Leopards Play Spoiler in AAC Race, Battle Falcons to 1-1 Tie – Boys Soccer
Louisville 1, Austintown Fitch 1
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The Louisville Leopards Boys Varsity Soccer Team played spoiler in the All-American Conference title race Thursday night, battling the visiting Austintown Fitch Falcons to a 1-1 draw at Louisville Leopards Stadium.
Mason Overcasher put Louisville ahead in the second half before Fitch’s Carter Lubonovich scored the equalizer with 3:45 remaining. The tie moves the Leopards to 5-6-2 overall and 3-5-1 in the AAC, while the Falcons are now 7-5-2 overall and 6-1-2 in conference play.
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Overcasher Breaks Scoreless Tie
Neither side found the back of the net during a scoreless opening half as the Leopards and Falcons entered halftime deadlocked at 0-0.
Louisville finally broke through after the intermission. Brandon Sanders set up Overcasher, who finished the opportunity to give the Leopards a 1-0 advantage.
Louisville protected that lead deep into the second half and stood just minutes away from avenging its 1-0 loss at Fitch earlier in the season.
Lubonovich Rescues Draw for Falcons
Fitch finally found the equalizer with just 3:45 remaining when Carter Lubonovich scored to knot the match at 1-1.
Neither team could produce a game-winner in the closing minutes, leaving the Falcons with their second conference draw of the season and Louisville with its second tie overall.
The result also prevented Fitch from keeping pace with Howland atop the AAC standings.
Leopards Shake Up AAC Championship Race
Louisville’s draw had major implications in the All-American Conference championship picture.
Howland entered Thursday tied with Fitch in the loss column and strengthened its position by edging Canfield 1-0 at home. The Tigers improved to 7-1-1 in conference play, while Fitch’s draw at Louisville moved the Falcons to 6-1-2 and left them a half-game behind Howland.
Canfield, meanwhile, fell to 6-2-1 in the AAC with its loss to the Tigers.
That sets up a championship-deciding showdown Tuesday when Fitch hosts Howland in the final AAC match for both teams. The Falcons will need to defeat the Tigers to claim the conference title, while Howland can secure the championship with either a win or a draw.
Louisville played a significant role in creating that scenario. Howland swept its two meetings with the Leopards this season both by 3-0 counts, while Fitch surrendered a draw in Thursday’s rematch after defeating Louisville 1-0 on September 22.
2026 All-American Conference Boys Soccer Standings
| Place | Team | AAC | PCT | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howland | 7-1-1 | .833 | 35 | 5 |
| 2 | Austintown Fitch | 6-1-2 | .778 | 30 | 9 |
| 3 | Canfield | 6-2-1 | .722 | 30 | 9 |
| 4 | Louisville | 3-5-1 | .389 | 11 | 14 |
| 5 | Boardman | 1-6-1 | .188 | 17 | 30 |
| 6 | Warren G. Harding | 0-8-0 | .000 | 5 | 61 |
AAC TITLE RACE: Howland (7-1-1) holds a half-game lead over Austintown Fitch (6-1-2). The Tigers and Falcons will meet Tuesday at Fitch with the AAC championship on the line. Howland can clinch with a win or draw, while Fitch must win to claim the title.
Louisville Earns First Result Against Fitch
Thursday marked just the second boys soccer meeting between Louisville and Austintown Fitch.
The Falcons won the first-ever matchup 1-0 earlier this season at Fitch. Louisville’s draw in the return meeting leaves the Leopards 0-1-1 against the Falcons all-time.
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UP NEXT: The Louisville Leopards Boys Soccer Team will next travel to take on the Nordonia Knights on Saturday, October 10. Game time is set for Noon from William Boliantz Stadium.
JV: Louisville 2, Austintown Fitch 0
The Louisville Leopards Boys JV Soccer Team shut out the visiting Austintown Fitch Falcons 2-0 Thursday night at Louisville Leopards Stadium.
Brennan Schwab put Louisville ahead in the first half off an assist from Luke Morris to give the Leopards a 1-0 advantage at the break.
Louisville doubled its lead in the second half when Wyatt Pittman set up Mason Overcasher for the finish to make it 2-0.
The Leopard defense kept Fitch off the scoreboard the rest of the way to complete the shutout victory.
Louisville improves to 6-7-1 overall and 4-4-1 in AAC play.
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Austintown Fitch at Louisville Boys Varsity Soccer Box Score
LEOPARDS 1, FALCONS 1
Team 1-2–TOTAL
Fitch 0-1–01
Louisville 0-1–01
1st Half
NO SCORING
2nd Half
LOUISVILLE – Mason Overcasher (Brandon Sanders) | LHS 1, AFHS 0, ??
AUSTINTOWN FITCH – Carter Lubonovich | LHS 1, AFHS 1, 3:45
Records: Louisville 5-6-2, 3-5-1; Austintown Fitch 7-5-2, 6-1-2
Austintown Fitch at Louisville Boys JV Soccer Box Score
LEOPARDS 2, FALCONS 0
Team 1-2–TOTAL
Fitch 0-0–00
Louisville 1-1–02
1st Half
LOUISVILLE – Brennan Schwab (Luke Morris) | LHS 1, AFHS 0
2nd Half
LOUISVILLE – Mason Overcasher (Wyatt Pittman) | LHS 2, AFHS 0
Records: Louisville 6-7-1, 4-4-1
