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Softball and baseball advance to second round of state playoffs

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Men’s tennis beats Cary, advances to second round

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 - by Fiona Fehrman - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Sports

Spring sports all-stars

April 23, 2026May 6, 2026 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

By Elodie Page, Jason Iwara & Isabelle Abadie

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Opinion / Sports

Don’t overlook the dark horses

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 - by taj-harrell - Leave a Comment

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 …

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18 equipos juegan en el torneo de fútbol de Destino

April 21, 2026April 23, 2026 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Culture / Sports

“It builds our community”

April 21, 2026April 23, 2026 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

“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 …

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Sports

The Calm Before The Storm

April 13, 2026April 14, 2026 - by taj-harrell - Leave a Comment

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 …

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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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Sports

Stephanie Diaz-Mendoza’s legacy extends beyond state titles

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 - by Yohana Flores - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Sports

How Riverside Athletes Navigate the Changing College Recruiting System

March 23, 2026April 14, 2026 - by taj-harrell - 1 Comment

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 …

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Sports

Young pirates step up: underclassmen lead in women’s basketball

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Opinion / Sports

3 reasons to get excited about the World Cup

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026 - by Jameson Osborne - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Sports

Alex Gray takes third in state meet

March 5, 2026March 6, 2026 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

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 …

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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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Sports

Biking across the South taught me Black History

February 25, 2026April 23, 2026 - by taj-harrell - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Sports

How do spring athletes prepare for the season?

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 - by Fiona Fehrman - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Opinion / Sports

United States among favorites in 2026 World Baseball Classic

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 - by levibrown039 - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Sports

Men’s Volleyball looks to return to elite 8

February 20, 2026April 10, 2026 - by taj-harrell - Leave a Comment

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.  …

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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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