Entries by Anthony Hartwig

FALCONS KEEP THE EAGLES OUT OF THEIR NEST

By Ty Bartell AUSTINTOWN OH- The Austintown-Fitch Falcons varsity baseball team defended their home field by defeating The Hubbard Eagles by a final score of 8-3. Fitch set the tone in the bottom of the first when Frankie Senediak and Carter Owens both reached to start the contest before Mason Petridis doubled, bringing home two runs, […]

CANFIELD DOESN’T GIVE THE SPARTANS AN INCH

Malena Toth struck out 10 batters as the starting pitcher led Canfield past Boardman 10-0 on Saturday at Hoban’s softball field. Toth allowed three hits and zero runs over five innings while walking two. Canfield scored seven runs in the second inning on the way to victory. Sami Economous singled, scoring two runs, Alexa Ignazio […]

CHAMPION PERSISTS PAST THE PANTHERS

WARREN OH- Gabrielle Gradishar struck out 11 batters as they led Champion  past Perry 4-1 on Saturday at Champion High School. Gradishar surrendered three hits and one run over seven innings while walking one. The Flashes got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Sam Strock grounded out, and Hailey Householder […]

TIGERS THRILLED TO BE BACK ON THE DIAMOND

HOWLAND OH- Brooke Tatar struck out 15 batters as they led Howland past Green 6-2 on Saturday at Howland on their football field. Tatar surrendered seven hits and two runs over seven innings while walking two. Howland was the first to get on the board in the second when Calleigh Luman singled, scoring two runs. […]

TOTH’S LAST STAND

CANFIELD OH- If you’re a fan of softball in northeast Ohio, you understand great pitching is everywhere, Malena Toth has carved her niche as one of the very best. Her journey is a testament to her unwavering competitive spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence. Playing softball in a region teeming with high-caliber pitchers has only […]

THE ACE OF BASES

By Ty Bartell AUSTINTOWN OH- There are few people that have the unique ability to command attention when they speak, even if they do not choose to use their voice often. Even fewer will leave lasting impacts at their high schools and community not just for what they did athletically, but for what they did […]

TAKING THE ABBY ROAD TO THE TOP

By Ty Bartell AUSTINTOWN OH- The Austintown-Fitch Falcons softball team has yet another star-studded first baseman that is making all the noise out in Falcon Country. Celebrating a newfound Austintown holiday “Abby Day” which just so happens to occur everyday! Abby Toth made an instant impact on The Falcons lineup in her freshman year last […]

BOTTOM LINE, FOLKWEIN IS PHENOMENAL

By Ty Bartell AUSTINTOWN OH- Redefining the word athlete, Kylie Folkwein is leading the charge of a new generation of athletics at Austintown-Fitch. The tri-sport athlete has a legendary endurance, making you wonder if it’s Folkwein or Alkaline that she’s made of because she keeps going! After successful seasons in both volleyball and basketball, Folkwein […]

THE BELLA EFFECT

WARREN OH-  In high school athletics, it’s rare to see a player leave a mark as indelible as Bella Meyer. Her impact on Champion’s athletic programs transcends mere statistics, embodying the essence of excellence and leadership. Meyer’s influence extends far beyond the softball diamond. While she’s been instrumental in maintaining the softball team’s standard of […]

BOMBING LIKE BENSON

LOUISVILLE OH- Since the moment Matti Benson first stepped onto the Louisville softball field, she’s captured the hearts and imaginations of fans across northeast Ohio. Her high school career reads like a fairytale, marked by a staggering number of home runs that defy the norm and redefine excellence. Benson’s journey is one of records and […]