Seneca Valley striker Ayla Ward (7) celebrates a first-half goal with teammate Emma Maloberti (11) in a win against North Hills Thursday at Seneca Valley High School.

Taylor Welter's 18 kills and eight digs sparked Butler to a 3-0 girls volleyball sweep of host North Hills Thursday night.

Butler topped the Indians by scores of 25-16, 25-17 and 25-18.

Maisy Gibson contributed eight kills and eight digs to the victory. Cassidy Safran had 13 assists and 12 digs for Butler, which improved to 2-1 in section play.

Burrell 3, Knoch 0 — Nicole Critchlow had 21 digs and three aces and Brynnae Coe 14 assists for the Knights (0-3, 0-4), who fell by scores of 25-22, 25-20 and 25-14.

A-C Valley 3, Forest Area 0 — The Falcons overwhelmed the host Fires by scores of 25-5, 25-4 and 25-5.

Meah Ielase tallied seven kills and seven aces, Paige Klingler four kills and seven aces and Jenna Stefanacci 16 service points.

Mackenzie Parks chipped in seven assists for the Falcons (4-0), who visit Grove City Wednesday.

Mars 3, Montour 0 — Lauren Atwell turned in seven kills and three blocks as Mars blanked Montour.

Ava Black contributed with four kills and six blocks and Ava Donnelly with 20 assists. Anna Pietrusinski notched 16 digs.

At Butler Country Club, Colin Patterson shot a 38 as Butler bested Kiski Area, 200-231.Ryan Porch and Hunter Swidzinski both had a 40 for the Golden Tornado (9-2).Kiski Area (231): Campbell Curry 43, Jason Buczak 45, Josh Schrader 46Butler (200): Colin Patterson 38, Ryan Porch 40, Hunter Swidzinski 40North Catholic 190, Winchester Thurston 225 — North's Ethan Ellis notched his fourth overall win this season with a 35 at Pheasant Ridge Golf Club. Scoring a 36, Justin Kontul wasn't far behind for the Trojans.North Catholic (190): Ethan Ellis 35, Justin Kontul 36, Zach Cozza 38, Teagan McTighe 40, Justin Ennis 41District 10 — In the final Region 2 match of the season at Oak Tree Golf Course, Slippery Rock placed second out of seven teams with 360 strokes.Jack Hadley paced the Rockets with an 82 and Jacob Wolak added an 84. Kellan Stoughton-Drogowski carded a 92.Grove City placed first (343) and also won the region championship. Toby Matson led the Eagles Thursday with a 74.

Paige Scott's 38 helped Butler improve its record to 7-2 overall with a 178-208 win over Armstrong.Ainsley Plant helped out with a 45 and Paige Ponteous with a 47.Butler's next match will come against Fox Chapel at Hiland Golf Course on Wednesday.Armstrong (208): Macie Lorigan 44, Jessica Kinter 51, Mylee Lorigan 53, Eva Shafer 60Butler (178): Paige Scott 38, Ainsley Plant 45, Paige Ponteous 47, Taylor Temple 48District 9 — Autumn Stewart carded a 44 to win medalist honors, leading Moniteau to another KSAC Mega Match win.The Warriors, who received a 46 from Emma Covert and a 47 from Brynne Barger, finished with 137 strokes.Evie Bliss of A-C Valley had a 59.

Ayla Ward and Abby Weis both scored twice in Seneca Valley's dominating 6-0 win against visiting North Hills.Kendall Walton and Bayden Valentovish also scored for the Raiders (1-1, 4-1-1).North Catholic 3, Beaver 1 — Jayden Sharpless, Lauren MacDonald and Makenzie DeBlassio each scored a goal for the Trojanettes (4-0).MacDonald added two assists and Sharpless one.Rylee Kumer recorded four saves.