Austintown sports briefs

Boys soccer defeats Canfield

Fitch improved to 4-0 after a 2-1 win over Canfield. Fitch scored first with a shot by sophomore Nate Bowlen. With 15 minutes left, junior Keanu Shelton scored to put the Falcons on top. Assisting the Falcons were Trevor Yacovone and Alex Smith. Nick Sheely also helped out with seven saves.

Boys golf loses to Poland

The boys golf team lost to Poland 159-182. Leading the Falcons was Vince Goleno with a 41. Others scoring were Brian Basist (44), Matt Matasy (48) and Pat Rovnak (49).

Cetitive Edge offers baseline concussion testing

With fall sports season kicking into high gear, Competitive Edge Sports Medicine offers a baseline concussion testing tool to evaluate an athlete’s condition and track recovery for safe return to play.

The ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) test is the first, most-widely used, and most scientifically validated computerized concussion evaluation system. ImPACT measures multiple aspects of cognitive functioning, including attention span, working memory, sustained and selective attention time, response variability, nonverbal problem solving, and reaction time.This type of concussion assessment can also help objectively measure symptoms; measure verbal and visual memory, process speed and reaction time; and assist clinicians and athletic trainers in making difficult return-to-play decisions.

Competitive Edge certified athletic trainers administer the 20-minute test for athletes 12 and older at St. Joseph Outpatient Rehabilitation, Hunters Square, 8720 East Market St., Warren. To schedule an appointment for an ImPACT baseline test, call 330-856-1520.

Fitch girls golf takes first

The Fitch girls golf team beat Jackson-Milton and Niles 189-209-234. The Falcons were led by Rachel Williamson with a team-best 42. Also scoring for the Falcons was Maura Bianco (46), Caitlyn Cominsky (48) and Chelsea Raymer (53).

Boys golf team loses to Canfield

The Fitch boys golf team lost to Canfield 161-182. Scoring a team-best of 41 was Brian Basista. Others scoring were Matt Matasy (44), Kevin Miller (45) and Vince Goleno (52).

Girls tennis team loses to Howland

The Fitch girls tennis team lost to Howland 5-0 on Aug. 31. Falcons Sarah Kupas (6-0, 6-1), Ashley Hanuschak (6-1, 6-1) and Emily Fisher (6-1, 7-5) all lost their singles matches. Losing doubles matches were Nicole Wenick and Breanna Barto (3-6, 6-0, 6-4) and Angela Murphy and Emily Wirtz (6-3, 6-0).

Fitch runners take fourth

The Fitch girls cross country team took fourth out of 10 schools on Aug. 30. Carissa Jenkins came in first overall with a team-best of 19:50. Placing 16th out of 91 girls was Amanda Choma with a time of 23:28.

Boys soccer team tops Howland

The Fitch boys soccer team beat Howland 2-1. Fitch evened the score just before half with a goal by Keanu Shelton (assisted by Trevor Yacovone). Shelton found the net again with the assist coming from Kyle Kosco. The Fitch defense stayed strong with goalie Nick Sheely having seven saves.

Middle school volleyball results

The Austintown Blue volleyball team played Poland on Aug. 30. The seventh-grade team lost both games. 25-23 and 25-19. The eighth-grade team lost both games, 25-17 and 25-23.

Fitch girls tennis falls to Tigers

The Fitch girls tennis team lost to Howland 5-0. The Falcons lost all three singles matches with Sarah Kupas (6-1, 6-0), Ashley Hanuschak (6-1, 6-1) and Emily Fischer (6-1, 7-5). The Falcons lost both doubles matches with Nicole Wenick and Breanna Barto (3-6, 6-0, 6-4) and Angela Murhphy and Emily Wirtz (6-3, 6-0).

Fitch football shuttle services

Austintown Fitch is offering a free shuttle service for all home football games. The service will run from 6 to 10:30 p.m. with pick-up and drop-off at the west lot of Super Kmart at the corner of Raccoon Road and Mahoning Avenue. All fans are urged to take advantage of this free service.

Send fall sports news to Neighbors

The fall sports season has already started and Neighbors wants to be part of your successes this year.

Coaches and parents should email game recaps, stats and photos to neighbors@vindy.com for publication. In order for us to print the latest results, please send information within 48 hours of the game. We’re looking to feature all fall sports - football, soccer, cross country, tennis, golf and volleyball.

We’ll kick off our Neighbors Blitz football pages in the coming weeks, as results from junior varsity, freshman, middle school and youth football games start coming in.

Neighbors looks forward to showcasing your young athletes.

Fitch football tickets on sale

Individual ticket prices for the 2011 season are $7 reserved, $6 general admission and $4 student (presale only).

Those interested may also mail a season ticket request form with a self-addressed stamped envelope to 4560 Falcon Drive, Austintown, OH 44515 and we’ll mail your tickets directly to you.

For more information, call the athletic office at 330-797-3913.

Season tickets on sale for YSU football

Youngstown State football season tickets are on sale.

General admission seats are located in sections 1 and 7 of the west stands.

YSU plays six home games this fall with the opener on Sept. 10.

For more information, contact the YSU Athletic Ticket Office at 330-941-1978 or visit the office located in Stambaugh Stadium.