Nativity BVM and Marian Catholic reach PIAA quarterfinals

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:48 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

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Nativity BVM and Marian Catholic advanced to the PIAA quarterfinals following victories in the opening round of the tournament on June 1. Marian Catholic secured its first state playoff win in nine years by defeating Wyoming Seminary 11-1, aided by a standout performance from Roman Bednarek. Nativity BVM won decisively against Benton, 9-0, with Stephen Karinch pitching 6.2 shutout innings. The quarterfinal matchups will take place on June 5, with Nativity facing Dock Mennonite and Marian taking on Southern Columbia.

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  • Nativity BVM defeated Benton 9-0 in the opening round.
  • Marian Catholic beat Wyoming Seminary 11-1, its first playoff win in nine years.
  • Quarterfinals scheduled for June 5 at Easton High School and North Schuylkill High School.
  • Nativity BVM aims to build on last year's semifinal run.
  • Southern Columbia also won its opening game, defeating Moniteau 10-1.
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Nativity BVM and Marian Catholic each won their matchups in the opening round of the PIAA on Monday afternoon to advance to Thursday’s quarterfinals. Marian Catholic’s win on Monday was its first in the state playoffs in nine years, and the Colts hope to build on it when they face Southern Columbia in the Class AA quarterfinals. “When you’re one of the last eight teams in the state anything is ...

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