congratulations goes out to Senior Olivia Kindbom and to the ladies 4 x 800 meter relay team for their state finish. For the record, Olivia finished in 8th place to earn a state medal. She also led off the 7th place 4 x 800 relay team. She was joined at the podium by Sophomore Maggie Pariso, Junior Anne Rea and Senior Aislynn McVickers. For their accomplishments, they now have earned a plaque to be displayed on the Wall of Honor which is located in the Cosgrove gym. This now marks the 169th state placers for track and field and cross country!

I would also like to congratulate Sophomore Mahki Pritchett for qualifying to the state finals in the 400 meter dash.

Sr. Olivia Kindbom broke the District record in the 3200 meter run with a time of 11:11.30. She also smashed the school record set by Marissa Rossetti by 9 seconds. Olivia moves onto the regional finals next Saturday at Lexington High School.

Olivia will be going to Regionals in the 4 by 800 as well. That team consisting of Olivia,Maggie Pariso, Anne Rea and Aislynn McVicker also took gold to advance. The Fighting Irish ladies are going to Regionals in 10 total events. The other events qualifying are as follows:
100 meter dash – Malaya Young
4×200 m relay – Annie Bame, D’Asia Mosley, Malaya Young and Camille Dunifer
1600 meter run – Anne Rea
400 meter dash – Camille Dunifer
800 meter run – Aislynn McVicker, Maggie Pariso
200 meter dash – Camille Dunifer
4×400 m relay – Annie Bame, Maggie Pariso, Anne Rea, Aislynn McVicker and Julia Pentasuglio

Despite being moved up to Division 1, the guys team will be advancing to Austintown Fitch for their Regional finals in 3 events:
4×200 m relay – Ray McCray, Nasir Madison, Mahki Pritchett and Calil McCray
400 m dash – Mahki Pritchett and Calil McCray
4×400 m relay – Mahki Pritchett, Nasir Madison, Christian Hammer and Calil Mc Cray

the guys 4×400 relay team: Christian Hammer, Mahki Pritchett, Calil McCray and Nasir Madison

the ladies 4×800 relay team: Olivia Kindbom, Maggie Pariso, Anne Rea and Aislynn McVicker

Congratulations to both the Men’s and Women’s team for your performances yesterday at the Crestwood Invitational. For the record, the guys team took first place and the ladies team took 2nd place. The ladies team went into the final event of the day tied for 2nd place with Crestwood, and thanks to the 4 x 400 relay team consisting of Camille Dunifer, Julia Pentasuglio, Anne Rea and Aislynn McVickers 2nd place finish, they secured the runner team trophy. Great effort shown by all yesterday.

Congratulations to the Lady Irish as they begin their 2023 outdoor track and field season by placing 5th in the state for the Indoor State championship at Spire Institute in Geneva, Ohio.

The team consisted of Sr. Olivia Kindbom, Sophomore Maggie Pariso, Junior Anne Rea and Senior Aislynn McVicker.

2022 Grad – Kya Epps was recognized for her fantastic high school career for the Fighting Irish with the unveiling of not just one state title, but two titles as well as two record – setting performances in the 100 m and 200 m dash. All tolled, Kya completed her high school career by placing 9 times at the state championship with 4 state titles to her name. The only thing preventing Kya from more titles, was the covid shut down in 2020.

Kya is currently a Freshman at Walsh University where she is already setting indoor school records for Walsh in the 60 m and 200 m dash. CONGRATULATIONS KYA EPPS (22)

Congratulations to Olivia Kindbom and Anne Rea for qualifying to the State Finals next Saturday at Fortress Obetz in Columbus. Olivia finished 19th overall and Anne finished right behind in 20th place.

Olivia and Anne will be competing at 1:45 pm for the chance to become one of the top 20 and earn a chance to be recognized on the SVSM WALL OF HONOR in the Cosgrove building. Both have already earned Academic- All Ohio recognition.

Congratulations to both the Men’s and Women’s team for a great season. Although it ended too soon, it doesn’t take away from all of the accomplishments that all have done this year both individually and as a team.