Photo Gallery: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024

2024-02-20 00:15:00

Damage caused by a fire that struck W. Rick's Taproom and Grill on Meridian Road in Butler Township on Sunday morning, Feb. 18, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle

Father Michael Sochka and Deacon Searphim Truckley bless the water at Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Father Michael Sochka and Deacon Searphim Truckley bless the water of Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Father Michael Sochka and Deacon Searphim Truckley stand on a pier at Lake Arthur after blessing its waters at Moraine State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Father Michael Sochka with Deacon Searphim Truckley turns to members of the congregation after blessing the waters of Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Father Michael Sochka with Deacon Searphim Truckley addresses members of the congregation after blessing the waters of Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Father Michael Sochka looks out over the waters of Lake Arthur after a blessing ceremony at Moraine State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

From left, Jonathon, Jane and Sarah Murray with Steve the golden retriever watch as Piper takes her putt during the Frostbite Open on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, which was meant to bring awareness to student mental wellness through Seneca Valley School District’s Hope Squad at Discovery Christian Church. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Kristin Francis watches as Oliver, 4, takes his putt during the Frostbite Open on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, which was meant to bring awareness to student mental wellness through Seneca Valley School District’s Hope Squad at Discovery Christian Church. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley student Charlie Leach watches as Brody Horn goes for a hole-in-one during the Frostbite Open on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, which was meant to bring awareness to student mental wellness through Seneca Valley School District’s Hope Squad at Discovery Christian Church. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

A group of church members organize a public baby shower at St. Ferdinand's Church in Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Sue Edwards decorates her table in an African theme to honor the book "Mandela" ahead of the Rotary Club of Butler PM's annual Luncheon for Literacy event at Butler County Community College's Founders Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Lisa Snyder, left, and Carol Ann Krelow decorate their table to the theme of the book "The Giving Tree" ahead of the Rotary Club of Butler PM's annual Luncheon for Literacy event at Butler County Community College's Founders Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Paula Curci, left, and Mickey Stewart decorate their table to the theme of Barbie books ahead of the Rotary Club of Butler PM's annual Luncheon for Literacy event at Butler County Community College's Founders Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Sue Edwards, with the Rotary Club of Butler PM, based her table's theme on the book "Mandela" for this year's Luncheon for Literacy. Edwards decorated the table ahead of the luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Carol Ann Krelow, right, and Lisa Snyder decorate their table to the theme of the book "The Giving Tree" ahead of the Rotary Club of Butler PM's annual Luncheon for Literacy event at Butler County Community College's Founders Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Carol Ann Krelow, left, and Lisa Snyder decorate their table to the theme of the book "The Giving Tree" ahead of the Rotary Club of Butler PM's annual Luncheon for Literacy event at Butler County Community College's Founders Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

From left, Miriam, Christine and Alice Coughenour stand by their table at the Luncheon for Literacy on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, which they decorated in the theme of one of their favorite books, "Dragons Love Tacos." Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle

Patrick Eakes, Rotary International Zones 33 & 34 director, was the keynote speaker during the Rotary Club of Zelienople’s Centennial Gala at The Stables at Connoquenessing on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Richard Gigliotti, president of the Rotary Club of Zelienople, introduces the keynote speakers during the Rotary Club of Zelienople’s Centennial Gala at The Stables at Connoquenessing on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Richard Olszewski gets his picture taken during the Rotary Club of Zelienople’s Centennial Gala at The Stables at Connoquenessing on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Richard Gigliotti, president of the Rotary Club of Zelienople, interacts with attendees at the Rotary Club of Zelienople’s Centennial Gala at The Stables at Connoquenessing on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The Rotary Club of Zelienople held a Centennial Gala to celebrate 100 years of service to the community at The Stables at Connoquenessing on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Anna Malovich competes in the 118-pound championship round weight class during the WPIAL girls wrestling championship at North Allegheny Senior High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s Ana Milovich stands on the podium after taking first place in the 118-pound weight class during the WPIAL girls wrestilng championship at North Allegheny Senior High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Knoch’s Miranda Lajevic competes in the 100-pound weight class during the WPIAL girls wrestling championship at North Allegheny Senior High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s Ana Milovich takes first place in the 118-pound weight class during the WPIAL girls wrestling championship at North Allegheny Senior High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Natalie Tofanelli competes in the 124-pound weight class during the WPIAL girls wrestling championship at North Allegheny Senior High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s Anastasia Manchester competes in the 142-pound weight class during the WPIAL girls wrestling championship at North Allegheny Senior High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Hannah Hornick competes in the 148-pound weight class during the WPIAL girls wrestling championship at North Allegheny Senior High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s Kaitlynn Plopi competes in the 136-pound weight class during the WPIAL girls wrestling championship at North Allegheny Senior High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s Brin Zehmisch competes in the 112-pound weight class during the WPIAL girls wrestling championship at North Allegheny Senior High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Mars head coach Rob Carmody watches his team fight against Franklin Regional in the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Mars’ Ryan Ceh tries for a deep three trying to bring the score to within 10 during the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson

