The Butler girls bowling team was runner-up in the WPIBL team championships Thursday night, losing to Burrell in the final.

The Golden Tornado defeated Shaler to advance to the final, but fell to Burrell, 513-439.

Reegan Malis rolled a 557 series with a high game of 197 to lead Butler. The series was the third highest of the day and earned her a spot on the All-WPIBL team.

Jordyn Graham posted a 474 series with a high score of 164.

Boys Basketball

Karns City 69, Union 48 — Four Gremlins posted double-digit scoring performances, including 21 points from Ethan McElroy, in their regular-season finale at home.

Nolan Cumberland notched 14 points for the Golden Knights while Truman Vereb scored nine.

UNION 48

Luke Bowser 7, Karter Vogel 2, Quintin Weaver 6, Caden Rainey 7, Nolan Cumberland 14, Truman Vereb 9, Layton Stewart 2 . Totals: 20 5-6 48.

KARNS CITY 69

Josh Wimer 3, Austin Fahlor 15, Chase Beighley 15, Caiden Corbett 5, Ethan McElroy 21, Nathan Waltman 10. Totals: 28 6-8 69.

Union 11 10 9 18 — 48

Karns City22 13 15 19 — 69

District 9 playoffs: TBD