Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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….
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Leading the way to a bid at the state championships: Damon Wooley named Riverbend News’ Golf Coach of the Year
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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 reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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 reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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 reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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 reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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 reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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 reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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 reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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 reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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 reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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 reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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 reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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…
Branford educator goes from injury to triumph
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Erin Clark, a second-generation educator, grew up in Branford and graduated from Branford High School (BHS), where she was a standout track star for the Buccaneers. She earned a…
A dynamic force on and off the court: Andi Sabourin crowned Riverbend News’ 2023 Volleyball Player of the Year
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Andi Sabourin, a junior on the Branford High School varsity volleyball team, has been selected as Riverbend News’ 2023 volleyball Player of the Year. Sabourin exudes the perfect balance…
Buccaneers leadership sails team to historic heights: Mendy Sikes named Riverbend News’ 2023 Volleyball Coach of the Year
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Mendy Sikes, Branford High School’s (BHS) volleyball coach, has marked her third consecutive year of being named Riverbend News’ 2023 Volleyball Coach of the Year by leading her team…
Hornet girls look for redemption after 6-1 loss
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette High School girls’ soccer team was the Class 2A District 2 Champions for two consecutive years, but this year, they face new challenges with a different roster….