Fitch senior etches name into state record books
Austintown Fitch senior Kylie Folkwein hit 3 home runs in a 12-3 victory over state ranked Strasburg in Strasburg Tuesday afternoon.
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Austintown Fitch senior Kylie Folkwein hit 3 home runs in a 12-3 victory over state-ranked Strasburg in Strasburg on Tuesday afternoon. Folkwein also drove in four runs in her career day. The Fitch star is a Division I Syracuse University Softball commit as well.
The senior’s 3 home run performance officially puts her into the OHSAA Softball history books, tied for second all-time with a list of other athletes. The Falcons are currently ranked 1st in Division I per the coaches’ poll for the Ohio High School Softball Coaches Association. Strasburg is ranked 5th in Division VII.
Freshman pitcher Mila Hamley struck out 8 batters in a complete 7-inning game victory as well. Also, Kaliana Ray hit a home run, and Abby Toth and Alyssa Rodgers drove in three runs each. Fitch advances to 18-0 on the season.
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