For the second consecutive Saturday, the Riverside boys basketball team faced a do-or-die elimination matchup, this time on the game’s grandest stage, the state tournament, against Bellevue Christian at West Valley High School. The Rams stood the test, winning 68-58.
The Riverside Boys moved to within one win of a trip to state with a dominant 70-44 triumph over Medical Lake at West Valley High School in the District seven third-place game.
The Deer Park Rotary Club members picked three students for October’s Student of the Month.
In an electrifying football showdown that left fans on the edge of their seats, Riverside clashed with Medical Lake in a game that will be remembered for its remarkable scoring plays. As the final whistle blew, the Rams emerged victorious with a commanding lead of 40-8 over Medical Lake.
Riverside had its first big test in a showdown against Colville with a matchup of NE A conference contenders. The Rams won the coin toss and deferred, allowing Colville to receive the opening kickoff.
Riverside played its first away game on Sep. 8th against non-conference opponent Shadle Park. Since Shadle doesn’t have lights on their football field, the game was played at University High School.
This was no ordinary opener this year, with many families being affected by the Oregon Road Fire. In order for players to be eligible to participate in the first game, they had to have 12 practices. Reportedly, ten Riverside players were deemed ineligible because they had to miss practice to protect their homes from the fire.
The Riverside High School football team defeated rival Deer Park 24-6 on Friday — earning the right to ring the Battle of the Horns bell for the third straight season.
After a Deer Park punt, Riverside’s offense got uncorked with a pair of lengthy plays by junior wide receiver Braxton Welch — a 21-yard catch from junior quarterback Jake Gaffaney, then an 18-yard run on a reverse. But the Stags’ defense stood strong, forcing the Rams into a 46-yard field goal, which Gaffaney converted with 5:06 left in the first quarter.
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