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Balance keys Mars' golf win

The Mars boys golf team used a balanced attack, having all five scorers shoot 38 or better, en route to a 187-201 victory over Kiski Area Wednesday at Rittswood.

Christian Locher led the way with a 36 for the Planets (2-1), who will face Valley Friday at Buffalo Golf Course.

Kiski Area (201): Kyle Horrell 36, Eric Weyant 41, Ryan Bachner 41, Phil Cappo 41, Adam Robinson 42

Mars (187): Christian Locher 36, Billy Bender 37, Alex Locher 38, Cameron Zarski 38, Josh Bartley 38

Seneca Valley 201, New Castle 230 — Jordan Kelly shot a 38 while teammates Mike McNulty and Blake Miller both fired a 39 to lead the Raiders (1-1).SV dropped a 204-211 decision at North Hills on Tuesday, with McNulty pacing the team with a 38.

New Castle (230): Joe Paul 41, Brandon Dominick 42, Nick Malizia 43, Anthony Richards 52, J.D. Cherrizzi 52

Seneca Valley (201): Jordan Kelly 38, Mike McNulty 39, Blake Miller 39, Tim Martin 42, Charlie Schade 43

Butler 204, Slippery Rock 216 — Slippery Rock's Brett Rinker earned medalist honors, but the Tornado posted the 12-stroke victory at Butler Country Club.Phil Schultz and David Paterno led the Tornado, each carding a 39.Butler (2-0) will play North Hills at Highland Golf Course Friday.

Slippery Rock (216): Brett Rinker 36, Gus McDowell 44, Bob Paczkowski 44, Brian Giesler 45, Alex Sparn 47

Butler (204): Phil Schultz 39, David Paterno 39, Jeremy Gohn 41, Corey Morabito 41, Connor Gray 44

A-C Valley 202, Clarion-Limestone 225 — Blayne McGuirk fired a 36 to pace the Falcons to the KSAC win over the Lions at Pinecrest.A-C Valley (1-0) will face Union at Clarion Oaks Tuesday.

A-C Valley (202): Blayne McGuirk 36, Logan Wetzel 40, Ryan Bartley 42, Allan Eaton 42, Joe Callender 42

Clarion-Limestone (225): Brandon Bell 42, Billy Kelley, Matt Wieszczyk 43, Jordan Zuck 45, Tyler Beers 53

Freeport 219, Leechburg 222 — Devin Earney fired a 41 for the host Yellowjackets.

Leechburg (222): Matt Barto 36, Caleb Orendi 40, Tyler Swarmer 46, Wyatt Smith 48, Jacob Mrochek 52

Freeport (219): Devin Earney 41, Robbie Miller 43, Tyler Thomas 44, Richard Vandruff 45, Josh Luchesa 46

Shady Side Academy 193, Knoch 195 — Jack Boros managed a 36 and Stefan Carlsson a 39 to pace the Knights.

Shady Side Academy (193): Brendan Gramley 36, Ryan Mengel 37, Troy Berglund 38, Ben Fownes 39, Chad Trice 43

Knoch (195): Jack Boros 36, Stefan Carlsson 39, Gavin Lachesky 40, Matt Eshelman 40, Chad Tudor 40

Brooke Ross, Abby Conlon and Alyssa King each won their singles match to help Knoch to a 4-1 win over Ellis School.<B>Knoch 4, Ellis School 1</B><B>Singles:</B> 1-Brooke Ross (K) def. Tessa McCardell 6-2, 6-3; 2-Abby Conlon (K) def. Holly Bensur 6-2, 6-1; 3-Alyssa King (K) def. Holly Johnson 6-4, 7-5<B>Doubles:</B> 1-Katie Conlon/Peggy Kanterman (K) def. Tvisi Ravi/Shannon Andrews 6-4, 6-3; 2-Lania Cross/Lia Kazer (ES) def. Kiki Gordon/Kassie Fissore 5-7, 6-4, 12-10<B>Mars 4, Seneca Valley 1 —</B> The Planets' doubles duos of Alanna Michalski/Brittany Bunner and Madison Dubrock/Ellen Limback both defeated the Raiders.SV defeated Blackhawk 5-0 on Tuesday.<B>Mars 4, Seneca Valley 1Singles:</B> 1-Kaitlyn Craig (M) def. Elisa Park 6-0, 6-0; 2-Liz Carpenter (M) def. Alexis Brockway 6-2, 6-4; 3-Kirsten Garczynski (SV) def. Breanna Beck 2-6, 6-3, 7-5<B>Doubles:</B> 1-Alanna Michalski/Brittany Bunner (M) def. Shelby Resch/Julia Vandrak 1-6, 6-2, 6-3; 2-Madison Dubrock/Ellen Limback (M) def. Amy Kinzler/Carly Clifton 6-3, 6-2

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