Big Bear is 2-8 against Riverside Prep since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Bears will welcome the Silver Knights at 3:15 p.m. Big Bear is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Big Bear took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Excelsior Charter, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bears narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Eagles 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bears have posted since March 3rd.
Jackson Wortham made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Big Bear is 2-1 when Wortham allows one or fewer hits, but 2-9 otherwise. Wortham was also solid in the batter's box, earning two RBI, one run, and two stolen bases. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February.
In other pitching news, Ricky Alvarez tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits.
Briston Gilligan
| 04/03/26 vs Excelsior Charter | 3 |
| 03/20/26 @ Loma Linda Academy | 2 |
| 02/27/25 @ Pacific | 2 |
| 04/01/26 @ Excelsior Charter | 1 |
| 03/14/26 @ San Gorgonio | 1 |
Back at the plate, Chase Wilson and Briston Gilligan did most of the damage at the plate: Wilson got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs, while Gilligan went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Gilligan a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Josiah Rufner, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Eight must be Riverside Prep's lucky number: they beat Bloomington with that score not once but twice on Saturday. The Silver Knights were the clear victors by an 8-1 margin over the Bruins. Winning may never get old, but the Silver Knights sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Riverside Prep also got a great performance from Zach Powelson as he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Powelson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Andrew Logsdon was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Trent Bourgeois, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Big Bear's victory bumped their record up to 4-10. As for Riverside Prep, their win bumped their record up to 8-9.
Big Bear might still be hurting after the 22-1 defeat they got from Riverside Prep when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Will the Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
