Steve Smail birdied the second playoff hole as Mars defeated Ford City after both teams finished with a score of 201 after nine holes of high school golf Wednesday at Rittswood Golf Course.

Smail's birdie came on the course's par-5 first hole. He ended with a score of 37 while teammate Dave Casteel also had a strong showing with a 39 for the Planets (2-1).

Mars 201: Steve Smail 37, Dave Casteel 39, Brian Routhieaux 40, Jeff Baur 42, R.J. Hardt 43

Ford City 201: Ryzkoski 35, Buzinotti 40, Enigh 41, Novack 42, Stewart 43In other matches:

Freeport 207, Highlands 223 - Bryan Caripolti's 38 led the Yellowjackets (1-2, 0-1) to this victory at Buffalo Golf Course.Highlands' Brad Cieslinski medaled with a low round of 35.

Freeport 207: Bryan Caripolti 38, Dan Wesolosky 41, Dan Mattioli 42, Mat Caripolti 43, Joe Krowsoski 43

Highlands 223: Brad Cieslinski 35, Courtney Kordes 45, Dave Buterbaugh 45, Mike Gezo 49, Matt Fertig 49

Seneca Valley (girls) 190, Ellwood City 225 - Chelsie Schade earned medalist honors with a 44 as the Raiders won their season opener at Connoquenessing Country Club.Seneca Valley faces Mars Friday at Rittswood.

Seneca Valley 190: Chelsie Schade 44, Ashley Arrington 47, Shannon O'Halloran 48, Jill Branby 51

Ellwood City 225: Jenn Mohr 46, Maggie McKenna 55, Lindsay Smith 56, Aubrey Chertik 58

Union 229, Clarion-Limestone 232 - Union's Billy Burns was the match's medalist, shooting a 41 at Pinecrest Country Club.

Union 229: Billy Burns 41, Travis Anthony 42, Eddie Stewart 47, John Heeter 48, Spencer Varner 51