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October 10, 2020

Hudson Qualifies For PIAA Golf Championships

Ellwood City’s Joey Hudson shot a round of 83 at the par-70 Allegheny Country Club Thursday afternoon to finish 11th overall in the WPIAL boys golf championships, helping qualify for the state championships later this month. “My round at Allegheny was a roller coaster as I had many ups and downs throughout,” Hudson said. “The playing conditions at the course were tough as the winds were very high and the greens were lightning quick. I had only played one time at the course before the WPIAL finals.” Despite the challenges, Hudson nailed the most vital shot to his success—the tee…

October 7, 2020

Undefeated EC Boys Cross Country Team Wins Section Championship

The Ellwood City Boys Cross Country team remained undefeated with a victory this week and earned itself a section championship. The Wolverines boys defeated Riverside and Mohawk on Tuesday in earning their eleventh victory of the season.  The boys (11-0 overall) will next turn to MAC Championships at Brush Creek Park on October 14th beginning at 3:00 p.m. Varsity results: Ellwood City 21, Mohawk 38; Ellwood City 20, Riverside 43. Top 5 boys include Marley Schweiger (2nd place) 15:25, Nolan Curran (3rd place) 15:30, Joe Cioffi (6th place) 16:28, Joel Brooks (7th place) 16:55, and Nick Wise (8th place) 17:27….

October 2, 2020

Governor Wolf to Reinstate Crowd Gathering Restrictions

Thursday afternoon the PIAA received information that the Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay of Judge Stickman’s decision striking the Governor’s COVID-19 restrictions in several areas. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted a request from Gov. Tom Wolf to reinstate crowd gathering restrictions designed to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The most important for the PIAA purposes is the limitation on gatherings. The PIAA is hopeful that there may be some modifications to the restrictions. Governor Wolf was quoted stated the following to news outlets, “At the same time, we’ve got to make sure that we’re…

September 30, 2020

Sesti Leads EC Golf; EC Volleyball & Cross Country Remain Undefeated

Milo Sesti led the Ellwood City boys golf team to victory on Tuesday while the Ellwood City girls volleyball team and the Ellwood City co-ed cross country team were each victorious and both remain unbeaten. For the boys golf team, the 198-225 victory over Shenango at Delmar Golf Course was led by Sesti’s round of 36. Joining Sesti in the 30’s was Joey Hudson who finished with a round of 39 for the Wolverines. Geoffrey Boker (40), Tyler Baker (40), and Zac Polojac (43) rounded out the scoring for Ellwood City.  Tom George fired a team low round of 39…

September 28, 2020

Ellwood City Homecoming Queen & King Announced

Congratulations are in order for the 2020 Ellwood City Homecoming Queen and King! The winners were announced Friday night during the Ellwood City varsity football game at Helling Stadium that pitted the Wolverines against Beaver Falls.  Ellwood City was defeated 54-26 in the football contest. The game was streamed on the EC Wolverines YouTube.com webpage while the ceremony and crowning was live streamed on the Ellwood City Cheerleaders Facebook Page. Sarah Boots was announced as the Homecoming Queen. Sarah, pictured below, was escorted by her father, Daniel Boots. For the boys, Ryan Gibbons and Nico DeCaria tied in a vote for…

September 24, 2020

EC Boys Cross Country Remains Unbeaten, EC Golf Defeats Panthers

Ellwood City Varsity Boys Cross Country team remained undefeated on the season with a victory at Quad Meet at Brush Creek Park on Wednesday.  The boys team defeated Freedom (18-45), Laurel (17-42), and Lincoln Park (15-48).  Top five runners for the Wolverines include Marley Schweiger (1st place, 18:14), Nolan Curran (2nd place, 18:15), Joe Cioffi (4th place, 19:54), Joel Brooks (5th place, 20:02), and Nick Wise (8th place, 21:22) The boys team is now 4-0 in section and 5-0 overall. pic.twitter.com/tbaYBoTauB — Ellwood City Wolverines Sports (@EC_Wolverines) September 23, 2020 Milo Sesti powered the Ellwood City boys golf team to…

September 23, 2020

Ticket Information for Ellwood City Homecoming Game

As provided by the Ellwood City Area School District, the following is ticket information for the Ellwood City Homecoming Football game this Friday. The Wolverines will host Beaver Falls at 7:00 p.m. at Helling Stadium. STUDENT TICKETS: Student Tickets will be sold Wednesday and Thursday during school hours in the Principal’s Office. Student tickets are $1.00. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE GAME. ADULT TICKETS AND SENIOR CITIZEN PASSES: ADULT TICKETS will be sold Thursday evening at the high school in the hallway by the big gym from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the game….

September 22, 2020

LOCAL SPORTS: EC Girls Tennis Defeats Riverside, Girls Volleyball Stays Unbeaten

The Ellwood City Girls Varsity tennis team came away with a 4-1 victory over rival Riverside on Monday. The visiting Wolverines used strong efforts by Maddy McCommons in singles play and Cassidy Navolio and Anna Williams in doubles to earn the victory. Maddy McCommons collected a straight set victory (6-0, 6-1) and Nichole Bartolomeo also collected a singles victory (6-2, 3-6, 6-1) for Ellwood City.  Navolio & Williams (6-4, 7-5) secured their doubles victory along with Alex Johnston & Rylea Heitzenrater (6-2, 3-6, 6-1) for Ellwood City.   Riverside’s Brooke Verrico defeated Molly McCommons in singles play (6-4, 3-6, 7-5) for…

September 22, 2020

PHOTOS: EC 2020 Homecoming Court

The 64th annual Lincoln High School Homecoming football game will be played this Friday at 7:00 p.m. when the Wolverines will host the Beaver Falls Tigers. This year, Homecoming festivities will look a little different due to Covid-19. A Homecoming King will be crowned at a ceremony to take place at Helling Stadium at 4:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon. People can tune in through the Ellwood City Cheerleaders Facebook, as the cheerleaders will be live streaming the ceremony and crowning. The Homecoming Queens’ Court will be introduced at the pre-game ceremonies, slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday evening….

September 21, 2020

ECASD Board Votes to Allow 1/4 Capacity at District Events

The Ellwood City School Area School District’s Board of Directors voted to allow spectators at events at ¼ capacity, but those in attendance will be required to wear masks, to social distance, and to sign a waiver excusing the district from liability. In a 6-1 vote the board decided that Ellwood City sports will now be played with the support of the community. Director Gary Rozanski was the lone No vote, and Directors Kathy McCommons and Norman Boots were not in attendance during the vote. The vote came following a September 14 federal court ruling that deemed Governor Wolf’s state…