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Neighbors | Submitted.The Austintown Fitch football team announced number five in the state of Ohio for academic success.
The Austintown Fitch football team not only strives to be the best on the field, but also in the classroom.
Their hard work seems to be paying off as the team was ranked number five in the state of Ohio for academic achievement, with an overall GPA of 3.64 among the top 22 football letter winners.
There are more than 700 schools eligible for participating and receiving these honors.
“This is a tremendous achievement for our football program and Austintown school district,” Athletic Director Lewis VanHoose said. “It shows the dedication and quality education provided by our teachers, staff, coaches and everyone who has an impact on our student-athletes both in the classroom and on the playing field. This honor also recognizes the countless hours, effort and time our students devote toward their academic success.”