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FITCH EDGES THE SPARTANS AGAIN

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AUSTINTOWN OH- The Falcons hosted AAC rival Boardman on Tuesday afternoon at Coppola Field and the game turned out to be a pitcher’s duel. After Boardman struck first for a run in the top of the 2nd inning, the Falcons responded with 2 runs in the home-half of the 4th and relied on the lefty Nick Kyrprianou to hold the Spartans bats at bay in a 2-1 victory for Fitch.

Kyprianou went 6.2 innings giving up 1 run on only 3 hits and struck out two batters to pick up the important league win.  He worked around some walks and got big outs when needed for the Falcons.  After allowing some base runners in the 7th inning, Carter Owens came on in relief for the second game in a row and slammed the down shut by striking out the final batter to pick up the save.

Offensively, Fitch went to work in the bottom of the 4th innings as the first three batters of the inning all reached on singles.  Owens started off with a single and was followed by Carson Fuller and Mason Petridis.  That set the stage for a sacrifice fly by Jackson Cheeks to score Owens and John Darnley followed with an RBI single to score Fuller.  That turned out to be all the offense the Falcons needed for the victory.

Fitch improves to 11-4 on the season and 5-1 in the All American Conference.  They will be back on Coppola Field on Wednesday, April 24 against Warren JFK in a make-up game from a postponement on April 12.  First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 PM.

*Contributed By Russel Houser

FITCH SLAMS THE DOOR ON BOARDMAN RALLY

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BOARDMAN OH- In a nail-biting showdown on Monday, Fitch faced Boardman in a tense matchup that saw the Falcons narrowly escape with a 7-6 win. Despite a late rally from Boardman in the bottom of the seventh inning, Fitch managed to shut the door and secure the victory.

The Falcons’ offense came out swinging, led by a stellar performance from Carson Fuller, who went 3-4 at the plate with four RBIs and a run scored. Carter Owens contributed with a 1-3 performance, driving in a run and scoring once, while Mason Petridis went 2-4 with an RBI.

On the mound, John Darnley delivered a solid performance for Fitch, pitching six innings and allowing four hits and four runs while recording one strikeout.

Boardman fought hard to close the gap in the late innings, scoring two runs in the bottom of the seventh to put pressure on Fitch. Ben Herrmann led the Spartans’ offense, going 2-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Grayson Eicher and Charlie Young each contributed with an RBI.

Collin Resetar started on the mound for Boardman, pitching four innings and allowing five hits and four runs while striking out two batters.

Despite the late push from Boardman, Fitch’s pitching held firm, securing the narrow victory on the road.

The win boosts Fitch’s confidence as they continue their season, while Boardman looks to regroup and bounce back in their next game.

ITS A RAY DAY FOR FITCH

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BOARDMAN OH- In a league matchup on Monday, Austintown Fitch took to the road to face Boardman and came away with a commanding 12-0 victory, ending the game in 6 innings due to the run rule. The Falcons sealed the win with a six-run explosion in the sixth inning.

The Fitch offense came out swinging, led by standout performances from several players. Ayla Ray led the charge, going 2-3 with two home runs, driving in four runs and scoring twice. Kaliana Ray contributed with a 3-4 performance at the plate, including a walk and three runs scored. Abby Toth went 2-4 with three RBIs and two runs scored, while Morgan Roby and Kylie Folkwein added two hits each, with Roby driving in two runs and Folkwein contributing two RBIs and a run scored.

On the mound, Sydnie Watts delivered a dominant performance for Fitch, pitching a complete game shutout. Watts allowed only two hits, walked three, and struck out an impressive 13 batters.

Boardman struggled to generate offense against Fitch’s strong pitching and defense. Ellie Wymer and Addie Kowacich each collected a hit, with Wymer also drawing a walk. Maddie Wymer showed patience at the plate, drawing two walks.

