Sports

Scenes from Ursuline’s rally for the state-bound boys basketball team

By Chris Pugh
Youngstown Ursuline boys basketball coach Keith Gunther prays while his team prays with school president and chaplain Richard Murphy during a rally for the team before this weekend’s state basketball tournament.
Youngstown Ursuline boys basketball coach Keith Gunther prays while his team prays with school president and chaplain Richard Murphy during a rally for the team before this weekend’s state basketball tournament. Chris Pugh/Mahoning Matters

Ursuline High School held a send-off rally for the state-bound boys’ basketball team Thursday in the school gymnasium. The team will take on Archbishop Alter High School at 10:45 a.m. Saturday.

Here are several videos from the event.

Ursuline basketball player introductions

School sings Ursuline’s alma mater

The Ursuline battle cry

Our interview with Ursuline head coach Keith Gunther

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