Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County High School girls basketball team was eager to get back on the court after a disappointing home game on Saturday, Dec. 2, where they lost 55-28…
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Branford boys’ basketball team defends undefeated streak
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School boys basketball team opened the season 4-0, averaging an impressive 71.2 points per game. The team’s success has been attributed to their strong perimeter shooting….
Bulldogs enter the week riding a three-game winning streak
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee High School girls basketball team began its season with a win at home over the Chiles Timberwolves, 48-39. However, in their next game against the Columbia County…
Hornets rebound with three straight wins
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette High School boys basketball team began its season on the road against the Oak Hall Eagles. However, they struggled with offensive timing issues early on, and despite…
Eagles outlast the Hornets in season opener
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette High School varsity girls’ basketball team played their first game of the season at home against the Oak Hall Eagles on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The Hornets were…
Navigating challenges as an athletic director
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Stephen Clark, the current athletic director of Lafayette High School, has had a long and fulfilling journey that brought him full circle to where he is now. Clark grew…
Branford educator goes from injury to triumph
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Erin Clark, a second-generation educator, grew up in Branford and graduated from Branford High School (BHS), where she was a standout track star for the Buccaneers. She earned a…
A dynamic force on and off the court: Andi Sabourin crowned Riverbend News’ 2023 Volleyball Player of the Year
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Andi Sabourin, a junior on the Branford High School varsity volleyball team, has been selected as Riverbend News’ 2023 volleyball Player of the Year. Sabourin exudes the perfect balance…
Buccaneers leadership sails team to historic heights: Mendy Sikes named Riverbend News’ 2023 Volleyball Coach of the Year
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Mendy Sikes, Branford High School’s (BHS) volleyball coach, has marked her third consecutive year of being named Riverbend News’ 2023 Volleyball Coach of the Year by leading her team…
Hornet girls look for redemption after 6-1 loss
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette High School girls’ soccer team was the Class 2A District 2 Champions for two consecutive years, but this year, they face new challenges with a different roster….
Ryleigh Hermanson leads the pack, secures spot at cross-country state championships
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee High School girls’ cross-country team prepared for the Class 2A District 1 Championships at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee on Friday, Nov. 3. Their coach, Amy Bullock,…
Suwannee High School claims second-ever district cross country title
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Nov. 3, the Suwannee High School boys cross country teams prepared for the Class 2A District 1 Championships at Apalachee Park in Tallahassee, Fla. The Bulldogs’ coach,…
Bulldogs face highs and lows in first week of girls’ soccer
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee High School’s girls’ soccer team entered the season with hopes of posting its first winning season since 2018. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs lost their season opener at home to…
Bulldogs bounce back after two-game losing streak
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee High School boys’ soccer team started the season with the goal of winning the district championship. The team has a strong foundation in senior Joel De la…
Underdog no more, Buccaneers seal historic soccer win against Tigers
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School boys’ soccer program is only in its second year. Last season, they didn’t win any games, but this year, they are determined to change that….
Anna Moore leads Buccaneers to new heights, advances to state championships
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School girls’ cross-country team participated in the Class 1A District 3 Championship at Alligator Park in Lake City on Thursday, Nov. 2. The team was eager…
Cowboys ground the Hornets in semifinal round
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the semifinal round of the Class 1R Region 3 championships, the Lafayette High School varsity football team (7-4) faced off against the top-seeded Madison County Cowboys. The Cowboys…