Danny Federico [email protected] 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…
Category: Sports
Showdowns end in Suwannee Domination
Christian Peterson [email protected] 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…
Bulldogs dominate in Battle for the Paddle
Lee Trawick [email protected] 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…
Hornets claim 54-18 win over Aucilla Christian Warriors
Danny Federico [email protected] 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…
Bullpup boys and girls named 2023 Big Bend Champions
Danny Federico [email protected] Suwannee Middle School’s soccer teams earned a well-deserved Christmas break after securing the titles of 2023 Big Bend Champions on Wednesday, Dec. 20, by defeating the Riversprings Bears….
Leading the way to a bid at the state championships: Damon Wooley named Riverbend News’ Golf Coach of the Year
Lee Trawick [email protected] 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…
Solo sensation Ryan Donaldson repeats as Riverbend News’ 2023 Girls’ Golfer of the Year
Lee Trawick [email protected] 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…
Hornets’ girls’ soccer win seven straight
Lee Trawick [email protected] 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…
Mid-season overview: Gabriel Garcia leads the Trojans on the soccer field
Lee Trawick [email protected] 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…
Mid-season overview: Samantha Ray anchors Buccaneers’ soccer defense
Lee Trawick [email protected] 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,…
Hornets’ coach defies all odds with playoff success: Marcus Edwards named Riverbend News 2023 Coach of the Year
Lee Trawick [email protected] 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….
Trojans shut down Columbia Tigers, 42-9
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Hamilton County High School girls basketball team was eager to get back on the court after a disappointing home game on Saturday, Dec. 2, where they lost 55-28…
Branford boys’ basketball team defends undefeated streak
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Branford High School boys basketball team opened the season 4-0, averaging an impressive 71.2 points per game. The team’s success has been attributed to their strong perimeter shooting….
Bulldogs enter the week riding a three-game winning streak
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Suwannee High School girls basketball team began its season with a win at home over the Chiles Timberwolves, 48-39. However, in their next game against the Columbia County…
Hornets rebound with three straight wins
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Lafayette High School boys basketball team began its season on the road against the Oak Hall Eagles. However, they struggled with offensive timing issues early on, and despite…
Eagles outlast the Hornets in season opener
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Lafayette High School varsity girls’ basketball team played their first game of the season at home against the Oak Hall Eagles on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The Hornets were…
Navigating challenges as an athletic director
Lee Trawick [email protected] Stephen Clark, the current athletic director of Lafayette High School, has had a long and fulfilling journey that brought him full circle to where he is now. Clark grew…



