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November 16, 2024

PHOTOS: Wolverines Defeated By South Park In WPIAL Semifinals

The unbeaten Wolverines season came to an end Friday night as Ellwood City was defeated by South Park 28-7 in the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals at North Allegheny High School. After gaining and early advantage the Wolverines were torched by chunk plays by the #2 seeded Eagles rushing attack who posted a resounding 376 yards rushing in its victory. Ellwood City recovered the opening kickoff on the South Park 21 yard line after the Eagles mishandled the ball and just two plays later took a 7-0 lead when Chris Smiley connected with Dailonn Currie for an 18-yard touchdown. The Wolverines…

November 9, 2024

PHOTOS: Wolverines Survive South Allegheny, Advance To WPIAL Semifinals

Elijah Palmer-McCane tallied 150 yards of total offense and accounted for both Ellwood City scores Friday night as the Wolverines survived a scare from #6 South Allegheny and escaped with a 13-12 quarterfinals victory in the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs. Ellwood City advances to the WPIAL semifinals for the first time since 1987. In the low scoring affair Friday, the Wolverines had to overcome a 95-yard touchdown catch and run by the Gladiators standout receiver Drew Cook early in the second quarter. The splash play silenced the raucous home crowd eager to see Ellwood City’s first home playoff game in…

November 6, 2024

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Art Club Paints Windows On Lawrence Avenue

Members of the Ellwood City Art Club took to the sidewalks of Lawrence Avenue this week and gave some colorful splashes of paint to merchant windows. Students painted many business windows with some blue and white, and some green and white, to show spirit for the high school football playoffs. Both Ellwood City and Riverside football teams are playing Friday night in their respective quarterfinal contests in the WPIAL Class 2A Playoffs. Riverside plays top seed Seton LaSalle while Ellwood City hosts South Allegheny at Helling Stadium Friday night at 7:00 p.m. The Wolverines game will be available via live…

October 28, 2024

PHOTOS: Annual Ellwood City Halloween Parade

The annual Ellwood City Halloween Parade took place Saturday afternoon along Lawrence Avenue in downtown Ellwood City. Thousands flocked to the sidewalks to watch and collect candy tossed from the many floats and participants in the parade. The Borough of Ellwood City modified its Trick or Treat schedule for this year, announcing it would take place Saturday evening after the parade. DON’T FORGET! Enter your son or daughter in to the EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest for a chance to win a cash prize!

October 26, 2024

PHOTOS: Wolverines Wrap Up Unbeaten Regular Season With Senior Night Victory Over Beaver Falls

Ellwood City has earned is first unbeaten regular season in 80 years after a convincing 52-0 blowout of Beaver Falls Friday night. The shutout performance was part of the senior night where sixteen Wolverine players were recognized before the game. One the game started, Ellwood City made quick work of the visiting Tigers as quarterback Chris Smiley tossed three first half touchdowns and the Wolverines raced out a 39-0 halftime advantage. Dailonn Currie was on the receiving end of two of the tosses, first an 11-yard strike in the first quarter and later a 59-yard touchdown in the second quarter…

October 12, 2024

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Outlasts Riverside 13-9

Ellwood City survived an upset bid from cross creek rival Riverside Friday night in the annual installment of the RivEll Cup. The Wolverines picked up a hard fought 13-9 victory on the road, improving to 7-0 for the first time in 80 years. The game feature some quick scoring action early, but grinded out as both teams fought hard for offensive yards as the teams combined for only 382 yard of total offense. Neither team collected 100 yards passing. Ellwood City struck first with a touchdown after the first of three Panthers turnovers set the Wolverines up with a short…

September 28, 2024

PHOTOS: Wolverines Shutout New Brighton On A Rainy Homecoming Night

The Wolverines forced five turnovers defensively, Elijah-Palmer McCane scored three second half touchdowns, and Dailonn Currie hauled in two touchdown passes Friday night as Ellwood City shutout New Brighton 33-0 on a rainy homecoming night at Helling Stadium. Holly Palmer was crowned the 2024 Homecoming Queen at halftime. The in MAC Section game, Ellwood City quarterback Chris Smiley connected with Currie on the first of two touchdown passes, a 21-yard strike midway through the first quarter to put the Wolverines ahead with a 7-0 lead that would last to halftime. A 40-yard strike from Smiley to Currie put Ellwood City…

September 28, 2024

PHOTOS: Riverside Falls To Western Beaver On Homecoming Night

Western Beaver jumped on Riverside early, gaining an early 21-0 advantage as they held on to defeat the Panthers 21-10 Friday night at Riverside Memorial Stadium. Brandon Mayo scored two first half rushing touchdowns for the Golden Beavers (4-1 Overall) who remain unbeaten in MAC section play. Robbie Janis led all rushers with 108 yards on the ground for the Panthers who outgained the visiting Golden Beavers 220-96 in total yards of offense, but came up short on the scoreboard. Aiden Garcia connected on a 20-yard touchdown pass to Joe Chill in the fourth quarter. Garcia finished 8-12 passing for…

September 27, 2024

PHOTOS: Riverside Knocks Off Ellwood City In Thrilling Volleyball Riv-Ell Matchup

The Panthers girls volleyball team earned a thrilling 5-set match victory over rival Ellwood City in a Riv-Ell Cup matchup Thursday evening at Riverside High School The Lady Panthers jumped out to a two set advantage before the visiting Wolverines rallied back to tie the match at two sets apiece. Riverside then earned the rivalry victory with a 15-12 victory in the fifth and deciding set. The Wolverines setback is their second section loss of the season and puts Neshannock now alone in first place of the section after the Lancers earned a straight sets victory over Laurel on Thursday….

September 20, 2024

2024 Ellwood City Homecoming Court Announced

Congratulations to the 2024 Lincoln High School Homecoming Court! The Homecoming King will be crowned at school during a Pep Rally and the Queen will be crowned at halftime of the Friday night football game vs. New Brighton. Lincoln High School will celebrate their 68th Homecoming on Friday, September 27th, at Helling Stadium against the New Brighton Lions. Pregame festivities, where the Queen’s Court will be introduced, begin at 6:30 p.m. There will be a casual dance at the high school for junior high students following the football game with DJ II Nice and admission is $5 at the door….

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