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FALCONS STORM AHEAD TO START IN MYRTLE BEACH

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AUSTINTOWN OH- Austintown Fitch opened their trip to Myrtle Beach on Tuesday night with an emphatic run rule victory over Myrtle Beach High School 17-2.

Sydnie Watts led the offensive torrent grabbing 3 hits and 2 RBI. Ayla Ray, Madi Beaudis, Rachel Spalding, and Sam Severn all had multiple hits. Spalding added a RBI.

Watts combined with Kayla Schubert for a combined no hitter. Watts threw 3 innings and struck out nine. Schubert went two innings and struck out 3.

Fitch continues their play in Myrtle Beach Wednesday morning at 8:00. They’ll play Archbishop Spalding out of Maryland. They are the number 3 team in the state.

FITCH COMES THROUGH IN THE CLUTCH

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Joe Roth picked up his third win on the season, tossing the complete game, allowing 5 hits and 0 earned runs, striking out 10.

Fitch was led offensively by Mike Sciortino and Drew Kaschak who each had two hits on the day, with Sciortino’s second putting Fitch ahead in the 6th inning. Mason Petridis and Hayden Warmouth added a hit apiece as well.

Fitch improves to 8-1 (2-0 in AAC play) on the season.

*Contributed By Jack Chepke

FALCONS ALL SMILES FOR TENTH WIN

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AUSTINTOWN OH- It was a pitchers duel in the circle on Tuesday night, as a couple undefeated softball teams in The Austintown Fitch Falcons and The Tuslaw Mustangs squared off. 

The battle in the circle was between Cleveland State commit Meredith Rankl and freshman superstar, “The Untouchable” Sydnie Watts.

A scoreless tie was broken in the bottom of the 4th inning when Maddy Taylor (3) and Sydnie Watts (5) swatted back-to-back home runs off the first two pitches to start the inning. 

The 2-0 lead was cut in half in the top of the 6th, when The Mustangs raced home with a run off a wild pitch by Watts. 

Ali Foley came up big for The Falcons in the bottom half of the inning. Plating a run off an RBI double to make it 3-1.

A score in which The Falcons never looked back from, defeating some of Massillons best, by a final score of 3-1. Stretching their record to a perfect 10-0 on the season.

The loss was the first for Tuslaw, as their record drops to 3-1 on the campaign. 

Watts struck out 14 in her performance, pushing her season total to 125. However, Player of The Game honors went to Falcons senior Maddy Taylor.

Hitting a big fly to break a scoreless tie generated enough momentum for Fitch to help propel them to double digits in victories. 

The win will keep the red hot Falcons warm as the head south for spring break! Looking to lock horns with some great competition in Myrtle Beach, the memories shared on the trip will last a lifetime.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

Postgame Interview With Steve Ward

Postgame Interview With Maddy Taylor:

POLAND TAKES CARE OF BUSINESS

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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

SEVEN FALCONS PEN THEIR NAMES TO BRIGHT FUTURES

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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:

THE SPIRIT OF THE FALCONS

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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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ROTH ADDS ZIP TO HIS FASTBALL

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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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WATTS DAZZLES HER WAY TO SECOND NO HITTER OF THE SEASON

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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

FALCONS STAY HOT ON A COLD DAY

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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:

 

 

FITCH DIGS DEEP TO STAY UNBEATEN

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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.