Mars’ head coach Rob Carmody talks to player Ian Zukowski in between foul shots during the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs against Franklin Regional in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson

Mars’ Ian Zukowski takes an easy path to a layup during the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs against Franklin Regional in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson

Mars’ Alex Vidic gets around Franklin Regional's Connor Crossey during the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson

Mars’ Alex Vidic gets one to get over a Franklin Regional defender in the 4th period of the WPIAL 5A playoff game against Franklin Regional in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

It was a slam dunk with authority for Mars' Ryan Ceh in the first half of their matchup with Franklin Regional in the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson

Mars’ Ben Detisch hits a short 2-pointer against a tough Franklin Regional defense in their first-round playoff game in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson

Mars' Ben Detisch lets Franklin Regional's Luke Kimmich go up and over him so he can get a better position for his shot during the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs against Franklin Regional in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson

Mars’ Austin Campbell tries for a deep three during the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs against Franklin Regional in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson

Mars' Ryan Ceh kicks the ball back out to his point guard early in the first half during the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs against Franklin Regional in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson

Karns City’s Luke Cramer holds up the KSAC championship plaque they were awarded after beating Clarion-Limestone for the title on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Karns City bested Clarion-Limestone with a final score of 64-48. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

Karns City’s Hobie Bartoe (1) shoots for 2 over the head of Clarion-Limestone’s Paul Craig (23) during the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Karns City bested Clarion-Limestone with a final score of 64-48. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City’s Luke Cramer (4) eyes up his shot during the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Karns City bested Clarion-Limestone with a final score of 64-48. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

Karns City’s Taite Beighley (2) can see 2 points coming his way during the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Karns City bested Clarion-Limestone with a final score of 64-48. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

Karns City’s Jacob Callihan (12) sinks several free throw shots during the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Karns City bested Clarion-Limestone with a final score of 64-48. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

The Clarion Limestone defenders find out exactly how hard it is to stop Karns City’s Shane Peters (55) during the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Karns City bested Clarion-Limestone with a final score of 64-48. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

Karns City’s Colson Ritzert (00) gets his gold metal from coach Kepple after winning the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Karns City bested Clarion-Limestone with a final score of 64-48. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

Karns City’s Cole Johnston (11) and Shane Peters (55) are ready to grab the rebound from Clarion-Limestone's Paul Craig (23) during the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Karns City bested Clarion-Limestone with a final score of 64-48. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

Karns City’s Phoebe Brandon (44) dribbles down the court during the KSAC championship game against Redbank on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Redbank ladies took the championship with a final score of 45-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

Karns City's Brooklynn Taylor (24) shots past Redbank defender Isabella Bond (23) during the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Redbank ladies took the championship with a final score of 45-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

Redbanks' Kira Bonanno (2) couldnt stop Redbank’s Savanna Prescott (14) from scoring during the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Redbank ladies took the championship with a final score of 45-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

Karns City’s Hanna Dailey takes her foul shots during the KSAC championship game against Redbank on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Redbank ladies took the championship with a final score of 45-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

Karns City’s Hannah Buchanan rebounds Redbank’s missed shot during the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Redbank ladies took the championship with a final score of 45-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

Karns City's Naomi Venesky (1) looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during the KSAC championship game against Redbank on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Redbank ladies took the championship with a final score of 45-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

Karns City girls basketball coach Steve Andreassi awards Phoebe Brandon (44) and the rest of the Gremlins team with silver metals for finishing second in the KSAC championship on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Redbank ladies took the championship with a final score of 45-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

