The Riverside Pirates Varsity basketball team made history Tuesday night, capturing their first tournament victory in over a decade with a thrilling 55-53 win over Northeastern. In a game filled with intensity and momentum swings, the Pirates showed resilience and determination to secure the long-awaited postseason victory!! Go Pirates!! 🏴☠️
Because of the 2 hour delay due to weather, our 1st grade field trip to the theater is cancelled tomorrow.
Friday, February 21,2025
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Jostens representative will be here to deliver your GRADUATION ORDER on:
THURSDAY, MARCH 13th before school in the cafeteria.
RIVERSIDE'S COOPER CROUCH IS SOUTHWEST DISTRICT CHAMPION BOWLER
Riverside sophomore Cooper Crouch competed at the SW District Division 2 bowling tournament at Beaver-Vu Lanes on Tuesday. Cooper shot games of 214, 279, and 267. With a 760 series, Cooper Crouch is the 2025 SW District Division 2 Individual Bowling Champion. Cooper finished 52 pins ahead of the 2nd place district bowler. There were 152 bowlers bowling in the district tournament.
Cooper will now bowl in the Division 2 Ohio High School State Bowling Championship on Saturday, March 1 at HP Lanes in Columbus.
GREAT JOB COOPER!
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
*COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT: JENNA WOODS*
Riverside H.S. (2022)
College: Bluffton University (Beavers)
Volleyball Position: Outside Hitter
Height: 6’0”
Major: Graphic Design; Minor: Education
Bluffton University Volleyball Career Highlights & Achievements
• Started every game since freshman year for Bluffton University
• Team Captain since sophomore year
• Three-time CSC Academic All-District honoree
• Three-time Academic All-Conference selection
• Dean’s List with Distinction every semester (3.85 GPA)
• HCAC Honors as a freshman
• Freshman standout: Led team with 235 kills and 41 blocks
• Increased her kill count each year, reaching a career-high 286 kills as a junior
• Developed into a six-rotation player, contributing both offensively and defensively
• Career milestone approaching: On track for 1,000 kills
• Defensive presence: 148 career blocks, adding depth to Bluffton’s front line
Off the court, Jenna has developed a strong passion for photography, using her artistic eye to capture moments through the lens. Despite her busy schedule, she still makes time to support her family, often returning home to watch her dad (Tim) & brother’s (Jaxon) basketball games at Riverside. With her final season ahead, Woods is positioned to further cement her legacy as one of Bluffton’s premier outside hitters while continuing to explore her creative talents in graphic design and education.
GREAT JOB JENNA, YOU MAKE US PIRATE PROUD!
RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC SCHEDULE: FEBRUARY 15-22, 2025
RIVERSIDE'S COOPER CROUCH: DIVISION 2 SECTIONAL BOWLING CHAMPION
On Thursday, February 13, the Riverside Pirates competed at the Division 2 sectional tournament at the Rollhouse Dayton. Riverside sophomore Cooper Crouch was the individual overall champion for the sectional tournament with a 744 series. Cooper had games of 251, 279, and 214. There were over 150 bowlers in the tournament and Cooper finished 68 pins ahead of the 2nd place bowler. The Riverside team finished 17th out of 29 teams, with the top 12 teams qualifying for the district tournament.
Cooper will bowl in the Division 2 District Tournament at Beaver-Vu on Tuesday, February 18 at 10:00 am.
Great job Cooper and good luck Tuesday!
PGA Jr. League at Liberty Hills Golf Course (From Traci Hobson-Liberty Hills)
I wanted to let you know about a new program called PGA Jr League that we're offering summer 2025 for middle and high schoolers. We are encouraging all area incoming golfers to participate and hoping you could share with your students and/or golf coaches. We've made it as affordable as we can including a $50 subsidy per student from our charitable foundation. Please let me know if we can answer any question. Here's the link to more info: https://www.playlibertyhills.com/leagues/pga-jr-league.
Valentines Designs ❤️💜❤️
Valentines Week is a blast!!! ❤️💜
Congratulations to our February Seniors of the Month, Kirstyn Carpenter and Zach Bradley!
2025 - 2026 Riverside Preschool Enrollment will open on March 1, 2025. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Riverside Local Schools is in need of a Full-time Custodial Staff. The shift is 1pm to 9pm. If you are interested in this position, please submit your letter of interest in writing to Mr. Jason Bell, Building/Grounds Supervisor, at jcbell@rlspirates.org by 3pm on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
The Book Fair is coming, the Book Fair is coming! Riverside Elementary Book Fair will be held during Right to Read Week, March 10-14. More information to come!
OHSAA SWD SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 @ 12:30 PM
@ TECUMSEH HIGH SCHOOL
RIVERSIDE LADY PIRATES vs. TWIN VALLEY SOUTH
**To Purchase Tickets Online**
1. www.ohsaa.org/tickets
2. Select "Basketball"
3. Select "Basketball-Girls"
4. Select Division VII
5. Scroll down to: "West Alexandria Twin Valley South vs. DeGraff Riverside
6. "Get Tickets"
ADULTS: $8
STUDENTS: $5
GO LADY PIRATES!
Thursday, February 13, 2025
RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC BOOSTERS: SHOT FOR THE JACKPOT
**WE HAVE A WINNER**
Tuesday was the final night for the Riverside Athletic Boosters' SHOT FOR THE JACKPOT. Three lucky tickets were pulled for the Jackpot shooting contest. The 3 people that had their tickets drawn were Clint Armbruster, Gregg Jackson, and Dennis Sanford. In the first round, all three had a chance to shoot a half-court shot for the Jackpot. Amazingly, after going the whole season without anyone making a half-court shot, Clint stepped up and sank the shot and Gregg followed by hitting the shot also, with Dennis missing his attempt. Clint then won the Jackpot by sinking his 2nd consecutive half-court shot as Gregg missed his 2nd attempt.
Clint won the Jackpot worth $1419. Thank you to Clint for donating $100 of the Jackpot back to the boosters.
The Boosters would like to thank everyone for their great support of the Shot for the Jackpot throughout the season. After selling a record number of raffle tickets at the game, the total profit for the boosters for the season was $1949. The boosters would also like to thank all of the winners throughout the season that donated their $25 back to the boosters.
Dennis, Clint, and Gregg are shown in the picture.
Stay tuned for a different version of this contest during the fall football season and the Shot for the Jackpot will return for the 2025/26 basketball season.
**You can watch the final Shot for the Jackpot on You Tube; search for Riverside Pirates Athletics; The contest is at halftime of the varsity game video vs. Milton-Union.
GO PIRATES!
