WPIAL girls lacrosse: Mars stomps to 2A quarterfinal win over Oakland Catholic – Butler Eagle - California News Beep

Mars’ Katie Blake (6) scores one of her three first-quarter goals against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Eagle

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ADAMS TWP — The scoreboard at Mars Athletic Complex ticked down the final 40:04 of Wednesday night’s WPIAL Class 2A girls lacrosse quarterfinal only because rules required it to.

Three-time defending district champion and top seed Mars’ 23-1 win over No. 8 Oakland Catholic wasn’t ever in question.

Planets (18-1) junior Hailey Long found the back of the net 9 seconds into the matchup. With 4:04 remaining in the initial quarter, freshman Lola Seideneck wound up the mercy clock.

“I think one of the things that we wanna do is just play fast and play smart,” Mars coach Abby Latona said afterward. “And if we can do that in the first few minutes, I think it’s good momentum to carry throughout.”

The Planets, who have won 11 straight, advance to take on No. 4 South Fayette, which beat No. 5 Franklin Regional 15-4, Monday at a time and location to be determined.

Long notched a hat trick within the game’s first 3:16, while Seideneck posted one of her own 3:21 into the second quarter, that marker making it a 15-0 contest.

Junior Katie Blake finished with a game-high seven goals, while classmate Lucy Balasz and Long both closed the contest out with four. Senior Anna McGrath added two, and Tess McGrath, Jenna Smith and Reanna Kolarcik-Schmitt also got on the board for Mars.

“She just has really taken off this year,” Latona said of Blake. “Been a huge part of our attack, and when she has the ball, watch out goalies.”

The Eagles (11-6) didn’t score until under 4:30 remained.

“We try not to underestimate any teams, and we didn’t underestimate them,” Latona said. “They had a good win on Monday, and we just want to continue to play our game, no matter who we play against, whether it’s close or there’s a gap.”

Mars’ Katie Blake (6) is congratulated by Hailey Long (3) after Lucy Balazs (5) scored in the second quarter against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Eagle

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Mars’ Lola Seideneck (7) celebrates a first-half goal against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Eagle

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Mars’ Reese Polito (8) is congratulated by Hailey Long (3) on her third-quarter qoal against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Eagle

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Mars head coach Abby Latona, left, cheers on her squad while playing Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Eagle

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Mars and Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars prior the start against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars attacker Katie Blake (6) in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars junior Lucy Balazs (5) rushes up against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars’ Lucy Balazs (5) attacks and scores in the first quarter against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars’ Katie Blake (6) is introduced prior to victory over Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars’ Lucy Balazs (5) is introduced prior to victory over Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars junior Katie Blake (6) scores a second quarter goal against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars freshman midfielder Lola Seideneck (7) looks to pass against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars head coach Abby Latona encourages her team at halftime against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars attacker Katie Blake (6) scores a second quarter goal against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars midfielder Hailey Long reaches for a face-off against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars midfielder Hailey Long (3) penetrates the Oakland Catholic defense in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars celebrates on of 12 first quarter goals against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars co-capitain Lydia Tomkovicz (23) receives pre-game instructions against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars junior midfielder Hailey Long (3) brings up the ball against Oakland Catholic in the second quarter in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars’ Tess McGrath (28) is introduced prior to victory over Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars junior Hailey Long (3) scores a third quarter goal against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars attacker Katie Blake (6) scores one of her 3 first quarter goals against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars defender Ella DePaoli (11) brings up the ball against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars senior attacker Anna McGrath (27) looks to shoot against Oakland Catholic n a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars goalie Annabelle Cox (45) did not give up a goal in the first half against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars junior Hailiy Long (3) was all smiles with a 17-0 halftime lead against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars defender Madelyn Peterson (4) brings up the ball against Oakland Catholic’s Luci Easly (2) in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars and Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars prior the start against Oakland Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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Mars attacker Katie Blake (6) in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. JJ LaBella/Special to the Butler Eagle

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WPIAL girls lacrosse: Mars stomps to 2A quarterfinal win over Oakland Catholic – Butler Eagle

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