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April 25, 2024

EC Baseball Beats Laurel, Softball Blasts Beaver Falls

Both Ellwood City baseball and softball teams collected victories on Wednesday afternoon. The Wolverines baseball team defeated Laurel 10-8 at Sanders Field behind two doubles and a 4-RBI performance by catcher Jordan Keller. After Ellwood City posted three runs in the first inning, the Wolverines tacked on three more in the second inning as Keller doubled in a run and Aaron Lake smacked an RBI single. Lake finished with three singles and three RBIs on the afternoon. Ellwood City saw the lead stretch out to 10-2 after four innings and withstood a Laurel rally late to secure its non-section victory….

April 16, 2024

Lady Wolverines Rally Late, Knock Off Central Valley 6-4

Ellwood City used a late rally, on the road, Monday to earn a 6-4 victory against unbeaten section foe Central Valley. After training 4-0 entering the top of the six inning, the Wolverines struck for four runs and added two more in the seventh to pull away to victory. Ellie Kalantzis connected on a pivotal home run in the sixth inning rally and Kiley LeViere singled in the frame to knot the score. Alexis Beck is credited with the game-winning RBI as she swatted a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning to put Ellwood City ahead. Amber McQuistion was stellar…

April 2, 2024

Schwarz Drives In 5 Runs, Wolverines Remain Unbeaten

Sara Schwarz drove in five runs to lead Ellwood City to a 10-8 road victory over New Castle on Tuesday. Ellwood City (5-0 Overall) built a seven run lead in the fifth inning and then held off a comeback attempt by the Red Hurricanes. New Castle go on the board in the first inning after Olivia Hood walked and was brought home by way of a RBI ground out by Aycealea Rose. A fielder’s choice by Gabby Mangieri extended the host Hurricanes lead to 3-1 in the bottom of the second inning. Ellwood City captured the lead in the top…

March 25, 2024

COACH TALK: Softball Seasons Are Underway

Ellwood City and Riverside softball seasons are underway. Each team will look to return to their respective WPIAL class playoffs. Nine starters are back for Ellwood City and head coach Gary Rozanski is looking to improve in all aspects of the game. After an opening round playoff defeat last season, the Ellwood City Wolverines softball team will look to build on its 11-win campaign last season and secure yet another playoff berth. “New season, same group of players, and we want to be playing our best at the end of the season,” says the coach who returns for his 19th…

April 27, 2023

PHOTOS: Nardone, EC Baseball Shutout Central Valley; Softball Defeats Tigers

Ellwood City sophomore Will Nardone pitched six scoreless innings Wednesday afternoon as the Wolverines easily dismantled the visiting Central Valley Warriors 10-0 at Sanders Field. Nardone allowed only three singles on the afternoon. He stuck out five batters while issuing only three walks. Offensively, senior Chase Wilson reached base four times (3-3, 2 RBIs, 1 BB) and scored three runs for the Wolverines. Joining Wilson with multiple hits were Jordan Keller (2-4, 2 runs) and Ryan Widmaier (2-2, 2 runs, 1 BB). Ellwood CIty scored four runs in the second inning to chase Central Valley starting pitcher D Nalli. The…

April 24, 2023

EC Baseball, Softball Each Rebound With Victories

Both Ellwood City baseball and softball teams each rebounded from recent losses last week with victories over the weekend. The Lady Wolverines lost a heartbreaking 2-1 extra innings affair to its rival Riverside on Thursday, but rebounded to hand section foe Hopewell its first section loss on Friday. Ellwood City avenged an earlier section loss Friday as they beat Hopewell 6-0 at Stiefel Park.  With just four games left, the title is very much up for grabs as Hopewell leads with a record of 5-1 followed by Ellwood City and Central Valley tied for second with 4-2 section slates.  Mohawk…

April 13, 2023

Ellwood City Varsity Softball Easily Dispatches Beaver Falls; Junior High Knocks Off Riverside

The Wolverines varsity softball team scored 15 runs for the second consecutive game – this time it took just three innings for the mercy rule to end things as they beat Beaver Falls 15-0 Wednesday evening. Ellwood City outfielder Lexi Beck capped a five run first inning attack with a two run double to left field scoring Keira Rozanski and Ellie Kalantzis. The Wolverines scored seven more runs in the second inning, powered by a two-run double by Natalie Gillin and a two-run triple by Aliya Garroway. After Beaver Falls went down in order in the third, Ellwood City walked…

April 12, 2023

Wolverines Blast Blackhawk, Rozanski Earns 200th Career Victory

Ellwood City made quick work of Blackhawk Tuesday afternoon at Stiefel Park, earning head coach Gary Rozanski his 200th career coaching victory. The non-section contest was halted after five innings as the Lady Wolverines mercy ruled the Cougars 15-1. The Wolverines started quickly Tuesday as Amber Mcquistion knocked in Julie Nardone with a single and Sara Schwarz knocked in two more with a line drive to right field to make it 3-0. Blackhawk cut the lead to 3-1 in the third inning as Patterson hit a solo home run to left center field. Ellwood City effectively put the game away…

April 6, 2023

Lady Wolverines Nip Mohawk 4-3, Improves to 4-1 Overall

Wednesday evening’s game between Ellwood City and Mohawk at Stiefel Park had a playoff feel even though it was just the second section game for both squads. Both pre-season favorites to compete for the section crown entered the game with 0-1 section records and the winner would jump right back into the section race while the loser would be in a deeper hole. The game was a back and forth nail biter dominated by pitching and defense that featured some late game heroics by the Lady Wolverines to came away with a 4-3 victory. Ellwood City got the game’s initial…

March 22, 2023

COACH TALK: Ellwood City and Riverside Softball Teams Each Look To Continue Playoff Streaks

Both Ellwood City and Riverside softball teams will enter their 2023 regular season campaigns with sights set on returning to the WPIAL Playoffs, continuing streaks for both teams. For the Lady Wolverines, a playoff streak currently rests at eight straight seasons, and the girls will look to it nine this spring. Head coach Gary Rozanski has an experienced group but will need contributions from all players and positions. “We have a great group of girls returning, their experience is going to be important to our success and continue to build on last year’s success,” says the 18th-year head coach. “It…