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Hilliard's 32 points pace Golden Knights

Kyle Hilliard scored a career-high 32 points and added 17 rebounds to power the Union boys basketball team to an 81-56 victory over East Forest Wednesday.

Hilliard posted a sizzling 80 percent from the floor on 16-of-20 shooting.

Billy Burns added 17 points and 16 rebounds, and Cody Mortimer had 11 points and nine assists for the Golden Knights (10-2, 4-0).

EAST FOREST 56

Brandon 6 2-4 16, Shotfer 5 0-0 10, LaFountain 2 1-2 5, Maloney 4 3-4 13, Snyder 5 0-0 12. Totals: 22 6-10 56.

UNION 81

Devin Davis 1 1-2 3, Cody Mortimer 3 3-8 11, Toby Painter 2 1-1 5, Billy Burns 7 0-0 17, Adam Milanovich 4 2-6 11, Mike Brothers 1 0-0 2, Kyle Hilliard 16 0-0 32. Totals: 34 7-17 81.

3-point goals:

Brandon 2, Maloney 2, Snyder 2; Burns 3, Mortimer 2, Milanovich

JV:

Union, 64-21

Friday:

Union at A-C Valley

Moniteau 68, Redbank Valley 51 -

Tyler Grossman had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and Matt Buczkowski had 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Warriors.

Matt Schandelmeier and Zack Thompson combined for 18 points and 19 rebounds for Moniteau (5-11, 3-3).

REDBANK VALLEY 51

Smith 1 0-0 3, Johnston 4 2-2 10, Riggle 3 2-4 8, Bra. Doverspike 3 0-0 6, Bri. Doverspike 0 0-0 0, Shoemaker 2 0-0 5, Dubia 1 1-2 3, Toth 3 5-6 11, Goth 1 1-3 3, Monteleone 1 0-0 2. Totals: 19 11-18 51.

MONITEAU 68

Tyler Grossman 8 7-11 26, Matt Buczkowski 5 0-4 10, Matt Schandelmeier 4 1-1 9, Zack Thompson 4 1-2 9, Adam Cousins 0 1-2 1, Garth Kohlmeyer 2 0-0 5, Nick Morrow 1 0-0 2, Barry Jones 3 0-0 6. Totals: 27 10-20 68.

3-point goals:

Smith, Shoemaker; Grossman 3, Kohlmeyer

JV:

Redbank Valley, 51-39 (M: Barry Jones, Nick Morrow 10)

Friday:

Clarion-Limestone at Moniteau

Karns City 81, North Clarion 64

- Tyler Callihan recorded a triple-double with 37 points, 17 rebounds and 13 assists as the Gremlins rolled to a KSAC victory.

David Black hit four 3-pointers for Karns City (10-3, 6-0).

Nathan Knox added 14 points and 10 rebounds.

KARNS CITY 81

David Black 4 0-0 12, Steve Black 2 0-0 4, Tyler Callihan 14 8-11 37, Nathan Knox 6 2-4 14, Mark Ferguson 1 0-0 2, Ryan Earley 1 0-0 2, Josh Behrens 4 0-0 8, Josh Fiscus 1 0-0 2. Totals: 33 10-15 81

NORTH CLARION 64

Josh Schmader 8 2-3 19, McLaughlin 2 4-7 8, Wolbert 4 4-4 12, Justin Schmader 4 9-14 17, Lauer 3 0-0 7. Totals: 21 19-28 64

3-point goals:

JV:

Karns City 41-33 (Kody Craig 12)

Friday:

Clarion @ Karns City

West Forest 55, A-C Valley 50 -

Sean Foust scored 21 points to lead the Falcons in this KSAC loss.

WEST FOREST 55

Donato 1 0-0 2, Hester 3 0-0 7, Daum 5 2-6 12, Perrell 4 2-5 10, Barnes 0 0-0 0, Baird 7 0-0 14, Delay 0 7-8 7, Leicher 1 1-2 3. Totals: 21 12-21 55.

A-C VALLEY 50

Sean Foust 9 0-0 21, John Piecenski 2 0-0 5, Ted Marron 3 0-0 9, Andy Smith 1 1-1 3, John Kaufman 2 2-3 6, Shawn Courson 0 0-0 0, Kyle McCall 0 0-0 0. Totals: 19 5-6 50.

3-point goals:

Hester; Foust 3, Marron 3, Piecenski

Knoch 63, St. Joseph's 42 -Nicole Reiser had 13 points and Jen Robinson had 10 to lead the Knights (9-5).ST. JOSEPH'S 42Stephanie Shuteis 2 0-0 4, Megan Wolesky 3 0-0 7, Kelsey Hardaway 2 0-1 5, Katie Norris 5 4-8 14, Betty Levri 2 4-4 8, Ashley Bridge 1 2-6 4. Totals: 15 10-19 42.KNOCH 63Nicole Reiser 3 6-6 13, Pam Gagen 0 2-2 2, Liz Burgard 3 0-0 6, Maria Frey 3 0-0 6, Jen Robinson 3 4-8 10, Meghan McCrea 0 1-2 1, Leanne Wiefling 2 2-4 6, Ashley MacArthur 1 0-0 2, Lauren Koegler 2 4-4 10, Liz King 1 2-2 4, Sarah Cooper 1 1-2 3. Totals: 19 22-30 63.3-point goals:Koegler 2, ReiserJV:Knoch, 42-11Today:Kittanning at Knoch

