Austintown sports briefs

Girls tennis results

The Fitch girls tennis team beat Ursuline 3-1. In the singles matches, Katie Klepec won 6-0, 6-0 and Emily Wirtz lost 6-2, 6-2. Fitch swept the doubles matches with Nicole Wenick and Ashley Hanuschak winning 6-0, 6-0 and Angela Murphy and Breanna Barto winning 6-0, 6-0.

On Sept. 17, Fitch lost to Canfield 3-2. In the singles matches, Emily Fisher won 6-2, 4-6, 6-0, while Emily Wirtz (7-5, 6-0) and Breanna Barto (6-0, 6-0) lost. In the doubles matches, Katie Klepec and Sarah Kupas won 6-4, 6-0 and Nicole Wenick and Ashley Hanuschak lost 6-0, 6-0.

Fitch soccer team ties Beaver

The Fitch boys soccer team tied Beaver Local 0-0 on Sept. 15. Falcons’ goalie Nick Sheely had five saves.

Girls volleyball falls to Howland

The girls varsity volleyball team lost to Howland 25-15, 25-17, 26-24. Tori Wise was the leading server with four aces and 12 points. Wise was also the leading attacker with six kills. Jaileei Letlow was the leading setter with seven assists. Alana Callahan had 24 serve receptions and 15 digs making her the leading defender for the Falcons. Sam Koniowsky helped Fitch with two blocks. The junior varsity team beat Howland 25-19, 25-11.

Boys golf beats Niles

The Fitch boys golf team beat Niles 170-229. Leading Fitch to victory were Brian Basista and Kevin Miller both with a score of 41. Others scoring for the Falcons were Adam Catauro (43) and Matt Matasy (45).

Girls tennis loses to Howland

The Fitch girls tennis team lost to Howland 5-0 recently. Losing singles matches were Angela Murphy (6-1, 6-1), Emily Wirtz (6-3, 6-0) and Emily Fisher (6-2, 6-0). Doubles duo Nicole Wenick and Ashley Hanuschak lost in three sets (3-6, 6-3, 7-5), while Breanna Barto and Sarah Kupas fell 6-1, 6-2.

AMS Blue volleyball squads fall

AMS Blue seventh-grade volleyball team lost to Boardman Center 25-19, 27-25. The eighth-grade team lost to Boardman Center 25-18, 25-15 on Sept. 6.

Struthers beat AMS Blue’s seventh-grade team 25-23, 25-16, 26-24 on Sept. 7. The eighth-grade team also lost, 27-25, 25-13. On Sept. 12, AMS Blue’s seventh-grade team lost to Beaver Local 25-22, 25-9. The eighth-grade team lost to Beaver Local 25-4, 25-21.

AMS Blue’s seventh-grade team beat Niles 25-15, 25-21, 25-23 on Sept. 14. The eight- grade team took a victory against Niles, winning 25-23, 25-16, 25-15.

Girls golf team beats Warren Harding

The Fitch girls golf team beat Warren Harding 184-288 on Sept. 13. Rachel Williamson lead the Falcons with a score of 40. Other Falcons aiding in the victory were Caitlyn Cominsky (45), Chelsea Raymer (48) and Jamie Rasor (51).

Boys golf tops Beaver Local

The Fitch boys golf team beat Beaver Local 174-200. Brian Basista had a team-best of 40. Others scoring for the Falcons were Adam Catauro (42), Dom Ignazio (45) and Matt Matasy (47).

Competitive 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 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.