Recent Stories

Local Sports

January 14, 2019

Wolverines Notch A Comeback Victory Over Lancers

Ellwood City boys basketball team gained a come-from-behind victory against Neshannock 58-55 on Friday with the help of Steve Antuono, who scored game-high 27 points. After trailing 36-32 after three quarters, and by as many as six points in several occasions in the fourth quarter, the Wolverines clawed back to victory, scoring the last seven points of the contest. Antuono buried a 3-pointer, part of his 11-point fourth quarter output, that gave the Wolverines the late lead in the high scoring final frame.  Senior Broc Boariu sank two free throws late the ice the game. With a shooting percentage of…

January 8, 2019

Lady Wolverines Defend Home Court, Beat Beaver Falls

The Ellwood City Lady Wolverines defended home court Monday night in a backyard battle with neighboring Beaver Falls, defeating the Tigers 53-48.  Ellwood City used points from distance in pivotal third quarter and later at the free throw line to secure the section win. Three out of six player were in double figures including senior Isabella Roth with a team-high 15 points (four 3-pointers; 3-8 from the line). Roth was joined in double figures by freshman Kyla Servick with 10 points (one 3-pointer, 3 FG’s, 1-2 FT), and sophomore Chloe Sturgeon with 11 points ( 7-10 free throws). Also making…

January 7, 2019

Wolverines Notch A Win Against Mohawk Area

Steve Antuono scored a game-high 21 points to lead Ellwood City to a 51-45 victory over Mohawk Area on Saturday. The Wolverines (4-6 overall) ran away with an early lead after a 15-point second quarter, running up the lead to 27-18 by halftime. Antuono collected three 3-pointers on his way to high game-high point total (6-15 overall, 3-6 3-pointers). He also shot well from the line, making 86% (6-for-7) of free throws attempted. Senior Rick Pitrelli had another strong, all around game, finishing with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for Ellwood City (4-for-10 shooting). Also helping the effort…

January 7, 2019

Alberts, Walley Collect MAC Wrestling Championships

Wolverine wrestlers Jake Alberts and Austin Walley collected victories and championships on Saturday at the Ed Driscoll MAC tournament at Freedom High School. Walley was also voted Most Outstanding Wrestler in the 16-team tournament. In the 120 pound Championship Jake Alberts defeated Anthony Maiure, Mars, 14-7 while Austin Walley defeated Bryson Miller, of Freedom, 3-2 in the 182 pound Championship.  Wolverine Donavin Chambers fell to Daniel Yetsick, of Ambridge, in his third place 138-pound contest, finishing fourth. Full results for Ellwood City at the MAC Tournament Jake Alberts (Ellwood City Hs) – DNP Jake Alberts (Ellwood City Hs) over Ryan…

December 31, 2018

Wolverine Basketball Teams Each Collect Tournament Championships

Both Ellwood City Wolverine boys and girls basketball teams collected holiday tournament championships over the weekend.  The boys basketball team took the Mercer Christmas Tournament championship Friday while the girls basketball team upset the host Spartans to collect a Laurel Christmas Tournament championship on Saturday. Wolverines Win versus Fort LeBoeuf Ellwood City was victorious against Fort LeBoeuf 63-48 on Friday with the help of Rick Pitrelli, who scored 20 points. Wolverines ran away with an early lead after an 18-point second quarter, running up the lead to 33-20 by halftime. Pitrelli was the front runner for Ellwood’s offense with 20…

December 31, 2018

Two Wolverine Wrestlers Place In Holiday Tournament

Last Thursday and Friday the Ellwood City Wrestling team traveled to Southmoreland to compete in their Holiday Classic tournament.  Austin Walley placed 2nd (182 pounds) and Donavin Chambers placed 3rd (138 pounds) Participating schools includes Bedford, Bethel Park, Burgettstown, Butler, Beth Cener, Chartiers Houston,  Elwood City, Frazier, Fort Cherry, Greensburg Salem, Hermitage, Indian Land (SC), Jefferson Morgan, Lee Davis (VA),  Ligonier Valley, Marion Center, Mt. Pleasant, Meyersdale, Northern Bedford,  North Star, Somerset, Southmoreland, South Park, South Side, Tussey Mountain, United, Union City, Upper St. Clair, and Valley. After collecting three victories, Walley finally succumbed in the 182-pound championship to Dayton Pitzer,…

December 28, 2018

Ellwood City Defeats Moniteau, Riverside Falls to Shaler

Our two local high school boys basketball teams split their opening games in selective Holiday Tournaments on Thursday. Ellwood City defeated Moniteau in its opening game of a Mercer Tournament while Riverside was knocked off by Shaler Area in its opening game of a Seneca Valley holiday tournament.  Games resume today for each boys basketball team. Freshman Trio Lead Wolverines Over Moniteau A Wolverine trio of freshmen guards combined to score 36 points to lead Ellwood City to a non-conference victory over Moniteau on Thursday. Freshman Steve Antuono’s 22 points propelled the Wolverines to its 58-46 victory as he was…

December 20, 2018

EC SPORTS RECAP: Wrestling, Boys Basketball Teams Defeated

Five Wolverine wrestlers collected match victories Wednesday night, but Ellwood City fell to Beaver Area 42-27. Jake Alberts (120 lbs), Donavan Chambers (138 lbs), Zach Polojoic (145 lbs), Doug Balin (152 lbs), and Austin Walley (182 lbs) collected victories. Beaver Area used six match forfeits to a earn a majority of its points on the evening. Beaver Area Hs (BAH) 42.0 Ellwood City Hs (ECH) 27.0 120: Jake Alberts (ECH) over John Hall (BAH) (Fall 1:49) 126: Double Forfeit 132: Alec Coulter (BAH) over (ECH) (For.) 138: Donavan Chambers (ECH) over Brady Earhart (BAH) (Dec 2-0) 145: Zach Polojoic (ECH)…

December 13, 2018

Ellwood City Wrestling Team Has Early Success

This past weekend, the Ellwood City varsity boys wrestling team began their 2018-2019 season at the 22-team Hickory Invitational. The wrestling team is lead by seniors Jake Alberts and Donavin Chambers, along with their teammates Austin Walley, Donavin Chambers and Zach Polojoic. At the weekend invitational, Walley took first place in his 182-pound class, collecting a 15-3 decision over Elijah Ayers (Coudersport) while Chambers placed second in his 138-pound final, falling 7-2 in the finals. Jake Alberts collected a fourth place finish while Doug Balin went 3-2 this weekend. As a team, Ellwood City finished with 76.5 points in the tournament.  Redbank…

December 12, 2018

Winter Sports Series PART 2: Riverside Q&A

When the temperature drops and snow, sometimes, covers the ground, that means it’s time for the sports to come inside. In this two-part, Winter Sports series, we will be talking to athletes from both Riverside and Lincoln high school, along with releasing the schedules for all winter sports. For the second and final part of our Winter Sports Series, EllwoodCity.org talked to Lauren Bettencourt and Brian Macmurdo about their wintertime sports. Lauren Bettencourt Girls Varsity Basketball What grade are you in? 12th Grade How long have you been involved in basketball? I have been involved since 3rd grade. Why did…