It took the Mars girls basketball team 16 minutes to shake off the jetlag from their return trip from Las Vegas, where they played a tournament last week.

Once the Planets did, they cruised.

Mars (6-3 overall, 3-0 in the section) was sluggish early, falling behind by five points at the half, but the Planets outscored Highlands 35-14 in the second half.

Taryn Adamski scored 19 points and also recorded 11 rebounds for the Planets. Megan Gibson added nine rebounds, seven steals and six assists.

MARS 55

Taryn Adamski 9 1-2 19, Heather Carpenter 0 0-0 0, Alina Hudac 3 0-0 8, Julie Utz 4 1-2 10, Maggie Bulman 1 0-0 2, Haley Geyer 0 0-0 0, Megan Gibson 0 0-0 0, Cara Hudac 4 0-0 8, Abby Marshall 4 0-3 8, Karly Takach 0 0-0 0. Totals: 25 2-7 55

HIGHLANDS 39

Laver 2 1-2 6, Rusnock 1 0-1 2, Cowell 1 0-0 2, Grabigel 6 2-6 16, Tanach 2 1-2 5, Garrett 2 2-3 7, Munshower 0 1-2 1. Totals: 14 7-16 39

Mars 11 9 21 14 — 55

Highlands 17 8 8 6 — 39

3-point goals: A. Hudac 2, Utz, Laver, Grabigel 2, Garrett

JV: Highlands 44-37

Wednesday: Hampton @ Mars

Hampton 39, Knoch 33 — Maria Milfeit’s 17 points lifted the Talbots over the Knights in this section game.

Nicole Reiser and Liz Burgard each had nine points for Knoch (5-2, 2-1).

KNOCH 33

Nicole reiser 4 0-1 9, Liz Burgard 2 4-6 9, Maria Frey 3 0-0 7, Jen Robinson 2 0-2 4, Pam Gagen 1 0-0 2, Liz King 1 0-0 2. Totals: 13 4-9 33.

HAMPTON 39

Cangilla 1 0-0 2, Milfeit 3 10-15 17, Szelong 1 0-0 2, Cody 1 0-0 2, Florijan 3 2-2 9, Reed 0 4-4 4, Turnley 1 1-2 3. Totals: 10 17-23 39.

Knoch 9 5 10 9 — 33

Hampton 10 3 12 14 — 39

3-point goals: Reiser, Burgard, Frey; Milfeit, Florijan

Wednesday: Knoch at Burrell

Slippery Rock 58, Meadville 45 — Robin Craig poured in 23 points and Jence Rhoads had 20 for the Rockets (8-0).

SLIPPERY ROCK 58

Robin Craig 8 5-6 23, Casey McCaffrey 2 1-2 5, Emily Skoczlas 2 0-0 4, Abby Basta 0 0-0 0, Jence Rhoads 7 6-6 20, Ashley Brown 2 0-2 4, Jessica Fry 1 0-0 2. Totals: 22 12-16 58.

MEADVILLE 45

Schreffler 3 4-5 10, Deegan 2 0-0 4, Foster 1 1-4 3, C. Heller 9 1-3 20, Nichols 1 1-2 3, L. Heller 2 0-0 5, Henderson 0 0-0 0, DeRemer 0 0-0 0, Schreck 0 0-0 0. Totals: 18 7-14 45.

Slippery Rock 13 20 14 11 — 58

Meadville 10 14 13 8 — 45

3-point goals: Craig 2; C. Heller, L. Heller

JV: Meadville, 46-25 (SR: Ashley Brown 11)

Thursday: Slippery Rock at Titusville

Hickory 58, Grove City 36 — Despite 17 points from Alissa Chutz, the Eagles fell to the Hornets.

GROVE CITY 36

Christa Campbell 1 1-1 3, Julie Molloy 2 3-4 8, Ashley McKnight 2 0-0 5, Stephanie Blakley 0 0-2 0, Alissa Chutz 5 6-12 17, Jenna Kelly 0 3-4 3, Sheila Ogden 0 0-0 0. Totals: 10 13-23 36.

HICKORY 58

Richards 1 0-0 2, Marshall 6 3-3 15, Gottuso 1 0-0 2, Vellente 2 0-0 5, Bilko 1 0-0 3, Williams 0 1-2 1, Evans 5 8-8 18, Pissini 4 2-4 12. Totals: 20 14-17 58.

