Ellwood City Ledger

5 days ago | ellwoodcityledger.com | Ethan Morrison

The PIAA baseball and softball playoffs got underway with teams from across the Beaver Valley looking to take their first steps in the journey to the PIAA championships at Penn State in two weeks. Here is a look at how the area teams faired in the opening round. PIAA Baseball First RoundRiverside 9, Huntingdon 0Riverside ace Christian Lucarelli made his return to the mound in the first round of the PIAA Class 3A playoffs after not pitching for two and a half weeks because of an injury.

5 days ago | ellwoodcityledger.com | Ethan Morrison

Community members voiced both support and opposition to Lackovich's renewal at a public meeting, citing his past legal troubles and coaching success. The board voted 4-3 in favor of renewal, but due to an absent member and abstention, a final decision will be made at a later meeting.

6 days ago | ellwoodcityledger.com | Damon C. Williams

The Belmont Stakes — the final jewel in horse racing's Triple Crown which also includes the Kentucky Derby and Preakness — will run this weekend, and most fans want to know if favorites Journalism and Sovereignty will run. Here's what you need to know about the 157th running of Belmont Stakes. When is the Belmont Stakes? The 157th running of the Belmont Stakes will take place on Saturday, June 7. Where is the Belmont Stakes? The Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga, New York hosts the Belmont Stakes.

6 days ago | ellwoodcityledger.com | Ethan Morrison

With the WPIAL championships now in the rearview mirror, the PIAA spring sports playoffs commence for baseball and softball on June 2, followed by boys volleyball and lacrosse on June 3. There are many intriguing storylines heading into the state playoffs. Here are five things to watch for in the opening round of the state postseason tournaments. Will Riverside baseball pitcher Christian Lucarelli return to the mound for a state playoff run?

6 days ago | ellwoodcityledger.com | Ethan Morrison

Two teams from the Beaver Valley will be competing in the boys volleyball and girls lacrosse high school state tournaments. Here is what you need to know about the upcoming tournaments and the two area teams competing. When are the PIAA boys volleyball and girls lacrosse tournaments? Both the PIAA boys volleyball and girls lacrosse playoffs will begin on Tuesday, June 3, with quarterfinal action beginning on June 7, followed by the semifinals on June 10 and the championships on June 14.