Barry Garrett has been coaching basketball since he was 16 years old. He started at the Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) league, where he worked with athletes from all over …
Riverside welcomes new head women’s basketball coach Read More
The Stanley Cup playoffs are getting serious now. The Boston Bruins, the predicted winner, and Colorado Avalanche, the reigning NHL champs, were both eliminated in the first round. But the …
5 reasons Riverside students should be Canes fans right now Read More
When junior Rafeala Drake woke up February 11, she knew she was going to jump 38 feet. But she had no idea she’d become the 4A State Champion. That afternoon, …
Women Sports Spotlight: Rafaela Drake becomes the triple jump state champion Read More
The Carolina Panthers had another characteristically bad season, and just when things were looking better, fired the cause of success. The team lost key parts of the team, like Robbie …
New coach, same problems: Panthers struggle to rebuild Read More
Going to the World Cup is the most important event a soccer fan can witness in person, and I can now say I’ve accomplished that. The week of thanksgiving, I …
My experience in Qatar for the World Cup Read More
After 63 games, 166 goals, and 30 eliminations, only two teams remain at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. On Sunday, Argentina will face off against France for the world’s most …
2022 World Cup Final Preview Read More
Riverside’s Destino Success club held its bi-annual 5v5 soccer tournament yesterday after school. Despite the rain, all 10 teams took to the football field. Wielding over 70 players and dozens …
Beyond just soccer – what the 5 v 5 soccer tournament means to the Riverside community Read More
This year feels different. After years of building and rebuilding, it feels like this team can win it all. The Carolina Hurricanes have been so close to the cup in …
This year feels different: Looking ahead to the Canes’ season Read More
On Friday, September 9, sophomore Zoe Cordell made Riverside history. With 18 seconds left and the Pirates leading Person High School 32-18, Cordell kicked a 25-yard field goal and became …
Women’s Sports Spotlight: Zoe Cordell becomes the first female Riverside football player Read More
By Ryan Weaver and Benjamin Meglin On the outside, sports fans often believe athletes have the easiest and best lives. Social media is a big reason why. NFL Players like …
Penalties and Prozac: The importance of Mental Health in Riverside Athletics Read More
The Pirates Hook is hosting a NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament bracket challenge this year! Predict the march madness and win a prize courtesy of the Pirates Hook. Enter the challenge …
Enter the Pirates’ Hook tournament challenge Read More
Senior Offensive Lineman Dremel Langston signed a letter of intent last Wednesday to play football at Guilford College next fall. His mother, Shrita Childress, sat next to him while Riverside …
Offensive lineman Dremel Langston signs letter of intent to play football at Guilford College Read More
By Tate Gasch It was an important and monumental season for the Riverside Swimming and Diving team. The Pirates were represented by 6 athletes at States this year. Riverside took …
Riverside swim team competes at state meet Read More
Twenty Riverside students competed in the NC 4A Regional swim meet on Saturday in Greensboro, and five will move on to states later this week. Senior Ryan Weaver won the …
Swimmers head to states Read More
Football The Pirates started their season with four straight losses, losing several close games. Riverside then beat the Granville Central Panthers 40-12, earning their first win of the season. Next …
Fall Sports Recap Read More
The Carolina Hurricanes are a completely different team this year, but their goal remains the same: win the Stanley Cup. Last season, the Canes finished at the top of their …
Hurricanes Roster Changes Set Team Up For Title Contention Read More
An ankle sprain in middle school inspired Riverside athletic trainer Erin Samuels to help other athletes return from injury By Giselle Rivera Roman After 4 pm, when students get on …
Living the dream Read More
Sports are difficult enough on their own, but adding a pandemic to the mix has made them feel bizarre for many athletes, too. And if playing sports during a pandemic …
Athletes, coaches adapt to changing mask rules Read More
The Pirates Soccer team lost 2-0 on Thursday, evening their record at 4-4
Soccer Photo Gallery: Riverside 0, Chapel Hill 2 (9/23/21) Read More