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January 25, 2025

Wolverines Knock Off New Brighton 74-66

Kaleb Servick erupted for 17 second half points and Maykel Cuevas and Chris Smiley each knocked home three 3-pointers to lead Ellwood City to a 74-66 victory over New Brighton Friday night. The sophomore guard finished with 21 points (10-15 field goals, five assists, four steals) in the contest. Aaron Lake (18 points, 12 rebounds) joined Servick, Cuevas (12 points), and Smiley (10 points, five assists) in double figures for the Wolverines. Ellwood City led 32-28 at halftime. Lake and Servick combined for 17 of the teams 19 third quarter points but the contest remained a four point game after…

January 22, 2025

PHOTOS: Kerr, Wolverines Defeat Rival Riverside 84-59

Jackson Kerr scored a career high 21 points to lead Ellwood City to its Riv-Ell Cup victory over Riverside Tuesday night. The Wolverines raced out ahead early and poured in eight three pointers in the contest as they cruised to the 84-59 victory. Ellwood City led 18-6 after the first frame powered by scoring contributions by four starters. In the second quarter, guard Kaleb Servick knocked home two 3-pointers as part of a Ellwood City’s 23 point barrage. The Wolverines 41-24 at halftime. In the third quarter Kerr came to life, knocking home a 3-pointers and added 12 points in…

January 21, 2025

PHOTOS: Riverside Edges Ellwood City 40-37 To Sweep Riv-Ell Series

Gabriella Finch and Delana Fox each scored 10 points to lead the Lady Panthers to a narrow 40-37 Riv-Ell victory over Ellwood City Monday night at Lincoln High School. All five starters scored for Riverside in its victory. Finch and Fox each collected four field goals, two free throws and hauled in five rebounds while Emma Meyer (9 points) and Camryn Friello (7 points) each knocked home 3-pointers for the Lady Panthers.  Friello scored 16 points in December in Riverside’s home victory over Ellwood City. Carah Kreitzer scored seven of her game-high 11 points in the fourth quarter as Ellwood…

January 15, 2025

Upcoming BC3 Clinics To Help Girls Gain Volleyball Skills

Girls as young as fifth-graders can develop skills in volleyball by attending Butler County Community College clinics directed by a BC3 head coach whose players have won 475 matches and earned 14 All-American awards. BC3’s winter skills clinic Jan. 25 will be followed by one-day spring skills clinics that will also be held on Saturdays in February, March and April. Clinics in the Field House on BC3’s main campus in Butler Township will be supervised by Pioneers head coach Rob Snyder. “These clinics will be especially good for younger players who haven’t had the opportunity to play much volleyball yet,”…

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…