Photo courtesy of Westwood Christian School Tripp Kirkland recently beat Westwood Christian School’s basketball record. On Friday, Jan. 24, he scored 44 points, beating the previous record of 38 points, which was…
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Winter sports updates
Suwannee High School Suwannee: Boys Basketball Record Overall: 5-15 3A District 2: 0-0 Last Game: Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 — SHS lost to Madison County in Madison by a score of 62-56….
Hamilton County High School honors basketball seniors in last home game
On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Hamilton County Trojans competed against the Highland Christian Academy Eagles in basketball. The Trojans’ girls and boys teams ended the night victorious and honored their senior athletes…
Branford soccer seniors honored in cross-county showdown
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Branford High School soccer teams had a significant day as they faced their cross-county rivals, the Lafayette High School Hornets. The games closely…
Suwannee earns shot at state wrestling championship
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee High School (SHS) wrestling team had a big day on Thursday, Jan. 16, as three other teams traveled to Live Oak for a showdown to determine…
Get your kids active this spring with Babe Ruth
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette Babe Ruth registration is officially open! Lafayette Babe Ruth is one of the most popular extra-curricular sports available in Mayo. It covers t-ball, baseball and softball. Registration…
Bulldogs wrestling team competes for state title
Photo courtesy of Sandy Milian The Suwannee Bulldogs wrestling team stands behind the state championship sign for the duals wrestling competition. Unfortunately, the team was knocked out of the competition in the…
Bulldogs basketball team celebrates seniors
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Jan. 13, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Bradford Tornadoes in a basketball showdown. Despite their best efforts, the Bulldogs lost the game by a score…
Hamilton County celebrates soccer seniors
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Hamilton County High School Trojans hosted the Branford Buccaneers for two soccer matches featuring both the boys’ and girls’ teams. Unfortunately, the girls lost…
Get your kids active this spring with Babe Ruth
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette Babe Ruth registration is officially open! Lafayette Babe Ruth is one of the most popular extra-curricular sports available in Mayo. It covers t-ball, baseball and softball. Registration forms…
Suwannee Wrestling claims second in annual Billy Saylor Duals
Danny Federico – reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee High School hosted its annual Billy Saylor Duals wrestling tournament on Friday, Jan. 10, and Saturday, Jan. 11, drawing 16 top-tier high school programs for two days…
Local residents take part in southern pickleball’s largest event in Macon
Lucy Golub – reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Four ladies from the local area traveled to Macon, Ga., to compete at a high level in pickleball. Macon is home to one of the largest pickleball facilities…
Suwannee hosts Ninth Annual Steve Claffey Memorial Game
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 27 and Saturday, Dec. 28, the community joined together to honor the memory of Suwannee School Coach Steve Claffey. Sadly, Claffey passed away in…
Introducing Branford’s newest basketball coach, Marcel Thomas
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School Buccaneers boys basketball team is sporting a new face on its sidelines. Marcel Thomas is the new coach for the team, and he is…
Correction
In the All-Riverbend Golf Team featured in the Wednesday, Jan. 1, edition of the Riverbend News, one of the cutlines was misprinted. The following is the correct version. We apologize for this…
Suwannee wrestling takes victory in District Duals
On Monday, Dec. 30, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs competed against multiple teams in the Class 1A District 2 Duals competition, ending the competition with a resounding victory, and defeating five other…
Suwannee hosts Ninth Annual Steve Claffey Memorial Game
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 27 and Saturday, Dec. 28, the community joined together to honor the memory of Suwannee Middle School Coach Steve Claffey. Sadly, Claffey passed away in 2013…