Kowacich took over pitching duties for Boardman after Tori Strines left the game with an injury in the second inning. Kowacich pitched five innings, allowing six earned runs while recording three strikeouts.

Despite the tough loss, Boardman showed resilience, and they will look to bounce back in their next game.

Fitch’s dominant performance highlighted their strength both offensively and defensively, setting a high standard for the rest of the season.

LADY FALCONS EDGE BOARDMAN FOR COUNTY TITLE

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AUSTINTOWN, The Lady Falcon track team clinched the championship title at the 109th Annual Mahoning County Track and Field Championships, outpacing their rival, Boardman, to take the Division 1 Title.

Aniela Campbell made her mark by securing the runner-up position in the high jump, clearing 4’8”, while Mariah Cortez tied for sixth. Kayla Clinkscale leaped to second place in the long jump, and Briah McArthur added valuable points with a fifth-place finish.

In the throwing events, Ava Fullerman’s throw of 114’0” in the discus earned her a second-place finish, and Nevaeh Markovich-Rodgers threw 31’3.5” to take fourth in the shot put. Meghan Vadas excelled in the pole vault, soaring to victory at 11’0” and added to her medal tally with placements in the discus and shot put.

On the track, the 4x800M relay team comprising Brenna Bosley, Elizbeth Sherwood, Kendra Hudak, and Elizabeth Spalding secured third place with their time. Clinkscale and De’Aunee Thompson took second and third respectively in the 100M hurdles, with Thompson also grabbing the top spot in the 300M hurdles shortly after.

Chloe Smith sprinted to victory in the 100M dash, and along with Alyssa Rodgers, who finished sixth, also placed third and fourth in the 200M dash. Together with Thompson and McArthur, they clinched the 4x100M relay.

The 4x200M relay team finished fifth, while Lily Trolio and Elizabeth Spalding placed in the 1600M and 3200M runs. Bre Joki and Elizbeth Sherwood took home second and sixth in the 800M run, respectively.

The day concluded with the 4x400M relay team earning third place, wrapping up a dominant performance by the Lady Falcons.

Next up, the team will compete against Hawken and Cornerstone Christian at the Hawken School this Tuesday.

On the other side, the Lady Spartans finished as the runners-up, with standout performances across the board. Kenzie Riccitelli was a force to be reckoned with, capturing the MVP title. She won the 400, took second in the 200, and helped her 4×200 relay team to a second-place finish.

Sarah Bero and Gabby Vennetti each won double county championships in the shot put and discus, and the 1600 and 3200 races, respectively. Jaelynn Cicchillo emerged as the county 800 champion, and together with her teammates, clinched the 4×400 relay.

The Lady Spartans showed strong in various events, capturing medals and scoring crucial points to bolster their overall standing. They are set to face off against the Lady Tigers from Howland this coming Tuesday, ready to build on their strong performances.

BOARDMAN BOYS TAKE GOLD AT MAHONING COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS

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AUSTINTOWN, OH- This past Saturday marked a momentous occasion for Boardman High School as they clinched the Mahoning County Track and Field Championship, a feat they hadn’t achieved since 2010. It was a spectacular end to fourteen years of waiting, with the Spartans toppling the defending champions, Austintown Fitch, by a narrow 6-point lead, 171 to 165.

Senior Aiden Berg was a standout performer, earning MVP honors after winning the 400 meters and taking third in both the 100 and 200 meters. His efforts were crucial in helping Boardman rally from a 26-point deficit to capture the title.

The Spartans set the tone early, grabbing a first-place finish in the 4×800 relay thanks to the efforts of junior David D’Altorio, senior Ethan Boots, sophomore Adam Nigro, and freshman Jonathan Burgos-Perez. The momentum continued with freshman Ethan Timblin securing sixth in the 110H, and the Spartan 4×200 relay team placing seventh.

Brock Farris shined in the middle distances, winning the 1600 and later the 800, with Boots and Nigro also snagging top spots in their events. In the sprints, besides Berg’s heroics, Sava Crnjak took fourth in the 400 meters.

