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Author: Jason Iwara

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Flag football prepares for inaugural varsity season

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026 - by Jason Iwara - Leave a Comment

Riverside’s flag football team poses after winning the 2025 DPS conference title. Photo courtesy of Pirate Athletics Media. Riverside’s first-ever varsity flag football season begins this week.  On May 6, …

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Sports

Riverside graduate Kyle Church wins national championship

April 9, 2026April 10, 2026 - by Jason Iwara - Leave a Comment

Michigan assistant men’s basketball coach Kyle Church talks to Trey McKenney during a Feb. 11 game Northwestern. Photo credit: TonyTheTiger/Wikipedia Commons After a 69-63 victory over the UConn Huskies, the …

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Culture

Students perform at African American Heritage Program

March 6, 2026March 10, 2026 - by Jason Iwara - Leave a Comment

On Wednesday, March 4, the Riverside cultural arts department hosted an African American Heritage Program during third period in the auditorium. The annual event is a  commemoration of Black history …

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Sports

Riverside defeats South Central, to play Hillside in second round

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 - by Jason Iwara - Leave a Comment

Noam Cohen, Kevin Young, Talib Harrell, Taj Harrell, and Robert McDonald gather during a pause in their first round playoff game. Photo by Jason Iwara. The Pirates beat South Central …

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Opinion / Sports

Hornets’ win streak raises questions over LaMelo Ball’s potential

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 - by Jason Iwara - Leave a Comment

There are certain players in most leagues that, after years of being subpar and unfulfilling, still leave room for optimism. Maybe it takes a certain spark to revitalize their career, …

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Sports

The NFL’s MVP race narrows down to two

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 - by Jason Iwara - Leave a Comment

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye played for UNC before he was drafted in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. Photo credit: Tennessee Titans/Wikimedia Although the Associated Press …

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