Fletcher Crouse, Rob Rairez and Bryan Rodgers scored goals as Butler's junior varsity hockey team defeated Penn Hills, 3-2, in the first round of the playoffs recently.

Travis Reismeyer had two assists and Zach Carben had one for the Golden Tornado. Goaltender Kris Rhodaberger stopped 26 of 28 shots.

Butler faces Montour at the Airport Ice Arena tonight.

Freeport's freshman hockey team defeated Bethel Park, 6-3, in the first round of the playoffs Friday.

Shane Gallagher, Jeremy Hepler, Josh Shreckengost and Jon Reichenbaugh scored for the Yellowjackets.

Nate King, Cody Barker and Gallagher added assists.