Riverview baseball secured a decisive 12‑2 victory over South Side in the WPIAL Class 2A third‑place game, a win that guarantees the team a spot in the state tournament and sets up a rematch with Mercyhurst Prep.
A Fast Start Fuels Momentum
The squad erupted for five runs in the top of the first inning at Ross Memorial Park, establishing early control and energizing the crowd.
Junior shortstop Rex Roberts praised the team's performance, highlighting the strong offense and solid defense that carried them through the contest, while starting pitcher Lukas Duncan threw five scoreless innings and struck out seven batters.
Key contributors such as Miles Duncan, Owen Metz, Ian Stempfer and the rest of the lineup added hits and aggressive base‑running that stretched the lead, with additional impacts from Will Hudson, Ryan Shaw, Dawson Frasier, Tyler Cooke, Jake Sprajcar, Ashton Saunders, Dom Del Rosso, Cole McCoy, Brooks Mzyk and Andrew Corfield.
Road to the State Tournament
Riverview will now face Mercyhurst Prep in the PIAA playoffs, aiming to avenge last year’s loss and translate their recent momentum into a deeper run.
South Side concluded the season at 10‑8, falling just short of the state tournament, while coach Craig Campbell expressed pride in his team's growth and performance throughout the year.
The victory improved Riverview to 15‑7, a record that reflects a balanced mix of pitching, hitting and defensive reliability, and it underscores the depth of talent across the roster.