WEXFORD, Pa. – North Allegheny High School played host to the PIAA Class 1A softball quarterfinal Thursday.
District 5 champion Berlin Brothersvalley battled Cambridge Springs for the second straight year.
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Berlin Brothersvalley’s Elena Ritchey delivers a pitch against Cambridge Springs during a PIAA Class 1A quarterfinal Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Wexford, Pa.
Berlin Brothersvalley’s Audra Handke eyes up a pitch against Cambridge Springs during a PIAA Class 1A quarterfinal Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Wexford, Pa.
Berlin Brothersvalley pitcher Elena Ritchey (center) hugs catcher Elsie Barna after the Mountaineers defeated Cambridge Springs in a PIAA Class 1A quarterfinal Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Wexford, Pa. Third baseman Callie Ritchey is pictured on the left.
Berlin Brothersvalley’s Audra Handke smiles after she doubled against Cambridge Springs during a PIAA Class 1A quarterfinal Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Wexford, Pa.
Berlin Brothersvalley’s Bena Barna (left) talks with teammate Callie Ritchey during a PIAA Class 1A softball quarterfinal against Cambridge Springs Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Wexford, Pa.
Berlin Brothersvalley’s Elena Ritchey delivers a pitch against Cambridge Springs during a PIAA Class 1A quarterfinal Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Wexford, Pa.
Berlin Brothersvalley’s Audra Handke eyes up a pitch against Cambridge Springs during a PIAA Class 1A quarterfinal Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Wexford, Pa.
Berlin Brothersvalley pitcher Elena Ritchey (center) hugs catcher Elsie Barna after the Mountaineers defeated Cambridge Springs in a PIAA Class 1A quarterfinal Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Wexford, Pa. Third baseman Callie Ritchey is pictured on the left.
Berlin Brothersvalley’s Audra Handke smiles after she doubled against Cambridge Springs during a PIAA Class 1A quarterfinal Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Wexford, Pa.
Berlin Brothersvalley’s Bena Barna (left) talks with teammate Callie Ritchey during a PIAA Class 1A softball quarterfinal against Cambridge Springs Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Wexford, Pa.
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