Ellwood City is on a three-game streak of home losses, New Brighton a nine-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Thursday. The Ellwood City Wolverine will welcome the New Brighton Lions at 6:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Monday, Ellwood City didn't have quite enough to beat Riverside and fell 40-37.
| 01/20/25 vs Riverside | 5 |
| 01/16/25 vs Our Lady of the Sacred Heart | 2 |
| 01/13/25 vs Quaker Valley | 3 |
Despite the defeat, Ellwood City had strong showings from Carah Kreitzer, who made all 5 shots she took for 11 points, and Delaney Sturgeon, who posted six points in addition to six rebounds and five steals. Sturgeon has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Elsie Sturgeon was another key player, putting up three points along with nine boards and three steals.
Meanwhile, New Brighton had to suffer through a 53-5 loss at the hands of Mohawk Area.
Ellwood City's loss dropped their record down to 8-7. As for New Brighton, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-12.
Everything came up roses for Ellwood City against New Brighton in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, as the squad secured a 58-5 victory. In that contest, Ellwood City amassed a halftime lead of 37-1, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.
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