Austintown Fitch Falcons shut out by AAC rival Howland

The Falcons' home loss comes a day after a road win over the same opponent.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 5:05am

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A realistic illustration of a baseball player in mid-pitch motion, with the ball blurred in a fast motion, set against a background of a baseball diamond and stadium seating.A Austintown Fitch High School baseball player delivers a pitch during the team's home loss against conference rival Howland.Austintown Today

The Austintown Fitch High School baseball team was shut out by Howland High School in an All-American Conference (AAC) matchup, just a day after the Falcons had defeated the same opponent on the road.

Why it matters

The Falcons' performance against their conference rival Howland highlights the ups and downs of high school sports, where a team can go from a decisive victory one day to a shutout loss the next, showcasing the unpredictable nature of competition at this level.

The details

After winning on the road against Howland on Monday, the Austintown Fitch Falcons were unable to replicate that success at home, suffering a shutout defeat against the same opponent on Tuesday. The game's outcome was a stark contrast to the previous day's result.

  • The Falcons defeated Howland on the road on Monday.
  • The Falcons were shut out by Howland at home on Tuesday.

The players

Austintown Fitch High School

A public high school located in Austintown, Ohio, that fields a baseball team competing in the All-American Conference (AAC).

Howland High School

A public high school located in Howland, Ohio, that fields a baseball team competing in the All-American Conference (AAC) against Austintown Fitch High School.

Evan Kessler

A player on the Austintown Fitch High School baseball team who was photographed delivering a pitch during the game against Howland.

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The takeaway

High school sports can be unpredictable, with teams experiencing both victories and defeats, sometimes in quick succession. The Austintown Fitch Falcons' performance against their conference rival Howland demonstrates the ups and downs that are common in competitive high school athletics.