Mars Area School District
ADAMS TWP — Time will tell if Mars’ boys volleyball team can extend the prowess it has earned into postseason play, but the pieces are in place for the Planets to turn in...
April 23, 2024
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Early and often
ADAMS TWP — Abby Latona knows there are stiffer tests ahead for her Mars girls lacrosse team, but she is very pleased how the Planets have opened the seas...
April 04, 2024
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Considering the circumstances, it was the case Mars might have most preferred.
With lead-off hitter and senior shortstop Jake Johnson at the dish and the tying run at thi...
April 04, 2024
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ADAMS TWP — Some girls would shy away from the idea of following in their older brothers’ footsteps, but that is exactly what Laura Craska has strived to do.
The junior a...
April 03, 2024
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Mars senior Charlie Bickel pitched a complete game and knocked in four runs at the plate to push the Planets past Knoch, 5-1, on Wednesday. Mars (2-1) will face off with ...
March 28, 2024
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JEFFERSON TWP — In a weird way, Knoch might gain strength from its 21-0 boys lacrosse section loss to Mars on Monday night.
The Knights (0-4, 0-3) didn’t gain possession ...
March 26, 2024
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Oh, to feel young again.
Watching big-leaguers get ready for an exhibition contest in the Florida sun, the Mars baseball team got that very chance earlier this week.
“The...
March 25, 2024
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Mars senior diver Emily Mueller finished with 384.10 points at Thursday’s PIAA Class 3A girls championshps, good enough for sixth place at the meet, which took place at t...
March 15, 2024
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MURRYSVILLE — At once Monday night, Ryan Ceh experienced contrasting emotions.
Having just gone through the post-game handshake line, the towering Mars guard was dealing ...
February 22, 2024
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SOUTH FAYETTE TWP — Offensive troubles did not last the entire game for Mars, but they dug a hole the Planets were unable to emerge from.
Twelve turnovers in the first ha...
February 21, 2024
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It’s the time of year when thousands of high school athletes across the country choose where they will continue their academic and athletic careers.
For two Butler County...
February 12, 2024
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ADAMS TWP — It has been a roller coaster of a season for the Mars girls basketball team, but one that has landed the Planets in a very familiar spot for the program.
Mars...
February 09, 2024
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ADAMS TWP — Butler’s wrestling team has battled injuries and inexperience all season long. For at least one night, the Golden Tornado were able to pass their frustrations...
January 18, 2024
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ADAMS TWP — As Mars' second-leading scorer last year with nearly 14 points per game, Ryan Ceh seemed the natural pick to step into a leading role for the boys basketball ...
January 05, 2024
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ADAMS TWP — Rob Carmody has seen many very capable outside shooters come through Mars in his 25 years of coaching varsity boys basketball for the Planets.
He’d never see...
January 03, 2024
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The setting didn’t seem real to North Catholic freshman Gracie Plastino.
Before long, she’d trick herself into believing that the only girl in front of her wasn’t either....
December 23, 2023
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WEXFORD — Opening-drive touchdowns sometimes set the tone for a game. In Friday’s WPIAL Class 4A semifinal against Aliquippa, it proved to be the high-water mark for Mars...
November 18, 2023
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ADAMS TWP — It was in June when Luke Goodworth learned that he would be the starting quarterback for Mars this season.
Eric Kasperowicz, last year’s starter, had shoulder...
November 17, 2023
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Having already achieved one of the best seasons in the history of Mars football, the Planets have a chance to reach territory visited just twice before by the Blue and Go...
November 16, 2023
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ADAMS TWP — Eric Kasperowicz knew that his Mars football team’s defense had to improve if the Planets were to build on last year’s 6-5 record and first-round exit from th...
November 10, 2023
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Spot in Final 4 on line for Mars, Central Valley
Spot in Final 4 on line for Mars, Central Valley
November 08, 2023
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Mars triumphed over Chartiers Valley Friday in a matchup that ended with a score of 44-19.
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November 04, 2023
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ADAMS TWP — Opening-drive touchdown? Check.
Defensive goal-line stand on the drive to follow? Yep.
Third-down stop on the opponent’s next series after that? That, too.
Ch...
November 03, 2023
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Planets soccer team has unbeaten run end in WPIAL 3A semifinal
Planets soccer team has unbeaten run end in WPIAL 3A semifinal
November 01, 2023
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Mars triumphed over North Catholic on Friday in a matchup that ended with a score of 17-14.
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October 28, 2023
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McCANDLESS TWP -- Mars junior quarterback Luke Goodworth could only think of the consequences of losing his cool.
That’s why Goodworth was able to stay chill Friday night...
October 27, 2023
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Mars meeting North Catholic for GAC crown
Mars meeting North Catholic for GAC crown
October 27, 2023
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Mars bested Hampton Friday in a matchup that ended with a score of 42-15.
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October 21, 2023
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HAMPTON TWP — Under a misty drizzle in the brisk air, Mars’ Evan Wright envisioned the comforts of a warm, dry locker room.
Seconds later, the veil fell before him, revea...
October 21, 2023
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