Neshannock falls to Berlin Brothersvalley in PIAA championship

HERSHEY — The Neshannock High girls basketball team’s season ended with silver on Thursday.

The Lady Lancers fell to Berlin Brothersvalley, 55-39, in the PIAA Class 2A championship round at the GIANT Center. Neshannock finishes its season with an overall record of 25-4.

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Bryn Prosser

Berlin’s Bryn Prosser is introduced prior to the PIAA Class 2A championship game against Neshannock, at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA., Thursday, Mar.19, 2026.

Coral Prosser, Sophia Bonner, Jaidon Nogay

Berlin’s Coral Prosser (left) gets past Neshannock’s Sophia Bonner (right) and Jaidon Nogay during the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA., Thursday, Mar.19, 2026.

Mercy Sechler, Sophia Bonner

Berlin’s Mercy Sechler (left) slips past Neshannock’s Sophia Bonner for a lay up during the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA., Thursday, Mar.19, 2026.

Samantha Walker, Payton Newman

Berlin Brothersvalley’s Samantha Walker, left, tries forcing her way around Neshannock’s Payton Newman during the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the GIANT Center in Hershey on Thursday.

Lily Rowe, Coral Prosser

Neshannock’s Lily Rowe, left, tries to take a rebound from Berlin Brothersvalley’s Coral Prosser during the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the GIANT Center in Hershey on Thursday. The Lady Mountaineers won the game, 55-39.

Coral Prosser, Jaidon Nogay

Berlin Brothersvalley’s Coral Prosser, right, tries to snag a rebound before Neshannock’s Jaidon Nogay during the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the GIANT Center in Hershey on Thursday. The Lady Mountaineers won the game, 55-39, to secure their second-consecutive PIAA Class 2A championship.

Madison Will, Sophia Bonner

LEFT: Berlin Brothersvalley’s Madison Will, right, tries sending a pass from the baseline while being guarded by Neshannock’s Sophia Bonner during the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the GIANT Center in Hershey. RIGHT: Berlin Brothersvalley’s Samantha Walker, left, tries forcing her way around Neshannock’s Payton Newman during the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the GIANT Center in Hershey on Thursday. The Lady Mountaineers won the game, 55-39.

Rachel Prosser

Berlin head coach Rachel Prosser talks to her players during the PIAA Class 2A championship game against Neshannock, at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA., Thursday, Mar.19, 2026.

Sophia Bonner, Samantha Walker

Neshannock’s Sophia Bonner (left) slips past Berlin’s Samantha Walker during the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA., Thursday, Mar.19, 2026.

Bryn Prosser, Payton Newman

Berlin’s Bryn Prosser (right) lays up a shot in front of Neshannock’s Payton Newman during the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA., Thursday, Mar.19, 2026.

Bryn Prosser

Berlin’s Bryn Prosser cuts through the Neshannock defense en route to the hoop during the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA., Thursday, Mar.19, 2026.

Luann Grybowski

Neshannock head coach Luann Grybowski talks to her players during Thursday’s PIAA Class 2A championship game against Berlin Brothersvalley at the GIANT Center in Hershey. The Lady Lancers’ bid for a second state title was thwarted by the Lady Mountaineers, who prevailed 55-39. It was the second straight title for Berlin-Brothersvalley (26-5). Neshannock, the WPIAL Class 2A champion, wrapped up its stellar season at 26-4. For complete coverage of Thursday’s game, see page B1.

Penny Stoltzfus, Maddie Arrow, Payton Newman

LEFT: Berlin Brothersvalley’s Penny Stoltzfus, left, eyes a shot opportunity while taking pressure from Neshannock’s Maddie Arrow, center and Payton Newman during the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the GIANT Center in Hershey on Thursday. RIGHT: Berlin Brothersvalley’s Bryn Prosser, left, reaches for a loose ball while guarded by Neshannock’s Jaidon Nogay during the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the GIANT Center in Hershey on Thursday. The Lady Mountaineers won the game, 55-39.

Coral Prosser, Lily Rowe, Lilly Cain

Berlin’s Coral Prosser (center) grabs a loose ball between Neshannock’s Lily Rowe (left) and Lilly Cain during the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA., Thursday, Mar.19, 2026.

Bryn Prosser, Lily Rowe

Berlin’s Bryn Prosser (right) looks to pass while guarded by Neshannock’s Lily Rowe during the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA., Thursday, Mar.19, 2026.

Bryn Prosser, Jaidon Nogay

Berlin Brothersvalley’s Bryn Prosser, left, reaches for a loose ball while guarded by Neshannock’s Jaidon Nogay during the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the GIANT Center in Hershey on Thursday.

Madison Will, Bryn Prosser

Berlin’s Madison Will (left) embraces Bryn Prosser after their team defeated Neshannock 55-39 in the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA., Thursday, Mar.19, 2026.

Coral Prosser, Penny Stoltzfus, Coral Prosser, Mercy Sechler

From left are Berlin’s Coral Prosser, Penny Stoltzfus, Coral Prosser and Mercy Sechler shown after their team defeated Neshannock 55-39 in the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA., Thursday, Mar.19, 2026.

Samantha Walker, Mercy Sechler

Berlin’s Samantha Walker (left) and Mercy Sechler celebrate after their team defeated Neshannock 55-39 in the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA., Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026.

Samantha Walker

Berlin’s Samantha Walker celebrates after her team defeated Neshannock 55-39 in the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA., Thursday, Mar.19, 2026.

Berlin players and student fans

Berlin players and student fan section celebrate after their team defeated Neshannock 55-39 in the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA., Thursday, Mar.19, 2026.

Berlin players, student fans