Matt Vines

Six Riverdale track and field running athletes advance to MAIS state
Six Riverdale track and field athletes punched their ticket to the overall MAIS state meet by their top-four finishes in the Class 2A meet on Saturday.

Zane Givens advanced in two short sprints, finishing second in the 100 meters (12.21) and third in the 200 meters (25.07).

The boys 4×100 relay placed fourth with a 52.83.

Dally Bell is the lone female sprinter to advance as she came in third in the 800 meters (2:56.83).

Bell and Kandyn Nettles just missed advancing in other events with fifth-place efforts in the 400 and 800 meters, respectively.

These running athletes join Makayla Pickett (discus) and Julia Grace Riggs (shot put), who qualified in their field events earlier this past week.

Spring football practices begin today
Red River and Riverdale football teams will hit the field starting today as spring football practice opens.

The Bulldogs are coming off one of their best seasons in recent history as Red River won seven games and their first district title since 2007.

Defensive coordinator Travis Gary is the new head coach after Byron Keller left for Winnfield High.
Red River topped Winnfield in the first-round of the playoffs.

Riverdale navigated myriad injuries and a small roster to finish 5-6 and win a first-round playoff game.

The Rebels will try to get stronger (and more healthy) this offseason as they suit up for the regular season in the heat of the summer in mid-August.