Youngstown Ursuline at Perry was next on the docket. Youngstown Ursuline is a perennial playoff team and 2005 should be no exception. Ursuline is coached by former Warren assistant Dan Reardon and his team was impressive.
Led by Joe Underwood and Jerome James, both ranked among the best in the state by Ohio High magazine, Ursuline's defense was stifling. These two players were all over field as was junior linebacker Matt Yarb. Yarb, 6-1, 220 pounds, drew the praise of Reardon.
"He's a great player and he's going to get better," said Reardon. "He's a lot faster than people think. He made over 100 tackles as a sophomore. He'll be a Division I player some day, no question."
Ursuline sophomore tight end Justin Brown had a great day as well. Brown, 6-2, 230 pounds, made the best catch I saw all day and also played well at linebacker. Brown has a chance to be a great player.