The Butler hockey team generated plenty of offense Tuesday night, but suffered its first loss of the season, 7-5, to Central Catholic at the Alpha Ice Complex.

The Vikings took a 3-1 first-period lead and never trailed. A goal from Butler's Brendan Ackelson tied the game at 5 with 14 minutes, 49 seconds left in the game.

Central Catholic regained the lead with a power play goal by Jacob Kingerski three minutes later.

Connor Scott led the way with four points (one goal, three assists) for Butler (4-1-1). Sam Gross, Cameron Barto and Trevor Gilliland also scored for the Golden Tornado.

Zach Schnur made 27 saves in net.

Soccer

Five members of the Karns City boys soccer team were chosen for the All-Upper Allegheny South Soccer League team.

Gremlins junior Spenser Myers, who finished with a league-high 54 goals, was selected as the Most Valuable Player for the second time and was named to the team for the third time.

Juniors Noah Pollock and Jace Ebbitt were both selected as forwards. Seniors Conrad Snyder and Nolan Riley were each chosen for the first time.

Karns City finished the season 18-2 and won the District 9 Class A title.