Riverheads baseball secures state semifinal spot with win over Lancaster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 2:49 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Riverheads defeated Lancaster 2-0 in the Virginia High School League Class 1 quarterfinals on June 9. The win keeps Riverheads' state championship hopes alive, as they aim for their third title. Freshman Jackson Berkstresser pitched a complete game, allowing just four hits and striking out eight batters. Riverheads' next game is against Patrick Henry (Glade Spring) on June 12 at Kiwanis Field in Salem.
- •Riverheads scored both runs in the third inning.
- •Brody Phillips and Ethan Mulcahy contributed key hits to the offense.
- •Berkstresser has been a strong pitcher despite recent injuries.
- •The semifinal match is scheduled for June 12.
- 2:49 AMYahoo Sports — Berkstresser pitches gem in Riverheads baseball state quarterfinal win
"Riverheads is seeking its third baseball state championship as team moves on in state tournament.
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