Grove City 5 8 10 13 — 36

Hickory 11 15 21 11 — 58

3-point goals: Molloy, McKnight, Chutz; Pissini 2, Vellente, Bilko,

Thursday, Dec. 30: Grove City at Mercer

Youngstown Rayen 74, Slippery Rock 54 — Brett Hines scored 22 points, for the Rockets.Dave Hewitt added 11 points for Slippery Rock (0-6).SLIPPERY ROCK 54Rhett Gordon 0 0-0 0, Joe Bryan 1 2-2 4, Josh Hoover 2 1-2 7, Billy Messer 2 0-0 4, Ben Collins 0 0-0 0, Billy Stoughton 1 0-0 3, Nate Angerett 0 0-0 0, Jake Crocker 0 0-0 0, Tim Busi 1 0-0 3, John Black 0 0-0 0, Dave McCune 0 0-0 0, Dave Hewitt 4 3-4 11, Brett Hines 6 10-13 22. Totals: 17 16-21 54.YOUNGSTOWN RAYEN 74Lawrence 3 0-0 6, Elliott 7 3-4 18, Clark 5 1-1 11, Finkley 5 0-0 10, Crosby 6 2-2 15, Queener 2 0-0 4, Cooper 1 0-0 3, McGaha 3 1-2 7. Totals: 32 7-9 74.Slippery Rock 12 18 18 6 — 54Y’town-Rayen 21 17 23 13 — 743-point goals: Hoover 2, Stoughton, Busi; Elliott, Crosby, CooperJV: Youngstown Rayen, 67-50 (SR: Billy Stoughton 17)Today: Meadville at Slippery RockSummit Academy 90, Seton-LaSalle 63 — The Knights (3-4) had four players with 19 or more points — including 23 apiece by Anthony Rosser and Andre Berry — to roll past the Rebels.SETON-LaSALLE 63Salvatore 2 0-0 4, McGrady 3 1-1 8, Heinrich 2 0-0 4, Boganski 7 0-0 14, Rotunda 0 3-4 3, DelGreco 1 0-0 2, Rodgers 1 4-4 6, Hogkins 3 0-0 7, Gradkowski 1 1-4 3, Nee 1 0-2 2, Patcher 0 0-3 0, Titino 1 0-0 2, Connelly 3 2-3 8. Totals: 25 11-21 63.SUMMIT ACADEMY 90Anthony Rosser 10 3-3 23, Andre Berry 8 5-15 23, John Miller 1 0-0 3, Dorian Stewart 8 3-4 19, Anthony Johnson 8 6-7 22. Totals: 35 17-29 90.Seton-LaSalle 13 14 17 19 — 63Summit Academy 16 23 25 26 — 903-point goals: McGrady, Hogkins; Berry 2, MillerToday: Summit Academy at Highlands

Butler 96, Penn Hills 85 (girls); Penn Hills 108, Butler 77 (boys) — On Monday, The Tornado girls squad cruised to the win over the Indians, while the boys fell short to the host squad.GirlsButler 96, Penn Hills 85200 medley relay: 1-Butler (Sam Harris, Sarah Clouse, Jess Vernon, Ellen Pullekines) 2:01.2200 freestyle: 1-Brittany Vogel (B) 2:07.45; 3-Taylor Dimmick (B) 2:19.04200 individual medley: 2-Jess Vernon (B) 2:21.05; 3-Ellen Crummy (B) 2:27.4450 freestyle: 1-Molly Evans (B) 24.62; 2-Sam Harris (B) 27.3; 3-Ellen Pullekines (B) 28.131-meter diving: 1-Jessica Schnur (B) 167.65100 butterfly: 1-Jess Vernon (B) 1:05.36; 2-Sarah Clouse (B) 1:05.73100 freestyle: 1-Brittany Vogel (B) 58.39500 freestyle: 1-Molly Evans (B) 5:30.53200 freestyle relay: 1-Butler (Ellen Pullekines, Ellen Crummy, Taylor Dimmick Jana Skiles) 1:53.79100 backstroke: 1-Ellen Crummy (B) 1:06.81; 2-Sam Harris (B) 1:07.37BoysPenn Hills 108, Butler 77200 individual medley: 1-Eric Clouse (B) 2:16.3550 freestyle: 2-Shane Gilliland (B) 25.01; 3-Jade Werth (B) 25.591-meter diving: 1-John Rhodaberger (B) 158.95; 3-Jade Werth (B) 129.70100 butterfly: 1-Eric Clouse (B) 1:00.99100 freestyle: 1-Matt Galante (B) 51.91500 freestyle: 1-Matt Galante (B) 5:21.29200 freestyle relay: 1-Butler (Eric Clouse, Shane Gilliland, Zach Reiser, Matt Galante) 1:41.62100 backstroke: 3-Shane Gilliland (B) 1:12.26100 breaststroke: 2-Zach Reiser (B) 1:11.69

Mars 51, Summit Academy 30 — The Planets recorded eight of the match’s 12 pins en route to the win over the Knights Monday.Adam Smetana (119) remained undefeated so far this season, improving to 10-0 with his pin.Mars 51, Summit Academy 30]103 pounds — Luke Selker (M) pinned Sabu Clayton, 1:01112 — Matt Perri (M) pinned Derrick Stanford, 3:08119 — Adam Smetana (M) pinned Lamar Edwards, 2:21125 — Alex Kokkinakis (M) dec. Fernando Irizzary, 10-6130 — Josh Billion (SA) pinned Ben Ziggas, :55135 — Chris Swec (SA) pinned Kevin Kortyna, :59140 — Glem Pegher (M) pinned Augustine Rivera, 1:23145 — Logan Giger (M) pinned Angel Rodriguez, 3:14152 — Robert Pritchett (SA) won by forfeit160 — Lance Branche (SA) pinned Brian Beck, 1:23171 — Jamie Chaffin (SA) pinned Nick Leonhard, 3:08189 — Chris Chappel (M) pinned Adam Leach, 1:38215 — xPete King (M) pinned Josh Eagle, 1:46Hwt — Dan Crouthamel (M) pinned David Wood, 1:04