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HS TENNIS: Abington Heights, Scranton Prep set for showdown

Related Topics: Scranton Preparatory School

It is the marquee rivalry in Lackawanna League boys tennis.

On Monday, Scranton Prep plays at Abington Heights with first place in the standings on the line at 4 p.m. The two power programs are undefeated heading into the annual showdown.

Abington Heights (5-0) dominated league competition since the spring sports shutdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The Comets won 44 straight matches in the league and have a record of 54-1. That one loss came against Scranton Prep, 3-2, in 2021.

The Comets have 11 straight District 2 Class 3A championships.

Scranton Prep (6-0) has a league record of 50-6 and won a title in 2021.