The 2026 women’s tennis team poses for a photo during an early season event. Photo courtesy of Pirate Athletics Media By Jair Guerrero Zambrano The women’s tennis team has its …
Women’s tennis beats Person, improves to 12-4 Read More
The varsity men’s soccer team poses for a photo after beating Orange 3-0 on Aug. 26. Photo courtesty of @riversidepiratesboyssoccer. By Henry Hopkins The Pirates beat Northern 4-0 on Thursday …
Men’s soccer tops Northern Read More
Senior Rose Mills enter the field during a fall 2026 game. Photo by Bryan Vo. Riverside’s field hockey team is off to a rough start, but isn’t afraid of a …
Field Hockey travels to East Chapel Hill Read More
Senior Bridget Jenniches serves during a game versus Orange High School on Aug. 24. Photo by Illy Boudwin. The women’s varsity volleyball team improved to 4-5 after defeating Northern 3-0 …
Volleyball begins big week at Eastern Alamance Read More
The cross country team poses for a photo after a 2025 meet. Photo courtesy of Frankie Sheppard Olen. The cross country team is using a mix of big goals and …
Cross Country travels to Kernersvile for Friday Night Lights Read More
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, …
Flag football prepares for inaugural varsity season Read More
Quarterback Taylen Lea adjusts his uniform before taking the field during an Aug. 7 jamboree. Photo by CJ Whittick Despite an 0-2 start, Riverside football players and coaches believe things …
Football seeks first win at home vs. Person Read More
An American flag covers the playing field at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Photo source: Openverse A North Carolina college and pro football preview High-level football in North Carolina …
High hopes Read More
Women’s soccer players celebrate their win over New Hanover in round one of the state playoffs. Photo by Illy Boudin By Levi Brown, Fiona Fehrman, Paris Chavis & Will Gray …
Spring playoff updates Read More
RHS softball players gather at the mound during a spring 2026 game. Photo courtesy of The Helm. By Taj Harrell and Jason Iwara Riverside’s softball team beat Hillside High School …
Softball and baseball advance to second round of state playoffs Read More
Senior Alex Abrams-Garrett was a member of the team who won on Monday. Photo courtesy of Pirates Athletic Media. Riverside men’s tennis beat Cary High School 5-1 on Monday to …
Men’s tennis beats Cary, advances to second round Read More
Senior Grace Arrington gets her hair done by art teacher Maegan Fitzgerald before a softball game. Photo by Jason Iwara. RHS athletes prepare for games in a variety of ways …
Locking In Read More
By Elodie Page, Jason Iwara & Isabelle Abadie
Spring sports all-stars Read More
Logos property of the NBA. Artwork by Michael Tipton The NBA playoffs is a 16 team tournament notorious for its comebacks, game winning shots, and dark horses. Teams like the …
Don’t overlook the dark horses Read More
Foto de Allison Swaim Por Jamison Osborne y Violet DavisTraducido por Yohana Flores “Team Gringos” ganó el torneo de fútbol 5 contra 5 de primavera organizado por Destino Success el …
18 equipos juegan en el torneo de fútbol de Destino Read More “Team Gringos” poses after winning the 2026 spring 5-on-5 tournament. Photo courtesy of Allison Swaim 18 teams compete in Destino’s spring soccer tournament By Jameson Osborne & Violet Davis “Team …
“It builds our community” Read More
Senior Lucas Dodge plays in a 2026 lacrosse game. Photo courtesy of RHS men’s Lacrosse For many Riverside boys lacrosse players, music helps calm their nerves before a game. Senior …
The Calm Before The Storm Read More
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 …
Riverside graduate Kyle Church wins national championship Read More
Stephanie Diaz wins the semifinal match of the 2025 N.C. women’s wrestling state tournament. Photo by Marcello Luftig When senior Stephanie Diaz-Mendoza stepped onto the mat this season, she wasn’t …
Stephanie Diaz-Mendoza’s legacy extends beyond state titles Read More
Braden Mottola pitches for Pro 5 Baseball Academy during a 2026 regular season game. Photo by Katie Mack By Elodie Page, Taj Harrell & Ja’Sona Simmons Brayden Mottola transferred from …
How Riverside Athletes Navigate the Changing College Recruiting System Read More