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May 11, 2022

SPORTS: Panthers Drop Two To Shenango; Wolverines Defeat Western Beaver; JH Softball Wins

The Panthers boys baseball team met the Shenango Wildcats this week for a crucial home-and-home series to vie for section championship rights. Riverside came up on the short end of both games, falling twice in one-run defeats. On Monday, Riverside battled the Wildcats into an extra-innings affair before a timely squeeze bunt by Wildcats’ Braden Ziegler in the ninth inning scored the game-winning run for the 2-1 a Shenango victory. Tuesday’s outcome was an identical score, and an identical victor – Shenango, completing its mini sweep of Riverside and clinching a Section 2-2A championship. Pitching was strong for both teams…

May 6, 2022

Reisinger Among 3 Recent NJCAA Division III All-Americans To Be Honored Saturday

Former Lincoln High School standout Breanna Reisinger will be among three athletes honored Saturday at BC3. Reisinger, Morgan Jack, and Aslyn Pry, all first-year student-athletes, have been selected as National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III All-Americans since December and will be recognized Saturday at the BC3 Field House. Reisinger is a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City; Jack, of Knoch High and Pry, of Moniteau. Reisinger led BC3’s volleyball team in 2021 with 205 kills and Jack, with 635 assists. Pry led BC3 and the NJCAA Division III with 19.6 rebounds per game and was fourth…

May 5, 2022

Riverside Track & Field Teams Shine In WPIAL Semifinals

Both Riverside girls and boys track and field teams found great success during the WPIAL Class 2A team playoff semifinals Wednesday afternoon at Riverside High School’s Memorial Field. Each went unbeaten with their team performances. The Panthers boys defeated North Catholic 87-63, Carlynton 120-26, Deer Lakes 115-34, and New Brighton 108-41. The Riverside girls defeated North Catholic 87-63, Eden Christian 131-17, and Carlynton 83-66. “The success of our athletes is due to the hard work and time they have put into this season,” says boys head coach Chelsea Kordecki. “We have an amazing coaching staff that goes above and beyond…

May 5, 2022

McQuistion Mows Down Mohawk; EC Baseball Defeated in Extras Following Rain Postponement

Amber McQuistion mowed down the Mohawk Warriors to the tune of a five inning no-hit performance on Wednesday. As a result, the Ellwood City junior high softball team easily defeated the visiting Warriors 10-0. McQuistion struck out 11 batters without issuing a walk in her steller all around performance. She also finished 2-3 at the plate with one run and one RBI on the afternoon. Ellwood City belted out 11 hits offensively with Kennedy Brown (2 R, 1 SB) and Ava Dausman (1 2B, 2 R) joining McQuistion with two hit efforts. Varsity Baseball Defeated In Extras Following Rain Postponement…

May 4, 2022

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Baseball Senior Night, Game Postponed Due To Rain

Ominous skies surrounding Sanders Field Tuesday afternoon when the Ellwood City Wolverines were set to host Mohawk for the second game of their home-and-home series with the Warriors. The afternoon started with senior recognition for the five Wolverines seniors prior to first pitch, but the game was not able to be completed. The game was halted at a pivital junction due to rain and will resume Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. with Ellwood City leading 2-1 in the top of the fourth inning. The visiting Warriors are threatening with the bases loaded with two outs. The game was scoreless after two-and-a-half…

May 3, 2022

PHOTOS: Lady Wolverines Cruise To 10-0 Victory On Senior Night

The Ellwood City baseball and softball teams both earned victories on Monday. The Lady Wolverines earned a resounding 10-0 victory over Beaver Falls as part of their Senior Night festivities. The boys baseball team will look for a mini sweep and to match the softball senior night victory when they host Mohawk on Tuesday at Sanders Field in Ewing Park. Nardone, Wolverines Shutout Beaver Falls Julia Nardone shut down Beaver Falls on Monday afternoon, throwing a complete game 4-hit shutout to lead the Wolverines to a 10-0 victory. Ellwood City racked up 11 hits in the contest with Kyla Servick,…

May 3, 2022

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Amateur Baseball Season Begins!!!

The Ellwood City Amateur Baseball Federation (ECABF), one of western Pennsylvania’s oldest amateur baseball programs, held their 73rd Annual Opening Day on Saturday at the Ewing Park Baseball Complex. Players from the Little League, Minor League, Farm League and Tee-Ball League participated in a parade to Freidhoff Field-the home of the first Little League program, in Lawrence, Beaver, Butler and Mercer counties. Seventeen teams, led by Mayor Anthony Court, were greeted by the Ellwood City Wolverines’ Head Coach Chris Weisz, his staff and varsity players. ECABF board member Mike Widmaier greeted the players, coaches and fans before the ceremonies began….

April 30, 2022

ROUND-UP: EC Baseball/Softball Teams Rebound With Victories; RHS Defeated By Hopewell

Ellwood City Wolverines baseball and softball teams rebounded from losses earlier in the week as each earned victories on Friday. Riverside Panthers were dinged early in their loss to Hopewell on Friday. Wolverines Defeat Laurel Late After a 2-1 loss to Neshannock on Thursday, the Wolverines baseball team were on the winning side of a one-run game Friday as Ellwood City took a lead late and defeated Laurel 8-7. The game was tied at six with Ellwood City batting in the bottom of the fifth when pinch hitter Sam Landis drew a walk, scoring one run. The game featured four lead…

April 27, 2022

Nardone Tosses Gem, Wolverines Defeat Beaver Falls To Clinch Playoff Berth

Will Nardone pitched a complete game 2-hitter to lead Ellwood City to a 5-2 playoff-clinching victory over Beaver Falls at Sanders Field on Tuesday. Nardone surrendered only two singles, did not allow an earned run, and struck out two batters across his seven inning performance. Ellwood City (5-6 Overall, 5-3 Section) have now clinched a playoff berth and will next travel to Neshannock on Wednesday to start a string of three consecutive road games. Trailing 1-0 entering the home-half of the fifth inning, the Wolverines pounced for three runs to take the lead. After knotting the game at one, Joseph…

April 26, 2022

SPORTS: Local Teams Cruise To Blow Out Victories

The Ellwood City Varsity Softball made quick work of Quaker Valley in a doubleheader sweep Monday while both the Riverside and Ellwood City boys baseball teams earned blow out victories. Wolverines Softball Sweeps Quaker Valley; Showdown With Avonworth Wednesday A young and inexperienced Quaker Valley squad visited Steifel Park Monday for a doubleheader and the Lady Wolverines took care of business in workman like fashion. The mercy rule halted both games after 3 innings as Ellwood City won by scores of 18-0 and 17-0. Nine players had at least one hit on the day. Kyla Servick led the way with…