The field events also saw Boardman athletes excelling. Robrick Taylor won the high jump, while Kayant Fontanez-Waid and Santino Radjukovic made their marks in the long jump and discus, respectively. The younger competitors also showed up big, with sophomores like Ahmed Mohammed and James Mitchell and juniors like Isaiah Doyle and Chase Conner making significant contributions.

The championship was ultimately sealed in the final event, the 4×400 meter relay, where Boots, Nigro, Crnjak, and Farris dominated, winning by a staggering 10 seconds.

Head Coach John Phillips couldn’t contain his pride, stating, “I am so proud of the effort from our kids, and the leadership from our seniors. We didn’t start off very well today, but the team held it together—that’s a huge credit to them and to our coaching staff. We are putting a lot on the shoulders of freshmen and sophomores this year, and those young kids really stepped up today in big moments. I am so happy for our seniors, they deserve this. This was fun and we will enjoy it, but we have a lot to improve on so it’s back to work this week.”

FALCONS CAN’T MATCH WEST BRANCH OFFENSE

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AUSTINTOWN, OH- Last Friday turned into a tough outing for the Austintown-Fitch Falcons as they fell 5-1 to the West Branch Warriors.

The game started off slow, but West Branch got things rolling in the second inning when Jeremiah Thomas knocked a single to put the first run on the board. Not to be outdone, Mason Petridis responded for the Falcons with a homer to left field after battling through a 7-pitch at-bat, tying the game up at one apiece in the bottom of the second.

However, the Warriors quickly regained their lead in the third thanks to Hunter Shields, who ripped a double to bring in another run, pushing West Branch ahead 2-1.

Anthony Perry was the standout on the mound for West Branch, giving up just one run on six hits over nearly seven innings, striking out five and walking one. Over on the Falcons’ side, Nik Kyprianou took the loss after giving up two runs in just over two innings of work. Carter Owens started the game for the Falcons, pitching two solid innings and Gavin Bell closed it out to earn the save for the Warriors.

Petridis had a good day despite the loss, going 2-for-3 and driving in the Falcons’ only run. Frank Senediak also had a pair of hits, showing some resilience in the Falcons’ lineup.

West Branch, meanwhile, showcased their aggressive baserunning, stealing five bases throughout the game. Aaron Tucker and Boston Mulinix were particularly pesky on the paths, each snagging multiple bases. The Warriors’ defense was on point too, with Tucker involved in six plays, helping his team to keep a clean sheet without any errors.

West Branch’s lineup had a strong showing at the plate, racking up nine hits. Shields was especially effective, driving in three runs and going 2-for-4.

The Falcons are looking to turn things around in their next game against the Boardman Spartans on Monday. They’ll be hoping to tighten up their game and get back on the winning track.

WEST BRANCH COOLS OFF THE FALCONS

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AUSTINTOWN OH- In a showdown between two formidable teams, West Branch Baseball delivered a commanding performance to secure an impressive 5-1 victory over a streaking Fitch squad on Friday night.

Leading the charge for West Branch’s offense were standout performances from Hunter Shields, Jeremiah Thomas, and Aaron Tucker. Shields delivered in clutch situations, going 2-for-4 at the plate with three crucial RBIs, while Thomas contributed with a 2-for-3 performance, driving in a run and scoring one himself. Tucker added to the offensive barrage, collecting two hits and scoring a run to fuel West Branch’s scoring efforts.

On the mound, Anthony Perry showcased his pitching prowess, delivering a stellar performance over 6.2 innings of work. Perry demonstrated precision and control, allowing just one run on seven hits while issuing only one walk and striking out five opposing batters. His dominant pitching performance stifled Fitch’s potent lineup, setting the tone for West Branch’s victory.

