IRONMEN FOOTBALL AND CHEER 10/2/2022
JV and Developmental vs St. Louise
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Varsity vs Erie Catholic

The North Pittsburgh Catholic Ironmen JV and DEV teams battled up in Erie and fell just short of coming home victorious. With the JV team coming up short 14-0 and Developmental playing to a tough 28-8 loss. Both Developmental and JV remain in 2nd place and look to secure homefield advantage with a win this Sunday against St. Louise.

The St. Louise Dev and JV are coming off of their bye weeks and sit at records of (JV) 0-3 and Dev (1-2)

The Ironmen Varsity team is coming off a hard fought game that saw them and Brentwood play into the late hours of Saturday night. With both teams battling for first place, the Ironmen were the last man standing with the score of 38-16.

With a win against Erie today, the Ironmen will clinch homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.

Erie Catholic Varsity is coming off of their first win of the season against Westmoreland with a score of 21-0 and sit at a record of 1-3. Erie will look to keep their season alive this weekend against the undefeated Ironmen (4-0).

Around the League Today

Week 5 10/1 and 10/2

Brentwood @ Seneca Valley

Varsity 10/1/2022 @ 645pm

Final Score Seneca Valley 28 vs Brentwood 16

Ironmen vs Erie Catholic

Varsity 10/2/2022 @ 230pm

Ironmen vs St. Louise

10/2/2022

JV 11am Dev 1245pm

St. Louise @ South Hills Chargers

Varsity 10/1/2022 @ 330pm

Erie @ South Hills Chargers

10/2/2022

JV 1 pm Dev 230pm

Westmoreland Varsity- BYE

Developmental

W L PF PA

1. Erie 3 0 108 20

2. NPC Ironmen 2 1 72 28

3. St. Louise 1 2 28 16

4. S. Hills Chargers 0 3 0 98

JV

W L PF PA

1. Erie 3 0 92 8

2. NPC Ironmen 2 1 58 14

3. S. Hills Chargers 1 2 16 74

4. St. Louise 0 3 16 86

Varsity

W L PF PA

1. NPC Ironmen 4 0 156 44

2. S. Hills Chargers 2 1 58 48

3. Seneca Valley 2 2 98 78

4. Brentwood 2 2 128 70

5. St. Louise 1 2 54 78

6. Erie 1 3 40 82

7. Westmoreland 0 4 22 145

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8th Grade Student Athlete Spotlight

1st Year Ironmen Cheer

Olivia Nelson

1. What motivates you to be part of the Ironmen? "Being with friends, and going to games to be with everyone, motivates me. "

2. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has impacted you as an individual? "It has taught me to be a part of a team and how important it is for everyone to work together in order to have a good game and a good cheer routine."

3. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has influenced you to be a leader on and off the field? "To make sure we are all one team, we have to work together and sometimes lead. Sometimes we have to let others lead."

4. What are some values you have learned while being part of the Ironmen Organization? "Supporting each other, leadership, teamwork and hard work."

5. What advice can you provide to the younger student athletes in the Ironmen organization to empower them as individuals? "Listen to the coaches and always try your hardest!"

6. What is your favorite pre or post game meal? "Buttered noodles and cheese."

Ironmen Cheer

Elizabeth Long

1. What motivates you to be part of the Ironmen? "I love being with friends and part of a team to cheer and encourage football players."

2. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has impacted you as an individual? "I feel the Ironmen organization has given me a sense of responsibility to our cheer squad and the football team."

3. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has influenced you to be a leader on and off the field? "As an 8th grader, I have tried to be a positive mentor to all of the younger girls on the team and help them as much as I can."

4. What are some values you have learned while being part of the Ironmen Organization? "I have learned to never give up and also to handle our wins and losses with respect and a positive attitude."

5. What advice can you provide to the younger student athletes in the Ironmen organization to empower them as individuals? "I would tell the younger students to always be there when needed and the Ironmen experience is truly fun and a wonderful experience."

6. What is your favorite pre or post game meal? "My favorite meal right now is Chicken Alfredo."

6th Year Ironmen Player

Defensive Line/Offensive Line

Iain Aquino-Gibbons

1. What motivates you to be part of the Ironmen? "My dad use to play this game and stills loves it. The rest of my family likes to see how I have grown. It also is a great way to exercise and also as a vent."

2. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has impacted you as an individual? "The Ironmen has made me a better person, stronger and more active person."

3. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has influenced you to be a leader on and off the field? "The Ironmen has taught me how to lead in many ways."

4. What are some values you have learned while being part of the Ironmen Organization? "It has taught me hard work, bravery, and adversity."

5. What advice can you provide to the younger student athletes in the Ironmen organization to empower them as individuals? "In my experience hard work can beat natural talent."

6. What is your favorite pre or post game meal? "I don't have a favorite pregrame meal, but my favorite post game meal is my grandmas pasta."

