Berlin Brothersvalley tops Carmichaels 2-0 in PIAA 1A playoffs

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Berlin Brothersvalley tops Carmichaels 2-0 in PIAA 1A playoffs
Summary

Berlin Brothersvalley defeated Carmichaels 2-0 in the first round of the PIAA 1A softball playoffs on June 1. Junior Elena Ritchey excelled on the mound, allowing only two hits while striking out 12 opponents. The Mountaineers scored their first run in the second inning following a misplayed bunt that allowed Elsie Barna to score. An insurance run came in the sixth inning from a timely RBI single by Callie Ritchey. Berlin will face District 10 champion Cambridge Springs next in the tournament, a rematch from last year's quarterfinals.

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  • Berlin Brothersvalley wins 2-0 against Carmichaels.
  • Elena Ritchey struck out 12 batters in the game.
  • The Mountaineers' first run was due to a misplayed bunt.
  • Callie Ritchey added an insurance run with a sixth-inning single.
  • Berlin plays District 10 champion Cambridge Springs next.
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  • 11:53 PMYahoo SportsRitchey, Berlin Brothersvalley outduel Carmichaels in PIAA 1A opener
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'We've been doing that all year. Someone different has stepped up and taken on that role of making the difference in a game.'

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