Despite facing a formidable opponent, Fitch showed resilience at the plate with notable offensive contributions from Mason Petridis, Frank Senediak, and Drew Kaschak. Petridis launched a solo home run and drove in a run, while Senediak and Kaschak collected hits to keep Fitch in the game.

However, West Branch’s cohesive performance on both offense and defense proved too much for Fitch to overcome. With solid pitching and timely hitting, West Branch secured the win and showcased their prowess as a force to be reckoned with in the baseball arena.

ALL ROBYS AND PEARLS AT THE TOP

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AUSTINTOWN OH- The beautiful thing about sports is the merging of multiple personalities that make up a
unified team. Everyone has a role on the field, but also off of it as a teammate. Talent level aside, everyone brings a certain personality to the team and those roles serve importance in trying to craft a winning team.

When talking about personality on The Austintown-Fitch Falcons softball team, look no further than sophomore third baseman Morgan Roby! The classic jokester, Roby exemplifies what softball is and was always meant to be about, having fun! Whether that is messing with Coach Bob, her spitball shooting capabilities or the dance moves she busts out before each inning, Roby looks to be the life of every Falcons party, just don’t play Taylor Swift.

Knowing when to have fun is important, but do not let that fool you about Roby, for she is one of the most dangerous contact hitters in the entire area! Batting a staggering .556 with four extra-base hits this season at the time of this article, Roby has picked up right where she left off her freshman year.

A big family person, Roby is constantly supported by both her mother Amanda and father Mike, who seemingly never miss a game. Also, older brother Dylan who she hopes to follow in his footsteps and become a college level athlete one day.

With the skill level already present and plenty of personality to go along with it, Roby is well on her way in accomplishing her dreams; however, The Falcons are happy to keep her close to home for now.

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FITCH COMES OUT SWINGING

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AUSTINTOWN OH-  Fitch came out swinging and never looked back on Wednesday night, taking down Warren Harding with an impressive 15-5 victory, improving their record to a solid 8-1.

The pitching duo of Sydnie Watts and Vita Kelty held it down for Fitch, with Watts striking out a whopping 11 batters over 4 and 1/3 innings before Kelty came in to close it out with 2 strikeouts of her own.

On the offensive side, it was a team effort for Fitch, with Kailana Ray leading the charge with 4 singles and an RBI, not to mention an impressive 5 stolen bases. Ayla Ray wasn’t far behind, smashing 2 homers and driving in 4 runs, while Abby Toth racked up 2 doubles.

But the hits didn’t stop there. Lily Stevens, Kylie Folkwein, Sydnie Watts, Morgan Roby, Samantha Severn, and Rachel Spalding all contributed with singles of their own, with Watts even adding a double and a homer to the mix.

The Raiders put up a fight with homers from Azarriah Phillips, Breasia Butler, and Alicia Vaughn, but in the end, Fitch’s relentless offense and dominant pitching proved to be too much to handle.

FITCH USES STRONG FINISH TO LEAVE NO DOUBT

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PAINSVILLE OH- Austintown Fitch hit the road and brought the heat, snagging a solid 8-1 win against Riverside. Things got really interesting in the top of the 7th when Fitch turned up the heat and scored six runs, turning what was a close game into a runaway victory.

Let’s talk standout performers: Kailana Ray came through with a single, an RBI, and a well-timed walk. Ayla Ray nailed a double, drove in a run, and earned herself a walk as well. Then there’s Sydnie Watts, who went yard with a home run and brought in two runs. Morgan Roby was on fire with a double, a single, and a couple of RBIs. Samantha Severn and Lily Stevens also contributed with timely hits to keep the momentum going.

But let’s not forget about Sydnie Watts in the circle. She was absolutely lights out, pitching the whole game and racking up a whopping 17 strikeouts. She only let up one hit and one run, shutting down Riverside like a pro.

With this win, Fitch moves to an impressive 7-1 record. Next up, they’ll be back on their home turf to take on Warren Harding on Wednesday. Time to keep that winning streak alive and show what they’re made of in league play.