Riverside is 0-3 against Abington Heights since April of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Vikings will host the Comets at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Riverside 1.8, Abington Heights 4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Abington Heights will face off against a team with plenty of momentum: Riverside extended their winning streak to four on Monday. The Vikings never let Holy Cross get on the board and left with a 16-0 victory. The matchup marked the Vikings' most dominant win of the season so far.
Ethan Slocum
| 03/30/26 @ Holy Cross | 4 |
| 03/19/26 @ Pine Grove | 3 |
| 05/13/25 vs Scranton Prep | 2 |
| 05/05/25 @ Lakeland | 2 |
| 04/30/25 @ Honesdale | 5 |
Ethan Slocum looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025.
At the plate, Jose Sosa was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2025. Aiden Chapman was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Riverside hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Holy Cross struck out six times.
Meanwhile, Abington Heights had just enough and edged out Valley View 3-2 on Monday. Those three runs were actually the fewest the Comets have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Greyson Locker looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Evan Gonzalez was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Kayal, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Riverside's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Abington Heights, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Riverside has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .500. However, it's not like Abington Heights struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Riverside might still be hurting after the 8-1 defeat they got from Abington Heights when the teams last played back in March of 2025. Can the Vikings avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
