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Berlin Brothersvalley rallies past Bishop Carroll in PIAA 1A quarters
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP — For the first time since 2019, the Berlin Brothersvalley volleyball team will compete in the PIAA 1A semifinals, after besting Bishop Carroll, 18-25, 26-24, 25-19, 25-20, Saturday, Nov. 14, at Pitt-Johnstown. Berlin Brothersvalley meets WPIAL champion Eden Christian Academy, a 4-set winner over District 10 champ Cochranton, in a rematch of last year's quarterfinals, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Norwin High School. The Mountaineers suffered a five-set loss last year to the Warriors. "It's been a while," said Berlin Brothersvalley coach Corey Will about returning to the semifinals. "You feel blessed when you advance like that. Hopefully, you can make the most of it." Bishop Caroll dominated the first set. Tied at 10 apiece, the Huskies went on a 4-0 spurt. Senior captain Emily Olienyk suffered a lower body injury with the Huskies leading 8-6 and did not return the remainder of the set. Berlin Brothersvalley never had a lead in the set and fell behind early. Moving on Berlin Brothersvalley, Somerset open PIAA volleyball play with wins 4 in a row Berlin Brothersvalley bests Meyersdale for 4th straight D5-1A title Set 2 was a battle from start to finish. Bishop Caroll led 6-3, before