IRONMEN FOOTBALL AND CHEER 10/15/2022 Varsity vs Seneca Valley and 10/16/2022
JV and Developmental vs Erie Catholic
"THE BATTLE OF THE NORTH AND INTERSTATE 79"

We have finally made it to the FINAL week of the season and boy do we have an exiting weekend for you ALL AROUND the league!! Playoffs? Seedings? It all comes down to this weekend for most teams. Even the NFL could not have predicted a schedule that would have played out this way for the Varsity division. Even a "WIN" could result in coin toss for many teams, for that hope of hosting a home playoff game. Take a look below!

The North Pittsburgh Catholic Ironmen JV and Dev teams are coming off of their final road games which were against the South Hills Chargers. The Ironmen (4-1) saw their Developmental team clinch a homefield playoff game with their 26 to 8 victory of the South Hills Chargers (0-5). With their game against the 5-0 Erie Catholic Developmental team, a win would result in a coin flip for 1st place. The Erie Catholic (5-0) Developmental team is coming off of a 34-6 victory over St. Louise (1-4).

The JV Ironmen (3-2) team is coming off of a tough 12-8 defeat against the South Hills Chargers (2-3) JV team. With Erie Marching down 79 this weekend to come face off, they hold the #1 seed. A win for the Ironmen will atomically give them the #2 seed and homefield in the playoffs. If they are unable to hold off Erie Catholic, and a Chargers victory, a coin flip will determine 2nd place and homefield for the playoffs. The Erie Catholic (5-0) JV team is coming off of a 32-0 victory over St. Louise last week.

The Varsity had a much needed bye last week and saw themselves at the top of the division with 1 more week to go. Seneca Valley is coming off a monstrous victory over Erie Catholic 36-0. Witnesses at the game shared that the Raiders defense was unstoppable with key turnovers and a strong run game powered by the Raiders backfield.

Any given Sunday/Saturday! Even a coin toss to determine 1st-2nd and 3rd place. A deep dive look into the Varsity standings, has the 4 playoff teams all facing off this weekend with each other, on the SAME DAY! Cannot wait to see how this plays out!

Around the League Today

Week 6 10/15 and 10/16

Seneca Valley @ Ironmen

Varsity 10/15/2022 @ 630pm

Ironmen 28 vs Seneca Valley 8

South Hills Chargers @ Brentwood

Varsity 10/15/2022 @ 700pm

South Hills Chargers 28 vs Brentwood 22

Erie Catholic @ Ironmen

10/16/2022

JV 11am Dev 1245pm

Westmoreland @ St. Louise

Varsity 10/16/2022 @ 330pm

South Hills Chargers @ St. Louise

10/16/2022

JV 1 pm Dev 230pm

Westmoreland @ South Hills Chargers

Varsity 10/9/2022 @ 330pm

Erie Catholic Varsity- Bye

Developmental

W L PF PA

1.* Erie 5 0 196 26

2. *NPC Ironmen 4 1 134 36

3. St. Louise 1 4 34 132

4. S. Hills Chargers 0 5 8 178

* Clinched Homefield Playoffs

JV

W L PF PA

1. *Erie 5 0 160 18

2. NPC Ironmen 3 2 94 26

3. S. Hills Chargers 2 3 28 118

4. St. Louise 0 5 26 140

*Clinched Homefield Playoffs

Varsity

W L PF PA

1. **NPC Ironmen 6 0 232 52

2. **S. Hills Chargers 5 1 155 70

3. *Seneca Valley 4 2 142 106

4. *Brentwood 3 3 176 112

5. X- St. Louise 1 4 68 140

6. X-Erie 1 5 40 166

7. X- Westmoreland 0 5 22 188

*Clinched Playoff Spot

** Clinched Home field

X- Eliminated from Postseason

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2022 Playoff Look Ahead

Developmental Playoffs

10/23- 1 Seed (Erie/Ironmen) vs 4 seed (St. Louise/S. Hills Chargers)

10/23- 2 Seed (Erie/Ironmen) vs 3 seed (St. Louise/S. Hills Chargers)

10/30- Championship Game @ JC Stone 1200pm

JV Playoffs

10/23- 1 Seed (Erie) vs 4 seed (St. Louise)

10/23- 2 Seed (S. Hills Chargers/Ironmen) vs 3 seed (S. Hills Chargers/Ironmen)

10/30- Championship Game @ Duquesne University 500pm

Varsity Playoffs

10/23- 1 Seed (Ironmen/Seneca Valley/S. Hills Chargers) vs 4 seed (Brentwood/Seneca Valley/S. Hills Chargers)

10/23- 2 Seed (Ironmen/Seneca Valley/S. Hills Chargers) vs 3 seed (Ironmen/Brentwood/Seneca Valley/S. Hills Chargers)

10/30- Championship Game @ Duquesne University 700pm

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8th Grade Student Athlete Spotlight

1st Year Ironmen Cheer

Natalie Morris

1. What motivates you to be part of the Ironmen? "During my last year at Saint Killian’s, I want to try out new things and make lots of memories with my friends."

2. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has impacted you as an individual? "Because of ironmen I have made so many new friends and have learned how to work as a team with the other girls. "

3. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has influenced you to be a leader on and off the field? "This year Ironmen has included a younger age group on the varsity team. I always want to help the younger girls be better athletes and become friends with them outside of cheer."

4. What are some values you have learned while being part of the Ironmen Organization? "Duck and cover "

5. What advice can you provide to the younger student athletes in the Ironmen organization to empower them as individuals? "Hard work does pay off. Set goals and work towards them everyday."

6. What is your favorite pre or post game meal? "Whatever I have time to eat between activities."

4th Year Ironmen Player

Safety/Wide Receiver

Hunter Chimenti

1. What motivates you to be part of the Ironmen? "A lot of things motivate me to be part of the Ironmen but the main one is having the responsibility of being part of a team holding up my end. This makes me motived to not let the team or the fans down."

2. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has impacted you as an individual? "I feel that is has made me more athletic and in shape. I've grown to love the sport and make many new friends that I never knew I would have. I also feel that the organization has made me more open to helping out and being more social with others."

3. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has influenced you to be a leader on and off the field? "I feel it has made me more of a leader because I have learned to use my voice and speak up when someone is not doing the right thing or if someone needs help, I am there to help them."

4. What are some values you have learned while being part of the Ironmen Organization? "One of the main values I have learned would have to be respect. I've learned to respect my coaches and teammates, and to never give up. Because if you do, your not only letting yourself down but others too."

5. What advice can you provide to the younger student athletes in the Ironmen organization to empower them as individuals? "Have a voice! If you have a voice you can become a leader and have others look up to you. Also, there is no sense in ever cheating in anything because your not only cheating the team, but mainly yourself."

6. What is your favorite pre or post game meal? "Pregame=Peanut butter crackers and chicken. Postgame= Pepperoni rolls."

6th Year Ironmen Player

Defensive End/Tight End

John Flerl

1. What motivates you to be part of the Ironmen? "I get motivated to be on the ironmen for many reasons. Mostly to spend time with my teammates, friends and my coaches. "

2. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has impacted you as an individual? "The ironmen organization has impacted me through many ways, the biggest one how my skill to play football progressed throughout my ironmen career from developmental to varsity. The ironmen taught me how to respect and honor coaches friends and family. I am so grateful to be a part of this organization."

3. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has influenced you to be a leader on and off the field? "The ironmen organization helped me and many other people become a better man on and off the football field. I love being a part of this organization and wish for many more years, but i feel i have the skill and mindset to move on to the next level of football thanks to coaches and teammates."

4. What are some values you have learned while being part of the Ironmen Organization? "Compassion, fortitude, respect. I learned how to be compassionate last year it taught me that when a friend or teammate had a rough game or a bad day, to help them up and get through it with them. The word of the year is Fortitude, me and my teammates are brave and have fortitude. We can get through any game or situation together. Respect, our team respects any coaches we come upon and our opponents. My favorite thing about the ironmen is in game we stay discipline, including our coaches."

5. What advice can you provide to the younger student athletes in the Ironmen organization to empower them as individuals? "This one is to all the young student athletes. Try your hardest in the classrooms, pay attention and work hard. Grades and school come first. God, Family, School, Ironmen. The worst thing is you goof around in school and don’t pay attention and it comes to where you can’t attend a important game because of school you let your team down, you let your coaches down. Never give up no matter what your doing. You can do anything you want, believe in yourself. Lastly every minute of your life posses it and work hard as it’s your last."

6. What is your favorite pre or post game meal? "My favorite post game meal is usually some protein, mostly steak or chicken."

5th Year Ironmen Player

Defensive Line/Offensive Line

Edison Boehler

1. What motivates you to be part of the Ironmen? "My teammates and coaches "

2. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has impacted you as an individual? "It has impacted me by showing me the importance of being a team player. "

3. How do you feel the Ironmen organization has influenced you to be a leader on and off the field? "It has influenced me to try to set a good example and encourage others. "

4. What are some values you have learned while being part of the Ironmen Organization? "Hard work, determination and team work"

5. What advice can you provide to the younger student athletes in the Ironmen organization to empower them as individuals? "Don’t quit no matter how hard it seems."

