Knoch's Abbey Gore runs into goalkeeper Lexie Galbreath as Highlands' Kara Bowser (20) goes after the ball in girls soccer action Wednesday at Knoch Stadium. Highlands defeated the Knights, 1-0.

Freeport's Richard VanDruff earned medalist honors with a 76 during the WPIAL Section 3-AA golf qualifier Wednesday at Longue Vue Golf Club.

The Yellowjackets' Cole Hepler also advanced by shooting an 86, good for fifth place.

Freeport's Audrey Clawson finished second in the girls section qualifier at Kittanning Country Club.

In the Section 8-AAA qualifier at Saxon Golf Course, five area golfers advanced. Stefan Carlsson of Knoch finished third with a 75, Mars' Josh Bartley fourth with a 76, Knoch's Chris Kier fifth with a 77.

Ben Mullins of Mars was seventh with a 78, Knoch's Austin Miller eighth with a 79.

In 3-AAA action at Pheasant Ridge, Seneca Valley's Blake Miller (tied for fourth, 78) and Evan Hangliter (ninth, 80) both advanced.

The WPIAL semifinals will take place Tuesday at sites to be determined.

A-C Valley 221, Venango Catholic 239 — A-C Valley's Noah Morgan topped the field with a 39 at Foxburg Country Club.

Venango Catholic (239): Scott Toy 42, Jonah Jones 47, Nathan Dudzic 47, Brady Kingston 50, Luke Plumer 53

A-C Valley (221): Noah Morgan 39, Justice Seeker 42, Jackson Shook 42, Landon Delisio 44, Adrian Whitmire 54

Cross CountryKnoch's Alex Cetnar and Tena Pettit each placed third overall in their respective races, but their performances helped send the Knights squads to a pair of victories.The Knoch boys team (5-0, 2-0) downed Seneca Valley 25-32 and Shaler 21-40 while the Raiders downed the Titans 23-36.On the girls side, the Knights (4-1, 2-0) dispatched Seneca Valley 27-29 and Shaler 20-39 while the Raiders defeated Shaler 20-43.Next up, Knoch will face Butler at Hampton.Boys Top 10: Caleb Wakeley (S) 17:18, Ben Nickel (SV) 17:33, Alex Cetnar (K) 17:56, Brandon Grumski (K) 17:59, Alex Taylor (SV) 18:10, Nathaniel Pettit (K) 18:18, Preston Carlsson (K) 18:25, Josiah Johnson (S) 18:26, Blake Melb (SV) 18:35, Ben Gardner (SV) 18:40Girls Top 10: Brianna Schwartz (S) 19:44, Katie Lutz (SV) 21:00, Tena Pettit (K) 21:13, Abby Jones (K) 21:16, Mandi Moxie (K) 21:17, Emily Seibert (SV) 21:29, Lauren Sauer (SV) 21:38, Mandy Hunt (K) 21:46, Emma Sledge (SV) 21:50, Maggie Goodman (SV) 22:17

Boys SoccerMars 7, Kittanning 0 — Matt White tallied three goals and Spencer Posey two goals as the Planets blanked the Wildcats.Joe Kelly and Ian McNany also scored for Mars.

Girls SoccerButler 4, Altoona 2 — Macy Stalnaker made the long road trip worthwhile for the Golden Tornado (5-3), scoring all four of the team's goals.Alexa Gray had three assists in the victory.Karns City 10, Clarion 0 — Emily LoPresti scored three goals with Breann Wood and Emily Schumacher adding two each for the Gremlins (7-0).Mariah Helch, Megan Hegedus and Abby Wolfe scored a goal each.Morgan Deal made two saves to get the shutout for KC, which hosts Redbank Valley Monday night.Highlands 1, Knoch 0 — The Knights (6-2, 4-1) suffered their first section loss of the season.

Girls VolleyballKnoch 3, Deer Lakes 0 — Mary Zellhart had 14 service points and Celina Sanks 12 kills as the Knights (5-2, 4-1) won by scores of 25-10, 25-17, 25-11.Knoch travels to Bishop Canevin Saturday.Mars 3, Burrell 0 — Jaden Zimmer and Abby Matusik had 16 and 10 kills, respectively to lead the Planets.Mars also received six blocks from Kelsey Bruce, 32 assists from Katie King and 11 digs from Mel Dinderman.

Girls TennisGrove City 4, Franklin 1 — Meredith Trent, Alexis Delligatti and Stephanie Krofcheck each won their respective singles matches to lead the Eagles (8-2).Singles: 1-Meredith Trent (GC) def. Lina Starr 6-3, 6-1; 2-Alexis Delligatti (GC) def. Mimi Terman 6-0, 6-0; 3-Stephanie Krofcheck (GC) def. Lexi Weaver 6-1, 6-0Doubles: 1-Hanna Stewart-Bri Rodgers (F) def. Maddie Jazwinski-Katie Kosick 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-3); 2-Molly Somora-Emily Krofcheck (GC) def. Caitlin Phipps-Beth Pfoph 6-1, 6-1Hampton 5, Butler 0 — The Talbots swept the Tornado in this section matchup.Singles: 1-Lucy Gloninger (H) def. Laura Brestensky 6-0, 6-3; 2-Rachel Harrison (H) def. Zoe McCafferty 6-4, 6-4; 3-Sun Young Bang (H) def. Emma Brestensky 6-2, 6-1Doubles: 1-Katie Mueller-Natalie Habarch (H) def. Molly Moses-Rebekah Bright 6-2, 6-2; 2-Christine Grath-Erin Daly (H) def. Gretchen Wilson-Olivia Girdano 6-0, 6-2Seneca Valley 5, Knoch 0 — Elisa Park, Alexis Brockway and Jenn Hutchinson swept singles play for the Raiders (6-6).Singles: 1-Elisa Park (SV) def. Hannah Pfiefer 6-0, 6-0; 2-Alexis Brockway (SV) def. Melissa Stearns 6-1, 6-0; 3-Jenn Hutchinson (SV) def. Katherine Wymer 7-5, 6-0Doubles: 1-Jane Vandrak-Alissa Hill (SV) def. Alice Gordon-Patricia Pivaronas 7-6, 7-5; 2-Allie Head-Allie Grence (SV) def. Rachel Sopasale-Molly Conlon 6-0, 6-1.