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December 22, 2023

Ellwood City Wrestling Picks Up Victory Over Summit Academy

The Ellwood City Wrestling team improved their regular season record to 4-3 after its 48-18 victory over Summit Academy on Wednesday. Seven Wolverines wrestlers collected victories by pin fall on Wednesday. Cheyenne Berglund (114 lb), Logan Shriver (127 lb), Gavin McClure (139 lb), Shannon Sikes (145 lb), Colton Gullo (152 lb), Gabe Lilly (160 lb), and Evan Twedell (215 lb) all collected individual victories in their weight class match. Derek Allen (133 lb) collected a victory via forfeit. Summit Academy earned match victories at the 172, 189, and 285 lb weight classes. The team will next host Hampton on Wednesday,…

December 19, 2023

Wolverines Basketball Teams Each Rout New Brighton

The Ellwood City Girls Basketball Team routed New Brighton 69-15 Monday night, improving their record to 5-1 on the young season. Kayla Jones poured in a game-high 23 points to lead the offensive charge as the visiting Wolverines. Ellwood City used an impressive 22-1 first quarter spurt to quickly dismantle the Lions as the Wolverines led 48-4 at halftime. Cailtin Kreitzer added 15 points for Ellwood City as seven Wolverines scored in the contest. Ellwood City hosts two more home games this week ahead of a Shenango Christmas Tournament. The Lady Wolverines host Aliquippa on Wednesday night and Wilmington Area…

December 18, 2023

Williams Accepts Softball Scholarship With Fairmont State University

Last week, Riverside senior shortstop Mia Williams signed to continue her athletic career at Fairmont State University. Williams has started and lettered the past three years of varsity softball and has been named the Beaver County Times Athlete of the Week. As a junior, Williams doubled and collected three RBIs to help lead the Lady Panthers to the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Playoffs for the first since 2013. Williams is going to study nursing at Fairmont State University. PICTURED BELOW: Williams (center) with her parents, Chelsea & Darin Sharek and her younger brother, Carmine, and Williams with Riverside teammates and…

December 13, 2023

Roth’s Triple-Double Powers Ellwood City; Jones & Noble Lead Lady Wolverines To Victory

Senior big man Joseph Roth logged a triple-double Tuesday evening to help lead the Ellwood City boys basketball team to 71-59 non-section victory over Serra Catholic. Roth finished with 29 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists in the victory. The Wolverines jumped out to an early 22-5 advantage after the first period but saw the lead dwindle to only five points at halftime as Serra Catholic poured in 24 second quarter points. Ellwood City responded, posting 39 second half points to secure the victory. Roth scored 16 of his game-high 29 points in the second half. Fellow senior Colton Crizer…

December 13, 2023

PART 2: Winter Sports Q&A – Riverside

Winter sports are back in action at Riverside High School. The two most popular right now are Basketball and Swimming. We had a chance to catch up with some of the athletes from each of these teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the season ahead and their plans for the future. This is part two of a two part series featuring area seniors in winter sports. PART 1 featured Ellwood City student athletes. Kayden Clyde Sport? Basketball Grade? 12 How many years have you have played? 1 What do you feel is your biggest strength? Defense What…

December 12, 2023

PART 1: Winter Sports Q&A – Ellwood City

Winter sports have arrived in Ellwood City. Basketball, Swimming, and Wrestling are among the popular sports for students at Lincoln High School. 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 two part series featuring area senior student athletes in excel in winter sports. Our Riverside winter sports Q&A segment is coming tomorrow. Maddy Long Sport? Basketball Grade? 12 How many years have you played? 9 years What do…

December 7, 2023

CORE FOUR: Lady Panthers Juniors Look To Shine This Season

After losing three starters – Gina Carr, Samantha Rosenberger, and Jaylynn Timmerman – to graduation last year, the Lady Panthers return a core group of athletes looking to build on their regular season record from last year. The team will lean on a junior class that will trot out four starters for the 2023-24 campaign. “Our Junior class has been a huge part of our program since their freshman year,” says head coach Renee Drake. “The excitement is high now that they are upperclassmen and have worked hard to play at a high level this year.” Returning starters Gabriella Finch,…

December 6, 2023

LET’S BOUNCE! Lady Wolverines Have Returning Starters, Playoff Aspirations

The Ellwood City girls basketball team returns seven varsity players this year and has its eyes set on the playoffs. Fans can expect to see a different team this year according to head coach Dena Noble. “Our style of play will be different than it has been over the past five years – we expect to control the pace of the game,” says the third year head coach. Two seniors will pace the Lady Wolverines – one a familiar face, the other a new one. Four-year starter and senior Claire Noble will lead the offense. “She is a very versatile…

December 5, 2023

First Year Coach Looks Forward To Leading Riverside Co-Ed Swimming

The Riverside boys swimming team enters the 2023-24 season as a five-time undefeated section champions, and this year will look to add another under the direction of new head coach Alaina Marshall. Marshall replaces Gwen Nulph who accepted a coach position earlier this year as Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach at Grove City College. The coach will have familiarity with a majority of the team from her years as assistant coach and with three top male competitors – Joseph Roth, Ryan Turner, and Michael Styn – all returning this season, Marshall expects the boys team to continue to remain a…

December 4, 2023

Panthers Split Tip-Off Tournament, Turn Focus To Regular Season

The Riverside Panthers boys basketball regular season got under way this past week as the team traveled to participate in two, separate tip-off tournaments. The team settled with a split, defeating Wilmington on Friday before falling to Mercer on Saturday. On Friday, Drake Fox erupted for 20 points to lead the Panthers to its 49-26 victory. The junior connected on four 3-pointers. Riverside held a sizeable 27-11 halftime advantage on its way to the tournament victory. On Saturday, fellow junior Robbie Janis posted a team-high 15 points in a 52-35 defeat at the hands of Mercer. Fox buried two 3-pointers…