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

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 (JV and Dev) and Brentwood (V)

10/2 vs St. Louise (JV and Dev) and Erie Catholic (V)

10/9 vs South Hills Chargers (JV and Dev)

VARSITY TEAM

VARSITY IRONMEN

The Varsity Ironmen are coming off of the 6th week BYE and fresher than ever. With some healthy legs and the heart to push forward for another week, the Ironmen have shifted their focus to the Seneca Valley Raiders (4-1).

You could not ask for a better week 7 matchup as the Ironmen and Seneca faced off in the Championship last year, with the Ironmen victorious 30-6. However, the 2022 season has shown that a lot of things are possible. With a win vs the Raiders, the Ironmen will clinch first place. If the Ironmen are defeated, they could be subject to a coin flip for first place, that is, with the help of a victory by the South Hills Chargers. A lot can happen this cold, late fall, Saturday.

Below is a look into how some of the top Ironmen Varsity skill players (We all know the offensive line are the top performers haha) have performed this season thus far.

Offensive side of the Ball

Louis Iaquinta has engineered the offense as QB by completing 29 out of 44 passes for a completion rate of 66% for 503 yards, 7 TD's and 2 INT's and an OVERALL QB RATING of 125.8!

Sean Miller has rushed 44 times for 310 yards and 8 TD's. Along with 6 Receptions for 65 yards and 1 TD.

Ryan Snyder has rushed 19 times for 272 yards and 6 TD's, along with 9 receptions for 163 yards and 3 TD's.

Quinn O'Hara has rushed 12 times for 99 yards and 1 TD.

Xiah Ninehouser has rushed 22 times for 203 yards and has 5 receptions for 69 yards.

Michael Pierro has rushed 12 times for 71 yards and 3 TD's.

The offense has scored 204 points for an average of 41 points per game.

Defensive Side of the Ball

Ryan Snyder leads the team with 3 sacks, while John Flerl chases him with 2 of his own.

The leading Tacklers on the team are Linebacker Sean Miller with 14, Defensive Tackle Jimmy Kalis with 13 (5 tackles for loss), Safety Hunter Chimenti with 10 and team play caller Quinn O'Hara with 9.

On the turnover side of the game, Will Waskiewicz leads the team with 4 Interceptions, while Iain Aquino-Gibbons, Ronan Straub and Sean Miller have all recovered 2 fumbles each.

The Defense has allowed just 44 points all year for an average of just 9 points per game.

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

10/15 vs Seneca Valley @ 630pm

10/23 Playoffs TBD

Record

5-0

JV FOOTBALL

The JV Ironmen had a tough loss in the South Hills last week against the Chargers 12-8. With the Chargers leading 12-0 in the 4th quarter, the Ironmen were able to put together a substantial drive and bring it within 4. However as the game clock neared the end, the Ironmen were out of timeouts and saw the clock run out.

When you look at the Ironmen JV team this year, you see resiliency and their ability to overcome any obstacle and bounce back. With the fierce weapons they have on the offensive side and strong backbone of the defense, the Ironmen even after their loss, did not appear to be set back. The throttle is full forward as the ramp up to play Erie Catholic who gave the Ironmen their only other loss 14-0 earlier in the season.

The Ironmen are still recognized as one of the top defenses in the entire Pittsburgh Catholic League, allowing just 26 points for an average of 5 points per game.

Upcoming Schedule

10/16 vs Erie Catholic @ 11am

10/23 Playoffs TBD

Record

3-2

JV TEAM

DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM

DEVELOPMENTAL FOOTBALL

The Young Ironmen of the organization is not a fair statement anymore. This group of seasoned student athletes clinched a homefield game when they saw themselves toss up their 26-8 victory of the South Hills Chargers. With a shutout looming in the distance, it would have marked their 4th of the season. However, the Chargers were able to punch it in for their teams first points of the entire season. Nevermore, if you were there, you witnessed that the sportsmanship of the Ironmen was the true winner. They played to the final seconds with their opponent for all 4 quarters, and shared mutual respect and honor for the game.

The Ironmen set off to face Erie Catholic at home, who defeated the Ironmen earlier this season 28-8. However, that was the young Ironmen boys of the organization as today they stand proud as the young IronMEN. They look to tie Erie Catholic for first place and toss that coin up in the air to determine the Division Winner and #1 seed. What an honor for a team that entered the season with a roster consisting of under 5 boys with prior football experience.

Upcoming Schedule

10/16 vs Erie Catholic @ 1245pm

10/23 Playoffs TBD

Record

4-1