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Senior Joseph Roth poured in a career-high 51 points Friday Night but Ellwood City lost in a 82-77 shootout to the section-leading Mohawk Warriors. The 51 points set a school record, breaking the old mark of 48 set by Theron Colao in 2004. Roth scored 33 points in the second half, including 16 in the fourth quarter, as visiting Wolverinres attempted to rally from its first half deficit. Ellwood City trailed 42-27 at halftime. Colton Crizer contributed eight points and Ryan Widmaier pitched in eight points off the bench for the Wolverines. Roth added 17 rebounds, seven assists, and five…

Joseph Roth scored 31 points, including 23 in the second half, as Ellwood City knocked off Neshannock 54-47 Tuesday night at Lincoln High School. The victory avenges a December loss to the Lancers and puts Ellwood City (10-6 Overall, 5-2 Section 3A-1) only one section victory behind section co-leaders Mohawk and Neshannock. The Wolverines have won five consecutive games. Ellwood City trailed for much of the first half and entered halftime down 24-19, but used a second half surge powered by Roth to stake claim to victory. The Wolverines scored 35 second half points – 20 in the final quarter…

UPDATE (01/22/24): The Ellwood City boys basketball game against New Brighton that was postponed will be made up on January 31st  According to information made available by the school district, the Ellwood City boys basketball game scheduled at New Brighton Friday night has been postponed. No further information or reschedule date has been announced as of noon on Friday. The Wolverines currently carry a three game winning streak and are winners of five of their last six games after knocking off Riverside on Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Weather Advisory is in place for Ellwood City…

Joseph Roth stuffed the stat sheet as the Wolverines defeated Beaver Falls 66-41 Friday night at Lincoln High School. The senior big man finished with 24 points, 18 rebounds, and 11 assists. Roth scored 18 first half points as Ellwood City led by three points at halftime. Colton Crizer finished with 17 points (three 3 pointers) including a last second 3-pointer to beat the 3rd quarter buzzer that gave Ellwood City a 42-35 advantage. The Wolverines used a strong 4th quarter performance – outscoring the visiting Tiger 24-6 – to help secure the section victory. Crizer finished with three 3-pointers…