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April 1, 2021

COACH TALK: Riverside Softball Looking For New Wave of Success

The Riverside Panthers softball team will be welcomed with an onslaught of younger, talented players this year according to head coach Gerilynn Cummings. The coach expects it to bring in a new wave of success. “We have a handful of players who want to play at the next level, so it’s a very exciting year for us,” said Cummings. “We expect to be a contender for the section and WPIAL title.” Fans can expect to see competitive ball and some powerful hitters (including some dingers) for the Panthers and the girls, according to Cummings, will be having a fun time…

March 31, 2021

BOMBS AWAY: Wolverines Blast 3 Homers In Slugfest Victory Over Mohawk

The wind was blowing out at Mohawk High School Tuesday afternoon as the Ellwood City girls softball team blasted three home runs in its 22-10 slugfest victory over Mohawk. Maria Ioanilli hit two home runs, part of her three-hit performance, and knocked in six runs to lead the Wolverine offense that responded to its early deficit with 14 runs in the last four inning. The host Warriors held leads after the first inning (3-2) and after the third inning (7-5) before Ellwood City called in the long ball. The Wolverines took the lead for good in the fourth inning as…

March 31, 2021

COACH TALK: Ellwood Tennis Looking To Build; Runners Look For Continued Success in Track & Field

Ellwood City Tennis will feature many new players this year and will be developing according to head coach John DiBuono. “We are rebuilding this year,” said DiBuono. “We have a good group of boys this season that are willing to learn the game of tennis. Our goal is to work hard and try to improve each day.” Seniors Max Kuffer, Devin Lust, and Tanner Tomak will look to lead the Wolverines. “Time will tell on how we develop.” Covid put a damper on play last year as the team had one week of practice and then the season was shut…

March 30, 2021

COACH TALK: Ellwood City Baseball & Softball Look Forward To Seasons

Ellwood City baseball and softball programs took to the fields this month as a start to their respective spring seasons with each having new outlooks on the long anticipated season. For the boys, first-year head coach Chris Weisz takes reigns of a Ellwood City baseball team and will try to bring a new philosophy to the program – and will do so at an expedited rate. “I think one of the biggest obstacle as a first year head coach is trying to install your philosophy into the kids and the program,” said Weisz. “It is very hard to do that…

March 29, 2021

Ellwood City Softball Off To Torrid Start, Defeating New Brighton & Ambridge

Ellwood City started their season off in grand fashion as they invoked the mercy rule in both game over the weekend as the Wolverines easily dispatched New Brighton and Ambridge. On Friday, in their 13-1 victory, the Wolverines started out quickly as lead off batter Kali Barnett reached on an error on the right fielder and later scored on a sacrifice fly to center field by Angie Nardone. The Lions would tie the score in the home half of the first with a double and RBI single. Ellwood City would take the lead for good in the second inning as…

March 29, 2021

Ellwood City Area Historical Society Planning Local Sports Stars Awards Parade

The Ellwood City Area Historical Society would like to recognize the best athletes, past and present, who were born in Ellwood City area or who went to Lincoln or Riverside High Schools with a sports banquet later this year. This is a call for our members to nominate an athlete in any varsity or club sport offered by the high schools as well as baseball, football, basketball, boxing, wrestling, swimming, softball, hockey, auto racing or any other recognized sport. Nominations will be reviewed and selected by the Historical Society Board for recognition of the athletes at a sports banquet, tentatively…

March 25, 2021

Riverside Softball Falls to Central Valley; Ellwood Tennis Defeated by Neshannock

The Lady Panthers struggled to get their offense going on Wednesday, getting easily dispatched by Central Valley, 14-4. Riverside fired up the offense in the first inning. Sydney Hale blasted a 2-run homerun as the Panthers raced out to three early runs. Central Valley responded with two runs in the bottom half of the frame and pulled away for good with four runs in the second inning. In the second an error scored one run for Central Valley and Payton Haller doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs. Central Valley also scored four runs in the fifth inning by…

March 23, 2021

Riverside Boys Tennis Defeats Ellwood City

The Riverside Boys Tennis team collected a 4-1 victory in tennis action Monday afternoon at Riverside High School. Ethan Hughes (6-3, 6-0) collected straight set victory in singles while Payne Hoover & Kaysen Conver (6-2, 6-3) and Avery Wolf & Liam Gallagher (6-3, 6-4) collected straight set victories to pace Riverside. Hunter Famsworth (6-3, 3-6, 6-2) also earned a singles victory for the host Panthers. Max Kuffer (6-3, 6-2) collected a straight set victory for the Wolverines lone point on the afternoon. This was the first match of the season for Ellwood City who has four returning players from last…

March 23, 2021

Ellwood City Little Wolverines Football 2021 Registration Now Open!

Registration is now open for the Ellwood City Little Wolverines Football 2021 season. Registration cost is $125.00, plus a refundable $75 equipment deposit. This equipment deposit will be refunded upon the return of all issued equipment in good condition. (ECLWF does offer discounts on siblings registering, and the equipment deposit is per family.) First player is $125, sibling is $105, and third sibling is $85. The $75 equipment deposit may be paid at registration, but is not required for initial registration. The deposit may be paid at any time prior to equipment handouts in late July. No equipment will be…

March 19, 2021

Wolverines To Host Brookville In PIAA Quarterfinals

The Ellwood City boys basketball team, fresh off their first ever WPIAL Championship, will now turn their focus to the PIAA Playoffs that begin this weekend. The Wolverines will host a quarterfinal match-up at home on Saturday against Brookville with a tip-off scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Brookville (21-2 overall) beat Chestnut Ridge 68-58 Wednesday in the District 5-8-9 Class 3A subregional championship game. “Brookville is a strong test again for us,” said head coach Steve Antuono. “We will prepare as usual and look at them on tape. We will try to figure out what we need to do to survive…