2nd Year Ironmen Player

Defensive End/Wide Receiver

Ryan Snyder

1. What motivates you to be part of the Ironmen? "The great coaching staff and my teammates."

2. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has impacted you as an individual? "It has made me a better person, more responsible and a leader."

3. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has influenced you to be a leader on and off the field? "I believe the teamwork required to be a good football team really teaches me about other areas of life and I like helping younger kids."

4. What are some values you have learned while being part of the Ironmen Organization? "I have learned faith, school, family, team."

5. What advice can you provide to the younger student athletes in the Ironmen organization to empower them as individuals? "Keep working hard and never give up and trust your coaches."

6. What is your favorite pre or post game meal? "I like Ichiban- Chicken and shrimp combo with soup and salad."

2nd Year Ironmen Player

Defensive Line/Offensive Line

Ronan Straub

1. What motivates you to be part of the Ironmen? "My teammates motivate me to be the best teammate and player I can be."

2. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has impacted you as an individual? "Being a part of the Ironmen has made me happy and given me a sense of belonging."

3. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has influenced you to be a leader on and off the field? "The Ironmen players and coaches have shown and taught me what it means to lead and I try to lead the younger kids at my school."

4. What are some values you have learned while being part of the Ironmen Organization? "Be the bigger man, stay out of trouble and always be yourself."

5. What advice can you provide to the younger student athletes in the Ironmen organization to empower them as individuals? "Do your part on the team, pick each other up, behave in school and never give up on your dreams."

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

Past Game Day Programs

Maybe you missed some amazing actions shots, the 8th grade spotlight, or quick write up of one of your favorite players and want to check it out? Explore past game day programs, share with friends and family and read about each week!

9/4 vs South Hills Chargers

9/11 @ St. Louise

9/18 @ Westmoreland

9/24 and 9/25 @ Erie and Brentwood

VARSITY TEAM

VARSITY IRONMEN

The Varsity Ironmen have fought tough all season and it has shown in their efforts as they have put together 4 straight wins. Coming off of a tough, late night battle with Brentwood, the Ironmen were victorious 36-18.

The offense was led by RB/WR Ryan Snyder who had 88 yards rushing with 2 TDs, Sean Miller RB/WR who had 46 yards rushing and 2 TDs as well as 3 receptions for 17 yards and 1 TD. Overall, the offense accumulated 327 total yards (135 passing and 192 rushing) and 17 first downs.

The Iron Clad D continues to lead the way and are almost impossible to score upon. Now through 4 games, the Defense has let up just 44 points, for an average of 11 points/game. The defense was led by John Flerl who had 3 tackles (2 tackles for a loss) and 1 sack, alongside Sean Miller who had 4 tackles (1 tackle for loss), and Interceptions from Xiah Ninehouser, Will Waskiewicz and Hunter Chimenti. The Defense remains the elite group at the Varsity level and looks to continue their turnover ways this Sunday.

The Varsity team is back at home and will finish the remainder of their season on their home turf over the next couple weeks. With a 4-0 record, the Ironmen will look to secure one of the top 2 seeds today with a win, and secure themselves homefield throughout the playoffs. And as always, 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

10/2 vs Erie Catholic @ 230pm

10/9 Bye Week

10/15 vs Seneca Valley @ 630pm

Record

4-0

JV FOOTBALL

The JV Ironmen are coming off of a tough loss against Erie Catholic 14-0. The Ironmen Defense allowed their first points against them this season, but still remain one of the top defenses at the JV level and are not to be taken lightly. With a home game today against St. Louise, the Ironmen with a win can maintain 2nd place, secure home field in the playoffs and get one game closer to playing Erie Catholic again for 1st place in the coming weeks.

The Ironmen will look to get back on their home field and release their offensive weapons as the look to take down St. Louise for the 2nd time this season. The first showdown a few weeks ago saw the Ironmen victorious with a final score of Ironmen 28 to St. Louise 0.

Upcoming Schedule

10/2 vs St. Louise @ 11am

10/9 @ South Hills Chargers @ 1pm

10/16 vs Erie Catholic @ 11am

Record

2-1

JV TEAM

DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM

DEVELOPMENTAL FOOTBALL

The Young Ironmen of the organization battled to a tough loss last weekend against Erie, who say themselves let up their first points of the season in their 28-8 loss. With the season midway through the Ironmen developmental team will look to secure home field for the playoffs today with a victory.

The Ironmen will look to turn to their ground game today as they were able to steam roll St. Louise a few weeks ago with a score of Ironmen 26 to St. Louise 0.

The young Ironmen look to get back on their winning ways as the return home for 2 of their final 3 games at JC Stone.

Upcoming Schedule

10/2 vs St. Louise @ 1245pm

10/9 @ South Hills Chargers @ 230pm

10/16 vs Erie Catholic @ 1245pm

Record

2-1