SEVEN FALCONS PEN THEIR NAMES TO BRIGHT FUTURES
AUSTINTOWN OH-It was truly a special day in Austintown as seven different Falcons signed their names on the dotted line to continue their football careers in college. YSN’s own Ty Bartell was on scene and got all the content you could want from signing day. Interviews with many of the student athletes, and highlights of the day. We are so honored to have shared in these athletes careers at YSN, and wish them the best of luck in their future. We are adding a lot of college colors to our closet. Check out all our content from signing day below.
A.J. Byrd-
Hard work pays off and dreams come true. Showcasing that is none other than Austintown senior A.J. Byrd.
The Falcons senior leader kept things locked down on the gridiron, while also representing Fitch and The Austintown community to its highest standards.
Catch the last interview as a senior from Edinboro commit A.J. Byrd!
Devin Sherwood-
“Statistically The Greatest Quarterback in Fitch History” a title given to Devin Sherwood, by none other than Head Coach T.J. Parker.
However, it was a title that was anything but. Earned through the multiple seasons, drives, comebacks and touchdowns. Sherwood has left a lasting impact in The Austintown community. As he hopes to carry that impact to The University of Virginia where he will continue his football career.
Donovan Oliver-
A vocal leader, a diehard competitor and a Falcon at heart. Donovan Oliver as most know him, has been nothing short of amazing to cover with Austintown Athletics.
Showing his determination and exemplifying the work ethic of Austintown from Friday to Friday, he leaves a mold for future Falcons to follow.
Others know him as “Tuney” which requires some explanation.
Get all that and more in this interview with Mount Union commit Donovan Oliver.
Tyler Evans-
The all-time record holder in every major receiving statistic in Fitch history, Tyler Evans, has made his commitment to continue his career at West Virginia University. As Evans will reunite with his Austintown brother Todd Simons this fall. Ty Bartell got the chance to catch up with the receiver.
Tyree Mitchell-
Tyree Mitchell had all the drama swirling around him as to who he was going to pick to attend college. With three different options on the table ahead of signing day, it was an exciting mystery to seniors where The Austintown senior would end up going. Find out his choice and reasoning behind it in this interview from signing day!
Devin Pounds-
The linebacker that headlined the defense for Austintown Fitch was a surprise appearance on signing day! He is now officially signed to play for Washington & Jefferson. We wish Devin the best of luck in his future
Colin Moore-
A staple to the front line of the Falcon defense Colin Moore was a walk to try to get through for other teams. His hard work and determination has pulled him through and now it is paying off. Moore has signed on to play for Division 1 Robert Morris. We wish Colin the best of luck in everything in his future.
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