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…
Category: Sports
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…
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 fully…
Trojans suffer two losses to Madison
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 13, the Hamilton County Trojans hosted the Madison County Cowboys and Cowgirls for a basketball showdown. First the Cowgirls faced down the Trojans. The first quarter…
Suwannee High School hosts annual Power of Christmas weightlifting meet
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “ This was by far the most competitive meet I’ve ever seen,” Dan Marsee said when talking about Suwannee High School’s (SHS) annual Power of Christmas weightlifting event. Twenty-four…
Hornets sting Buccaneers in double rivalry victory
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Hornets hosted their rivals, the Branford Buccaneers, for two basketball showdowns. The evening first began with the girls’ game at 6:30 p.m. The first…
Bulldogs take two victories over the Trojans
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Suwannee County High School Bulldogs played host to the Hamilton County Trojans for two different basketball games. The first team to step onto the…
Ninth Annual Steve Claffey Memorial Game coming soon
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 27 and Saturday, Dec. 29, the community will join together to honor the memory of Suwannee Middle School Coach Steve Claffey, who passed away from colon…
Mayo Rec Soccer sign-ups are now open
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Mayo Rec Soccer sign-ups are officially open. Every year, Mayo hosts its recreational soccer season throughout the late winter and early spring. This popular organization is seeing some new…
BHS athletes commit on National Signing Day
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Three Branford High School (BHS) Buccaneers celebrated a significant milestone on National Signing Day as they committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. The…
Bulldogs sprint to the state championship
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Bulldogs have had a great success in their athletics department this school year. They have earned themselves a state bid for golf. Their football team had one of…
Bulldogs golf performs at state competition
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Nov. 4, the Suwannee High School (SHS) Bulldogs hosted the Boys 2A Region 1 golf tournament at The Country Club in Lake City. A total of 22…
Area teams vying for state title
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com With the 2024 regular football season behind us, several area teams have their sights set on a coveted state title. The state playoffs for the varsity football season begin…