Thursday, August 29, 2019
School/nickname — Austintown Fitch Falcons.
Head coach — Jon Elliot, first year as head coach, 33rd year in coaching.
Assistants — Joe McMahon, defensive coordinator, OLB; Steve Zielinski, special teams, RB/DL; John Bacak, OL/DL; Jordan Simmons, OL/DL; Tom Knight, WR/DB; Bruce Spricer, RB/LB; Paul Cassano,OL/LB; John Jones, administrative assistant; Seth Steiner, freshmen; Daniel Wedding, strength and conditioning.
2018 record — 8-3.
Primary offense — Spread.
Primary defense — Multiple front.
Graduation losses — Not reported.
Returning lettermen — Christian Armstrong (2), Ryan Connors (1), Kyle Moore (1), Joe Perez (1), Tom Rader (1), Payton Short (1), Justin Stainfield (1), AJ Winterburn (1), CJ Woodberry (1), Isaac Bethel (1), Nate Leskovac (1), Todd Simons (1), Carlo Walters (1).
Returning starters — 10 (4 offense, 5 defense, 1 kicker).
Key offensive players — Ryan Connors (OL), Kyle Moore (OL), Payton Short (OL), Justin Stainfield (OL), CJ Woodberry (RB), Isaac Bethel (WR), Carlo Walters (K).
Key defensive players — Christian Armstrong (DL), Joe Perez (DL), Tom Rader (DL), AJ Winterburn (LB), Nate Leskovac (LB), Todd Simons (DB).
Key specialists — Carlo Walters (K).