The Mars girls basketball team improved to 9-1 in section play, 15-4 overall, with a 65-41 road win over Highlands Thursday evening.

Julie Utz and Lili Grenci both scored 14 points to pace the Planets, while Maggie Bulman and Abby Marshall each chipped in with 11.

MARS 65

Abby Marshall 5 1-1 11, Julie Utz 4 4-6 14, Megan Gibson 2 0-0 4, Cara Hudac 2 0-0 4, Haley Geyer 3 0-0 7, Lili Grenci 7 0-2 14, Maggie Bulman 4 3-5 11, Heather Carpenter 0 0-0 0, Vanessa Pappas 0 0-0 0, Alina Hudac 0 0-0 0, Justine Funk 0 0-0 0. Totals: 27 8-14 65.

HIGHLANDS 41

Reznock 3 3-6 9, Lauge 5 0-1 13, Panach 2 0-0 4, Nee 1 1-2 3, Wituchi 0 1-2 1, Cavanaugh 1 1-4 3, Walker 1 0-0 2, Kordes 2 2-2 6. Totals: 15 8-17 41.

3-point goals:

Utz 2, Geyer; Lauge 3.

Monday:

Hampton @ Mars

Seneca Valley 54, North Hills 24 —

The Raiders held the Indians to just 10 first-half points in this Section 3-AAAA affair.

Chelsey Pavlick led all scorers with 13 points while Ashley Turici contributed 11 and Amanda Johnson 10 for SV (14-4, 8-2).

NORTH HILLS 24

Brennan 0 3-4 3, Slagel 1 1-2 3, Marshall 4 2-3 10, Fries 1 0-0 2, Harkness 1 0-0 2, Mangerovic 1 0-1 2, Fidago 1 0-0 2. Totals: 9 6-10 24.

SENECA VALLEY 54

Kelsey Spencer 1 0-0 3, Kelsey Patsilevas 1 0-0 3, Chelsey Pavlick 6 1-2 13, Ryan Ingrassia 2 0-0 6, Tina Mangola 3 1-1 8, Amanda Johnson 5 0-0 10, Ashley Turici 4 3-7 11, Michelle Ulizio 0 0-2 0, Jackie Mangola 0 0-0 0, Megan Gebrosky 0 0-0 0, Laura Wray 0 0-0 0, Emily Carlo 0 0-0 0, Courtney Grootegoed 0 0-0 0. Totals: 22 5-12 54.

3-point goals:

Ingrassia 2, Spencer, Patsilevas, T. Mangola.

Monday:

Seneca Valley @ North Allegheny

Moniteau 64, Keystone 42 —

Kristin Baronetski dropped a double-double of 26 points and 15 rebounds on the Panthers in this KSAC clash.

Alyssa Deal also had a strong game with 20 points while Kenzie Timblin managed eight points and nine rebounds for the Warriors (11-7, 9-1).

KEYSTONE 42

Bifano 1 0-0 3, Craig 5 0-0 11, Hinderliter 3 3-5 9, Rodgers 3 1-4 7, Eisenman 1 4-8 6, Mohney 1 2-2 4, McQuiston 0 2-2 2, Senard 0 0-2 0. Totals: 14 12-23 42.

MONITEAU 64

Amanda Gladd 1 2-4 4, Kristin Baronetski 9 8-12 26, Alyssa Deal 7 3-6 20, Jodie Davis 0 1-2 1, Sara Vinca 0 2-2 2, Kenzie Timblin 2 4-4 8, Maura McCaslin 0 2-4 2, Kendra Potsubay 0 1-2 1, Amy Gladd 0 0-2 0. Totals: 19 23-38 64.

3-point goals:

Monday:

Moniteau @ A-C Valley

Karns City 62, Cranberry 45 —

Haley Callihan's 20 points and 11 rebounds sparked the Gremlins past the Berries.

