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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP

Jason Fitzpatrick earned medalist honors by firing a 36 to lead the Mars boys golf team to a 192-197 victory over Shady Side Academy Thursday at Rittswood Golf Course.

Mars (5-0) will face Kiski Area at Vandergrift Country Club Tuesday.

Shady Side Academy (197): Rob Denove 37, Brendan Gramley 38, John Helpern 38, Todd Bergland 42, Brian Gross 42

Mars (192): Jason Fitzpatrick 36, Christian Locher 37, Billy Bender 38, Derek Hillegas 40, James Fox 41

North Allegheny 198, Seneca Valley 204 — Despite a 38 from Tim Martin, the Raiders dropped this home section match at Cranberry Highlands.Seneca Valley (4-1) will host Butler Wednesday.

North Allegheny (198): Zach Wessel 38, Troy Novak 38, John McCabe 39, Christian Tambellini 40, Jake Wrigley 43

Seneca Valley (204): Tim Martin 38, Mike McNulty 39, Andrew Kriley 41, Ryan Thomas 43, Sean Dailey 43

Freeport 210, Valley 238 — Zack McQueen and Tyler Pajerski each fired a 40 to pace the Yellowjackets to the section win at Buffalo Golf Course.Freeport (6-0, 4-0) will face undefeated Ford City Tuesday at Buffalo Golf Course.

Freeport (210): Zack McQueen 40, Tyler Pajerski 40, Blaine Smith 41, Neal DeCroo 43, Dane Bargerstock 46

Valley (238): Billy Clark 42, Cody Sawhook 43, A.J. Pallone 44, Reggie Barnett 51, Jim Arneson 58

Venango Catholic 215, Moniteau 221 — Mitch Hunter's 42 paced the Warriors at Shamrock Golf Course.

Venango Catholic (215): Kyle Cook 38, Garret Hawkins 40, Matt Kuhn 43, Nick Fink 47, Ben Guth 47

Moniteau (221): Mitch Hunter 42, Ethan Fowler 43, Jeremy Ritts 45, Mike Saper 45, Mike Colosimo 46

Karns City 239, Clarion 251 — Tucker Preston carded a 40 to key the Gremlins in this KSAC match at St. Jude Golf Club.Karns City (2-2) will play at Cross Creek Tuesday, where it will face Venango Catholic.

Clarion (251): Brenton Pollack 44, Dylan Rentzel 49, Lucas Ray 52, John Stroup 53, Thomas Sarvey 53

Karns City (239): Tucker Preston 40, Josh Jones 47, Tyler Walters 49, Zach Walker 51, Lucas Morrow 52

Redbank Valley 213, Union 221 — Scott Booth led the Knights (0-3) with a 39 in this KSAC loss.

Redbank Valley (213): Tyler Ruby 38, Brady Bailey 41, Matt Boozer 42, Jake Unger 45, Tyler Toy 47, Malachi Schreckongost 47

Union (221): Scott Booth 39, Derek Shirey 44, Chase Carmichael 45, Trent Corle 46, Shaun Burns 47

A-C Valley 211, Keystone 231 — Joe Callender was medalist with a 39 as the Falcons won this Wednesday match.

A-C Valley (211): Joe Callender 39, Blayne McGuirk 40, Logan Wetzel 42, Allan Eaton 44, C.V. Adams 46

Keystone (231): Seth McCleary 44, Corbin Summerville 45, Jillian Love 45, Ben Wolbert 48, Devin Hess 49

Grove City placed second and Slippery Rock was third behind Hickory at the weekly District 10 match at Hickory VFW Golf Course.The Hornets had a score of 332, followed by 339 by Grove City and 342 by Slippery Rock. Wilmington (343), Sharon (366) and Lakeview (377) round out the six teams.Brett Rinker led Slippery Rock with a 76, which earned him the medalist honor, and Ryan Prokay led Grove City with a 77.After three of the six weekly matches, Grove City and Hickory are tied with 15 points while Slippery Rock is third with 14 points.<B>Grove City (339):</B> Ryan Prokay 77, Jordan Orlowski 86, Jason Revesz 86, Jeff Revesz 86<B>Slippery Rock (342):</B> Brett Rinker 76, Brian Giesler 82, Alex Sparn 88, Luke Taylor 96

<B>Butler 5, Mars 0 — </B>The Tornado swept the Planets, including doubles wins by Madison Kerr and Rosel Nesbitt at No. 1 and Abbey Turner and Markie Harrison at No. 2.Butler (2-1) hosts Hampton Tuesday.<B>Singles:</B> Carolyn Shetter (B) def. Kaitlyn Craig 6-3, 6-4; Heather Santa (B) def. Alanna Michalski 6-3, 6-2; Courtney Gallagher (B) def. Shaireen Ghaznavi 6-7 (3-7), 6-0, 7-6 (9-7)<B>Doubles:</B> Madison Kerr and Rosel Nesbitt (B) def. Madison DuBrock and Ellen Limback 6-1, 6-4; Abbey Turner and Markie Harrison (B) def. Brittany Bunner and Chelsea Then 6-1, 6-1

<B>Mars 4, Butler 1 — </B>Laura Brestensky was the lone winner at No. 1 singles for the Tornado (1-2), who travel to Hampton Tuesday.

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