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May 18, 2022

Panthers, Lady Wolverines Both Victorious In WPIAL Opening Rounds

The Riverside Panthers baseball team and the Ellwood City Wolverines softball team each earned opening round victories Tuesday. #5 seeded Riverside knocked off Chartiers-Houston in the Class 2A first round while the #4 seed Wolverines defeated Beaver Falls in the WPIAL Class 3A softball playoffs first round. Riverside Jumps Ahead Early, Holds On For Victory Over Chartiers-Houston Riverside got out to a five-run lead in the third inning and held on for a 5-4 victory over Chartiers-Houston on Tuesday. Chartiers-Houston scored four runs in their comeback effort but fell short. The Panthers fired up the offense in the first inning,…

May 17, 2022

Riverside Boys Track & Field Finishes 2nd Overall In WPIAL Team Championships

A fifth straight WPIAL Championship eluded Riverside on Wednesday as the Panthers boys track and field team finished a close second place in the 2022 WPIAL Class 2A Team Championships at Peters Township High School. The Panthers fell to Shenango after nipping Greensburg Central Catholic, 79-71, and defeating South Park 101.50-48.50 Shenango clinched its first ever title by winning the 1,600-meter relay to edge Riverside. The Wildcats defeated the Panthers 80-70 to earn its championship. “I am very proud of the effort each athlete put into the season to get us back to the championship,” said head coach Chelsea Kordecki….

May 13, 2022

PHOTOS: Four LHS Lettermen Commit To Westminster College

Four Lincoln High School lettermen will be continuing their athletic careers at Westminster College this fall. The four seniors recently signing athletic letters of intent, according to John Sovich, Lincoln Senior High School principal, and Curt Agostinelli, Ellwood City’s athletic director, are Stephen Antuono, Alyssa Jeffcoat, Angelina Nardone, and Kayla Servick. Stephen Antuono, son of Steve Antuono and Allison Antuono, a four-year letterman, will be playing basketball at Westminster this fall. In the photo at left are, from left to right, Steve Antuono, former coach, Allison Antuono, Stephen Antuono, Curtis Agostinelli, athletic director, and John Sovich, Lincoln senior high principal….

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….