By Molly Seales

On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, the Riverdale family and Red River family welcomed their newest member, Cybastian Lee Smelser.  Everyone anxiously awaited his arrival, and many congratulations were given to his parents, Coach Jared Smelser and Coach Cymantha Lee Smelser, who he was named after.

Cybastian was born at St. Francis Hospital in Monroe, Louisiana, at 5:45 p.m.  He weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and was 20 inches long, which his dad thinks is the perfect size for a future fullback and linebacker. 

Cybastian’s paternal grandparents are Joe and Vietta Smelser.  His maternal grandparents are Raymond and Lori Lee. 

According to Coach Jared, Cybastian likes sleeping, drinking milk, and girls. He dislikes diaper changes, mornings, and distilled water in baby formula. 

Cybastian is already cheering on his favorite football team, the Riverdale Rebels of course.  He is ready to watch his “big brothers” make another playoff run! Congratulations Coach Jared and Coach Cymantha!