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January 13, 2026

Lady Panthers Collect Third Consecutive Victory, Improve To 10-4

The Riverside girls basketball team won for a third consecutive time Monday and improved their regular season record to 10-4 (4-3 Class 3A-1). On Monday, Riverside dismantled New Brighton 81-3 behind 22 points from Emma Stockman. Silvana Fox and Emma Meyer each chipped in with 10 points in the blowout victory that saw 10 Panthers hit the scoring column. Riverside led 54-1 at halftime. Stockman posted a double-double (18 points, 12 rebounds) last Thursday as the Lady Panthers knocked off Sto-Rox 49-24. Meyer scored 11 points and handed out six assists in the victory. One day prior, Meyer knocked home…

January 8, 2026

Ellwood City Wrestling Improves To 4-1 On Season

The Ellwood City wrestling team collected two victories in a tri-meet on Wednesday at Lincoln High School to improve their record to 4-1 on the regular season. The Wolverines knocked off New Castle 48-15 and defeated Summit Academy 41-30 in the wrestling action. “The team has really came together. They are starting to gel well and we have a fun environment,” said coach John Fleming. “The kids are holding themselves accountable and showing up to extra practices at the club level and holding one another accountable to be on time to practice and work hard – 2 things we put…

December 31, 2025

ROUNDBALL ROUNDUP: Ellwood City, Riverside Each Split Games In Their Respective Christmas Tournaments

The Ellwood City boys basketball team split their two games in the Mercer Christmas Tournament this week. On Monday, the Wolverines easily dispatched of Clarion-Limestone 77-36 behind a 21-point scoring performance by Kaleb Servick. Servick added seven assists and four steals in the victory. Aaron Lake posted a double-double finishing with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and added seven assists for Ellwood City. Eight players scored in the victory as Ellwood City held a comfortable 51-16 halftime lead. The Wolverines were defeated 68-60 by Lakeview in the championship game on Tuesday. Mikael Cuevas scored eight of his team-high 18 points int…

December 19, 2025

Winter Sports Q&A – Part 3

Winter sports have arrived in the Ellwood City area. Basketball, Swimming, and Hockey are among the popular sports for students this year. We caught up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries, to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. This is part three of a three part series featuring area athletes in winter sports. Yesterday we published Winter Sports Q&A – Part 2 and on Wednesday, we published Winter Sports Q&A – Part 1 Craig Patterson School you attend? Lincoln High School…

December 18, 2025

Winter Sports Q&A – Part 2

Winter sports have arrived in the Ellwood City area. Basketball, Swimming, and Hockey are among the popular sports for students this year. We caught up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries, to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. This is part two of a three part series featuring area athletes in winter sports. Our Winter Sports Q&A – Part 1 segment posted on Wednesday. McCartney Plassmeyer School you attend? Riverside Sport? Basketball Grade? Senior How many years have you have participated? 8-ish…

December 17, 2025

PHOTOS: Riverside Edges Ellwood 49-47 In Overtime

Riverside used a 17-point effort by Cole Becker to knock off rival Ellwood City 49-47 in overtime Tuesday evening. The Panthers led 27-18 at halftime before the visiting Wolverines narrowed the gap with a third quarter surge and held Riverside to only three fourth quarter points to force overtime. Becker scored four of Riversides nine points in overtime including the decisive last two points. McCartney Plassmeyer finished with 11 points for the Panthers.  Riverside was only 5-16 from the free throw line. Kaleb Servick scored a game high 18 points in defeat for Ellwood City. Aaron Lake (11 points, 12…

December 17, 2025

Winter Sports Q&A – Part 1

Winter sports have arrived in the Ellwood City area. Basketball, Swimming, and Hockey are among the popular sports for students this year. We caught up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries, to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. This is part one of a three part series featuring area athletes in winter sports. Our Winter Sports Q&A – Part 2 segment is coming tomorrow. Emma Stockman School you attend? Riverside High School Sport? Basketball Grade? 11th How many years have you have…

December 16, 2025

Ellwood Area Family Center Holding Youth Basketball Sessions

The Ellwood Area Family Center will be hosting youth basketball sessions beginning next month. The basketball sessions will be held at the Ellwood Area Family Center on the North Side of Ellwood City on Thursday afternoons beginning on Thursday, January 8th. The clinic will run for five consecutive Thursdays and will be available for ages 8, 9, and 10-year-old children. Each weekly session will be one hour in length from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The cost for the program is $45.00 per applicant and players are asked to bring their own ball. All participants will receive a t-shirt. Due…

December 15, 2025

ECASD Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Honored Friday Night

On Friday evening, the newest class of ECASD Hall of Fame inductees were honored with a special dinner and recognition during halftime of the boys varsity basketball game against the Freedom Bulldogs. This class includes six individuals and three athletic teams. Together, they make up the fourth class to be installed into the Hall of Fame. Mr. Albert Campman, Distinguished Coach & Teacher Dr. John J. DeCaro, Sr., Class of 1949, Distinguished Alumnus Ms. Darbi O’Brien, Class of 1998, Distinguished Athlete Dr. John V. Petrocelli, Class of 1993, Distinguished Alumnus Mr. Robert A. Pietrandrea, Class of 1970, Distinguished Alumnus Mr….

December 9, 2025

Meyer Leads Scoring Charge, Lady Panthers Improve To 3-1 On Season

Emma Meyer led the scoring charge for the Lady Panthers as the Riverside girls basketball team picked up two victories over the past week. Meyer knocked home three 3-pointers and scored a game high 24 points Monday night as the Lady Panthers rallied to knock off Sewickley Academy 50-46. Riverside trailed 36-34 entering the final quarter. Emma Stockton joined Meyer in double figures with 11 points and also hauled in 14 rebounds for a double-double. Stockton dished out seven assists and compiled four steals in the victory. Ashley Hare finished with 10 rebounds and three blocks for Riverside. The Riverside…