Berlin's Elsie Barna tops 100 career hits in win over Meyersdale
"It's amazing just to come out here and play ball every day and do what we do."
MEYERSDALE — Berlin Brothersvalley softball is off to its best start under veteran coach Brian Slope following a 15-7 win over rival Meyersdale, Thursday, April 16. The Mountaineers improved to 9-0 this season. Helping set the tone in a loaded lineup is lone senior Elsie Barna .
The Edinboro University recruit notched two hits in the game, surpassing 100 for her career. She became the first Berlin softball player to reach 100 career hits. Top performers Top baseball, softball, tennis, track performers for April 13-18 Ones to watch Somerset County softball players, teams ready to make impact in 2026 "It's amazing just to come out here and play ball every day and do what we do," said Barna.
"It feels great to hit the ball, and it makes me feel accomplished to reach 100 hits and be the first one to do it in school history. " Barna topped the century mark for career runs scored, Wednesday, April 15. She is three RBIs short of 100.
She would have reached the milestones sooner had she not missed the final eight games of last season due to a knee injury. Barna earned second-team all-state honors despite the setback. Berlin made history as a team last season, capturing its first District 5-1A title as well as winning its first PIAA playoff game.