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Farrell's Last-Minute Touchdown Ends Berlin's Dream Season
29 Nov
Summary
- Farrell scored a game-winning touchdown with under a minute left.
- Berlin Brothersvalley's historic 13-1 season ended in a 26-21 loss.
- Senior Braden Fochtman played through injury, rushing for 152 yards.
In a dramatic turn of events, the Farrell Steelers secured a berth in the PIAA championship game by defeating Berlin Brothersvalley 26-21. With less than a minute on the clock and trailing by three points, Farrell's Alex Myers launched a decisive pass to Marcus McCoy, who turned it into a 76-yard touchdown. McCoy's subsequent two-point conversion sealed the victory, ending Berlin's impressive 13-1 season.
Berlin Brothersvalley, the District 5-1A champions, had a historic run, including a previous upset over District 7 power Clairton. The team finished with a 13-1 record and their second consecutive District 5 title. Senior Braden Fochtman played a pivotal role, amassing 152 rushing yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating significant grit despite suffering a hip injury early in the previous game.
Despite their valiant effort, Berlin Brothersvalley fell just short against Farrell, who went on to face District 6-1A champion Bishop Guilfoyle in the state final. The Steelers ultimately lost that championship game 35-0, concluding a memorable season for both teams involved in this thrilling playoff encounter.
