Berlin Brothersvalley senior duo pass torch after 3rd PIAA Class 1A silver
HERSHEY — While it was not the storybook ending to the high school careers of Berlin Brothersvalley seniors Craig Jarvis and Pace Prosser, the duo left a lasting imprint on the program like so many others who have come before them.
Prosser and Jarvis each collected their third PIAA Class 1A silver medal on Thursday at the Giant Center in Hershey after Berlin fell to Imani Christian 79-52 in the title tilt for the second straight season.
The final game will not define what the pair did over the last four years. Jarvis and Prosser have been a part of four District 5 championship teams, conference title squads as well as the aforementioned three silver medal teams.
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“It’s pretty special being able to do this three times, especially as a public school to be here three times in four years,” said Prosser. “It’s the work the coaches and the kids put in during the offseason. That’s where it all starts.”
Prosser racked up 792 points this season, surpassing 2,000 for his career. He became only the 11th player in Somerset County history, male or female, to eclipse 2,000 points. He finished his career with 2,281 points.
To play on the final day of the PIAA basketball season three times is special. The memories will be everlasting, not only for Prosser and Jarvis, but the entire program.
“It’s a lot of fun. I’m never going to forget any of this stuff, Prosser said. "We’ve maxed out our season three of the last four years. Maxed out the amount of memories, the amount of practices, the amount of games.
“It’s really special. To do it with my dad is extra special.”
Meanwhile, Jarvis finished his career with 1,703 points. He netted 663 points this season. Jarvis got better every year and became a complete player and vital asset for the Mountaineers.
He was quick to credit the people who have helped him develop into the player he is now.
“I want to thank our coaches and my teammates,” Jarvis said. “We have the best coaching staff you could ask for. That’s why we made it here back-to-back years. They push us every year to get better and do what we’re supposed to do.
“I know they’re going to keep coaching the younger group to keep getting better.”
Prosser and Jarvis couldn't care less about stats or accolades, but rather wins. They helped the Mountaineers account for 98 W's during their tenure.
Berlin coach Tanner Prosser, who wrapped up his 19th season at the helm of the Mountaineers, had the privilege of watching and guiding his son the past four years along with Jarvis.
“As a fan, watching both Pace and Craig play ‒ and play together ‒ sometimes I just watch the film after and just watch it as a father and as someone who is truly close to Craig,” Coach Prosser said. “I watched those two together. They’re damn fun to watch. They weren't fun today and they know that, but they hold themselves to a pretty high standard. That's why they've been able to do some of the things they've done.”
Adam Ripple is the Daily American sports editor. He can be reached at 814-444-5926. Follow him on X (Twitter) @ARipple_DAsport. Follow Daily American Sports on Facebook and @dailyamericanmedia on Instagram.
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