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April 27, 2016

Ellwood City Amateur Baseball Federation to Celebrate Opening Day this Saturday

The Ellwood City Amateur Baseball Federation will celebrate the opening of the summer baseball season on Saturday, April 30 with a parade starting at 11 a.m. in Ewing Park. Events include a home run derby, dunk tank, carnival games, inflatables, prizes and trophies, a 50/50 raffles, a Chinese auction, and more. There will also be a Pitch, Hit & Run event open to boys and girls ages 7 to 14 beginning at 4 p..m. in Sanders Field in Ewing Park.

April 25, 2016

Shaler Defeats EC Jr. High 10-3

The Lady Wolverines put up a valiant effort Thursday evening but Shaler scored four runs in the top of the seventh to come away with a 10-3 victory. Maura Agostinelli and Zoe Maine led the six hit attack with two singles apiece. Taylor Covert had a two out of two run single and Madi Krugh also contributed a single to the cause. Agostinelli, Sydni Haswell and Sarah Boots each scored a run for the Wolverines. The defense was solid once again as they committed just two errors in the seven inning affair. Catcher Maria Ioanilli gunned down a runner at…

April 25, 2016

Weekly Sports Schedule

Monday, April 25 3:30 p.m. Ellwood track and field at Riverside 4 p.m. Riverside baseball v Laurel home 4 p.m. Ellwood baseball at Ambridge Tuesday, April 26 3:30 p.m. Riverside boys tennis v Neshannock home 4 p.m. Riverside softball v New Brighton home 5 p.m. Ellwood softball v Neshannock home Wednesday, April 27 2 p.m. Ellwood and Riverside MAC Championships at Mars 3:30 p.m. Ellwood boys tennis v Central Valley home 4 p.m. Riverside baseball v Mohawk home 4:30 p.m. Ellwood baseball v Blackhawk home Thursday, April 28 3:30 p.m. Ellwood boys tennis at Ambridge 4 p.m. Riverside softball at…

April 22, 2016

Softball/Baseball Weekly Wrap Up: Lady Wolverines Win Extended Game

The Ellwood girls softball team mercy-ruled New Brighton on Tuesday and outlasted Laurel in an extended 11-inning game on Thursday, continuing their undefeated streak. On Tuesday’s home game, Ellwood’s offense had a decisive first inning, with 14 runs. The game continued until the fourth inning, when the Lady Wolverine’s won by mercy rule 14-2. Ariana Garroway had the most RBI’s with four, and Natalie Greco earned three runs. In batting, Greco, Garroway and Skyla Greco each had two hits. Overall, the team’s runs were distributed throughout the roster. On Thursday’s away game, neither team could best the other and the…

April 22, 2016

Ellwood Boys Track Team Comes Close to Mohawk

The Ellwood City boys track team came up close to Mohawk in a home meet yesterday, losing 76-74. However, several Ellwood athletes grab first places, including Billy Lott in both the 800 and 1600 meter runs and River Kelly in the javelin and discus throws. For the girls, the meet was a 115-35 loss. Taylor Petrak won the 300 meter hurdles and participated in a winning 4×100 meter relay with Mia DeCaria, Alena Battaglia and Karrington Ketterer. Boys Results Mohawk 76  Ellwood City 74 100-EC. DJ Barrett 11.8 200-EC. Nate Russo 24.9 400-M. Jake Hobel 54.5 800-EC. Billy Lott 2:13.2…

April 22, 2016

Ellwood Boys Tennis Picks up Second Win Against Beaver Falls

The Ellwood City Boys Varsity Tennis team picked up their second section win of the season over Beaver Falls, sweeping the match by winning all three singles matches and both doubles matches. The boys look to extend their win total on Wednesday when they host Central Valley for their Senior Recognition.day. The Lincoln High School Boys Varsity Tennis team picked up their second section win of the season over Beaver Falls, sweeping the match by winning all three singles matches and both doubles matches. The boys look to extend their win total on Wednesday when they host Central Valley for…

April 20, 2016

Improving Junior High Softball Team Suffers 8-6 Loss vs. Seneca Valley

After four straight lopsided losses, the Lady Wolverines showed significant improvement as they battled Seneca Valley Tuesday afternoon. After walking 10 batters in the first two innings and spotting the Raiders a 6-0 lead, the young pitching staff led by Madi Krugh, yielded just one more free pass and two additional runs over the final four frames. In addition to Krugh’s control on the mound, the defense played solid and sometimes spectacularly as they did not commit an error. The offense put the ball in play to the tune of eight hits, six runs scored, fix stolen bases and battled…

April 19, 2016

Ellwood Boys Tennis Falls to Quaker Valley

The Ellwood City boys tennis team lost a home match against Quaker Valley 0-5 on Friday. The doubles teams of Zain Ansari/Alex Scott and Christian Covert/Alex Vardzel played competitive rounds against the Quaker teams but ultimately lost. The singles matches by Christian Mittica, Trey Houk and Patric, Pawlak also came up short. The tennis team travels to Beaver Falls on Thursday. SINGLES Home Tean Set Scores Visitors Ellwood City 1 2 3 H V Quaker Valley Christian Mittica 1 – 6 2 – 6 X 1 Walter Hubsch Trey Houk 1 – 6 4 – 6 X 2 Nate Carver…

April 18, 2016

Ellwood City Softball Team Masters Three Conference Games

The Ellwood City softball team swung past three conference opponents in three days. The Lady Wolverines shut down Riverside 15-0 on Thursday, defeated Neshannock 11-8 on Friday and finished the weekend with a victory against Mohawk 7-1 on Saturday. On Thursday’s away game against rival Riverside, Ellwood’s Skyla Greco pitched a near perfect game, striking out 12 batters as her team defeated Riverside 15-0. The Lady Wolverines consistently scored each inning. The mercy rule went into affect after five innings. Greco didn’t just keep the Lady Panthers pinned on defense, but spearheaded Ellwood’s offense with five RBIs and three hits….

April 18, 2016

Ellwood City Track Teams Sweep Beaver Falls

The Ellwood City boys and girls track teams both defeated Beaver Falls in a home meet on Thursday, April 14. For the girls, Golide Bookamer swept the three distance events and the pole vault. Taylor Petrak won the 100 and 200 meter dashes, and Emily Brown won the shot put and javelin throws. For the boys, River Kelly won the javelin while taking second in the discuss and shot put. Billy Lott won the 3200 meter run, participated in a winning 4×800 meter relay team and took second in the 800 and 1600 meter runs. Girls Score EC: 92 BF:…