Damage caused by a fire that struck W. Rick's Taproom and Grill on Meridian Road in Butler Township on Sunday morning, Feb. 18, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
Damage caused by a fire that struck W. Rick's Taproom and Grill on Meridian Road in Butler Township on Sunday morning, Feb. 18, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
Damage caused by a fire that struck W. Rick's Taproom and Grill on Meridian Road in Butler Township on Sunday morning, Feb. 18, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
Damage caused by a fire that struck W. Rick's Taproom and Grill on Meridian Road in Butler Township on Sunday morning, Feb. 18, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
Damage caused by a fire that struck W. Rick's Taproom and Grill on Meridian Road in Butler Township on Sunday morning, Feb. 18, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
Father Michael Sochka and Deacon Searphim Truckley bless the water at Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Father Michael Sochka and Deacon Searphim Truckley bless the water of Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Father Michael Sochka and Deacon Searphim Truckley bless the water of Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Father Michael Sochka and Deacon Searphim Truckley stand on a pier at Lake Arthur after blessing its waters at Moraine State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Father Michael Sochka with Deacon Searphim Truckley turns to members of the congregation after blessing the waters of Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Father Michael Sochka with Deacon Searphim Truckley addresses members of the congregation after blessing the waters of Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Father Michael Sochka looks out over the waters of Lake Arthur after a blessing ceremony at Moraine State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
From left, Jonathon, Jane and Sarah Murray with Steve the golden retriever watch as Piper takes her putt during the Frostbite Open on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, which was meant to bring awareness to student mental wellness through Seneca Valley School District’s Hope Squad at Discovery Christian Church. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Kristin Francis watches as Oliver, 4, takes his putt during the Frostbite Open on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, which was meant to bring awareness to student mental wellness through Seneca Valley School District’s Hope Squad at Discovery Christian Church. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley student Charlie Leach watches as Brody Horn goes for a hole-in-one during the Frostbite Open on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, which was meant to bring awareness to student mental wellness through Seneca Valley School District’s Hope Squad at Discovery Christian Church. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
A group of church members organize a public baby shower at St. Ferdinand's Church in Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Sue Edwards decorates her table in an African theme to honor the book "Mandela" ahead of the Rotary Club of Butler PM's annual Luncheon for Literacy event at Butler County Community College's Founders Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Lisa Snyder, left, and Carol Ann Krelow decorate their table to the theme of the book "The Giving Tree" ahead of the Rotary Club of Butler PM's annual Luncheon for Literacy event at Butler County Community College's Founders Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Paula Curci, left, and Mickey Stewart decorate their table to the theme of Barbie books ahead of the Rotary Club of Butler PM's annual Luncheon for Literacy event at Butler County Community College's Founders Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Sue Edwards decorates her table in an African theme to honor the book "Mandela" ahead of the Rotary Club of Butler PM's annual Luncheon for Literacy event at Butler County Community College's Founders Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Sue Edwards, with the Rotary Club of Butler PM, based her table's theme on the book "Mandela" for this year's Luncheon for Literacy. Edwards decorated the table ahead of the luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Paula Curci, left, and Mickey Stewart decorate their table to the theme of Barbie books ahead of the Rotary Club of Butler PM's annual Luncheon for Literacy event at Butler County Community College's Founders Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Carol Ann Krelow, right, and Lisa Snyder decorate their table to the theme of the book "The Giving Tree" ahead of the Rotary Club of Butler PM's annual Luncheon for Literacy event at Butler County Community College's Founders Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Carol Ann Krelow, left, and Lisa Snyder decorate their table to the theme of the book "The Giving Tree" ahead of the Rotary Club of Butler PM's annual Luncheon for Literacy event at Butler County Community College's Founders Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Carol Ann Krelow, right, and Lisa Snyder decorate their table to the theme of the book "The Giving Tree" ahead of the Rotary Club of Butler PM's annual Luncheon for Literacy event at Butler County Community College's Founders Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
From left, Miriam, Christine and Alice Coughenour stand by their table at the Luncheon for Literacy on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, which they decorated in the theme of one of their favorite books, "Dragons Love Tacos." Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle
Patrick Eakes, Rotary International Zones 33 & 34 director, was the keynote speaker during the Rotary Club of Zelienople’s Centennial Gala at The Stables at Connoquenessing on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Richard Gigliotti, president of the Rotary Club of Zelienople, introduces the keynote speakers during the Rotary Club of Zelienople’s Centennial Gala at The Stables at Connoquenessing on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Patrick Eakes, Rotary International Zones 33 & 34 director, was the keynote speaker during the Rotary Club of Zelienople’s Centennial Gala at The Stables at Connoquenessing on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Richard Olszewski gets his picture taken during the Rotary Club of Zelienople’s Centennial Gala at The Stables at Connoquenessing on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Richard Gigliotti, president of the Rotary Club of Zelienople, interacts with attendees at the Rotary Club of Zelienople’s Centennial Gala at The Stables at Connoquenessing on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Rotary Club of Zelienople held a Centennial Gala to celebrate 100 years of service to the community at The Stables at Connoquenessing on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Anna Malovich competes in the 118-pound championship round weight class during the WPIAL girls wrestling championship at North Allegheny Senior High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Butler’s Ana Milovich stands on the podium after taking first place in the 118-pound weight class during the WPIAL girls wrestilng championship at North Allegheny Senior High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Knoch’s Miranda Lajevic competes in the 100-pound weight class