Planets lose by 2 strokes
Ben Mullins and Josh Bartley each broke 40 at Fox Chapel Golf Club, but Shady Side Academy edged Mars 198-200 in a Section 8-AAA boys golf match on Wednesday. Sean Gramley fired a 35 for Shady Side.
The Planets (6-2, 2-2) will look to bounce back Friday at home against Hampton.
Shady Side Academy (198): Sean Gramley 35, Pat Bush 39, Colin Certo 40, Jack Katarincic 40, CT Keim 44
Mars (200): Ben Mullins 38, Josh Bartley 39, Nick Hardt 40, Dane Zortman 40, Brandon Ford 43
Hampton 199, Knoch 219 — Chris Kier carded a 37, but the Knights fell short to the Talbots in a Section 8-AAA tilt at Wildwood Golf Club.
Knoch (2-2, 1-2) returns to action Friday against Highlands at Saxon Golf Course.
Hampton (199): Ben Huber 39, Grant Muir 39, Brian Hamlin 40, Matt Goss 40, Marissa Balish 41
Knoch (219): Chris Kier 37, Christian Evanchec 42, Logan Hickey 46, Ben Thoma 46, Devin Campbell 48
Central Catholic 199, Butler 203 — The Golden Tornado (2-3, 0-3) were led by Tom Dimun’s 37.
Butler (203): Tom Dimun 37, Nic Leone 40, Corey Pizor 42, Luke Tomasovic 42, Gabe Baroffio 42
Central Catholic: Nick Cuny 38, Brent Rodgers 39, Matt Delrose 39
Pine-Richland 194, Seneca Valley 196 — Evan Hangliter’s 35 highlighted Seneca’s effort at Cranberry Highlands. Ross Bondo and Andy Smathers both added a 38.
Pine-Richland (194): Nick Lowry 37, Connor Grieb 38, Frank Tantano 39, Chris Rust 40, Nate Riley 40
Seneca Valley (196): Evan Hangliter 35, Ross Bondo 38, Andy Smathers 38, Tyler Leake 42, Garrett Schlick 43
