Category: Sports

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School girls’ weightlifting team traveled to Chiefland High School on Thursday, Jan. 25, to compete in the FHSAA Class 1A Region 2 District 7 Weightlifting tournament….

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee High School girls’ weightlifting team played host to the Class 1A Region 1 District 4 Weightlifting Championship tournament on Friday, Jan. 26. Being one of the most…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.co On Thursday, Jan. 18, the Branford Buccaneers soccer teams stepped onto the field to face off against the Dixie County Bears. In addition to a thrilling night of soccer,…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 16, the Lafayette Hornets soccer teams had a showdown with their neighborhood rivals, the Branford Bucanneers. On top of this, it was a night of honor…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Jan. 15, the Lafayette High School Hornets’ golf team celebrated the end of their season with their annual banquet. The team, their families and the team’s sponsors…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Four Branford seniors were honored for their dedication to the weightlifting team on Wednesday, Jan. 10, prior to their match against Bell High School and Union County High School….

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Parents and guardians can now register their children for the Branford Babe Ruth League’s spring t-ball, baseball and softball season until Tuesday, Feb. 13. Children between the ages of…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sports enthusiasts from all across the local area gathered at the Suwannee High School gymnasium on Friday, Jan. 5, to witness an intense matchup between the Bulldogs and the…

Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee High School wrestling team traveled to Columbia County on Thursday, Nov. 30, to compete against the Columbia Tigers for ownership of the coveted Paddle. The Tigers are…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette High School girls’ varsity basketball team faced off against the Aucilla Christian Warriors at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21. The Hornets were looking to keep their…

Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Damon Wooley has been the coach of the Suwannee High School (SHS) boys’ and girls’ golf teams for over 11 years. During his time in the position, he has…

Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ryan Donaldson, a student at Suwannee High School, entered the 2023 golf season as the reigning Riverbend News’ Girls’ Golfer of the Year. Despite being the only member of…

Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette High School girls’ soccer team has been dominating Class 1A for the past few years. They have won back-to-back district championships and have maintained an average of…

Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County High School boys’ soccer team began the second half of its season with the goal of getting back to .500. The Trojans started with a 1-7…

Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School girls’ soccer team is currently in its second season. Samantha Ray has become the anchor for the Buccaneers’ defense this season. During their first season,…

Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Marcus Edwards, head football coach of Lafayette High School, faced challenges at the start of the 2023 football season, as he had to fill several positions in his lineup….