Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee High School senior Michael “MJ” Rossin has signed his letter of intent to play football for Western Carolina University. Rossin, who plays both cornerback and a receiver positions…
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Bulldogs wrestling team celebrates seniors
Christian Peterson reporter3.riverbendnews@ gmail.com On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Suwannee High School wrestling team hosted matches at the Suwannee Coliseum. While the Bulldogs are some of the best wrestlers in the state,…
Buccaneer seniors sign letters of intent
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Surrounded by family, friends, coaches and classmates, Branford High School seniors Morgan Brennan and Layla Arnold officially signed their letters of intent to continue their softball careers at the…
Winter Season Outstanding Athletes 2024-25
Hamilton County High School: Boys Basketball Outstanding Athletes #1 Hayden Tabor, Guard. Hayden is a knock down shooter that is great at picking his spots. Throughout the season Hayden has improved…
Buccaneers celebrate their basketball seniors
Christian Peterson reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Jan. 31, both boys and girls Branford High School basketball teams hosted the Bronson Eagles for a showdown. The boys’ game was very back-and-forth; in the…
Hornets girls soccer team claims District Championship
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Lafayette High School girls soccer team hosted the Branford Buccaneers for the District Championship game. What ensued was an intense back-and-forth across the…
Buccaneers take home soccer District Championship
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School boys’ soccer team has been working hard for the past couple of weeks. Taking home the district championship trophy, however, was a tough journey,…
Buccaneers show they can perform at weightlifting regionals
Christian Peterson reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Feb. 1, the Branford High School girls weightlifting team made their way to Chiefland High School for the Class 1A Region 2 Regional Championship. In the…
Bulldogs girls weightlifting team dominates at regionals
Christian Peterson reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Feb. 1, the Suwannee High School girls weightlifting team took a memorable trip to Wewahitchka for the Florida Class 1A Region 1 Regional Championship competition. The…
Lafayette Basketball celebrates seniors after victory
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Jan. 30, the Lafayette High School Hornets took on the Hamilton County Trojans in a basketball showdown. The first game of the evening was the girls’…
Tripp Kirkland beats school basketball record
Photo courtesy of Westwood Christian School Tripp Kirkland recently beat Westwood Christian School’s basketball record. On Friday, Jan. 24, he scored 44 points, beating the previous record of 38 points, which was…
Winter sports updates
Suwannee High School Suwannee: Boys Basketball Record Overall: 5-15 3A District 2: 0-0 Last Game: Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 — SHS lost to Madison County in Madison by a score of 62-56….
Hamilton County High School honors basketball seniors in last home game
On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Hamilton County Trojans competed against the Highland Christian Academy Eagles in basketball. The Trojans’ girls and boys teams ended the night victorious and honored their senior athletes…
Branford soccer seniors honored in cross-county showdown
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Branford High School soccer teams had a significant day as they faced their cross-county rivals, the Lafayette High School Hornets. The games closely…
Suwannee earns shot at state wrestling championship
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee High School (SHS) wrestling team had a big day on Thursday, Jan. 16, as three other teams traveled to Live Oak for a showdown to determine…
Get your kids active this spring with Babe Ruth
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette Babe Ruth registration is officially open! Lafayette Babe Ruth is one of the most popular extra-curricular sports available in Mayo. It covers t-ball, baseball and softball. Registration…
Bulldogs wrestling team competes for state title
Photo courtesy of Sandy Milian The Suwannee Bulldogs wrestling team stands behind the state championship sign for the duals wrestling competition. Unfortunately, the team was knocked out of the competition in the…