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September 2, 2020

Ellwood Fall Sport Senior Q&A: Part 1

High school sports are back in full swing. Cross Country and Volleyball are among the popular sports for students at Lincoln. We caught up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries, to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. This is part one of a two part series featuring Lincoln High School seniors in fall sports. Cross Country Joe Cioffi How many years have you been in Cross Country? I have been doing Cross Country since 2nd grade, so this will be my 11th…

August 28, 2020

EC Boys Golf Opens Season With Victory Over Mohawk

Ellwood City Boys Golf Team used strong rounds by Joey Hudson and Milo Sesti to collect a season opening victory over Mohawk on Thursday at Stonecrest Golf Course. Sesti fired a team low round of 39 while Hudson finished with a round of 40 to lead the victors to its 214-237 victory. Other Wolverines golfers contributing in victory were Geoffrey Boker (41), Ryan Hampton (43), and Zac Polojac (51). Low round for Mohawk was Jack Barth who fired a round of 42. The EC Boys Golf Team will next battle Riverside on Tuesday, September 1. pic.twitter.com/EFGgURLP46 — Ellwood City Wolverines…

August 18, 2020

Ellwood City 12U Softball Team Falls Short In Championship; Mohawk Wins County Title

Many say that one of the hardest tasks in sports is to defeat a team three times in the same season. The Lady Wolverines experienced it the hard way as Mohawk led from wire to wire and defeated Ellwood City 14-0. After both teams went quietly in the first inning, Mohawk got things started in the second inning as they went up 1-0 on an error and RBI single. Mohawk expanded their lead with a five spot in the third inning to make it 6-0. The first four batters reached base safely. 5 runs scored on 4 hits, 2 errors,…

August 17, 2020

Keller, Ellwood City Down Riverside To Claim 69th Little League Championship

Jordan Keller powered Ellwood City to a 10-8 victory over Riverside Saturday night, helping EC claim its championship in the 69th Ellwood City Little League Tournament. Keller collected a home run, two doubles and six RBI. Ellwood City successfully defended its title from last season and won its first back-to-back titles since 1971-1972. Ellwood City defeated Mars, 4-2, to win last year’s championship. Riverside took the early lead with three runs in the first inning. After a strikeout, Logan Young reached on an error and Jackson Barber followed with a single. Alex Weisz followed with a three-run homer over the…

August 14, 2020

Ellwood City Downs Seneca Valley, Advances to Little League Championship

Ellwood City downed Seneca Valley North, 5-3, to advance to the finals of the 69th Ellwood City Little League Tournament at Freidhoff Field on Thursday night.  With some great play from rival Riverside, a rematch between the rivals could decide the championship. On Thursday Ellwood City erased a 3-0 deficit with a five-run rally in the bottom of the fifth inning. Jordan Keller smacked a two-run homer down the right field line to give Ellwood City a 4-3 lead. Carlo Nardone followed with a home run to center field to give Ellwood City a 5-3 lead. Winning pitcher Nate Kennedy…

August 13, 2020

EC 12u Softball Team Wins Playoff Thriller Vs Shenango, Advances To Championship Game

At first glance, the semifinal playoff game had all the makings of a great game. Two evenly matched teams were meeting for the third time with both teams collecting a victory. The rubber match that took place at Stiefel Park on Tuesday night was all of that and more. The Lady Wolverines finally took their first lead in their last at bat and hung on for a hard fought 8-6 victory over Shenango. With the win, Ellwood City improved to 14-2 on the season. Shenango got things started quickly in the top of the first inning. The first two batters…

August 12, 2020

EC Edges Riverside In Opening Night of Little League Tournament

Ellwood City edged Riverside, 7-6, in the nightcap of the opening night of the 69th Ellwood City Little League Tournament at Freidhoff Field Monday night. In yet another battle of zip code 16117, the crosstown rivals staged a barn burner before a crowd of over 300 fans. Jordan Keller gave Ellwood City a 6-0 lead with a grand slam in the second inning. Carlo Nardone’s solo homer proved to be the game-winner in the fifth inning. Riverside had the tying run at third base and the go-ahead at second base before Ellwood City notched the final out. After Riverside went…

August 11, 2020

ECASD Board to Consider Virtual Broadcasts for Sports Spectators

Ellwood City Area School District’s sports could be virtual for spectators come Fall. The board is set to consider a proposal that would include a $2,000 cost to stream home games. “It is a great way to get our sports out there,” said Interim Superintendent Wes Shipley. With the continuation of Covid-19, state mandated restrictions and regulations will cause a new look to the upcoming sports seasons. This plan to stream the games for spectators will enable parents to still see the kids play via video and will leave room for the most participation by students as cheerleaders and the…

August 10, 2020

69th Ellwood City Little League Tournament Starts Monday

The 69th Ellwood City Little League Tournament will begin Monday night at Freidhoff Field at the Ewing Park Baseball Complex. The tournament, which began in 1952, will double-elimination three-game minimum per team format. The teams entered in the tournament are host Ellwood City, Riverside, Neshannock, Seneca Valley North and Mohawk. The teams participating represent some of the most successful baseball programs in western Pennsylvania. These programs have contributed to their respective high schools capturing 68 section titles, 20 WPIAL championships and nine PIAA state crowns. The tournament, sponsored by McElwain Motors, will receive complete coverage on www.ellwoodcitybaseball.com. On Monday night,…

August 6, 2020

PHOTOS: EC 12U Softball Team Defeats Wilmington, Wins Regular Season Title With Record Of 12-2

The Lady Wolverines put together another solid team effort and defeated Wilmington on Tuesday evening in a battle for the #1 seed. Ellwood City came away with a hard fought 6-4 victory. Ellwood City got the scoring started in the top of the 1st inning. Kennedy Brown led off the game with a walk and stole second base. She advanced to third on an infield single by Amber McQuistion and scored on an rbi groundout by Sara Schwarz. Wilmington tied it in the bottom half of the inning with a single, stolen base and a run scoring single. The second…