It was a big day for the Mars softball team.

Freshman Monica Glomb pitched a no-hitter and the Planets sewed up a playoff spot with a 7-1 win over Riverside Thursday.

It was Glomb's second no-hitter of the year as she struck out 10 and walked three, and also scored three runs.

Kara Stroup doubled twice, singled, scored two runs and drove in two for the Planets.

Mars (8-7, 6-1) can clinch a share of the section title with a win over Knoch Monday.

Riverside 000 100 0 - 1 0 2

Mars 104 020 x - 7 9 4

WP:

Monica Glomb (7 IP) 10 strikeouts, 3 walks.

LP:

Kelosky (7 IP) 6 strikeouts, 4 walks

Mars (8-7, 6-1):

Glomb 2-1B, 3-R; Kara Stroup 2-2B, 1B, 2-R, 2-RBI

Today:

Sto-Rox @ Mars

Clarion 000 xxx x - 0 2 1

Karns City (13)(12) xxxx x -25 16 1

WP:

Shelby Waltman (3 IP) 6 strikeouts, 0 walks.

LP:

Hartle (1 IP) 0 strikeouts, 10 walks

Karns City (7-9, 6-4):

Waltman HR, 1B, 4-RBI; Shannon Christie HR, 3-RBI; Chricelle Griffiths 3B, 3-RBI; Kristen Macurak 2B, 1B, 4-RBI; Megan Simpson 1B, 3-RBI; Ashley Fuhrer 2-1B, 2-RBI; Haley Callihan 1B, 2-RBI; Jen Morrow 1B, 2-RBI; Danielle Brown RBI; Jess Spafford 1B, RBI; Stephanie DeVore 1B

Tuesday:

Clarion-Limestone @ Karns City

Grove City 100 045 x -10 8 1

Reynolds 000 000 x - 0 2 4

WP:

Krista Chiappini (4 IP) 4 strikeouts, 4 walks.

LP:

Lowe (6 IP) 0 strikeouts, 4 walks

Grove City (10-4, 8-0):

Anne Yetter 1B, 3B, 3-RBI; Kristen Hughes 2B, RBI, 3-SB; Kari Barnes 1B, 2-RBI; Emily Robinson 1B, 2-RBI; Katie Sonntag 1B, 3-SB

Tuesday:

Hickory @ Grove City

Moniteau 003 02x x - 5 7 5

Neshannock 065 33x x -17 15 0

WP:

Taylor Kimmel (5 IP) 5 strikeouts, 1 walk.

LP:

Melanie Foreman (3 IP) 0 strikeouts, 0 walks

Moniteau (13-2):

Natalie DeMatteis 1B, 2B, 2-RBI; Selina Eddinger 2-2B; Jenna Beatty 2B; Melissa Casper 2B, 3-RBI

Neshannock: Jess Egberg 3-1B

Monday:

Moniteau @ Keystone

Joe Arndt doubled, singled twice and drove in five runs as Knoch outslugged Hampton 15-10.John LeFebre got the win, going the distance and striking out five. He was hurt by seven errors behind him.Knoch also won on Wednesday, downing North Catholic 4-1 behind Arndt.In other action:Jim Jaskowak pitched 5scoreless innings in relief and Jesse Alfreno hit his fifth home run of the season as Grove City toppled West Middlesex 7-3.Jaskowak struck out two and didn't walk a batter for the Eagles (12-2, 11-1).Adam Milanovich hit a two-run home run, but Union fell to Clarion 9-5.Milanovich became Union's all-time leader in career hits (57), career RBI (37) and home runs in a season (five).Knoch 455 010 0 -15 15 7Hampton 400 023 1 -10 13 4WP:John LeFebre (7 IP) 5 strikeouts, 1 walk.LP:Barberich (1IP) 1 strikeout, 1 walkKnoch (8-8, 2-6):Joe Arndt 2B, 2-1B, 5-RBI; Todd Kennedy 2-2B, 1B, 2-RBI; Austin Leffler 2-1B; LeFebre 2-1BHampton:Beatty 2-1B, HR; Cordisco HR, 1BToday:Knoch @ SpringdaleW. Middlesex 120 000 0 - 3 5 3Grove City 212 002 x - 7 10 4WP:Jim Jaskowak (5IP) 2 strikeouts, 0 walks.LP:Radkowski (2 IP) 0 strikeouts, 2 walksWest Middlesex:Arrgood HR, RBIGrove City (12-2, 11-1):Jesse Alfreno HR, 1B, 2-RBI; Bill Herman 2-1B; Derek Maybee 2-1B; Beau Fisher 1B, 2BMonday:Grove City @ HickoryClarion 234 000 0 - 9 14 0Union 230 000 0 - 5 5 1WP:Eric Moore (7 IP) 8 strikeouts, 4 walks.LP:Kyle Hilliard (1 IP) 1 strikeout, 1 walkClarion:Moore 1B 2B R, Noll 2-1B 2RBI R, McGinley 2-1B RBI, Arner 1B 3RBIUnion (7-6, 5-6):Derek Carmichael 2-1B 3SB, Jeremy Craig 2B RBI, Adam Milanovich HR 2RBI R, Kyle Hilliard 1BToday:Union @ A-C Valley

