JEFFERSON OH- Poland defeated Jefferson 16-0 in a Northeast 8 Conference showdown. Poland scored 10 runs in the third inning and two runs each in the first, fourth and fifth innings.
Senior Connie Cougras led Poland’s 13 hit offensive charge with three singles. Abby Farber collected 2 hits, including a triple and Meredith Trevis added two hits including a double with 4 RBI’s. Junior Katie McDonald continued her strength in the circle over three innings allowing 1 hit and collecting 7 strikeouts.
Poland improves to 5-2 on the year and resumes play against Boardman on Thursday.
*Contributed By John Boccieri
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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.
Full Signing Day Video:
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A senior season salvaged. That is the mentality for one of The Austintown Fitch Falcons seniors this season. Pitcher Jake Corll, who missed a majority of last season due to injury, has returned to this season and has been on a roll. Highlighted by a complete game shutout, an increase in strikeout production and a masterful control of his stuff to start the year. Some may call him “The Amish Assassin” and for his capabilities on the mound, that may hold true. Others call him the soul of Falcons Athletics with his additional work with Spirit Club.
Always a fun time with Jake Corll, and for Ty and Anthony of Running Point, this time was no different!
*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell
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AUSTINTOWN OH- Austintown Fitch Falcons Baseball Team has a double-barrel shotgun tandem of pitchers in the starting rotation on the mound this season. Joe “Wild Thing” Roth has been the heart and soul of Falcons Athletics over the course of his Austintown career. Being a leader by example on the basketball court to the baseball field, Roth carries himself with a kind of class and respect that can be described as old school. Mix that with the new school analytical approach that Roth takes to the game. Always wanting to learn, always wanting to question and always wanting to get better.
Whether it’s on the mound or behind the plate, Joe Roth has the pitching rotation taken care of for The Falcons.Adding some “Zip” in the offseason, Akron got one of the areas finest for their program.
Do not miss this exclusive interview with Joe Roth from YSNs Running Point.
*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell
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AUSTINTOWN OH- In just her eighth start of her high school career Fitch’s Sydnie Wats has thrown her second no hitter. She baffled the offense of Cardinal Mooney in 5 innings as they beat the Cards 13-0 in run rule fashion.
As far as the bats went for the Falcons, Ayla Ray continued to be as dangerous as ever. She finished the night with a pair of triples, a single, and 2 RBI. Caitlin Mitchell also had three hits with a triple. Ali Foley doubled and collected a pair of RBI. Sophia Senediak had a hit, and a RBI.
In her second no hitter of the season, Sydnie Watts struck out 15 hitters in 5 innings. If you do the math you’ll find out that’s every recorded out. She walked 2. She now has 111 strikeouts on the season in her 8 wins.
Fitch is still undefeated, and they’ll test themselves again Tuesday as they welcome in Massillon Tuslaw.
Postgame Interview With Sydnie Watts
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AUSTINTOWN OH- After a tight game on Friday night, Saturdays game between Fitch and Lakeside was anything but. The Falcons stayed unbeaten with a quick 15-0 win in 5 innings.
Ayla Ray had a 4 RBI day at the plate with two singles and a double. Samantha Aye had multiple hits with a RBI. Maddy Taylor and Caitlin Mitchell both tripled with a RBI each.
Kayla Schubert took full advantage of an opportunity in the circle. She went all 5 innings and only gave up 2 hits. She struck out 13 while walking 4.
Fitch will get back to action Monday as they host Mooney.
Postgame Interview With Kayla Schubert:
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AUSTINTOWN OH- In their biggest test of the season to this point, Fitch got a highly contested win over federal league rival Glen Oak 4-3.
The big bat of the night for the Falcons was Sam Severn who had 2 hits and 3 RBI. Maddy Taylor also collected multiple hits with a pair of singles. Ali Foley added a base hit, and a double.
Sydnie Watts struck out 16 in the win. She gave up 5 hits, and walked two.
Lakeside will come to Austintown on Saturday to play Fitch at 1:00.
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AUSTINTOWN OH- Fitch Senior boys soccer player, Evan Sahli, was awarded the Youngstown District Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association Senior Scholarship. Sahli was one of six senior student-athletes in the area to be a recipient of the $350 scholarship.
Evan was named to the 1st team All-AAC this past fall and also played basketball this past winter for the Falcons and is member of the National Honor Society.
*Contributed By Russel Houser at austintownathletics.org
AUSTINTOWN OH- It was a big matchup in the softball realm on Thursday evening. With both schools featured in YSNs Top 10 Power Rankings.
Those teams, of course, being #1 Austintown-Fitch vs. #7 Poland.
The focus on this matchup happened in the circle. Poland started the junior leader in Katie McDonald, who went in with a 3-0 record and a 1.92 ERA.
On the flip side, The Falcons started “The Untouchable” Sydnie Watts. The freshman has been on a tear to open this season. She headed into the non-conference game with a 5-0 record, a 0.70 ERA and 72 strikeouts.
Both pitchers went through the order the first time with ease. As both teams struggled to scratch across a run in the first couple innings.
The scoreless tie went into the third until Ayla Ray manufactured the first run for Falcons, and then did it again in the fifth.
It was 2-0 Falcons lead in the bottom of the 5th inning, when Player of The Game, junior Caitlin Mitchell hit a 2 RBI single to double the lead 4-0.
That would be all The Fitch offense would need, as the rain ended things early in 5 innings with Austintown on top.
Sydnie Watts got the win in the circle, her sixth of the season. Fitch will also move to 6-0 ahead of their matchup on Friday, April 8th against Glen Oak.
Poland will refocus themselves with a game against The Hilltoppers of Chardon. Also due to take place on Friday.
Stats: Pitching
Fitch: Sydnie Watts- W (6-0), 0 ER, 8 K (80), 1 H, 3 BB.
Poland: Katie McDonald- L (3-1), 2 ER, 8 K (39), 5 H, 3 BB.
*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell
Postgame Interview With Steve Ward:
Postgame Interview With Caitlin Mitchell:
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AUSTINTOWN OH- Fitch softball is off to an incredible start to the 2022 season. Their entire roster has found ways to contribute and find themselves in headlines. Freshman Sydnie Watts has lived up to the hype she was getting in the preseason. She already has a no hitter to her credit. The Falcons are 5-0 and have matchups with Poland and Lakeside still on the season.
Steve Ward took the time to make another appearance on Running Point this week to talk about the start the team is off to. He chats with Ty Bartell, and Anthony Hartwig about some of the big contributors, his reaction to the hot start, and much more. Get an update on the Falcons in Episode 2 of Coach’s Corner.
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