Olentangy Berlin had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Olentangy Orange Pioneers 2-1. Given the Bears' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio soccer rankings (they are ranked 23rd, while the Pioneers are ranked 107th), the result on Thursday wasn't entirely unexpected.
The victory made it two in a row for Olentangy Berlin and bumps their season record up to 12-3-3. As for Olentangy Orange, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11-1.
Olentangy Berlin will stay at home for another game and welcome Dublin Coffman at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Dublin Coffman will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Olentangy Berlin surely won't give up without a fight. Olentangy Orange does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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