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
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
Photos by Illy Boudwin By Paris Chavis The Women’s basketball team finished with the same 5-18 record as last year, but their game was vastly different. Younger players stepped into …
Young pirates step up: underclassmen lead in women’s basketball Read More
The FIFA World Cup trophy will be awarded the country that wins the 2026 tournament. Photo source: OpenVerse. The cheering. The sadness. The nerve-wracking moments. There’s no tournament quite like …
3 reasons to get excited about the World Cup Read More
Alex Gray turns the corner during the men’s one-mile final at the NCHSAA winter track state championships. Photo courtesy of The Helm. By Will Gray Twelve Riverside winter track athletes …
Alex Gray takes third in state meet Read More
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 …
Riverside defeats South Central, to play Hillside in second round Read More
It was the fall of my seventh-grade year. I was 12 years old, and my parents kept telling me about how my brother biked from North Carolina to Florida. As …
Biking across the South taught me Black History Read More
Senior Mac Tugwell and Junior Carter Buchanan jump to block a shot during a men’s volleyball game. For many spring athletes, preparation for the season begins in the winter. Athletes …
How do spring athletes prepare for the season? Read More
A hitter steps into the batter’s box during the 2009 WBC championship between Korea and Japan. Photo credit: Wikipedia Commons The World Baseball Classic (WBC) is baseball’s World Cup. Every …
United States among favorites in 2026 World Baseball Classic Read More
Junior Noah Mecagni prepares to serve during a 2025 match. Photo courtesy of Brady Kelly The varsity men’s volleyball team looks to improve upon its greatest season in school history. …
Men’s Volleyball looks to return to elite 8 Read More
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, …
Hornets’ win streak raises questions over LaMelo Ball’s potential Read More
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 …
The NFL’s MVP race narrows down to two Read More