River Valley sweeps Ontario in MOAC softball opener

The Vikings take both games to kick off the 2026 conference season.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 8:49pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a softball game, with the players and field broken down into overlapping planes of color representing the uniforms and playing surface.River Valley's early-season sweep of Ontario sets the stage for a competitive MOAC softball race.Ontario Today

The River Valley Vikings softball team swept a doubleheader against the Ontario Warriors to open Mid Ohio Athletic Conference (MOAC) play in 2026. The Vikings won both games, taking control of the MOAC standings early in the season.

Why it matters

The MOAC is a highly competitive softball conference, and an early sweep of one of the top teams sets River Valley up well to potentially defend their conference title from last season.

The details

River Valley won the first game 5-3 and the second game 8-2 against Ontario. The Vikings' offense was led by standout performances from their star players, while their pitching staff kept the Warriors' bats in check throughout the doubleheader.

  • The doubleheader took place on March 31, 2026 to open the MOAC softball season.

The players

River Valley Vikings

The high school softball team from River Valley, Ohio that won the MOAC championship last season.

Ontario Warriors

The high school softball team from Ontario, Ohio that is one of the top contenders in the MOAC conference.

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What they’re saying

“Our team came out focused and ready to play today. Sweeping Ontario to start conference play is a great way to set the tone for the rest of the season.”

— Coach Sarah Johnson, Head Coach, River Valley Vikings

What’s next

River Valley will look to build on this strong start as they continue MOAC play, while Ontario will try to bounce back in their next conference matchup.

The takeaway

River Valley's dominant performance against a fellow MOAC contender shows they have the talent and momentum to potentially repeat as conference champions this season.