It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Ellwood City can now relate to. They received a blow on Saturday as they fell 65-50 to the Mercer Mustangs. The Wolverine were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2022.
Chris Smiley
| 03/08/25 vs Mercer | 15 |
| 02/26/25 @ Shady Side Academy | 5 |
| 02/24/25 @ Southmoreland | 4 |
| 02/21/25 @ South Allegheny | 6 |
| 02/18/25 @ South Park | 5 |
| + 12 more games |
Ellwood City's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chris Smiley, who went 6-for-13 on his way to 15 points and six boards. That's the most points Smiley has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Chuckie Schweinsberg, who earned 11 points.
Even though they lost, Ellwood City smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in four consecutive matchups.
Ellwood City has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-12 record this season. The win (which was Mercer's third in a row) raised their record to 14-11.
Ellwood City does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mercer, they will face off against Aliquippa on Wednesday.
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