Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year, Suwannee High School (SHS) Athletics inducts a new group of people into the Suwannee Athletics Hall of Fame. The actual induction process takes place during homecoming weekend…
Category: Sports
You can learn how to be an umpire
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Are you interested in becoming a softball umpire? Be sure to cease the opportunity on Saturday, Sep. 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Champions Park, in Newberry,…
Local baseball athlete transfers to UF
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Matthew Jenkins is a local baseball player to his hometown in Suwannee County. Jenkins played with Suwannee High School up until his junior year in 2022. Over the summer,…
Former Bulldog makes history in a no-hitter
Alexa Duarte reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, July. 19, Suwannee High School graduate Hueston Morrill made history with his team the Hudson Valley Renegades with the New York Yankees organization by pitching a no-hitter….
Branford Babe Ruth League registration is open
Alexa Duarte reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Babe Ruth League is excited to announce its registration for fall has begun and will end on Friday, Aug. 16. Registration is a total of $65 dollars,…
Four athletes signed from Suwannee High School
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, July 23, Suwannee High School had four athletes from the class of 2024 sign with colleges. JD Cherry, Marquavious Owens, Justice Leggett and PJ Davis all earned…
Branford Youth Football League gears up for exciting season
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Youth Football League and Cheerleading is eagerly preparing for the upcoming season, which promises to be full of excitement and competition. Early registration ends on Thursday, July…
Suwannee Stealth to host Elite Volleyball Camp
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Stealth Volleyball Club is calling all high school volleyball players for a unique opportunity to enhance their skills this summer. The club is looking for 24 elite…
Lafayette Hornet Volleyball Camp announced for young players
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette Hornet Volleyball Camp is set to offer an exciting opportunity for young girls entering third through sixth grades in the 2024-25 school year. This camp is designed…
Suwannee Babe Ruth 10U baseball and 8U softball teams win championships
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Babe Ruth 10U baseball team is heading to the state tournament. The team punched their ticket after taking the district tournament over the weekend of Thursday, June…
Help send the Trojans to FCA Team Camp
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County High School’s football team is actively fundraising to attend the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Team Camp at Warner University in Lake Wales, Fla., in July. The…
HCHS Cheerleading interest meeting to be held
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com All Hamilton County High School (HCHS) students interested in being a part of the 2024-25 Trojan Cheer Team are welcome to attend the cheerleading interest meeting scheduled for Monday,…
Undefeated Suwannee Bombers clinches Top Gun Zone Championship drop a bomb at championship
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Top Gun Sports USA is an organization dedicated to fostering a love of baseball and softball among younger generations. Recently, one team, the Suwannee Bombers 13u baseball team, participated…
Buccaneers show resilience by claiming Class 1A State Champion Runners-Up title
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School Buccaneers showcased their regular season prowess in a decisive 13-3 victory over the Liberty County Bulldogs on Friday, May 24, in the Florida High School…
Sikes’s seventh-inning home run propels Buccaneers to state semifinals
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The air at Branford High School’s softball field was charged with anticipation on Tuesday, May 14. Fans filled the bleachers, their voices merging into a constant hum of excitement…
Bulldogs show their strength at state
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, May 7, three Suwannee High School Bulldogs proved that they could fight with the best in track and field. Ryleigh Hermanson, a track standout, fought hard enough…
The buzz stops here: Hornet’s season ends at state semi-finals
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette High School’s baseball team has been proving itself all season long. Victory after victory has been tucked under their belt, along with an 11- game winning streak, including…