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5 reasons Riverside students should be Canes fans right now

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 - by Isabelle Abadie - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Women Sports Spotlight: Rafaela Drake becomes the triple jump state champion

February 24, 2023March 2, 2023 - by tate gasch - 1 Comment

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, …

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Opinion / Sports

New coach, same problems: Panthers struggle to rebuild

February 22, 2023 - by Ethan Haine - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Opinion / Sports

My experience in Qatar for the World Cup

December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 - by Tobias Rangel - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Opinion / Sports

2022 World Cup Final Preview

December 17, 2022December 17, 2022 - by Tobias Rangel - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Culture

Beyond just soccer – what the 5 v 5 soccer tournament means to the Riverside community

December 7, 2022May 15, 2023 - by tate gasch - 1 Comment

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 …

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Opinion / Sports

This year feels different: Looking ahead to the Canes’ season

October 12, 2022October 13, 2022 - by Ethan Haine - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Sports

Women’s Sports Spotlight: Zoe Cordell becomes the first female Riverside football player

September 19, 2022May 15, 2023 - by tate gasch - 1 Comment

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 …

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News / Sports

Penalties and Prozac: The importance of Mental Health in Riverside Athletics

June 4, 2022June 8, 2022 - by Ryan Weaver - 1 Comment

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 …

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Sports

Enter the Pirates’ Hook tournament challenge

March 15, 2022 - by Ryan Weaver - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Offensive lineman Dremel Langston signs letter of intent to play football at Guilford College

March 14, 2022March 16, 2022 - by Isaac Janiak Stein - 1 Comment

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 …

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News / Sports

Riverside swim team competes at state meet

February 17, 2022 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Swimmers head to states

February 8, 2022 - by Emmer Rice - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Fall Sports Recap

November 25, 2021December 1, 2021 - by Avery Prince - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Hurricanes Roster Changes Set Team Up For Title Contention

October 18, 2021 - by Ethan Haine - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Soccer Photo Gallery: Riverside 1, Northern 1 (10/7/21)

October 8, 2021 - by Ethan Haine - Leave a Comment
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Living the dream

October 6, 2021May 10, 2022 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Athletes, coaches adapt to changing mask rules

September 27, 2021September 28, 2021 - by Jaden Butler - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Soccer Photo Gallery: Riverside 0, Chapel Hill 2 (9/23/21)

September 24, 2021 - by Ethan Haine - Leave a Comment

The Pirates Soccer team lost 2-0 on Thursday, evening their record at 4-4

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Sports

Lady Pirates fall to Northern

September 22, 2021 - by Avery Prince - Leave a Comment

With senior captain Maya Dulli-Ray out with an elbow injury, the Lady Pirates lost 3-0 to Northern Durham on Tuesday. “She’s kind of like the glue player in addition to …

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