The Mars Third Grade Youth Basketball Team took first place in the McDowell March Madness Tournament, held March 4-6 at McDowell High School (Erie, Pa.).

Team members are Mars Area Elementary School third-graders Chase Christy, Garrett Constant, Cole Geiger, Jagger Icuss, Jacob Kleba, Greyson Lewis, Luke Miller, Trey Raishart, Jaxon Reddick and Jacob Schirato. In the final rounds of the competition, the team defeated the Washington Prexies and Erie Rams, then triumphed over Neshannock 25-23 in double overtime to win the Third Grade Championship Title.

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