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Waves fall to Floyd, 66-51

by Jan 31, 2025
Peter Lagnera led the Waves in scoring with 15 points, followed by Anaiss Mitchell and DeShawn Watkins with 10 each. But the Waves (7-3, 10-8) came up short against William Floyd, undefeated in League I (11-0, 16-3).

Riverhead tops Central Islip in blowout, 64-17

by Jan 28, 2025
Girls hoops: Blue Waves routed the Central Islip Musketeers Monday night at Riverhead High School. Photos.

Waves blow past Pat-Med, 41-27

by Jan 15, 2025
The Blue Waves girls basketball team defeated Patchogue-Medford on Riverhead’s home court Tuesday, 41-27. Photo gallery.

Riverhead falls to Floyd, 38-28

by Jan 9, 2025
The Riverhead girls basketball team was upset by William Floyd Wednesday night at Riverhead High School, 38-28.

Riverhead NJROTC places 3rd at drill meet

by Jan 3, 2025
The Riverhead NJROTC placed third overall in a drill meet at Mattituck High School on Dec. 21, competing against approximately 12 other schools from the area.

RiverheadLOCAL’s 10 most-read stories in school news in 2024

by Dec 31, 2024
Here's list of RiverheadLOCAL’s most-read stories in school news of 2024, with links.

Riverhead High School gamers compete with other schools in new esports program

by Dec 19, 2024
Riverhead High School is giving its students the opportunity to play video games competitively against other high schools, opening the students up to a burgeoning industry and a range of scholarship opportunities. 

Photos: Riverhead High School NJROTC annual Area Manager’s Inspection

by Dec 17, 2024
The Riverhead High School NJROTC had its annual area manager’s ceremony and inspection last week at the high school.  

New program gives potential ‘Teachers of Tomorrow’ a chance in the classroom

by Dec 16, 2024
The new "Teachers of Tomorrow" program, a collaboration between the school district and the Butterfly Effect Project, puts the local nonprofit’s teen participants in an elementary school classroom one day a month.

Riverhead school officials seek public input to find next superintendent

by Nov 27, 2024
The Riverhead Central School District launched an online survey this week to obtain community members’ opinions on what qualities the next superintendent should possess and what they should prioritize coming into office. The survey is available in multiple languages and will be open until Dec. 20.