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September 15, 2021

ROUND-UP: Spadafore Sets Course Record For CC, Golf & Volleyball Victorious

Ellwood City cross-country runner Anthony Spadafore set a new course record at Brush Creek Park on Tuesday as the Wolverines boys defeated both Neshannock and New Brighton, 24-32 and 21-34 respectively. Spadafore finished in 1st place with a time of 18:29. Other finishers for the CC team include 3rd place Joel Brooks 19:05 (3rd place), Nick Wise 19:46 (5th Place), Colten Crizer 19:53 (6th Place), and Bradley Custer 22:56 (15th place). “Our kids stepped up today,” said head coach Mark Hall. “From Anthony to Joel, Colton, Nick and Bradley, they did everything they had to do to get out of…

September 10, 2021

ROUND-UP: Clean Sweep For Ellwood City Sports On Thursday

Ellwood City posted a clean sweep Thursday afternoon with girls tennis, co-ed golf, and volleyball all collecting victories. The Ellwood City Girls Tennis Team defeated Beaver Falls 5-0 to even their record to 1-1 on the season.  Maddy McCommons (6-1, 6-0) and Rylea Heitzenrater (6-0, 6-0) collected singles victories. Olivia Andrew and Savannah Holsinger (6-0, 6-0) posted a victory in doubles. Two forfeits aided the Wolverines victory. The Ellwood City Co-Ed Golf continued its strong early season play with a 220-235 victory over Laurel on Thursday.  The Wolverines are now 6-1 overall.  Milo Sesti fired a team-low round of 38…

September 8, 2021

Ellwood City & Riverside Girls Volleyball Seasons Underway

Both local girls volleyball teams have started their respective regular season campaigns this month. Ellwood City has seen significant gains in its short program history while the Riverside girls are starting their own journey with the launch of their volleyball program. For the Wolverines, their volleyball program has ascended to new levels over the past few years. After reaching the WPIAL quarterfinals (and losing to North Catholic) in 2019, Ellwood City broke through for its first semifinal win and championship match appearance last year. The Wolverines were felled by fellow unbeaten North Catholic in the 2020 championship game. “Although our…

September 8, 2021

Riverside Fall Sports Q&A

This is part two of a two part series featuring area seniors in fall sports. The start of fall sports is upon us, so we took the opportunity catch up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries and to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. Devan Barnes-Football Grade: 12 How many years have you been playing? 11 years How has the team prepared for its upcoming season, how has COVID impacted training/practices? It really hasn’t impacted us hard except for in the…

September 7, 2021

Ellwood City Fall Sports Q&A

This is part one of a two part series featuring area seniors in fall 2021 sports. The start of fall sports is upon us, so we took the opportunity catch up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries and to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. Milo Sesti-Golf Grade: 12 How many years have you been playing? I have been playing golf for five years. How has the team prepared for its upcoming season, how has COVID impacted training/practices? The team has been getting…

September 3, 2021

LIVE: Ellwood City at Union Area

Lawrence County SportsNet Powered by LCCAP is LIVE at Union for the Week 1 non-conference game as the Union Scotties host the Ellwood City Wolverines. James Dotson and Lee Mohn have the call from Socs Russo’s Field! The game will also be provided as a stream on the EC Wolverines YouTube.com channel – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq1WscWG2JI For the Wolverines, the team looks to the new season in hopes of securing its first victory since 2018. EllwoodCity.org will be working with LCCAP along with ECWolverines.com to provide video coverage of the Ellwood City Wolverines among other Lawrence County football teams this season.

September 1, 2021

Ellwood City Golf Off To Fast Start, Now 4-0 After Defeating Riverside

The Ellwood City boys golf team is off to a fast start this year, improving their season record to an impressive 4-0 after its 213-219 victory on the road Tuesday afternoon over cross town rival Riverside. Senior Milo Sesti continued his torrid pace, posting an 3-under round of 33 on Tuesday. Sesti had also fired two sub-40 rounds last week to power the Wolverines to victories over Freedom and Mohawk. According to head coach Sam Barry, Sesti is someone to watch. “Milo is one of the top 5 golfers in the section this season and he looks to build on…

August 28, 2021

PHOTOS: LHS Pie Festival

After a year hiatus due to COVID-19, the annual Lincoln High School Pie Festival and fall sport festivities returned to Helling Stadium Friday evening. The marching band performed their 2021 pre-game and halftime shows and all fall sports teams were introduced. The community event featured delicious, handmade pies generously donated by Debbie’s Delicious Desserts. The Ellwood City football team is set to open its regular season on Friday on the road at Union before hosting its first home game on September 10th versus Shenango. Across town, Riverside held its annual Panther Night on Thursday evening at Riverside Memorial Stadium [VIEW…

August 27, 2021

PHOTOS: Riverside ‘Panther Night’

The annual Riverside community event, Panther Night, kicked off back to school season Thursday evening at Riverside Memorial Stadium. The free event offered attendees the opportunity to be introduced to fall sports teams, athletes, and enjoy fundraising booths throughout the stadium grounds.  Many booths offered food items or a raffle ticket to help support their respective organization or group. The Riverside Varsity Football team will host Our Lady of the Sacred Heart on Friday, September 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Stadium to start their football season. Friday evening will feature crosstown Ellwood City’s annual Pie Festival festivities at Helling…

August 24, 2021

LHS Pie Festival, Riverside Panther Night Scheduled This Week

Two local events this week kick off the back to school season and highlight the fall sports season. Riverside Panther night will be held on Thursday, August 26 at Riverside Memorial Stadium while Ellwood City will hold its annual Pie Festival on Friday, August 27 at Helling Stadium. “Panther Night is a Riverside community event kicking off back to school and highlighting our high school fall sports teams,” says Christy Hughes. “We also include our high school band and youth football program.” The gates for Panther Night open at 6:00 p.m. with the presentation of the Riverside teams beginning at…