Brianna Markle and Allyson Kepple each scored 12 points for KC (12-7, 9-2).

CRANBERRY 45

Jack 3 1-2 7, Morrow 2 0-0 4, Stearns 1 0-0 3, Ahrens 6 2-3 18, O'Neil 4 1-2 9, Craft 2 0-0 4. Totals: 18 4-7 45.

KARNS CITY 62

Tausha Bowser 2 1-2 5, Allyson Kepple 4 2-2 12, Melissa Collier 2 1-1 5, Haley Callihan 7 4-4 20, Ashley Fuhrer 3 0-0 6, Kailyn Weibel 1 0-0 2, Brianna Markle 4 4-6 12, Mallory Craig 0 0-0 0. Totals: 23 12-15 62.

3-point goals:

Ahrens 4, Stearns;

Monday:

Karns City @ Marion Center

Union 91, Rocky Grove 21 —

The Damsels (20-1, 10-0) featured six players in double figures, led by Andrea Mortimer's 21 points.

Union held a 59-7 lead at halftime.

ROCKY GROVE 21

Reeher 4 0-0 10, Greenlee 2 0-2 5, Burkhardt 2 0-2 4, Peterson 1 0-0 2. Totals: 9 0-4 21.

UNION 91

Andrea Mortimer 9 3-7 21, Beth Koch 7 3-3 17, Tiffany Corle 7 0-0 14, Molly Scott 6 0-0 13, Janele Divins 5 0-0 12, Nikki Davis 5 0-1 10, Colleen Logue 2 0-0 4. Totals: 41 6-11 91.

3-point goals:

Reeher 2, Greenlee; Divins 2, Scott

Wednesday:

Union @ Clarion

Greensburg Central Catholic 75, Freeport 37 —

Cassie Smolic scored 22 points for the Yellowjackets (7-10, 4-6).

GREENSBURG C.C. 75

Ashley Henderson 5 6-7 17, Maggie Gibson 8 2-2 18, Alex Palcic 4 0-0 10, Kayla Marghella 2 1-1 5, Jill Gregory 1 0-0 3, Megan Mahoney 1 0-0 2, Lauren Donahoe 3 1-1 7, Christie Bettle 4 0-0 8, Rachel Sebbens 1 0-0 2, Megan Deprimo 1 1-2 3. Totals: 30 11-13 75.

Free-throw attempts unavailable for Freeport

FREEPORT 37

Emily Ferko 1 0 2, Stephanie Clowes 3 0 8, Cassie Smolic 7 8 22, Kristen Prazenica 0 1 1, Samantha Campbell 2 0 4. Totals: 13 9 37.

3-point goals:

Palcic 2, Gregory, Henderson; Clowes 2.

Monday:

Freeport @ East Allegheny

Hampton 52, Knoch 23 —

Leanne Wiefling's eight points led the Knights' effort.

KNOCH 23

Leanne Wiefling 3 2-2 8, Pam Gagen 1 2-4 4, Kirsten Brant 1 2-2 4, Lizz King 1 0-0 3, Ashley MacArthur 1 0-0 2, Sarah Cooper 1 0-0 2. Totals: 8 6-8 23.

HAMPTON 52

Florijan 7 1-2 15, Luther 4 1-2 9, Cody 3 1-2 7, Hansen 3 0-0 6, Newby 2 0-0 5, Reed 2 0-0 4, Valliant 1 0-0 3, Szurszewski 1 0-0 3. Totals: 23 3-6 52.

3-point goals:

King; Newby, Valliant, Szurszewski.

