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Riverhead ends winless football season with scoreless loss to Bay Shore: photos

by Nov 4, 2025
The Blue Waves closed the books on a winless varsity football season Saturday with a home field loss to Bay Shore.

Riverhead suffers tough loss in homecoming game

by Oct 19, 2025
The Blue Waves entered the final quarter tied with Pat-Med 12-12, but the Raiders dominated in the 4th quarter for a 26-12 win.

Riverhead varsity boys soccer: photos

by Oct 16, 2025
The Riverhead Blue Waves lost to the Patchogue-Medford Raiders 4-1 Wednesday in Riverhead. Photo gallery by Emil Breitenbach Jr.

Football: Longwood shuts down Waves, 36-0

by Oct 12, 2025
The Waves (0-5) look to put their first "w" on the board at their homecoming game next Saturday against Patchogue-Medford (2-3).

Blue Waves field hockey: photos

by Oct 12, 2025
The Blue Waves took on undefeated Sachem East in Division I varsity field hockey on Riverhead's home turf Friday. Photo gallery.

Blue Waves varsity girls soccer photos

by Oct 10, 2025
The Blue Waves varsity girls soccer team took on the undefeated East Hampton Bonackers yesterday in Riverhead.

Riverhead Athletic Club seeks nominations for new hall of fame

by Jul 16, 2025
The Riverhead Athletic Club is accepting nominations for a new hall of fame that will honor former student-athletes, coaches and other exceptional individuals that have contributed significantly to the school district’s athletic programs.

From rebuilding to championships: Riverhead athletics director Brian Sacks reflects on nearly a decade of leadership

by Jul 3, 2025
Brian Sacks, Riverhead schools’ athletics director, is leaving after almost a decade leading the Blue Waves. His proudest accomplishment was fostering “the pride and the love from the players for the school and for the athletic community.”

New booster club for Riverhead student-athletes to hold first fundraiser Friday

by May 13, 2025
The Riverhead Athletic Club, a newly-formed booster club to support Riverhead Central School District’s sports teams, is holding its inaugural fundraiser on Friday.

Riverhead Blue Waves fall to Bay Shore, ending playoff run

by Feb 28, 2025
The Riverhead Blue Waves boys basketball team fell to Bay Shore Thursday 71-49, ending their 2025 playoff run. Photos