during the WPIAL girls wrestling championship at North Allegheny Senior High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Butler’s Ana Milovich takes first place in the 118-pound weight class during the WPIAL girls wrestling championship at North Allegheny Senior High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Natalie Tofanelli competes in the 124-pound weight class during the WPIAL girls wrestling championship at North Allegheny Senior High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Butler’s Anastasia Manchester competes in the 142-pound weight class during the WPIAL girls wrestling championship at North Allegheny Senior High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Hannah Hornick competes in the 148-pound weight class during the WPIAL girls wrestling championship at North Allegheny Senior High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Butler’s Kaitlynn Plopi competes in the 136-pound weight class during the WPIAL girls wrestling championship at North Allegheny Senior High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Butler’s Brin Zehmisch competes in the 112-pound weight class during the WPIAL girls wrestling championship at North Allegheny Senior High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Mars head coach Rob Carmody watches his team fight against Franklin Regional in the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Mars’ Ryan Ceh tries for a deep three trying to bring the score to within 10 during the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson
Mars’ head coach Rob Carmody talks to player Ian Zukowski in between foul shots during the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs against Franklin Regional in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson
Mars’ Ian Zukowski takes an easy path to a layup during the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs against Franklin Regional in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson
Mars’ Alex Vidic gets around Franklin Regional's Connor Crossey during the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson
Mars’ Alex Vidic gets one to get over a Franklin Regional defender in the 4th period of the WPIAL 5A playoff game against Franklin Regional in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
It was a slam dunk with authority for Mars' Ryan Ceh in the first half of their matchup with Franklin Regional in the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson
Mars’ Ben Detisch hits a short 2-pointer against a tough Franklin Regional defense in their first-round playoff game in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson
Mars' Ben Detisch lets Franklin Regional's Luke Kimmich go up and over him so he can get a better position for his shot during the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs against Franklin Regional in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson
Mars’ Austin Campbell tries for a deep three during the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs against Franklin Regional in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson
Mars' Ryan Ceh kicks the ball back out to his point guard early in the first half during the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs against Franklin Regional in Murrysville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Franklin Regional bested Mars with a final score of 67-50. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson
Karns City’s Luke Cramer holds up the KSAC championship plaque they were awarded after beating Clarion-Limestone for the title on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Karns City bested Clarion-Limestone with a final score of 64-48. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
Karns City’s Hobie Bartoe (1) shoots for 2 over the head of Clarion-Limestone’s Paul Craig (23) during the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Karns City bested Clarion-Limestone with a final score of 64-48. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
Karns City’s Luke Cramer (4) eyes up his shot during the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Karns City bested Clarion-Limestone with a final score of 64-48. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
Karns City’s Taite Beighley (2) can see 2 points coming his way during the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Karns City bested Clarion-Limestone with a final score of 64-48. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
Karns City’s Jacob Callihan (12) sinks several free throw shots during the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Karns City bested Clarion-Limestone with a final score of 64-48. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
The Clarion Limestone defenders find out exactly how hard it is to stop Karns City’s Shane Peters (55) during the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Karns City bested Clarion-Limestone with a final score of 64-48. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
Karns City’s Colson Ritzert (00) gets his gold metal from coach Kepple after winning the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Karns City bested Clarion-Limestone with a final score of 64-48. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
Karns City’s Cole Johnston (11) and Shane Peters (55) are ready to grab the rebound from Clarion-Limestone's Paul Craig (23) during the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Karns City bested Clarion-Limestone with a final score of 64-48. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
Karns City’s Phoebe Brandon (44) dribbles down the court during the KSAC championship game against Redbank on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Redbank ladies took the championship with a final score of 45-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
Karns City's Brooklynn Taylor (24) shots past Redbank defender Isabella Bond (23) during the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Redbank ladies took the championship with a final score of 45-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
Redbanks' Kira Bonanno (2) couldnt stop Redbank’s Savanna Prescott (14) from scoring during the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Redbank ladies took the championship with a final score of 45-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
Karns City’s Hanna Dailey takes her foul shots during the KSAC championship game against Redbank on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Redbank ladies took the championship with a final score of 45-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
Karns City’s Hannah Buchanan rebounds Redbank’s missed shot during the KSAC championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Redbank ladies took the championship with a final score of 45-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
Karns City's Naomi Venesky (1) looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during the KSAC championship game against Redbank on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Redbank ladies took the championship with a final score of 45-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
Karns City girls basketball coach Steve Andreassi awards Phoebe Brandon (44) and the rest of the Gremlins team with silver metals for finishing second in the KSAC championship on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Redbank ladies took the championship with a final score of 45-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead