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May 7, 2021

SPORTS ROUND-UP: Ellwood Defeats South Park, Riverside Beats Mohawk; RHS Baseball Downs Laurel

Both area softball teams were victorious in action on Thursday with Ellwood City blasting South Park early on its way to a 12-3 victory while the Riverside Panthers clinched the program’s first winning season since 2014 by defeating Mohawk 9-8 at home on Thursday.  The Riverside baseball team overcame an early deficit to also win Thursday, defeating Laurel 10-9 at home. Wolverines Blast South Park Early, Win 12-3 What a difference one game makes. On Saturday, the Wolverines were on the wrong end of a 16-4 loss. On Thursday evening at South Park, Ellwood City scored 10 runs in the…

May 4, 2021

Two Lincoln High School Students Sign Letters of Intent

In the past week, two Lincoln High School seniors have signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic careers in college. Ryan Gibbons signed his letter on April 29th. He will be attending Westminster University where he will major in Engineering and will continue his baseball career. He was joined by his parents Bob and Kim Gibbons. Makinley Magill signed her letter of intent on May 3rd. She will be attending Muskingum University where she continue her softball career. She has not decided on a major just yet. Magill was joined by her parents Kim and Thomas Magill, her…

May 3, 2021

Ellwood City Softball Falls to Avonworth

Two weeks ago, the Wolverines were able to erase a six run deficit to defeat Avonworth, but on Saturday there would be no comeback as the Antelopes scored 14 consecutive runs to turn a 2-2 tie into a 16-4 rout. The mercy rule ended the game after 5 innings. The game started out as a back and forth affair as Avonworth took the lead with a two run homer off the bat of Kubin in the second inning. Ellwood City tied things up in their next at bat on a solo homer by Aliya Garroway, Mollie Street walked , and…

May 3, 2021

PHOTOS: Wolverines Earn Senior Day Victory Over Quaker Valley, 5-1

The Ellwood City Wolverines defeated Quaker Valley 5-1 on Saturday. Prior to the contest, the Ellwood City seniors were recognized with their parents as part of the Senior Day game. After a relatively quiet first five innings, Ellwood City scored four runs in the sixth inning to put the game out of reach. The offensive onslaught by the Wolverines was led by James Meehan (2-3, 2 runs, 1 2B, 1 RBI), Alexander Roth, Noah Magill, and RJ Murray, who each had RBIs in the pivotal inning. Ryan Hampton led things off on the mound for Ellwood City allowing four hits…

April 29, 2021

Ellwood City/Riverside Varsity Baseball/Softball Round Up

ELLWOOD CITY SOFTBALL DEFEATS QUAKER VALLEY The Lincoln High School softball team improved their record to 9-2 on the season as they defeated Quaker Valley 18-2 Wednesday afternoon in Sewickley. The Wolverines posted 18 runs with only seven hits on the board. Aliya Garroway powered the offense with a 3-RBI afternoon (2-3, 1 3B) for the Wolverines.  Maria Ioanilli tripled and scored three times while Katelyn Wehman walked twice and also scored three times for Ellwood City. The Wolverines put the game away with a 8-run fourth inning to evoke the mercy rule.  Ioanilli knocked in two runs with a triple…

April 27, 2021

Ellwood City Junior High Softball Rolls By Beaver Falls and Shenango

The Ellwood City Junior High softball team racked up two big wins this past week against Beaver Falls and Shenango. After defeating their cross town rival Riverside last week, the Wolverines continued on their winning ways to bring their season record to 6-1. Pitchers Schwarz and Bogacki each pitched quick games this week with the team only playing eight innings between two games. Bogacki pitched the first game of the week on Monday against Shenango but didn’t have to stay in there long. The Wolverines offense helped the game go by quickly with almost every player scoring runs and getting…

April 23, 2021

Falk Homers, Powers Riverside Over Rival Ellwood City

Aaron Falk powered the Riverside Panthers to a 6-2 victory over Ellwood City Friday afternoon. Falk drove in runs with a single in the first, a double in the second, and a home run in the fifth inning. The Panthers jumped out to an early when Evan Burry collected a run scoring double in the first inning. Riverside staked claim to a 3-0 lead after the first frame and never looked back. Falk led Riverside with three hits in three at bats. Madden Boehm, Burry, Falk, and Ashton Schlosser all collected extra base hits for the Panthers. Ron Harper was…

April 22, 2021

Riverside Rolls by Union 15-3; Ellwood City Blasts Beaver Falls 11-1

Both Riverside and Ellwood City varsity softball teams had great wins on Tuesday afternoon. The Panthers won big on the road at Union Area High School while the Wolverines had a victory against Beaver Falls on their home field at Stiefel Park. Rosenberger Delivers Four Hits to Riverside Panthers Varsity Victory Over Union Area  Sam Rosenberger delivered at the plate on Tuesday with her four hits to help the Panthers get a big 15-3 win over Union Area High School. Rosenberger doubled in the third, singled in the fourth, singled in the sixth, and singled in the seventh. She led…

April 21, 2021

Ellwood City Junior High Softball Team Improves Record to 4-1 After Win Against Riverside

The Ellwood City Junior High Softball Team improved their season record to 4-1 after a victory against their cross town rival Riverside on Monday night. In the month of April, the team has only suffered a 9-5 loss to Mohawk and is currently on a four game win streak. In their last game against Riverside, the Wolverines took care of business 10-1 with pitchers Emma Bogacki and Amber McQuiston leading the way. Bogacki and Mcquiston have been splitting their time on mound between each other and seem to be creating problems for batters. On Monday, McQuistion had four hits in…

April 20, 2021

VARSITY SOFTBALL: Riverside Powers Past Mohawk; Ellwood City Improves to 7-1

Both Riverside and Ellwood City varsity softball teams had strong performances in their respective victories Monday afternoon.  The Panthers won on the road while the Wolverines collected a home victory. Four RBI Day For Mia Williams Spells Out Victory For Riverside Over Mohawk Mia Williams was clutch at the plate with ducks on the pond, driving in four on two hits to lead Riverside past Mohawk 16-6 on Monday. Williams drove in runs on a walk in the second, a single in the second, and a single in the fourth. Riverside got things started in the first inning when Aliya…