Mars 50, Blackhawk 18 -The Planets used pins by Adam Smetana (119 pounds), Logan Giger (145), Nick Leonhard (171) and Dan Crouthamel (heavyweight) to roll past the Cougars Wednesday.Mars 50, Blackhawk 18103 pounds -Luke Selker (M) won by forfeit112 -Matt Perri (M) major dec. over Chris Harley, 13-2119 -Adam Smetana (M) pinned Jason Markus, 1:24125 -Donte Denome (B) dec. Alex Kokkinakis, 13-7130 -Shawn Butler (B) major dec. over Ben Ziggas, 12-2135 -Kevin Kortyna (M) dec. Jeff Gallagher, 7-1140 -Glen Pegher (M) dec. Bryan Fry, 6-3145 -Logan Giger (M) pinned Krash Kaercher, :46152 -R.J. English (B) pinned Marek Romatowski, 4:44160 -George Manolukas (B) tech. fall over Brian Beck, 16-1171 -Nick Leonhard (M) pinned Derek Corless, 2:46189 -Dave Pisarcik (M) major dec. over Cole McDanel, 9-1215 -Pete King (M) won by forfeitHwt -Dan Crouthamel (M) pinned Ben Pashuta, 1:15Mercer 41, Slippery Rock 35- Jeff Kline earned a pin in the 130-pound match and Jeff Becker also recorded a fall at 145 for Rockets (2-8).Mercer 41, Slippery Rock 35103 pounds -Seth Creasy by forfeit112 -Peter Didik (SR) d. Tyler Hile 2-1119 -Chelsea Fuller (SR) by forfeit125 -Jacob Priester (M) pinned Tom Jordan 4:40130 -Jeff Kline (SR) pinned Max Kurpe 4:50135 -Joey Smith (M) by forfeit140 -Kyle Whenrey (M) pinned Billy Lyons 3:56145 -Jeff Becker (SR) pinned Donnie Seidle 3:46152 -Justin Angermeier (M) pinned Jared Vinroe 2:08160 -Chris Barron (SR) d. Steve Suhrie 12-3171 -Trevor Gallo (SR) maj. dec. Dustin Kelly 11-1189 -Brian Morrow (SR) by forfeit215 -Travis Bell (M) pinned Patrick Kearney 5:30Hwt -Braden Bice (M) pinned Steve Kay :20

Mars 63, Knoch 60; Knoch 54, Freeport 16 (boys); Mars 58, Knoch 43; Knoch 49, Freeport 47 (girls) -The Planets, Knights and Yellowjackets took part in this meet at Butler High School Wednesday.BoysMars 63, Knoch 60200 medley relay:1-Mars (Karavan, Dan Pierre, Dave Pierre, J. Garvin), 1:53.57200 freestyle:1-Wagner (K) 2:01.98200 IM:1-Karavan (M) 2:22.8650 freestyle:1-D. Pierre (M) 23.99Diving:1-Crowley (M)100 freestyle:1-Dave Pierre (M) 56.52100 butterfly:1-Vogus (K) 1:06.91500 freestyle:1-Gavin (M) 5:13.98200 freestyle relay:1-Mars (Gavin, Dave Pierre, Dan Pierre, Armstrong) 1:39.44100 backstroke:1-Gavin (M) 1:05.82100 breaststroke:1-Dan Pierre (M) 1:09.59400 freestyle relay:Mars (Karavan, Bugel, Perri, Armstong) 4:35.62Knoch 54, Freeport 16200 medley relay:1-Knoch (Vogus, Edwards, Wagner, McCoy) 1:55.38200 freestyle:1-McGregor (F) 1:50.43200 IM:1-Vogus (K) 2:23.0150 freestyle:1-McCoy (K) 25.75100 butterfly:1-Vogus (K) 1:06.91100 freestyle:1-McCoy (K) 1:01.65500 freestyle:1-Wagner (K) 5:35.01200 freestyle relay:1-Knoch (McCoy, Vogus, Edwards, Wagner) 1:44.93100 backstroke:1-McGregor (F) 55.80100 breaststroke:1-Erickson (F) 1:09.76GirlsMars 58, Knoch 43200 medley relay:1-Mars (Pacey, Pierre, Saville-Andre, Nowicki) 2:11.65200 freestyle:1-Legin (K) 2:07.41200 IM:1-Pacey (M) 2:32.7450 freestyle:1-Nowicki (M) 29.29Diving:1-Coco (K)100 butterfly:1-Kopac (K) 1:16.68100 freestyle:1-Pierre (M) 1:05.28500 freestyle:1-Nowicki (M) 6:21.21200 freestyle relay:1-Knoch (Legin, Rickard, Kopac, Pivaronas) 1:57.03100 backstroke:1-Legin (K) 1:08.67100 breaststroke:1-Pacey (M) 1:19.48400 freestyle relay:1-Knoch (Legin, Walsh, Pivaronas, Kopac) 4:30.52Knoch 49, Freeport 47200 medley relay:1-Freeport (Erickson, McQueen, Bombaski, Palko) 2:01.79200 freestyle:1-Legin (K) 2:07.41200 IM:1-Erickson (F) 2:25.4650 freestyle:1-Palko (F) 26.06Diving:1-Coco (K)100 butterfly:1-Bombaski (F) 1:06.46100 freestyle:1-McQueen (F) 56.52500 freestyle:1-Palko (F) 5:57.29200 free relay:1-Knoch (Legin, Rickard, Kopac, Pivaronas) 1:57.03100 backstroke:1-Erickson (F) 1:08.01100 breaststroke:1-McQueen (F) 1:13.37400 freestyle relay:1-Freeport (Palko, McQueen, Jordan, Erickson)

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