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February 5, 2025

PHOTOS: Wolverines Sweep Tigers In Senior Night Doubleheader

It was a long evening Tuesday as the Ellwood City boys and girls basketball squads teamed up for a senior night double header against Beaver Falls. Two overtime thrillers later, both teams collected victories amid a combined eleven periods of play. First, the Lady Wolverines used an overtime 3-pointer by senior guard Kayla Jones with less than a minute left to inch away from the Tigers and secure a 59-54 victory. Ellwood City (@EC_Wolverines) defeats Beaver Falls in an overtime thriller 59-54 as Kayla Jones hits the game winning shot with less than a minute to play. pic.twitter.com/F7cgqJvz8K — Ethan…

January 22, 2025

PHOTOS: Kerr, Wolverines Defeat Rival Riverside 84-59

Jackson Kerr scored a career high 21 points to lead Ellwood City to its Riv-Ell Cup victory over Riverside Tuesday night. The Wolverines raced out ahead early and poured in eight three pointers in the contest as they cruised to the 84-59 victory. Ellwood City led 18-6 after the first frame powered by scoring contributions by four starters. In the second quarter, guard Kaleb Servick knocked home two 3-pointers as part of a Ellwood City’s 23 point barrage. The Wolverines 41-24 at halftime. In the third quarter Kerr came to life, knocking home a 3-pointers and added 12 points in…

January 21, 2025

PHOTOS: Riverside Edges Ellwood City 40-37 To Sweep Riv-Ell Series

Gabriella Finch and Delana Fox each scored 10 points to lead the Lady Panthers to a narrow 40-37 Riv-Ell victory over Ellwood City Monday night at Lincoln High School. All five starters scored for Riverside in its victory. Finch and Fox each collected four field goals, two free throws and hauled in five rebounds while Emma Meyer (9 points) and Camryn Friello (7 points) each knocked home 3-pointers for the Lady Panthers.  Friello scored 16 points in December in Riverside’s home victory over Ellwood City. Carah Kreitzer scored seven of her game-high 11 points in the fourth quarter as Ellwood…

December 18, 2024

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Outlasts Riverside In Low Scoring Affair, Win 35-32

Aaron Lake scored 12 points and Chuckie Schweinsberg connected on two critical fourth quarter 3-pointers to lead Ellwood City to a 35-32 rivalry victory over Riverside Tuesday evening at Lincoln High School. Lake scored six points in the fourth quarter that saw the Wolverines storm back for the victory. Ellwood City trailed 15-11 at halftime and 25-19 after three quarters. Kaleb Servick connected on two 3-pointers for Ellwood City. Lake hauled in 10 rebounds for a double-double. Logan Young scored a game-high 13 points (7 rebounds, 2 blocks) for Riverside. Drake Fox finished with 10 points in defeat for the…

November 26, 2024

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Women’s Network 8th Annual Girls Night Out

Ellwood City Women’s Network hosted their 8th annual Girls Night Out on Wednesday, November 20th at Shakespeares Restaurant. The networking event featured craft vendors, a Chinese auction, and 50/50 and entertainment by Vaughn Hudspath and others. All proceeds are donated to The Divine Grace Ministerium Food Bank which helps all those in need throughout Ellwood City and beyond. Visit http://www.mcclymondsphotos.smugmug.com to view and purchase all photos from the 2024 Football Season.

November 22, 2024

PHOTOS: Riverside Lions Club Monthly Updates

The Riverside Lions Club continues its community support through various programs and donations. The club offers a series of updates below spotlighting their recent efforts Through Project Homefront the club had the opportunity to distribute school supplies to eight different schools and food banks. PICTURED: Lions member Paul Liesie stands with Debbie Kaiser, middle school secretary. “This is the sixth year we had the ability to help the teachers in our area supplement their needs for ongoing supplies throughout the year,” says King Lion, Chip Campbell. In September the club hosted a Basket Luncheon at the Moose Lodge with a…

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!