Matt Vines

Riverdale pair fish at high school nationals
Riverdale Academy fishing pair Colton Caskey and Brayden Pearah closed out their high school fishing careers this past weekend at the 2025 Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championships.
Caskey/Pearah finished 135th in a field that included 250 boats on Clarks Hill Lake in Evans, Ga.

The Rebels logged a two-day total of 11 pounds, 12 ounces on six fish, catching 6-5 on the first day and 5-7 on the second day.

While Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee squads placed the most boats in the top of the standings, Louisiana fared well in the field.

Ten Louisiana boats logged fish in the event, with Riverdale placing fifth among Louisiana boats.
Pickett County’s Rex Reagan and Max Moody took home the title with a three-day total of 36-11.

Fall sports getting underway
Riverdale softball has stepped on the field already to face competition, and Riverdale and Red River football fall practices are underway.

It’s the start high school sports season as Red River Parish athletes don their jerseys to compete.
Riverdale football will be the first to step on the field with its season opener Aug. 22 at home against rival Claiborne Academy.

Red River football starts its season Sept. 5 at Catholic-Pointe Coupee.

Each school is growing its cross country programs as well, and Red River’s volleyball program is looking to take the next step.

Settle in to what’s going to be fun athletics year.