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September 17, 2024

Riverside Fall Sports Q&A 2024: Part 2

This is part two of a three part series featuring area athletes in fall 2024 sports. [VIEW PART ONE] 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. Riverside Athletes DeLana Fox Sport? Volleyball Grade? Senior How many years have you have participated? I have participated 4 years What do you feel is your biggest strength? I think my biggest strength is…

September 17, 2024

Ellwood City Boxing Club Cleans Memorials and Monuments

Mayor Anthony J. Court and Jack Maine organized the Ellwood City Boxing Club to clean the Memorials and Monuments at the Ellwood City Borough Building on September 11, 2024. “This group of individuals who came forth and did an outstanding job of cleaning and honoring the Monuments,” said Mayor Court in an emailed statement. Jack Maine and Bob Boyle, coaches at the Ellwood City Boxing Club, are to be commended along with all of the boxers who came forward and volunteered their efforts for such a worthy cause. “I personally want to take this opportunity to thank them and commend…

September 16, 2024

Riverside Fall Sports Q&A 2024: Part 1

This is part one of a three part series featuring area athletes in fall 2024 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. Riverside Athletes Zachary Hare Sport? Football Grade? 12 How many years have you have participated? 6 What do you feel is your biggest strength? Catching What is your favorite part of it? Scoring Touchdowns and Headtopping Who…

September 14, 2024

Wolverines Remain Unbeaten, Knock Off Mohawk 41-34

Elijah Palmer-McCane rushed for four touchdowns and Chris Smiley threw for two more as Ellwood City defeated Mohawk 41-34 Friday night at Helling Stadium. The Wolverines jumped out quickly, scoring first on a 49-yard touchdown toss from Smiley to Dom Hogue just minutes into the contest. Ellwood City stretched its lead to 14-0 when Palmer-McCane plunged in from two yards out with less than a minute remaining in the first frame. The visiting Warriors responded with two touchdowns to knot the score before Smiley found Dailonn Currier for a 35-yard touchdown pass late the second quarter. Mohawk’s Blake Logan knocked…

September 13, 2024

Covert, BC3 Men’s Golf Squad Seek To Repeat As Conference Champions

BUTER, PA — Lincoln High School grad Mitchell Covert and BC3 will begin pursuit of a fourth consecutive Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference men’s team title and a 10th under coach Bill Miller when it opens up its regular season against Westmoreland County Community College, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College and the host Community College of Allegheny County at North Park Golf Course. Covert, a 2024 graduate of LHS, is expected to battle for a No. 3 through No. 5 roster spot on the men’s golf team The Pioneers finished 12-0 in fall 2023. They captured the postseason WPCC team title with…

September 11, 2024

Keller Claims MAC Boys Golf Championship, Ellwood City Finishes 5th Overall

Jordan Keller collected the MAC Individual Championship on Tuesday afternoon at Fox Run Golf Course. The junior golfer finished with a 4-under round of 68. The individual performance helped pace the boys golf team to a 5th place finish among the 24 participating teams. “What a fantastic round against some great local high school competition,” said head coach Sam Barry after the championship. Keller is the first Ellwood City boys individual to win the MAC championship in over two decades. “Jordan has been improving each season, he is constantly working on his golf game. Each year he has continued to…

September 7, 2024

Wolverines Outlast Neshannock For Rain-Soaked Victory

Not even a one-hour rain delay could keep Ellwood City from earning a one-score victory over Neshannock Friday night. The 28-21 rain-soaked victory was the Wolverines first win over the Lancers since 2005. Ellwood City drove 69 yards on its opening possession and took a 7-0 lead when quarterback Chris Smiley scored on an 11-yard option keeper midway through the first quarter. A fourth-down defensive stop gave the Wolverines the ball back, and the offense capitalized as the Wolverines marched 84 yards in 11 plays. Elijah Palmer-McCane dashed in for a 6-yard touchdown run to give the visiting Wolverines a…

September 6, 2024

PHOTOS: Wolverines Boys Golf Team Remains Unbeaten, Defeating Rival Riverside

The Wolverines remained unbeaten with victories over Shenango and Riverside this week. Ellwood City now holds a 12-0 record on the season. On Thursday, Ellwood City defeated its rival Riverside 207-224 at Connoquenessing Country Club. Junior Jordan Keller went low, recording a match-low round of 37 to lead the Wolverines.  Nate Kennedy scratched out a round of 40 and Gino Biondi added a round of 42 while Andy Lin and Jaxon Rozanski each finished with a round of 44 for the victors.  Drake Fox finished with a team-low round of 38 for Riverside. On Tuesday, the Wolverines knocked off Shenango…

August 30, 2024

ROUND-UP: EC Golf Remains Unbeaten, Volleyball Earns Two Victories

The Ellwood City boys golf team ran their unbeaten streak to ten games on Thursday with a 198-242 victory over Union at Delmar Golf Course. Three Wolverines fired rounds in the 30’s in the victory – Jordan Keller led the charge with a 36 while Gino Biondi and Braden Roberts each chipped in with rounds of 39. On Wednesday, the team earned a 206-215 victory over Wilmington. Jordan Keller collected a low round score of 37 to lead the Wolverines. Andy Lin fired a round of 40. Wilmington had three golfers finish with rounds of 40 in defeat. Ellwood City…

August 29, 2024

Ellwood City Varsity Football Game Versus Shenango Postponed

Due to the tragic circumstances surrounding an unexpected death of a Shenango student this week, the Ellwood City varsity football game versus Shenango scheduled for Friday has been postponed. “First, and most importantly, our thoughts, prayers and support are directed toward our friends at Shenango,” said Ellwood City Superintendent Wes Shipley in an emailed statement. “We are deeply saddened to acknowledge that a 17-year-old student at Shenango High School tragically passed away yesterday evening,” Superintendent Dr. Joseph McCormick said in a statement Wednesday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the student’s family and friends.” Ellwood City is attempting to reschedule…