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January 4, 2018

Ellwood City Wolverines Defeat Rochester

Ellwood City defeated Rochester 64-62 on Wednesday after an evenly matched game that saw neither team lead by more than six points. After the game worked its way to another tie late in the fourth quarter, Ellwood City used back to back three-pointers from Anthony Roth and Broc Boariu to stretch out to their biggest lead in the contest at 56-50. Rochester fought back and after a three point play by Strozier tied the game again, Wolverine forward Bubsy secured a late offensive rebound and connected with a game-winning bucket. Lincoln fell short early, trailing 29-27 by the half, only…

December 29, 2017

Sydney Wolf Captures 1,000th Career Point In Riverside Victory

Lady Panther senior Sydney Wolf scored a game high 25 points Thursday, surpassing 1,000 career points, in 56-38 victory over Hopewell in their opening game of the LGKG Holiday Classic. Riverside outscored the Vikings 24-6 in a decisive 3rd quarter that pushed their slim, 2-point halftime lead. Marley Wolf and Brielle Chesko also finished in double figures for Riverside with 10 points apiece. For Sydney Wolf, the senior – and Seton Hill recruit – is averaging 21.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 6.3 assists on the season, and was awarded a commemorative basketball as part of her 1,000 point…

December 29, 2017

Wolverines Complete Comeback, Defeat Union Area 55-51

The Ellwood City Wolverines erased two 21-point deficits in the first half Thursday night in their dramatic 55-51 comeback victory against Union Area in the opening game of their Neshannock Christmas tournament. After trailing 22-3 as early as the first quarter and 29-8 midway thru the second quarter, the Wolverines gained their composure and slowly chipped away at the lead that melted to single digits in the third quarter.  After a jolting 10-0 run to start the fourth quarter, the Wolverines took their first lead at 40-37 by way of a Broc Boariu 3-pointer. The lead stretched to as many…

December 27, 2017

Ellwood City Wolverines Fall Short Against New Brighton

Ellwood City’s pre-Christmas game against New Brighton, 12/22/2017 Despite Anthony Roth putting 26 points on the board, Lincoln lost to New Brighton 52-50. New Brighton (PA) locked in the win in the fourth quarter on a three pointer from Thomas Kirby. Despite a strong finish, with 16 points in the final quarter, Ellwood City Wolverines failed to secure the win. Great play from the field made Roth stand out, as he made 50% (10-for-20) of shots attempted as well as 50% (6-for-12) of threes attempted. Luca Botti went into double digits, scoring 11 points for Lincoln (3-for-11). Also contributing for…

December 22, 2017

Weekly High School Basketball Team Recaps

This week the Ellwood City Boys Varsity team played against Freedom and Steel Valley earlier this week, collecting victories in both games and bringing their overall score to 5-2.  The Wolverines ousted the Bulldogs 78-62 on Monday and defeated Steel Valley 54-42 on Tuesday. Ellwood City boys will open up section play tonight hosting the New Brighton Lions starting at 7:30p.m. Riverside’s Boys Varsity team played against Aliquippa on Wednesday, losing to the top ranked and undefeated ‘Quips 66-35. This brought their overall record to 3-2 on the young season. The Panthers don’t have another game scheduled until after the…

December 21, 2017

Ellwood City Wolverines Defeat Steel Valley

Munhall, PA– Lincoln won 55-42 against Steel Valley on Wednesday with the help of Anthony Roth, who scored 25 points, including 17 points in a decisive 3rd quarter for the Wolverines. Ellwood City Wolverines clinched their lead in the third quarter on a free throw from Roth. Lincoln came back with a vengeance in the final two quarters, after being behind early in the game, trailing 23-19 at the half. With a game-high 20 points in the third quarter, Lincoln gained some momentum late in the game. Roth led Lincoln’s offense, going 5-for-14 (36%) from the field while also sinking…

December 20, 2017

Ellwood City Wolverines Notch A Win Against Freedom

The Wolverines emerged victorious 78-62 against Freedom on Tuesday on the strength of Anthony Roth, who scored 31 points. Ellwood City had an early scoring surge, running out to an early double digit lead and claiming a 41-32 lead at the half. Lincoln solidified their lead in the final quarter, scoring 24 points. Roth led the charge for the Wolverine offense, scoring 31 points (10-17 shooting, one 3-pointers), with 11 points during the fourth period. He also contributed nine rebounds, five assists and two steals.  Entering the game, Roth needed 37 points to reach 1,000 for his career and will…

December 18, 2017

Ellwood City Wolverines Fall Short Against Shenango in Saturday’s Game

New Castle, PA – In spite of a solid performance from Anthony Roth with 17 points, Lincoln fell to Shenango 83-53. Roth led the charge for Ellwood City Wolverines‘s offense, scoring 17 points, with seven points during the third period. He also contributed five rebounds and one steal. Two other players also racked up double digit scores for Lincoln. Sean Busby put up 13 points. Broc Boariu hit two three-pointers and scored 10 points total. Also chipping in for Lincoln were Rick Pitrelli (7 points, 2 rebounds), Ryan Busby (4 points, 6 rebounds), and Rocco Sesti (2 points, 5 rebounds)….

December 14, 2017

Ellwood City Wolverines Emerge Victorious Against Springdale

Ellwood City used double-double efforts from Broc Boariu and Sean Busby to emerged victorious 65-56 against Springdale Wednesday night at Lincoln High School. Busby finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds (6 offensive) to power the Wolverine offense attack that ack with a vengeance in the final two quarters, after being behind early in the game, trailing 30-26 at the half. Lincoln gained on their opponent late in the game, scoring a game-high 23 points in the third quarter. Boariu was a big defensive contributor as well, racking up 11 rebounds, four steals and one block to go along with…

December 13, 2017

Ellwood City Wolverines Lose to Quaker Valley

Leetsdale, PA – Wolverine guard Anthony Roth put 21 points on the scoreboard, but Lincoln fell to Quaker Valley 88-57 Tuesday Night in a relatively high-scoring affair. Roth led Ellwood City Wolverines offense with 21 points, including 12 during the second period. He also contributed seven rebounds and one block. Roth spent plenty of time at the charity stripe, connecting on 14 of 16 free throw attempts to boon his scoring total. Luca Botti achieved double digits, scoring 16 points (7-for-12 shooting), and grabbed six rebounds for the Wolverines in a losing effort. Also chipping in for Lincoln were Rick…