By Robert Ortiz, Staff Writer With the arrival of the new year, UFC is set to open up 2026 with a high-stakes lightweight matchup that has River Hill debating. UFC 324, this upcoming Saturday, will be headlined by a lightweight battle between the veteran Justin Gaethje and the rising star, Paddy Pimblett. The first UFC…
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A New Season Begins: Winter Sports Tryouts Kick Off Soon
By Adam Hawthorne, Staff Writer As the fall season comes to an end and the weather becomes colder, anticipation for River Hill winter sports begins. Over the next few weeks students will begin to try out for various sports such as basketball, wrestling, and indoor track. This time of year brings a mix of excitement,…
Marella Virmani Scores Her Way Into Howard County History
By Millie George, Staff Writer Netting her 82nd career goal, senior Marella Virmani is decorated as the all-time leading scorer for Howard County girls varsity soccer. From earning team MVP awards to Howard County Player of the Year, Virmani stayed humble and motivated through it all. ”I was still focused on the team aspect of…
Signed and Sealed
By Jennifer Newman, Staff Writer River Hill High School was buzzing with excitement as students, teachers, families and teammates gathered to celebrate National Signing Day. This annual tradition honors seniors committing to play their sport at the collegiate level. The day recognizes not only the athletes’ achievements but also the years of work, discipline, and…
River Hill Cross-Country Star Alyssa Mattes Takes Home Regionals Trophy
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer On October 30, River Hill’s very own senior cross-country standout, Alyssa Mattes, raced to victory at the regional championship, securing first place and a spot at the statewide meet. The day was packed with energy, a culmination of all the preparation—both physical and mental—that had been undertaken throughout the season….
Hawks Fly High: River Hill Cheer Hosts County Competition
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer This past week, River Hill welcomed all of Howard County’s Cheer Teams, hosting the annual Howard County Cheer Invitational and County competition. Taking place throughout the afternoon and evening on Wednesday, October 22nd, the school was a buzz with energy, anticipation, and competitive spirit. While the Cheer team is most…
Hawks Win District Title in Close Victory
By Ethan Guo, Staff Writer On Monday, October 14th, the River Hill Hawks golf team won the District Championship in a thrilling finish, narrowly defeating Broadneck High School by a single stroke. Every shot mattered in the closely contested match, with the Hawks perseverance, composure and teamwork making the final difference on a cool and…
River Hill Climbs To New Heights
By Jonathan Sager, Staff Writer On Friday, October 24th, the climbing club conducted its interest meeting in room 148 to gauge interest in this new club. The club aims to be a place for avid rock climbers and boulderers to meet and to be able to form a welcoming community of climbers within River Hill….
Friday Night Lights Go Pink
By Millie George, Staff Writer River Hills football team kicked off in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month with a “Pink Out Game” on October 24th. The Hawks, sporting pink-lettered jerseys, won against the Marriotts Ridge Mustangs 35-6. “It was fun to see everything all pinked out, and it was for a good cause!” said…
River Hill Weighs in on the World Series
By Robert Ortiz, Staff Writer As the World Series concludes, with the Dodgers beating the Blue Jays, RHHS Baseball players have described how their initial predictions played out, along with their conflicting thoughts as the Series unfolded. The Dodgers entered the Series hot after a 4 – 0 sweep over the Milwaukee Brewers, while the…