Monday:

Burrell @ Knoch

Butler 100, Shaler 81 (girls); Shaler 98, Butler 85 (boys) —Ellen Crummy won the 200 freestyle in 2 minutes, 8.08 seconds and the 100 breaststroke at 1:14.73 to lead Butler's girls.John Rhodaberger's score of 241.25 won the one-meter diving competition for Butler's boys.GirlsButler 100, Shaler 81200 medley relay:Butler 2:01.61 (Brittany Vogel, Ellen Crummy, Sarah Clouse, Jessica Vernon)200 freestyle:1-Ellen Crummy (B) 2:08.08200 individual medley:1-Sarah Clouse (B) 2:19.73, 2-Jessica Vernon (B), 3-Brittany Vogel (B)50 freestyle:1-Abigale May (S) 26.99, 2-Ellen Pullekines (B)1-meter diving:1-Jessica Schnur (B) 233.80, 2-Stephanie Kello, 3-Jana Skiles (B)100 butterfly:1-Abigale May (S) 1:01.55, 2-Jessica Vernon, 3-Megan Morando100 freestyle:1-Molly Evans (B) 55.13500 freestyle:1-Sarah Clouse (B) 5:47.42200 freestyle relay:1-Butler 1:49.45 (Ellen Crummy, Molly Evans, Ellen Pullekines, Jessica Vernon)100 backstroke:1-Molly Evans (B) 1:01.57, 2-Brittany Vogel (B)100 breaststroke:1-Ellen Crummy (B) 1:14.73400 freestyle relay:1-Shaler 4:00.19BoysShaler 98, Butler 85200 medley relay:1-Shaler 1:45.20200 freestyle:1-Stephen Seidelson (S) 1:51.36, 3-Clif McGee (B)200 individual medley:1-Patrick O'Toole (B) 2:07.9850 freestyle:1-Brett Gerthoffer (S) 23.22, 3-Matt Galante (B)1-meter diving:1-John Rhodaberger (B) 241.25, 3-Jake Pflugh (B)100 butterfly:1-Stephen Miksic (S) 56.22, 2-Michael Coulter (B)100 freestyle:1-Matt Galante (B) 51.90500 freestyle:1-Patrick O'Toole (B) 5:00.29200 freestyle relay:1-Shaler 1:41.20100 backstroke:1-Devin Gannon (S) 1:00.53, 3-Jason Clouse (B)100 breaststroke:1-Christopher Minutell (S) 1:07, 3-Zach Reiser (B)400 freestyle relay:1-Shaler 3:36.29Quaker Valley 99, Knoch 80 (girls); Quaker Valley 85, Knoch 61 (boys) —Beth Legin won the 100-yard backstroke (1:4.93), the 200 freestyle (2:04.09) and was a member of the winning 200 medley relay team that was timed at 2:05.37 in the girls competition from this Wednesday meet.Other members of the winning relay squad were Rachel Tano, Nicole Vogus and Paula Pivaronas.Tano also won the 50 freestyle (27.45).In the boys meet, Doug Vogus qualified for the WPIAL Class AA championships in the 100 butterfly with a finish of 1:03.38. He also won the 200 freestyle (2:08.47).The Knights' 200 freestyle quartet of Dylan Beck, Matt Mahan, Mike McCoy and Vogus will head to WPIALs after posting a time of 1:44.75.

Mars 51, Carlynton 23 —Logan Giger, Dave Pisarcik, Pete King and Matt Whittington had pins for the Planets in this Wednesday victory.Mars 51, Carlynton 23103 pounds-Salter (M) by forfeit112-Selker (M) by forfeit119-Perri (M) tech. fall over Schall, 18-3125-Baker (CA) dec. Kokkinakis, 10-8 in OT130-Janocha (CA) dec. Kortyna, 8-2135-G.Dedola (CA) pinned Ziggas, 4:35140-D.Dedola (CA) tech. fall over Camp, 16-0145-Giger (M) pinned Weiland, :49152-Romatowski (M) dec. Bogats, 12-3160-Armstrong (M) by forfeit171-Williams (CA) pinned Thompson, 5:43189-Pisarcik (M) pinned Roussos, 1:57215-King (M) pinned Sappie, 2:10275-Whittington (M) pinnerd Havgood, :27