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AUSTINTOWN FITCH SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH STEVE WARD

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AUSTINTOWN OH- The calendar is turning, and the weather is heating up. That means softball season is in the air.  There’s no one more excited to start the year are the Fitch falcons who are coming off a state championship.  The Falcons are chomping at the bit to get things started again.  With plenty of returning starters from last years run to a title, Fitch could be considered a favorite to get back there.  However the team is putting the accolades and outside expectations on the back burner and setting their own standard on what it will take to win a second championship.

Fitch head coach Steve Ward took the time to join Ty Bartell and Anthony Hartwig to preview the season.  They discuss what it’s like refocusing for new goals this season, the returning roster, and how the schedule has been put together.  Check out Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Steve Ward only on YSN!

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AUSTINTOWN FITCH SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH STEVE WARD

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AUSTINTOWN OH- Softball season is swiftly approaching. As we get excited for what the year will hold, we are going to hear a preview of one of the most exciting teams in the YSN family, Austintown Fitch. The Falcons are coming off a season where they were one breath away from going to the state tournament. With a ton of returning talent, most notably the ace in the circle Sydnie Watts the Falcons promise to be just as exhilarating as they were a year ago.  They play in a star studded league, and they have a great non conference schedule.  The Falcons will be for real in 2023.

Head coach Steve Ward took the time to sit down with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig to preview the Falcons season. They talk about the returning stars, some of the new faces you’ll see on the field, and much more. Check out the first episode of Coach’s Corner only on YSN!

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AUSTINTOWN FITCH SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 4) WITH STEVE WARD

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AUSTINTOWN OH- Fitch finds themselves one win away from a ticket to the state playoffs.  After winning their regional semifinal against Brecksville Broadview Heights 5-2 on Tuesday, Fitch is in the regional finals. The opponent in front of them is North Canton Hoover.  Hoover is the team that ended the Falcons season last year.  Now the two teams match up on a much higher scale with a trip to state on the line.

Head coach Steve Ward was just named YSN’s coach of the year, and we had him on Running Point this week to help us preview the regional final against Hoover. Don’t miss the latest Coach’s Corner with Steve Ward

 

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AUSTINTOWN FITCH SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH STEVE WARD

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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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AUSTINTOWN FITCH SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH STEVE WARD

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AUSTINTOWN OH- The weather is starting to warm up as the calendar begins to turn from winter to spring. With the spring season comes trips to the softball fields for a lot of high school players. For Fitch, they are coming off an amazing season is 2021. Did they lose some important seniors? Yes. Are they bringing back a bunch of talent as well? Also yes. Headlining their senior class is Seton Hill commit Maddy Taylor who brings a bunch of pop to her bat. Also coming in to her senior season Kayla Schubert who did a lot for the team in last year’s run. Those bring three other seniors with them to lead this squad.

Steve award took time to highlight each player in his first coach’s corner of the season. He talks with Ty Bartell, and Anthony Hartwig about team expectations, some newcomers, and much more. Catch the preview of Fitch softball with Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Steve Ward.

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AUSTINTOWN FITCH SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH STEVE WARD

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AUSTINTOWN OH- Austintown Fitch softball is coming off an impressive 2019 season where they won the AAC. Of course like every team in the state. their roster looks dramatically different than it did in 2019. Lydia Spaulding, who is their ace pitcher signed to play for Penn State at the next level is one their returning stars that has six different pitches in her back pocket. Maddy Taylor is the other consistent starter that is returning from 2019. Maddy has brings a calming experienced attitude to the Falcons team that overall will be fairly young. Taylor bring fantastic power to the Fitch lineup. The Falcons open up the season Saturday hosting LaBrae. That game will be broadcasted on YSN.

Falcon head coach Steve Ward called in to Running Point this week to give Ron Potesta, and Anthony Hartwig a preview of their season. They discuss their returning leaders, how important their scrimmage schedule has been, and much more. It has been two years since we have seen softball in Austintown, so get excited, and get ready for the season with Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Steve Ward.

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AUSTINTOWN FITCH SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EPISODE 1 WITH STEVE WARD)

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AUSTINTOWN OH- Austintown Fitch Softball is coming off their first AAC title in 19 seasons. The target is now placed solidly on the Falcon’s back as the team to beat in the conference. Head Coach Steve Ward isn’t worried about that though, he says last year’s team is left in last year. They are embracing the “new season, new team” mentality. As far as this team goes they are packed with talent. What they lack is experience. They have three players who have strong shots at playing in division 1 at the next level. Coach Ward aye they will miss the preseason scrimmages that would have been used to get his mostly young team ready for high level play. Now because of COVID-19 if there is a season, it will hit the ground running in May. Coach Ward is doing everything he can to keep his team engaged and ready to go if 2020 opening day comes.

Anthony Hartwig got a hold of Coach Ward to talk some Falcon softball. They discuss the team’s mentality, the talent level on the roster, and much more. Get your fix of Falcon softball with Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Steve Ward.