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FITCH EARNS PROGRAM’S 500TH WIN

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AUSTINTOWN OH- In a similar week 2 matchup from a season ago, The Austintown Fitch Falcons went to battle with The Canton McKinley Bulldogs! This time, the game was held at Greenwood Chevrolet Stadium in Austintown, as The McKinley faithful came down by the bus full for an expected big game. However, the momentum generated in week 1 by The Falcons was instantly carried over into this week. 

Opening the first offensive drive with a screen fake by Deshawn Vaughn to Cam Smith, who found Jayden Eley in open space, allowed Fitch to grab a 7-0 advantage. A lead they would not look back from in the game. The second offensive play of the game for Fitch came on their second drive, where a screen pass to Dan Evans III was all that was needed, as Evans made up the work and took it to the house for a 14-0 advantage. 

DeShawn Vaughn was present in the box score in more ways than run, as his rushing touchdown was good enough to put Fitch up 21-0 at the time, giving him a touchdown both on the ground and through the air. Not letting you forget about his defense, Vaughn also grabbed an interception of Keaton Rode to round out his great night. 

McKinley grabbed a pair of rushing touchdowns, one in each half, but it was a game that never felt in doubt for Fitch. An all-time career tying made field goal by Josiah Berni (15), was the last score Austintown had, as they came away victorious 38-14 over Canton McKinley to grab the program’s 500th win!

Both teams will be in action at home next week, as The Bulldogs (0-2) will square off against Dublin Coffman on Friday, September 2nd. Also on that date, The Falcons (2-0) will be home again for a matchup that never happened last year against Glen Oak. Stats can be found below.

Scoring by quarter

Q1: AF 28 – 0 CAN

Q2: AF 7 – 7 CAN

Q3: AF 0 – 0 CAN

Q4: AF 3 – 7 CAN

Final: AF 38 – 14 CAN

Stats (Austintown)

Passing

DeShawn Vaughn, Jr. : 5/7, 125 YDS, 1 TD.

Cam Smith: 1/1, 52 YDS, 1 TD.

Rushing 

D.J. Williams: 13 CAR, 114 YDS.

Jamell James: 12 CAR, 59 YDS, 2 TD.

DeShawn Vaughn, Jr. : 6 CAR, 40 YDS, 1 TD. 

Receiving 

Jayden Eley: 2 REC, 100 YDS, 1 TD.

Dan Evans III: 2 REC, 55 YDS, 1 TD.

Donovan Bell-Sullivan: 1 REC, 16 YDS.

Defense

Brian Robinson: 9 TKLs, 1.5 TFL, 1.5 Sacks, 1 FF.

Christian Latone: 7 TKLs, 2 TFL, 0.5 Sacks, 1 FR. 

D.J. Williams: 5 TKLs, 0.5 Sacks. 

DeShawn Vaughn, Jr. : 4 TKLs, 1 INT.

Landen Bister: 1 TKL, 1 INT.

Kicking

Josiah Berni: XP 5/5, FG 1/1 (29 YDS).

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell.

Player Of The Game Jayden Eley:

DJ TURNS IT UP TO GET FITCH TO VICTORY

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CANTON OH- On a hot Friday night in Canton, The Falcons played up a division, as they faced off against a perennial Division 1 powerhouse in The Canton Mckinley Bulldogs.

In a matchup of size, The Bulldogs went in with a clear advantage. With receivers of impressive stature such as Harold Fannin Jr and the 6’8” offensive lineman Stefan Monahan.

But the strongest muscle on the field came in the heart of The Falcons. Especially in the form of Sophomore running back DJ Williams. Totalling 3 touchdowns on the ground, DJ was certainly playing a symphony on the field. As star quarterback Devin Sherwood scored twice with his legs as well.

The Bulldogs made it interesting. Down to the wire, needing an onside kick, the ball ended up in the hands of Dan Evans III for a scoop and score. Ballgame.

As Austintown hopes this is not their only victory in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium this season. Next up for The Falcons, they take aim against another Division 1 stronghold in Glen Oak. While The Bulldogs will look to turn their season around at Huber Heights as they are set to face the Wayne Warriors in week 3.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

SPARTANS SEASON REACHES ITS END IN CANTON

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CANTON OH- Boardman came in to Thursday’s district semifinal with a 21-1 regular season record. A win would have matched them up with the team that gave them their only blemish, Green. But it was not to be as Canton McKinley halted the Spartans season with a 59-47 win.

The Spartans played a very good first half, only trailing 22-19 at the half. Then half way through the third the Spartans took their largest lead of the game at 31-27. Unfortunately for the Spartans, the Bulldogs ended the quarter on a 7-0 run to lead 34-31 heading in to the final frame. After falling behind by 10 45-35 the Spartans fought back to make it 51-45. That was as close as the Spartans could get as they couldn’t close the gap.

Derrick Anderson led the Spartans with 16 points. Ethan Anderson finished with 15.

The Spartans end the season at 22-2.