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Reed Fuller’s ‘unbelievable’ goal sparks Mars boys lacrosse’s comeback over Upper Dublin in PIAA quarterfinals

MECHANICSBURG, Cumberland County — Reed Fuller couldn’t quite describe it. Neither could head coach Bob Marcoux. Whatever sparked Mars boys lacrosse’s furious comeback in...

June 06, 2026 Sports

PIAA lacrosse: Mars girls can’t clear quarterfinal hurdle in loss to West Chester Rustin

MECHANICSBURG, Cumberland County — Mars has typically applied the pressure on its opponents all season. In Saturday’s PIAA Class 2A girls lacrosse quarterfinal, it was th...

June 06, 2026 Sports

Why Mars’ Grant Weaver, USA Lacrosse All-American, is crucial for Planets PIAA run

USA Lacrosse All-American Grant Weaver wasn’t always the standout player people will see in the PIAA Class 2A quarterfinals against Upper Dublin on Saturday afternoon, Ju...

June 05, 2026 Sports

PIAA lacrosse playoffs 2026: Top players and keys to Mars boys, girls quarterfinal matchups

Mars boys lacrosse looks like it’s peaking at the right time, and the girls avenged last year’s home loss in the first round. The reward: quarterfinals half a state a...

June 05, 2026 Sports

Mars graduation celebrates classmates that shaped each other’s journey

ADAMS TWP — Roughly 250 students tossed their caps Thursday, June 4, becoming the 117th graduating class of Mars Area School District. While celebrating the end of high ...

June 05, 2026 Local News

Meet Mars Area High School’s class of 2026 commencement speakers

Mars Area High School’s commencement takes place Thursday evening, June 4, at Mars Athletics Complex. The speakers are Callahan Johnson and Jaxon Hittle, the latter of wh...

June 03, 2026 Special Sections

Meet Mars Area High School’s class of 2026 officers

The following is a list of graduates from Mars Area High School’s class of 2026: Benjamin Michael Ames Sarah Rebecca Arnold Derick Avalos London Bean Ayers Mara Jo Balaze...

June 03, 2026 Special Sections

Mars school board set to approve budget

Negotiating contract with union

June 03, 2026 Local News

PIAA boys lacrosse: Mars stays hot, Nate Caldwell scores 5 goals to beat Cocalico in first round

ADAMS TWP — Mars hasn’t beaten up on itself as much this season. Which means the Planets are able to beat down their opponents more, like they did during Tuesday’s 15-5 f...

June 02, 2026 Sports

PIAA girls lacrosse: Hailey Long, Mars push past Susquehannock in Class 2A first round win

ADAMS TWP — Hailey Long melted into the driver’s seat of the athletic trainer’s cart parked on the far sideline at the Mars Athletic Complex, sucking in air between brief...

June 02, 2026 Sports

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