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January 11, 2025

Balanced Scoring Attacks From Both Teams Lead Wolverines To Sweep of Tigers

Seven Wolverines scored in double figures across the Ellwood City boys and girls basketball teams as the two teams swept a double-header at Beaver Falls Friday night. The Lady Wolverines opened up action Friday night, earning a 53-51 victory behind its balanced offensive attack. Elise Sturgeon (16 points) was among the four Wolverines in double figures. Caitlin Kreitzer and Delaney Sturgeon each collected 13 points and Kayla Jones finished with 10 points for Ellwood City. The Sturgeon cousins each hauled in eight rebounds while Kreitzer dished out eight assists in the victory. Elwood City jumped out to an early 17-4…

January 9, 2025

Ellwood Area Family Center Hosting Youth Basketball Sessions

The Ellwood Area Family Center will be hosting two youth basketball sessions beginning later this month. The basketball sessions will be held at the Ellwood Area Family Center on the North Side of Ellwood City on Thursday evenings beginning on Thursday, January 23rd.  The clinic will run four five consecutive Thursdays and will be available for ages 3-5 and ages 6-8. Each weekly session will be one hour in length.  Ages 3-5 will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and ages 6-8 will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The cost for the program is $45.00…

January 6, 2025

Lilly Takes 1st Place In MAC Wrestling Championships, Wolverines Finish 9th Overall

Senior Gabe Lilly took 1st place in the 160 pound weight class at the 2025 Ed Driscoll MAC Tournament Saturday at Laurel High School. Lilly pinned Rook Smith (Montour) at 5:54 in the championship match to earn the victory.  Lilly earned an opening match victory by fall over Trey Dunlap (Quaker Valley Hs) and a quarterfinals victory by fall over Gannon Bowles (Blackhawk Hs) at 0:41. Fellow Seniors Derek Allen and Logan Shriver took 2nd place in the 114 pound weight class and 4th place in the 127 pound weight class respectively.  Allen was pinned by  Bruce Anderchak (Quaker Valley)…

December 29, 2024

Jones, Sturgeon Earn All-Tournament; Wolverine Basketball Teams Each Split Games In Weekend Tournaments

Delaney Sturgeon scored a game-high 20 points and Kayla Jones added 19 points as Ellwood City defeated Shenango 59-23 in its second game of the Shenango Christmas Tournament. For their efforts each were named to the All-Tournament Team. Caitlin Kreitzer finished with 14 points and Elise Sturgeon finished with six points Saturday to round out the scoring for the Lady Wolverines. The girls were stymied by Laurel Friday night, losing 64-34 in the opening game of the tournament. The Lady Wolverines are now 5-4 Overall (1-2 Class 3A-1) on the season and will next host Mohawk on Thursday, January 2nd…

December 26, 2024

PHOTO: Ten Wolverines Receive All-Conference Honors

On Sunday, ten Ellwood City Wolverine players were honored at the MAC Coaches Association Awards Banquet and received their All-Conference Honors. Elijah Palmer-McCane was named MAC Offensive Player of the Year. Palmer-McCane, Evan Twedell, Luciano Gagric, and Chris Smiley all received unanimous selections for their respective positions. The Ellwood City Wolverines football team earned is first unbeaten regular season in 80 years, first conference title since 1997, and advanced to the WPIAL semifinals for the first time since 1987. PICTURED BELOW: Front Row (L-R) Elijah Palmer-McCane – RB (Unanimous Selection) & MAC Offensive Player of The Year; Even Tweddell –…

December 23, 2024

Winter Sports Q&A – Riverside Part 2

Winter sports are back in action at Riverside High School. The 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. [VIEW PART 1] This is part four of a four part series featuring area athletes in winter sports. Ayden Garcia School? Riverside Sport? Basketball Grade? 12 How many years have you have played? 8 What are you most looking forward to in the upcoming season? Working…

December 20, 2024

Winter Sports Q&A – Riverside Part 1

Winter sports are back in action at Riverside High School. The 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 three of a four part series featuring area athletes in winter sports. Our Riverside Part 2 winter sports Q&A segment is coming Monday. View Ellwood City Part 1 and Ellwood City Part 2 in our series Caelyn Ludwig School? Riverside Sport? Swimming Grade? 12…

December 20, 2024

Mayor Court Presents Proclamation To Ellwood City Football Team

Mayor Anthony J. Court recently presented a proclamation to the 2024 Ellwood City Wolverines Football Team for one of the most successful seasons in the history of the school The team finished with a remarkable 10-1 record in 2024, finishing the regular season undefeated and securing the MAC Section Title. In addition to their regular season success, the Wolverines made a deep run in the 2A W.P.I.A.L. playoffs advancing to the semifinals but ultimately losing to South Park. Mayor Court congratulated the team on their outstanding season and proclaimed Wednesday, December 18, 2024 “Ellwood City Wolverines Football” day in the…

December 19, 2024

Winter Sports Q&A – Ellwood City Part 2

Winter sports have arrived in Ellwood City. Basketball, Swimming, Hockey 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 two of a four part series featuring area athletes in winter sports. Our Riverside Part 1 winter sports Q&A segment is coming tomorrow. [View Ellwood City Part 1] Gabe Lilly School? Lincoln High School/ Ellwood City Sport? Wrestling Grade? 12th…

December 18, 2024

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Outlasts Riverside In Low Scoring Affair, Win 35-32

Aaron Lake scored 12 points and Chuckie Schweinsberg connected on two critical fourth quarter 3-pointers to lead Ellwood City to a 35-32 rivalry victory over Riverside Tuesday evening at Lincoln High School. Lake scored six points in the fourth quarter that saw the Wolverines storm back for the victory. Ellwood City trailed 15-11 at halftime and 25-19 after three quarters. Kaleb Servick connected on two 3-pointers for Ellwood City. Lake hauled in 10 rebounds for a double-double. Logan Young scored a game-high 13 points (7 rebounds, 2 blocks) for Riverside. Drake Fox finished with 10 points in defeat for the…