Mars lacrosse picks up honors
ADAMS TWP — Several members of the Mars Area High School boys and girls varsity lacrosse teams were named among the best players in the region.
Senior boys Enzo Grieco and Jack McKenzie were named USA Lacrosse All-Americans. Grieco, McKenzie, Jack Dunham, Evan Frye, Jonathan Grieco, Kyle McEwen and Cole Toshioka were named All-WPIAL Class 2A.
On the girls side, Charlotte Stamper and Mya Cote were named All-WPIAL Class 2A.
Mars’ boys won the WPIAL championship and were state runner-up. The girls advanced to the state quarterfinals after winning the WPIAL crown.
Boxing show set for Kittanning YMCA
KITTANNING — The RGS YMCA will host an amateur boxing event, Fight for the Community, Saturday at the YMCA soccer fields.
Sanctioned by USA Boxing, the event will consist of at least 15 bouts with boxers from age 10 to adult, including former and current Golden Glove champions. Doors open at 3 p.m. and fights start at 4 p.m.
Pre-sale tickets are $40 for ringside, $20 for adults, $10 for kids 12-under. They are available in the Welcome Center at the YMCA at 1150 N.Water St. in Kittanning. Tickets at the door are $50 ringsuide, $30 for adults, $20 for 12 and under.
Proceeds benefit the RGS YMCA annual campaign. Call 724-545-9622 for details.