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December 29, 2021

Wolverines Cruise To Christmas Tournament Championship

Ellwood City traveled north for the Mercer Christmas Tournament and found no resistance in District 10 as the Wolverines earned the tournament championship Tuesday evening. The defending WPIAL Class-3A Champions defeated Saegertown 77-36 on Monday and then host Mercer 74-49 on Tuesday. The Splash Brothers, Alexander and Joseph Roth, each scored 47 points over the two-game tournament. Senior Alexander had a game-high 24 points Monday while sophomore Joseph scored a game-high 25 points Tuesday in the championship game. On Monday, the Wolverines raced out to an early 20-9 first quarter lead over Saegertown and led comfortably 38-19 at halftime. Joseph…

December 23, 2021

PART 2: Winter Sports Q&A – Riverside

Winter sports are back in action at Riverside High School. The two sports popular sports are the school right now are Basketball and Swimming. We had a chance to catch up with some of the athletes from each of these teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the season ahead and their plans for the future. This is part two of a two part series featuring area seniors in winter sports. To view PART 1 featuring Ellwood City student athletes, CLICK HERE. Megan Zelch How long have you played basketball? I have played basketball for eleven years now….

December 22, 2021

Tomak Scores 5 Goals, Leads Wilmington Hockey To Victory

The Wilmington Co-op Hockey team upset a first place Carrick hockey team by a score of 9-8 Monday behind an impressive five goal game by Ellwood City senior Drake Tomak. The visiting Greyhounds jumped out to a 4-1 first period and 9-4 advantage after two periods before holding off Carrick for the victory. Tomak lit the lamp twice in the first period with assists from Logan Popovich (Wilmington) and Davis Phanco (Wilmington). Sean Carmichael (New Castle) and Andrew Cartwright (Union) also scored in the first period. The Hounds scored five more goals in the second period, including three more goals…

December 22, 2021

PART 1: Winter Sports Q&A – Ellwood City

Winter sports have arrived in Ellwood City. Basketball and hockey are among the popular sports for students at Lincoln High School. 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 area senior student athletes in excel in winter sports. Our Riverside winter sports Q&A segment is coming later this week. Drake Tomak How long have you been playing hockey? I’ve been playing hockey since I…

December 21, 2021

Antuono Hits 1,000 Career Points, Wolverines Lose At Buzzer

Steve Antuono, Jr. hit a career scoring milestone Monday night in front of a home crowd, netting his 1,000th career point at the free throw line in the third quarter of the Wolverines non-section contest versus Union Area. However, Ellwood City was felled by a buzzer beating shot, one so close the referees converged before awarding the points to the visiting Scotties who escaped with a 59-58 victory over the Wolverines. Antuono scored a team-high 22 points including nine in the final quarter that pulled the Wolverines back from a late deficit. Alexander Roth nailed two free throws with under…

December 17, 2021

Season Tickets On Sale For Ellwood City Winter Sports

Winter sports are taking shape and regular seasons are underway. Get into the action with season tickets now available at Lincoln High School. Adult Season tickets for Ellwood City Varsity Winter Sports will be on sell at the door at all home events. Cost of the season ticket is $20.00 and is good for all home varsity events. The Wolverines Varsity Boys basketball team hosts Sharpsville tonight at 7:30 p.m., Blackhawk on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and Union Area on Monday night at 7:30 p.m. The Ellwood City Lady Wolverines knocked off the visiting Mohawk Warriors 52-50 in overtime on…

December 17, 2021

New Wilmington Hockey Team Looking To Make Another Playoff Run This Season

Winter sports are in full swing and that means it’s hockey season. We were able to catch up with new head coach of the Wilmington Varsity hockey team, Matt Miller, and ask a few questions of his team, players, challenges, and what fans can look forward to this season. The co-op program features two Lincoln High School student athletes. “This is my first year being the head coach for the Wilmington Varsity team. I had previously been the JV and middle school coach. I am excited about our team this year and the opportunity this season presents for us,” said…

December 16, 2021

Riverside Basketball Teams Looking To Improve In Upcoming Season

With the winter basketball season quickly approaching, the Riverside Panthers basketball coaches are looking to improve from last years season.  Both teams see areas of improvement and hope to improve from last season. Young Lady Panthers Looking To Bounce Back After Last Season “We are a completely different team this year than last year” says head coach Renee Drake for the Lady Panthers, who is entering her second season with the team. “We only have two returning players from last season.” Megan Zelch returns at guard and is the only senior, and co-captain of the team. “She is a great…

December 15, 2021

“Unprecedented”: Two BC3 Volleyball Players Earn All-American Status

Breanna Reisinger and Morgan Jack, players who helped to lead the Butler County Community College volleyball squad to conference, regional and district titles and to a national championships appearance in Minnesota, are the first teammates in program history to be named All-Americans following the same season. “This,” BC3 coach Rob Snyder said, “is unprecedented for the program.” The National Junior College Athletic Association has selected the outsider hitter and the setter to receive the prestigious postseason award following a season in which BC3 placed sixth in the Division III national championships in Rochester, Minn., on Nov. 13. Reisinger is graduate…

December 7, 2021

Ellwood City Basketball Teams Look To Build On Buzz; Boys Vie For WPIAL Repeat

A buzz was injected into the Ellwood City basketball program last year as the boys team rode the wave of a cinderella WPIAL Playoff run and captured the school’s first ever WPIAL Basketball Championship in March. Add to that a new girls head coach. Dena Noble is returning to the court, and there is plenty to be excited about for this upcoming season. “Last year was a blessing and a lot of hard work,” says boys head coach Steve Antuono. “It’s a different journey this year, with a lot of familiar faces.” The boys will feature three returning senior starters—Steve…