Austintown Blue falls to Poland Middle, 44-32

Darrin Hall of Austintown Middle School’s Blue team muscles in for a layup against Poland to put two points on the board.

Austintown Blue’s Tommy James shows his emotions as he positions himself for a shot in the paint against Poland.

Pat Gerberry of Austintown Middle School’s Blue team shoots a jumper during the first half against Poland Middle last week. In spite of a valiant effort, Austintown fell 44-32 in a tough battle.

The Austintown AMS Blue cheerleaders were on hand last week in Poland to lend support for their team. The squad includes in front: Ellie Stephens, Marissa Rivera, and Brooke Sheridan, and in back: Taegen Catlin, Allisyn Mahoney, Christine Marenkovic and Angela Smith.