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October 19, 2021

Reisinger Leads BC3 To Record 6th Consecutive Conference Title

Butler, PA – Breanna Reisinger had 14 kills, Aslyn Pry 11 and Abby Granato 7 as the ninth-ranked Butler County Community College volleyball team won a Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference-record sixth conference championship in a row Saturday. BC3 moved to 13-0 with its 11th sweep of the season, beating Penn Highlands Community College, Johnstown, 25-15, 25-19 and 25-11 at BC3’s Field House. “They’ve done everything they were supposed to so far, and they’ve beaten some really good teams, so we’re happy with our progress,” Pioneers coach Rob Snyder said. “The big thing we are looking forward to now is next…

October 18, 2021

Ellwood City Boys Claim Tri-County Cross Country Championship

The Ellwood City Boys Cross Country Team has claimed the 2021 Tri-County Championship. The Wolverines runners collected its victory in wet, soggy conditions at Shenango High School, finishing (39) and besting Shenango (64), Neshannock (81), Mohawk (88), Laurel (117),  and Riverside (129). “I am very happy with the teams performance,” said head coach Mark Hall. “I do believe they all got personal best times for the year.” The boys finished unbeaten and claimed the WPIAL Section 1-1A title, and now have won back-to-back Tri-County Championships. Ellwood City had six runners finish in the top 15 which easily secured the championship. Top…

October 17, 2021

PHOTOS: Panthers Earn Homecoming Victory Over Wolverines

Sam Hughes scampered for two touchdowns to lead the Riverside Panthers to their first victory of the season, a 19-0 victory over rival Ellwood City on Friday night during Homecoming at Riverside’s Memorial Stadium. Madeline Dimeo was named Riverside Homecoming Queen during halftime. Hughes, who finished with 90 yards rushing, scored from 21 years and 19 yards while Brady Barton found the endzone on a 45 yard touchdown for the Panthers (1-4, 1-6 overall). Riverside led 7-0 a halftime and held the visiting Wolverines (0-7 overall) to less than 100 yards of total offense in their shutout effort. Hughes led…

October 6, 2021

GOLF: Greer Qualifies For PIAA Championships, Riverside Team Qualifies For WPIALs

Riverside senior Logan Greer was among the 18 golfers who qualified for PIAA Championships after his fifth place finish at the par-70 Allegheny Country Club in Sewickley, PA, during the WPIAL AA Boys Individual Final & PIAA Qualifier event. Greer fired an 8-over round of 78 (40-38) on the afternoon. Steady on the front nine with four pars and only five bogies, Greer collected his only birdie of his round with a three on the par-4 17th hole. Greer was among five golfers who finished with respective rounds of 78.  Eighteen of the 70 competitors qualified for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic…

October 6, 2021

Ellwood City Cross Country Claims Undefeated Section Championship

The Ellwood City Wolverines boys cross country team collected its final regular season victory this week, finishing its campaign a perfect 10-0 and claiming its section championship. For the Wolverines, this is their second consecutive undefeated section championship season under head coach Mark Hall. “I couldn’t be more proud of this whole team,” says Hall. Ellwood City defeated Riverside (20-43) and Mohawk (21-34) on Tuesday. Anthony Spadafore paced the victors with a 2nd place finish with a time of 18:55 for Ellwood City. Joel Brooks (4th place, 19:04), Colton Crizer (5th place, 19:11), Nick Wise (7th place, 19:43), and Ian…

October 2, 2021

PHOTOS: 2021 Ellwood City Homecoming

Congratulations are in order for the 2021 Ellwood City Homecoming Queens, Alyssa Jeffcoat and Kyla Servick, and the Homecoming King, Alexander Roth. All parties were recognized during the Friday evening football game at Helling Stadium as part of Homecoming festivities. The host Wolverines were defeated by Neshannock 58-14. The game can be replayed on the EC Wolverines YouTube.com Page The visiting Lancers (5-1 overall) raced out to an early and comfortable 39-0 halftime lead before Ellwood City could get on the scoreboard. Elijah Palmer-McCane and Nick Magnifico scampered for rushing touchdowns for the two Wolverine scores in the second half….

September 29, 2021

Ticket Information for Ellwood City Homecoming Game

As provided by the Ellwood City Area School District, the following is ticket information for the Ellwood City Homecoming Football game this Friday. Tickets for Ellwood City Homecoming Football game this Friday will be sold in the main office at the high school. Please note that there will be no student tickets sold at the gate. Cost of tickets are as follows: Students – $1:00; Adults – $5.00 Ellwood City Varsity Football will hosts its homecoming game versus Neshannock on Friday, October 1st with a 7:00 pm scheduled kickoff. The Homecoming Queen’s Court will be announced on the field during…

September 29, 2021

Ellwood City Cross Country Remains Undefeated, EC Girls Tennis Beats Riverside; Panther Soccer Teams Victorious

The Ellwood City Boys Cross Country team remains undefeated after its victory at Southside Beaver on Tuesday. The boys defeated opponents Shenango (21-26), Southside Beaver (15-50), and Beaver Falls (15-50).  Top runners for the Wolverines were Anthony Spadafore (2nd place, 19:31), Joel Brooks (4th place, 19:46), Colton Crizer (5th place, 20:04), Nick Wise (6th place, 20:19), and Ian Stoneking (8th place, 21:22). “All the boys ran a great race,” said head coach Mark Hall. Next up to finish out the regular season is a meet at Riverside next Tuesday against Mohawk and Riverside. The Ellwood City Girls Tennis team defeated…

September 22, 2021

SPORTS: Spadafore, Crizer Lead XC To Victory, EC Golf & Volleyball Defeated

A second place finish by Anthony Spadafore and strong performance by Colton Crizer led Ellwood City to its cross country victory on Tuesday at Laurel. Ellwood City defeated host Laurel, (17-44), Union (15-50), and Freedom (15-50) at the meet. Spadafore finished with a time of 18:15, good for 2nd place, while Joel Brooks (18:23, 3rd place), Crizer (18:31, 4th place), Ian Stoneking (19:33, 6th place), and Nick Wise (19:39, 7th place) helped in the victory. “Crizer ran a great race,” said head coach Mark Hall. The boys cross country team improved to 5-0 on the season.  The team will run…

September 22, 2021

Reisinger Helps Lead Pioneers; Volleyball Coach Nets 400th Victory

Rob Snyder won his 400th career game as coach of the Butler County Community College volleyball team Monday night as the Pioneers swept Penn State-Beaver at BC3’s Field House. Breanna Reisinger, a freshman outside hitter and graduate of Lincoln High in Ellwood City, led the Pioneers with four aces and added seven kills against the Nittany Lions. “Rob,” Reisinger said, “was very quiet about this. He didn’t want to make a big deal that it was his 400th win. But obviously we knew that and we wanted to win it for him.” The Pioneers, whose roster is composed of only…