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MOHAWK GETS FIRST WIN UNDER THEIR BELT

Addy Moskal collected three hits in four at bats, as Mohawk defeated Sharpsville Varsity Blue Devils 7-2 on Wednesday. Moskal singled in the sixth inning, doubled in the fifth inning, and singled in the third inning.

Sharpsville  were the first to get on the board in the first when Lily Palko hit a solo home run to right field. Izzie Candiotti hit a solo home run to center field in the top of the third for the Blue Devils.

The Warriors tied the game up in the bottom of the fourth thanks to two singles. They tied the game at two on a single by GiGi Cowher.

Mohawk took the lead in the bottom of the fifth. Aricka Young doubled, scoring one run, to give Mohawk Area Varsity Warriors the edge, 3-2.

Reagan Magno earned the win for Mohawk. The starting pitcher gave up three hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out seven and walking three. Jordan Brest took the loss for Sharpsville. She went six innings, surrendering seven runs on 10 hits, striking out one and walking four.

Mohawk piled up 10 hits in the game. Moskal and Young were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected three hits  while hitting back-to-back. The Warriors were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Mylie Pistorius made the most plays with seven.

Palko and Candiotti were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in one run for Sharpsville Varsity Blue Devils. Palko, Candiotti, and Brest each collected one hit for Sharpsville Varsity Blue Devils. Sharpsville Varsity Blue Devils didn’t commit a single error in the field. Haley White had the most chances in the field with six.

MOHAWK WINS FOR THEIR SENIORS

In a fitting tribute to their seniors, Mohawk’s basketball team celebrated senior night in style with a resounding blowout victory over Riverside, securing a dominant 37-18 win on Thursday.

Leading the scoring effort for Mohawk were Chloe Fadden and Erynne Capalbo, who each contributed 11 points, showcasing their offensive prowess and leadership on the court. Regan Magno added 6 points to the scoreboard, highlighting the team’s balanced scoring attack.

With this impressive win, Mohawk concludes their regular season with a solid 12-9 record, demonstrating their strength and resilience as they now await their first tournament opponent. The victory on senior night served as a fitting tribute to the dedication and contributions of the senior players, setting the stage for an exciting postseason journey.

As Mohawk looks ahead to tournament play, they do so with confidence and determination, knowing that they have the talent and drive to compete at the highest level.

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MOHAWK RALLIES IN THE FINAL FRAME

BESSEMER PA- In a thrilling comeback, Mohawk showcased their resilience by winning the fourth quarter 19-3 to secure a remarkable 56-50 victory over Ellwood City. The Warriors demonstrated determination and a strong finish, storming past their opponents to clinch the win.

Leading the scoring charge for Mohawk was Erynne Capalbo, delivering an impressive 18-point performance, closely followed by Kiera Julian with 17 points. Deyani Revis contributed 9 points, and Chloe Fadden added 8 points, highlighting the balanced offensive effort that fueled Mohawk’s comeback.

The Warriors’ ability to dominate the crucial moments of the game allowed them to overcome Ellwood City and secure the win, pushing their record to 10-7. Mohawk now looks ahead to their next challenge on Thursday, where they will host Riverside.

STRONG START IS ENOUGH FOR MOHAWK

NEW CASTLE PA- In a Thursday night matchup, Mohawk propelled themselves to a 44-33 victory over Laurel, thanks to a strong start that saw them dominating the first quarter with an 11-4 lead.

Leading the charge for Mohawk was Erynne Capalbo, who delivered an outstanding performance with 27 points. Deyani Revis added 7 points to the scoreboard.

With the win, Mohawk now holds a 9-6 record and is gearing up for a road trip on Monday to face Beaver Falls. The upcoming matchup carries added significance as Mohawk aims to redeem themselves after a close 56-50 loss in their first encounter with Beaver Falls. The Warriors’ solid start and individual standout performances set a positive tone for their upcoming challenges.

WARRIORS SHINE AT WESTMINSTER

By Eric Hughes 

 

NEW WILMINGTON PA- Mohawk defeats Beaver, 65-56, at Westminster College to improve to 8-6 on the season.

The first quarter was a shootout, where both teams combined for six three-pointers out of the gate. Nick Krzeczowski made two of them and led the Bobcats with eight points in the first quarter, but the Warriors would go into the second quarter with a 17-15 lead.

Mohawk made four more three-pointers and the second quarter and adjusted defensively to hold Beaver scoreless from beyond the arc for the remainder of the first half, but the Warriors would go into the locker room with only a 33-30 lead at halftime.

The Warriors continued to stay on par offensively coming out of halftime and held the Bobcats to only eight points in the third quarter to give themselves a 49-38 lead going into the final stanza.

The Bobcats found a spark in the fourth quarter and forced a lot of turnovers that led to points to bring the game to within five points, but four points apiece from Jay Wrona and JJ Nail, and a three-pointer from Mason Hopper down the stretch gave the Warriors the cushion they needed to walk out of New Wilmington with the win.

Bobby Fadden and Keigan Hopper both led the charge for the Warriors with 17 points apiece, and Jay Wrona had 16 points, splashing three three-pointers.

Junior Morino and Nick Krzeczowski both had great performances with 19 points apiece despite the loss.

Beaver will travel to Cranberry Township to face off against North Catholic on Tuesday, while Mohawk will have their toughest test of the season when they take on the 12-1 Neshannock Lancers in a hostile environment with first place in the WPIAL 3A 1 Conference on the line.

