FALCONS SEND NORTH HOME FOR THE WINTER

AUSTINTOWN OH- The Austintown Fitch Lady Falcons took on The North Lady Rangers on Saturday afternoon in a D-1 Sectional Tournament game.

In the beginning stages of the first set, it was back and forth, with senior Alexis Rowan and sophomore Samantha Cantrell of The Rangers doing a great job serving. Keeping them tight with The Falcons late in the 1st set.

But it was one of The Lady Falcons scoring runs, propelling them to the 25-14 victory in set number one. Capped off with a fake-set game winner by Afton Roby that led Fitch to the 1-0 set lead.

The 2nd set allowed North to make some great adjustments. Taking the set lead 17-16 at one point. The Lady Falcons battled back and the two schools exchanged scores until The Rangers reclaimed a lead, late, 23-22 in set two. With set two evened up 24-24, Ella Sahli stepped up in a big moment!

With Sahli capturing two consecutive aces to secure the 26-24 victory in the 2nd set!
Set 3 looked to be another battle. But The Lady Falcons spread their wings, after a Rangers score made it 6-4. Fitch went on a 9-point scoring run, with Jocely Jourdan serving, capturing 2 Aces and 5 kills in a set. Giving Austintown a 15-4 lead, and making Jocelyn “The Queen of Kills” at Austintown, with a school record of 352 kills in a season!

North gave it a valiant effort to make a comeback, battling to the very last second. Out scoring Fitch 11 points to 10 down the stretch. But the damage was already done, as The Lady Falcons held it down to secure the 25-15 straight sets victory!

With the win, The Lady Falcons will now meet The Lady Greenmen of Aurora Tuesday, October 26th at Solon High School. Start time is set for 7:30 p.m.

Set Scores
Fitch 25 – North 14
Fitch 26 – North 24
Fitch 25 – North 15

Stats
Jocelyn Jourdan: 9 Digs. 17 Kills. 5 Aces
Alyssa Leskovac: 9 Digs. 7 Kills. 1 Ace.
Erin Burke: 7 Digs. 35 Assists. 2 Kills. 1 Block. 1 Ace.
Ella Sahli: 10 Digs. 3 Aces.
Sammi Misik: 12 Digs.
Afton Roby: 4 Digs. 5 Kills. 4 Blocks.
Julia Jordan: 4 Digs. 6 Kills. 2 Blocks.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell