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Volleyball cruises past Hillside, faces DSA next

September 15, 2025September 17, 2025 - by levibrown039 - Leave a Comment

Members of the volleyball team celebrate a point during a fall 2025 match. Photo by Simon Transue Riverside beat Hillside at home on Thursday and improved to 6-3. The first …

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Women’s tennis looks to keep winning

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 - by Elodie Page - Leave a Comment

Juniors Zoe Robinson (left) and Tinsley Johnson (right) play a doubles match against Durham Academy on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Last season, Robinson and her sister Calista qualified for regionals as …

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Football seeks first win at Person

September 5, 2025September 8, 2025 - by levibrown039 - Leave a Comment

Senior Jashawn Wiley listens to head coach Cory Lea during during a preseason scrimmage against North Iredell High School. Photo by jrkproductions. After back-to-back losses to open the season, the …

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“Subi just embodies everything I’ve wanted for the head of this program”

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Teammates and coaches think of their captain as a family member on, and off the field. By Levi Brown Sometimes statistics don’t tell the whole story. The Pirates are headed …

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The waiting game: Track and field athletes spend their downtime recovering and supporting teammates

May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

(Left) Senior Elizabeth Healy competes during an early season meet. Healy also runs cross-country and holds multiple school records. (Right) Sophomore Joshua Elmenshawi winding up for a discus throw. Elmneshawi …

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“A good way to gauge where you stand”

May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Mitchell Brennan (left) and Alex Abrams-Garrett (right) play in matches against East Chapel Hill. Abrams-Garrett is the first player to make regionals in three years. Photos by Norah Lubeck. Riversides’ …

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Getting everybody hype: Riverside baseball and softball athletes share their walk-up songs

May 9, 2025May 13, 2025 - by Nellie Purdy - Leave a Comment
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Bites before the fight: Lacrosse players share their pregame meals

May 2, 2025May 14, 2025 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Graphic by Tula Winton By Norah Lubeck and Saul Janiak-Stein A dozen donuts, a Costco pizza, a handful of almonds, a glass of water, or nothing at all.  As Riverside’s …

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Home wins are not enough for the Canes

April 29, 2025January 13, 2026 - by Isabelle Abadie - Leave a Comment

Raleigh fans have been waiting for the Carolina Hurricanes to bring home a Stanley Cup for nearly two decades.  With the playoffs starting, the Canes have one of their best …

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Photo Gallery: Varsity Baseball wins March 27th game against Hillside

March 27, 2025May 14, 2025 - by Sadie Irby - Leave a Comment
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“Necistan creer en su propia fuerza”

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Jackie Wenzlik, clase de 24, en una cita para su ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA). En lo que se aumentan las rifas de leciones, estudiantes atletas tienen que confiar en su …

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Photo Gallery: Destino Success 5v5 2025

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 - by Sadie Irby - Leave a Comment
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Super Bowl LIX Preview

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 - by Genaro Hood - Leave a Comment

Photo by Mick Haupt Super Bowl LIX will take place at Caesars Superdome in the Big Easy—New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s showdown on February 9 features two titans of the …

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Immortalizing Athletes: Riverside Inaugurates Hall of Fame Class

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 - by Nellie Purdy - Leave a Comment

On Friday, September 20, a collection of Riverside’s greatest athletes of all time stepped onto the football field together. The inaugural class of the Athletic Hall of Fame includes eleven …

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Apenas Empezamos…

December 21, 2024December 21, 2024 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Miembras de la defensa de las Piratas posan para una foto entre jugadas. Las Piratas ganaron a los diablillos de Cary 15-8. Por Jaida Cooper Parrish & Aureli Dominguez Los …

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This is just the beginning…

December 21, 2024December 21, 2024 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Members of the Pirates’ defense pose for a photo between plays during a scrimmage against Cary High School. The Pirates beat the Cary Imps 15-8. By Jaida Cooper Parrish & …

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One name, one game: Winter sports preview

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 - by Elodie Page - Leave a Comment
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Fall Sports Recap 2024

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 - by Austin Wymore - Leave a Comment

Seniors Connor Tyrrell and Philip Blum running together. Blum finished second in the state XC championship and Tyrell finished third. Photo by Simon Transue. Men’s, Women’s XC show out at …

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Why aren’t you a Canes fan yet?

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 - by Isabelle Abadie - Leave a Comment

Photo Courtesy of Jenn G via Flickr After a disappointing exit in the second round of the playoffs last year, the Carolina Hurricanes are back and arguably better than last …

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Historic soccer season ends with loss to Wakefield 

November 25, 2024May 14, 2025 - by levibrown039 - Leave a Comment

Riverside’s best men’s soccer season in recent history ended with a 4-2 loss in overtime to Wakefield in the third round of the state playoffs.  While the stands weren’t as …

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Really insightful interview with Coach Hodge! I loved reading about Coach Hodge's coaching philosophy and his approach to developing players…

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