IRONMEN FOOTBALL AND CHEER 9/11/2022 VS ST. LOUISE TROJANS

The North Pittsburgh Catholic Ironmen organization is coming off of a sweep of the South Hills Chargers. As they enter week 2, the Ironmen teams are all in 1st place (Varsity tied) in their respective divisions.

As the Ironmen set off to face the St. Louise Trojans on the road, they look to continue their winning ways.

Last season the St. Louise Trojans Developmental team finished with a 2-3-1 record and were 0-1-1 against the Ironmen Developmental team. The St. Louise Dev team is coming off of a tough loss of 36-12 against Erie last week.

St. Louise JV finished with a 1-5 record, losing both matches to the Ironmen JV team. The JV team is coming off of a tough loss to Erie with the score of 42-8.

The St. Louise Varsity team is coming off of a 3-3 season, making the playoffs. The Ironmen were able to hold off the Trojans in the regular season with a 2-0 record and defeated the Trojans in the playoffs with a close 8-6 game. St. Louise Varsity team is coming off of a tough win against Erie with the score of 14-6.

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Week 2 9/11/2022

South Hills Chargers @ Erie Catholic

Dev 1pm JV 230 Var 4pm

Seneca Valley @ Westmoreland 4pm

Brentwood- BYE

W L PF PA

1. NPC Ironmen 1 0 38 0

2. Erie 1 0 36 12

3. St. Louise 0 1 12 36

4. S. Hills Chargers 0 1 0 38

W L PF PA

1. NPC Ironmen 1 0 30 0

2. Erie 1 0 42 8

3. St. Louise 0 1 8 42

4. S. Hills Chargers 0 1 0 30

Developmental

JV

Varsity

W L PF PA

1. Brentwood 1 0 48 0

2. NPC Ironmen 1 0 38 0

3. St. Louise 1 0 14 6

4. S. Hills Chargers 0 1 6 28

5. Erie 0 1 6 14

6. Westmoreland 0 1 0 48

7. Seneca Valley 0 0 0 0

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8th Grade Student Athlete Spotlight

6th Year Ironmen Cheer

Isabella Santilli

1. What motivates you to be part of the Ironmen? "I really like cheerleader! Its give me time with friends. We have fun!"

2. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has impacted you as an individual? "Ironmen Cheer has given me motivation to improve my cheerleading skills!"

3. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has influenced you to be a leader on and off the field? "Cheer gives me more confidence in myself"

4. What advice can you provide to the younger student athletes in the Ironmen organization to empower them as individuals? "You have to work as a team and be a team player! Just have fun."

5. What is your favorite pre or post game meal? "ANYTHING!"

1st Year Ironmen Player

Center/Defensive Line

Max Brackney

1. What motivates you to be part of the Ironmen? "I would like to play football for Central Catholic High School."

2. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has impacted you as an individual? "They have made me into more of a man and have made my physically and mentally stronger."

3. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has influenced you to be a leader on and off the field? " People in the organization are leaders, and I look up to them."

4. What are some values you have learned while being part of the Ironmen Organization? "Fortitude and the importance of doing your part for a team."

5. What advice can you provide to the younger student athletes in the Ironmen organization to empower them as individuals? "Hard work and never give up."

6. What is your favorite pre or post game meal? "Pasta"

1st Year Ironmen Player

Offensive/Defensive Line

Cristian Udrea

1. What motivates you to be part of the Ironmen? "I have the drive to be a good individual and teammate and to improve in the sport as much as I can."

2. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has impacted you as an individual? "The ironmen team has taught me many things, but most especially they taught me to be a good teammate and help others when they are in need of assistance."

3. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has influenced you to be a leader on and off the field? "It has taught me to be a leader by showing me to take the responsibility to guide others to do the right thing when they are making poor decisions and help them grow from their experiences to become a better person."

4. What are some values you have learned while being part of the Ironmen Organization? "One of my favorite values is the value of being a team sport, so if one goes down we all go down."

5. What advice can you provide to the younger student athletes in the Ironmen organization to empower them as individuals? "Always give 100% effort in anything that you do even if you don't know how to do it."

6. What is your favorite pre or post game meal? "Pasta or steak"

1st Year Ironmen Player

Offensive/Defensive Line

Devin Card

1. What motivates you to be part of the Ironmen? "Wanting to be part of such a hard working and knowledgeable football community"

2. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has impacted you as an individual? "Taught me that football does not always come first: FAITH, FAMILY, EDUCATION, FOOTBALL."

3. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has influenced you to be a leader on and off the field? "It has taught me to respect everyone's individual talents and to celebrate them on and off the field."

4. What are some values you have learned while being part of the Ironmen Organization? "Integrity, perseverance and teamwork."

5. What advice can you provide to the younger student athletes in the Ironmen organization to empower them as individuals? "Never quit no matter how hard it seems."

6. What is your favorite pre or post game meal? "Pregame is grilled chicken and strawberries. Post game is big juicy cheeseburger."

VARSITY TEAM

VARSITY IRONMEN

The Varsity Ironmen are coming off of a commanding win against the South Hills Chargers with the score of 28-6. The Ironmen were led by Sean Miller with 3 touchdowns and the Iron Curtain D. The Defense was able to register 4 turnovers and 5 sacks. The Varsity team is chomping at the bit to get to their next opponent St. Louise, and they continue to be content BUT NOT SATISFIED!

Head Coach- Phil O'Hara

Offensive Coordinator- Denny Sentelle

Defensive Coordinator- Tom Chimenti

Special Teams Coordinator- Jim Russell

Offensive and Defensive Line Coach- Todd Kalis

Linebacker and Scout Team Coach- Chris Minton

Assistant Defensive Coordinator- Travis Hawes

Upcoming Schedule

9//11 @ St. Louise 330pm

9/18 @ Westmoreland 4pm

9/24 @ Brentwood 8pm

10/2 vs Erie Catholic @ 230pm

10/9 Bye Week

10/15 vs Seneca Valley @ 630pm

Record

1-0

JV FOOTBALL

The JV Ironmen team started their 2022 campaign strong with a dominant win over the Chargers with a score of 30-0. The Ironmen were led by Quarterback George Immel, Wide Receiver Jack Croft and Running Back Timmy McCabe. With the combination of the Iron Curtain, the JV team looks to pursue their next goal: St. Louise..

Upcoming Schedule

9//11 @ St. Louise @ 1pm

9/18 Bye

9/25 @ Erie Catholic 1pm

10/2 vs St. Louise @ 11am

10/9 @ South Hills Chargers @ 1pm

10/16 vs Erie Catholic @ 11am

Record

1-0

JV TEAM

DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM

DEVELOPMENTAL FOOTBALL

The Developmental Ironmen team is coming off of a 38-0 win over the visiting Chargers. The defense was able to preserve the shut out and limit the chargers to a very short offensive day. With another rival on the horizon in St. Louise, the young Ironmen displayed power, strength and motivation ALL 4 quarters!

Upcoming Schedule

9//11 @ St. Louise @ 230pm

9/18 Bye

9/25 @ Erie Catholic 230pm

10/2 vs St. Louise @ 1245pm

10/9 @ South Hills Chargers @ 230pm

10/16 vs Erie Catholic @ 1245pm

Record

1-0