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October 6, 2021

GOLF: Greer Qualifies For PIAA Championships, Riverside Team Qualifies For WPIALs

Riverside senior Logan Greer was among the 18 golfers who qualified for PIAA Championships after his fifth place finish at the par-70 Allegheny Country Club in Sewickley, PA, during the WPIAL AA Boys Individual Final & PIAA Qualifier event. Greer fired an 8-over round of 78 (40-38) on the afternoon. Steady on the front nine with four pars and only five bogies, Greer collected his only birdie of his round with a three on the par-4 17th hole. Greer was among five golfers who finished with respective rounds of 78.  Eighteen of the 70 competitors qualified for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic…

October 6, 2021

Ellwood City Cross Country Claims Undefeated Section Championship

The Ellwood City Wolverines boys cross country team collected its final regular season victory this week, finishing its campaign a perfect 10-0 and claiming its section championship. For the Wolverines, this is their second consecutive undefeated section championship season under head coach Mark Hall. “I couldn’t be more proud of this whole team,” says Hall. Ellwood City defeated Riverside (20-43) and Mohawk (21-34) on Tuesday. Anthony Spadafore paced the victors with a 2nd place finish with a time of 18:55 for Ellwood City. Joel Brooks (4th place, 19:04), Colton Crizer (5th place, 19:11), Nick Wise (7th place, 19:43), and Ian…

October 2, 2021

PHOTOS: 2021 Ellwood City Homecoming

Congratulations are in order for the 2021 Ellwood City Homecoming Queens, Alyssa Jeffcoat and Kyla Servick, and the Homecoming King, Alexander Roth. All parties were recognized during the Friday evening football game at Helling Stadium as part of Homecoming festivities. The host Wolverines were defeated by Neshannock 58-14. The game can be replayed on the EC Wolverines YouTube.com Page The visiting Lancers (5-1 overall) raced out to an early and comfortable 39-0 halftime lead before Ellwood City could get on the scoreboard. Elijah Palmer-McCane and Nick Magnifico scampered for rushing touchdowns for the two Wolverine scores in the second half….

September 29, 2021

Ticket Information for Ellwood City Homecoming Game

As provided by the Ellwood City Area School District, the following is ticket information for the Ellwood City Homecoming Football game this Friday. Tickets for Ellwood City Homecoming Football game this Friday will be sold in the main office at the high school. Please note that there will be no student tickets sold at the gate. Cost of tickets are as follows: Students – $1:00; Adults – $5.00 Ellwood City Varsity Football will hosts its homecoming game versus Neshannock on Friday, October 1st with a 7:00 pm scheduled kickoff. The Homecoming Queen’s Court will be announced on the field during…

September 29, 2021

Ellwood City Cross Country Remains Undefeated, EC Girls Tennis Beats Riverside; Panther Soccer Teams Victorious

The Ellwood City Boys Cross Country team remains undefeated after its victory at Southside Beaver on Tuesday. The boys defeated opponents Shenango (21-26), Southside Beaver (15-50), and Beaver Falls (15-50).  Top runners for the Wolverines were Anthony Spadafore (2nd place, 19:31), Joel Brooks (4th place, 19:46), Colton Crizer (5th place, 20:04), Nick Wise (6th place, 20:19), and Ian Stoneking (8th place, 21:22). “All the boys ran a great race,” said head coach Mark Hall. Next up to finish out the regular season is a meet at Riverside next Tuesday against Mohawk and Riverside. The Ellwood City Girls Tennis team defeated…

September 22, 2021

SPORTS: Spadafore, Crizer Lead XC To Victory, EC Golf & Volleyball Defeated

A second place finish by Anthony Spadafore and strong performance by Colton Crizer led Ellwood City to its cross country victory on Tuesday at Laurel. Ellwood City defeated host Laurel, (17-44), Union (15-50), and Freedom (15-50) at the meet. Spadafore finished with a time of 18:15, good for 2nd place, while Joel Brooks (18:23, 3rd place), Crizer (18:31, 4th place), Ian Stoneking (19:33, 6th place), and Nick Wise (19:39, 7th place) helped in the victory. “Crizer ran a great race,” said head coach Mark Hall. The boys cross country team improved to 5-0 on the season.  The team will run…

September 22, 2021

Reisinger Helps Lead Pioneers; Volleyball Coach Nets 400th Victory

Rob Snyder won his 400th career game as coach of the Butler County Community College volleyball team Monday night as the Pioneers swept Penn State-Beaver at BC3’s Field House. Breanna Reisinger, a freshman outside hitter and graduate of Lincoln High in Ellwood City, led the Pioneers with four aces and added seven kills against the Nittany Lions. “Rob,” Reisinger said, “was very quiet about this. He didn’t want to make a big deal that it was his 400th win. But obviously we knew that and we wanted to win it for him.” The Pioneers, whose roster is composed of only…

September 15, 2021

ROUND-UP: Spadafore Sets Course Record For CC, Golf & Volleyball Victorious

Ellwood City cross-country runner Anthony Spadafore set a new course record at Brush Creek Park on Tuesday as the Wolverines boys defeated both Neshannock and New Brighton, 24-32 and 21-34 respectively. Spadafore finished in 1st place with a time of 18:29. Other finishers for the CC team include 3rd place Joel Brooks 19:05 (3rd place), Nick Wise 19:46 (5th Place), Colten Crizer 19:53 (6th Place), and Bradley Custer 22:56 (15th place). “Our kids stepped up today,” said head coach Mark Hall. “From Anthony to Joel, Colton, Nick and Bradley, they did everything they had to do to get out of…

September 10, 2021

ROUND-UP: Clean Sweep For Ellwood City Sports On Thursday

Ellwood City posted a clean sweep Thursday afternoon with girls tennis, co-ed golf, and volleyball all collecting victories. The Ellwood City Girls Tennis Team defeated Beaver Falls 5-0 to even their record to 1-1 on the season.  Maddy McCommons (6-1, 6-0) and Rylea Heitzenrater (6-0, 6-0) collected singles victories. Olivia Andrew and Savannah Holsinger (6-0, 6-0) posted a victory in doubles. Two forfeits aided the Wolverines victory. The Ellwood City Co-Ed Golf continued its strong early season play with a 220-235 victory over Laurel on Thursday.  The Wolverines are now 6-1 overall.  Milo Sesti fired a team-low round of 38…

September 8, 2021

Ellwood City & Riverside Girls Volleyball Seasons Underway

Both local girls volleyball teams have started their respective regular season campaigns this month. Ellwood City has seen significant gains in its short program history while the Riverside girls are starting their own journey with the launch of their volleyball program. For the Wolverines, their volleyball program has ascended to new levels over the past few years. After reaching the WPIAL quarterfinals (and losing to North Catholic) in 2019, Ellwood City broke through for its first semifinal win and championship match appearance last year. The Wolverines were felled by fellow unbeaten North Catholic in the 2020 championship game. “Although our…