Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Middle School’s (SMS) Rocket League team, the MegaKnights, ended an impressive season with an appearance at the Sunshine State Esports League (SSEL) state semifinals on Tuesday, April 28….
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Hornets softball celebrates Senior Night with victory over Indians
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Monday, April 20, the Lafayette High School Hornets softball team hosted the Fort White Indians for a showdown. However, there was another reason for the crowd that gathered…
Lafayette performs at district track and field competition
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, April 18, Lafayette High School traveled to Oak Hall in Gainesville for the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1A Track and Field District 5 Championship. First…
Bulldogs take home district championship trophy
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee High School Bulldogs baseball team has been on a district championship run over the past week. On Tuesday, April 14, they received a bye, advancing through the…
Branford proves itself at track and field district championship
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, April 18, Branford High School traveled to Oak Hall in Gainesville for the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1A Track and Field District 5 Championship. The…
Alex Mabey Memorial Scholarship deadline set for May 1
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Applications are now open for the Alex Mabey Memorial Scholarship, a new opportunity to support high school seniors in Suwannee County who participate in soccer, weightlifting, welding or have…
Suwannee High to offer physicals and EKGs
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Suwannee High School will soon be offering physicals and EKGs for student athletes. Checkups will take place on Tuesday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the…
Hornets defeat Bucs in district semifinals matchup
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The baseball season is entering its final weeks, beginning with the district tournament play. On Tuesday, April 14, the Lafayette High School Hornets hosted the Branford High School Buccaneers in a district tournament semifinal game. The stands…
More than a game: SMS esports teams advance to state, redefine competition
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Middle School’s (SMS) esports teams have had a successful season so far. Now, their hard work is paying off as they enter state-level competition this week. Their success…
Bulldogs celebrate seniors with 4-0 victory
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, April 10, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Santa Fe High School Raiders for a baseball showdown. However, the night held added significance as the Bulldogs…
Hornets celebrate Senior Night with victory over Trojans
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Monday, March 30, the Lafayette High School Hornets hosted the Hamilton County High School Trojans for a baseball showdown. The evening also served as Senior Night, with Tywan Williamson, Brayden…
Trojans honor seniors with dominant baseball victory
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, March 31, the Hamilton County High School Trojans hosted the Jefferson County Tigers for a baseball showdown. The evening also served as Senior Night, as the Trojans honored seniors Dyllan Grant, Cadan Hall and…
Branford Senior Night ends with baseball victory
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, March 27, the Branford High School Buccaneers hosted the Hamilton County High School Trojans in a baseball matchup. The evening also served as Senior Night, with Buccaneers Layton Clyatt, E’nalee Perry and Jackson Skinner being honored before the game. The game…
Buccaneers celebrate softball seniors with 3-2 win
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Branford High School Buccaneers softball team honored its two seniors, Mallory Blue (left) and Victoria Swain (right), before taking on the Williston Red Devils on Friday, March 6….
Her light continues to shine: Branford honors Cloey Criggall with field dedication
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org On opening day, as baseball and softball seasons began again, the Branford community made sure one of its own would always remain part of the game. On Saturday, March…
Lafayette Babe Ruth to host Super Saturday opening day on March 21
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette Babe Ruth League will kick off its 2026 season with its annual Super Saturday opening day celebration on Saturday, March 21, with a full slate of games…
SHS golfer Carter Cannon commits to Lake Sumter
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Athletics are a big part of many high school careers and can include a wide range of sports. Suwannee High School (SHS) offers numerous programs for its students to participate in, including golf. One of those students, Carter Cannon, has…