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…
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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…
Hornets defeat Buccaneers in tight baseball match
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, March 3, the Lafayette High School Hornets hosted their rivals, the Branford High School Buccaneers, for a baseball showdown. With the season now in full swing, this marked the first time the friendly rivals have faced off in a year. What followed was a tight…
LaGrange men’s golf spring season starting
Rick Patrick editor@riverbendnews.org The LaGrange College Panthers men’s golf team is starting its spring season with a Lafayette High School alumnus on the team. Trey Galbraith, a Madison County native and sophomore…
Hornets fall to Cowgirls, 14-1
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Lafayette High School’s varsity softball team traveled to Madison County High School on Friday, Feb. 20, to take on the Cowgirls. The Hornets were coming off a 15-0 loss…
Bulldogs honor wrestling seniors after Santa Fe matches
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Feb. 5, Suwannee High School hosted Santa Fe High School for the ultimate wrestling showdown. Families also gathered to honor the seniors who had devoted their time to making the wrestling team succeed. …
Three Branford seniors sign letters of intent
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Feb. 6, the Branford High School auditorium was filled in honor of three students as they signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at various colleges. Victoria Swain: Victoria Swain signed…
Hornets celebrate seniors during basketball game
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Jan. 30, the Lafayette County High School Hornets hosted their rivals, the Branford High School Buccaneers, for basketball showdowns. While the rivalry games were a big draw for many, another celebration took place that night that…
Trojans celebrate basketball seniors by defeating Bulldogs
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Jan. 30, the Hamilton County High School Trojans hosted the Suwannee High School Bulldogs for two basketball games. While the competition was fierce, there was another reason for the crowd gathering…
Buccaneers celebrate seniors with weekend game
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Jan. 31, the Branford High School Buccaneers girls basketball team hosted the Union County Fightin’ Tigers for a weekend showdown. While the girls were the only team competing that evening, the boys team was also present for another…
Two Branford superstars earn Florida Dairy Farmers awards
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Florida is an agriculturally based state, a fact that is especially evident in North Central Florida. One of the region’s most prominent industries is dairy farming, and many local farmers have come together to form the Florida Dairy Farmers organization. While the importance…