Austintown sports briefs

Chili cook-off set for March 9

Austintown Little Falcons’ first Chili Cook-off Fundraiser is set for March 9 from 2 to 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Austintown. The cost is $5 for adults. Kids under 14 eat free. The cost includes pizza, snacks, soft drinks and chili tasting. The cost to enter the cook-off contest is $20. First, second and third-place prizes will be awarded.

For more information or to reserve a place in the contest, contact Tracy Hall at 330-519-5551 or Matt Hlebak at 330-398-5512.

Subway of Niles to sponsor season

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers announced that the 2013 season — their 15th — will be presented by Subway of Niles.

“Enhancing our relationship with Subway of Niles has been exciting,” said Mahoning Valley Scrappers General Manager Jordan Taylor.

“The 15th season presenting sponsorship is a very special partnership. This partnership is integral to continuing our mission of providing fans with affordable, enjoyable, and innovative entertainment.”

For more, contact 330-505-0000 or visit mvscrappers.com.

Tressel to speak at Curbstone HOF banquet

Jim Tressel, former YSU and Ohio State University football coach, will serve as guest speaker at the Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame Banquet on May 5.

There will be 13 inductees at the event held at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center.

The class includes: Adam Barta (bowling); Richard Canacci (football); Marla Chicase (bowling); Melanie Congemi-Stitt (track & field); Robert Eckenrode (bowling); John “J.C.” Elliott (softball); Jim Ferraro (baseball); Seth Jaffee (basketball); Mike Koranicki (boxing/posthumous); Steve Krivonak (contribution to sports); Jim Leone (racquetball); Dick Marlowe (all-sports award) and Bill Sferra (special award).

For tickets, call 330-565-7820 or visit www.curbstonecoaches.org.