Jesse Morrison won the shot put, but the A-C Valley boys track and field team fell to Redbank Valley, 96-50, Thursday.The Falcons' girls also lost to Redbank, 98-51.BoysRedbank Valley 96, A-C Valley 50Running events110-meter high hurdles:1-Bowser (AC) 17.1;100-meter dash:1-Frampton (RV) 11.9;1,600-meter run:1-Dinger (RV) 4:57.3;400-meter run:1-Linamen (AC) 57.7;300-meter intermediate hurdles:1-Bowser (AC) 43.8;800-meter run:1-Dinger (RV) 2:12.7;200-meter dash:1-Frampton (RV) 24.4;3,200-meter run:1-Dinger (RV), Sellner (RV) 13:20.7Relay events3,200-meter:1-Redbank Valley 12:55;400-meter:1-Redbank Valley 46.9;1,600-meter:1-Redbank Valley 3:49.5Field eventsShot put:1-Morrison (AC) 40-¼;Discus:1-Jordan (RV) 121-1;Javelin:1-Sellner (RV) 127-0;Pole Vault:1-Gourley (RV) 9-0;High jump:1-Wikander (RV) 5-5;Long jump:1-Reddux (AC) 17-2;Triple jump:1-Wikander (RV) 35-1GirlsRedbank Valley 98, A-C Valley 51Running events100-meter high hurdles:1-Hickman (AC) 18.3;100-meter dash:1-McCauley (RV) 13.9;1,600-meter run:1-Ranlan (RV) 6:16.9;400-meter run:1-Snyder (AC) 1:08.4;300-meter low hurdles:1-Hickman (AC) 54.1;800-meter run:1-Doran (AC) 2:47.1;200-meter dash:1-McCauley (RV) 29.5;3,200-meter run:1-Rankin (AC) 15:22.6Relay events3,200-meter:1-Redbank Valley 11:57.2;400-meter:1-Redbank Valley 57.7;1600-meter:1-A-C Valley (Morrison, Doran, Ketzler, Snyder) 4:45.2Field eventsShot put:1-Colwell (RV) 35-4;Discus:1-Colwell (RV) 118-5;Javelin:1-Morrison (AC) 99-5;Pole Vault:1-Garrison (RV) 8-0;High jump:1-Mills (RV) 4-1;Long jump:1-Mills (RV) 13-3½;Triple jump:1-Mills (RV) 28-0

Julie Quail scored four goals and Mandy Hajduk added three more aa Seneca Valley pounded North Hills 13-2 Thursday.The Raiders (9-2-1) also got goals from Michelle Quail, Pam Marlowe, Dana Maxson, Sammi Kalnas, Kylie Gallagher and Ashley Herbick, who scored her first career goal.

Butler 18, Vincentian Academy 7 -Josh Veith scored six goals and B.J. Tipton added five for the Golden Tornado (5-7, 4-2). Ben Cleary scored three goals, Zach Reiser two, Adam Bresnehan and Matt McCarrier one each.George Stutz had six saves in goal for Butler and Dan McPherson had three.

Montour 3, Butler 2 -Chris Erdos had 19 points, but the Spartans pulled out a 21-25, 15-25, 25-9, 25-11, 18-16 come-from-behind victory.Ricky Gonzalez had 14 kills and 13 passes, Chris Falbo five blocks and Ryan Walker 15 assists for the Tornado (4-8, 3-6).The junior varsity team split its two matches.Butler will travel to OLSH on Tuesday.