MOHAWK GETS NICKED BY NESHANNOCK

By Eric Hughes

NEW CASTLE OH- Neshannock defeats Mohawk, 48-45, to survive the Warriors’ second half comeback bid and improve to 8-3 on the season.

The Lancers made their presence felt early, especially on the defensive end, and jumped out to an 18-9 lead in the first quarter.

Payton Newman gave the Lancers an early spark, scoring seven points in the first half and hauling in too many rebounds to count on both ends, leading Neshannock to a 30-20 halftime lead.

Mohawk came out swinging in the second half, despite the deficit, and went on a 17-7 run in the third quarter, creating a lot of turnovers in the process, to tie the game going into the fourth quarter.

The Warriors took their first lead of the game late in the fourth quarter, but their magic would run out shortly after, as Chloe Fadden, their leading scorer fouled out, and Kaitlyn Fries made a three-pointer with less than a minute left to give Neshannock the lead back.

Rian Owens made a layup with only a few seconds left to give the Lancers a 48-45 lead and tightrope out of danger on their bitter rivals’ home court.

Rian Owens led the Lancers in scoring with 12 points, Jaidon Nogay and Payton Newman each had nine points, and Kaitly Fries had eight points and made the game-winning shot.

Chloe Fadden led the Warriors with 14 points before fouling out late, draining three three-pointers, and Kiera Julian had 12 points.

Neshannock will face off against West Middlesex Saturday at 1:30 at Westminster College, while Mohawk will travel to Beaver County Monday to take on Riverside.

MOHAWK COOLS OFF SOUTH RANGE

By Eric Hughes 

NEW CASTLE OH- Mohawk defeats South Range, 62-50, to improve to 2-3 on the young season.

The Warriors finished the first quarter with a 14-9 lead, mostly thanks to a hot start from Jay Wrona, who scored eight points in the first quarter.

Mohawk carried their momentum into the second quarter and went into halftime with a 34-20 lead after Bobby Fadden made buzzer beater from beyond half court and finished the first half with eight points.

Fadden picked up where he left off and scored six points in the third quarter to help the Warriors to a 45-31 lead going into the fourth quarter.

South Range’s offense came alive and outscored Mohawk in the fourth quarter, where Landon Moore scored 12 points, but the Raiders were unable to overcome their struggles from the first three quarters and fall to 4-2 on the season.

Landon Moore was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points.

Bobby Fadden led Mohawk with 18 points and made a memory along the way with his second quarter buzzer beater.

Jay Wrona finished with 14 points and Mason Hopper finished with 12 points, both making two three-pointers.

WARRIORS KEEP THE RAIDERS ANCHORED

By Eric Hughes 

NEW CASTLE PA- Mohawk defeats South Range, 53-39, to improve to 5-1 and continue their hot start to the 2023-24 campaign.

The Warriors jumped out to an early 15-5 lead in the first quarter, where Deyani Revis scored six points.

Mohawk picked up where the left off in the first quarter and went into halftime with a 30-14 lead after Erynne Capablo scored eight points in the quarter, making two three-pointers, and blocked two shots.

The Raiders flipped the switch offensively after halftime, outscoring the Warriors the second half, but it was not enough to overcome their early-game struggles.

Erynne Capalbo was Mohawk’s driving force once again, finishing the game with 18 points and three blocks, and was the game’s leading scorer.

Deyani Revis contributed with 14 points, Keira Julian and Aricka Young both scored nine points, and Chloe Fadden scored three points.

Madison Dado led the Raiders with 10 points, seven of them coming in the second half, Devin Sauerwein scored nine points, and Gwen Lowry scored seven points, all of which came in the second half.

MOHAWK MUSTERS UP A MIDWEEK WIN

NEW CASTLE OH- In a hard-fought contest on Wednesday night, Mohawk secured a well-earned victory against a resilient Beaver Area Bobcats team, emerging with a 46-31 win.

Leading the way for Mohawk was Erynne Capalbo, who delivered an impressive performance with 19 points. Kiera Julian and Anicka Young each contributed 9 points, showcasing a balanced offensive effort.

For the Beaver Area, Annsley Baker led the scoring with 13 points, and Lauren Nesbella added 7 points in their determined effort.

MOHAWK SETS UP HUGE MATCHUP NEXT WEEK

NEW CASTLE OH- In a critical showdown on Friday night, Mohawk’s football team took care of business against West Beaver, setting the stage for a huge matchup in the upcoming week against Neshannock. The game had its share of exciting moments, with both teams showcasing their skills and determination.

The first quarter saw Mohawk making an early statement with a touchdown by AJ Verdi, setting the tone for the game. In the second quarter, the action heated up with a pick-six by West Beaver’s Mikey Crawford, displaying their defensive prowess. Mohawk, however, was quick to respond as Justin Boston rushed for a touchdown, regaining the lead. The first half ended with a spectacular 45-yard field goal by Mohawk’s kicker, Josh Wilkins, showing off his accuracy and leg strength.

The excitement continued into the third quarter when Mohawk’s Bobby Fadden made a jaw-dropping one-handed catch for a touchdown, leaving the crowd in awe. West Beaver wasn’t ready to back down, and Tyson Florence rushed for a touchdown of their own, ensuring a competitive match. The game concluded with Mohawk securing a well-earned 31-21 victory.