ROCKING WITH THE DJ

AUSTINTOWN OH-!When talking about The Austintown Fitch Falcons running back situation, it can be a lengthy discussion. With the amount of talent at that position, The Falcons have been flying high by keeping it on the ground this year. A large part of that is thanks to Fitch junior, D.J. Williams.

Coming off a sophomore campaign where Williams got a lot of carries due to an injury to lead back Jamell James. Having a breakout performance against The Canton McKinley Bulldogs, in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, capturing the hat trick with three rushing touchdowns in the 2021 campaign. 

This year, the carries were split between senior back Jamell James and D.J. Williams, which in turn caused nightmares for defenses. However, an injury to James in Week 8 in the first offensive play against Wadsworth, has opened the door for Williams. The following week against longtime rival The Boardman Spartans, Williams did what has never been done in Austintown history before, by eclipsing 300 rushing yards in a game. Tallying 301 total, The Fitch junior broke the record previously held by Austintown legend Antwan Harris.

Keeping his radar open, Williams has dreams of playing football at the next level. Fielding some interests from colleges already, a record breaking performance is sure to draw some attention. Fitch has already booked themselves a ticket to the postseason, where you can catch D.J. Williams and all The Falcons on their playoff run. 

Until then enjoy this YSN EXCLUSIVE interview with Austintowns own D.J. Williams, as The Falcons junior, stopped by Running Point to talk with Ty Bartell about the season so far, the offseason work, the goals of this season and so much more. Do not miss this edition of Player Profile as D.J. fine-tunes The Falcons offense.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell.

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