🚨 DOUBLEHEADER SWEEP 🚨
The Cyclones took care of business Monday night, picking up two strong wins over Valley Falls! 💪🥎
Game 1 | W 7-3
Kennedy Griffin led the charge with a huge night at the plate:
🔥 2 hits, 4 RBIs
💣 2-run double (3rd)
💣 2-run HR to center (7th)
Ella Wisler added a solo shot in the 5th, while Tori Ortega came through with an RBI double late.
In the circle, Mia Jackson was dominant:
✔️ 7 IP, 4 H, 3 R (0 ER)
✔️ 7 K, 0 BB
The Cyclones racked up 12 hits, with Wisler, Rory Stewart, Ortega, Griffin, and Kayahna Hewins all collecting multiple hits.
Game 2 | W 9-5
Another big offensive showing to complete the sweep!
💥 Big 2nd inning:
• Riley Stewart RBI double
• Rory Stewart RBI walk
• Kennedy Griffin 3-run HR to right
Griffin also picked up the win in the circle:
✔️ 7 IP, 6 H, 5 R (2 ER)
✔️ 9 K
Offensively:
🔥 14 total hits
🔥 Mia Jackson: 3-for-4
🔥 Multiple hits from Wisler, Rory Stewart, and Riley Stewart
⚡ 8 stolen bases (Wisler, Stewart, Mitchell with multiple)
The Cyclones took care of business Monday night, picking up two strong wins over Valley Falls! 💪🥎
Game 1 | W 7-3
Kennedy Griffin led the charge with a huge night at the plate:
🔥 2 hits, 4 RBIs
💣 2-run double (3rd)
💣 2-run HR to center (7th)
Ella Wisler added a solo shot in the 5th, while Tori Ortega came through with an RBI double late.
In the circle, Mia Jackson was dominant:
✔️ 7 IP, 4 H, 3 R (0 ER)
✔️ 7 K, 0 BB
The Cyclones racked up 12 hits, with Wisler, Rory Stewart, Ortega, Griffin, and Kayahna Hewins all collecting multiple hits.
Game 2 | W 9-5
Another big offensive showing to complete the sweep!
💥 Big 2nd inning:
• Riley Stewart RBI double
• Rory Stewart RBI walk
• Kennedy Griffin 3-run HR to right
Griffin also picked up the win in the circle:
✔️ 7 IP, 6 H, 5 R (2 ER)
✔️ 9 K
Offensively:
🔥 14 total hits
🔥 Mia Jackson: 3-for-4
🔥 Multiple hits from Wisler, Rory Stewart, and Riley Stewart
⚡ 8 stolen bases (Wisler, Stewart, Mitchell with multiple)
JV teams take the field at home tonight for some round robin action! Game one starts at 4:30 p.m.
Go Cyclones!
4/14/2026 High School Daily Bulletin
RMS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, April 13, 2026
Monday, April 13, 2026
Varsity baseball and softball teams are back in action tonight with doubleheaders at Valley Falls.
Go Cyclones! ⚾️🌪️🥎
4/13/26 High School Daily Bulletin
Courage is the ability and strength to face something that may be difficult or challenging. Courage is not the
absence of fear, but rather perseverance in the presence of fear. It is the willingness to stand up for what is right, or
the willingness to try something new, even though it may be uncomfortable or uncertain.
~~ SENIOR NIGHT ~~
Game 1 Final | Cyclones Roll Past JCN 💪🥎
The Cyclones were dominant on both sides of the ball in a 16-2 win over Jefferson County North on Thursday.
🔥 Jackson was lights out in the circle:
• 10 strikeouts
• 1 hit allowed
• 2 runs over 5 innings
💥 Offensive leaders:
• Duncan: 3 hits (double + 2 singles)
• Hewins: 4 RBIs
• Griffin & Stewart: multiple hits each
🏃♀️ Cyclones stayed aggressive:
• 7 stolen bases
• 5 walks drawn
🧤 Clean defense all game with ZERO errors (Griffin led with 10 chances)
Game 2 Final | Cyclones Complete the Sweep 🔥🥎
The Cyclones kept the momentum rolling, shutting out JCN 14-0 to finish the sweep.
💣 Griffin led the charge:
• 2 home runs
• 4 RBIs
💥 More big bats:
• Duncan: 3-for-3 with a HR
• Ortega: 2-run HR
• Balanced scoring up and down the lineup
🔥 Griffin in the circle:
• 5 innings
• 7 strikeouts
• 0 runs allowed
⚡ Plate discipline & speed:
• 7 walks as a team
• Stewart: 3 walks, 2 stolen bases
🧤 Another flawless defensive performance with ZERO errors
The Cyclones continue to stay hot and dominant on all fronts!
4/10/2026 High School Daily Bulletin
Good morning, Cyclone Nation! It’s game day AND Senior Night! Head out to the ballpark, enjoy the beautiful weather, and cheer on your Cyclone baseball and softball teams as they take on JCN in doubleheader action.
We’ll be recognizing our seniors on their respective fields between games—come out and help us celebrate this special group!
Go Cyclones! 🥎🌪️⚾️
Games start at 4:30 PM
RMS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Thursday, April 9, 2026
4/9/2026 High School Daily Bulletin
Week two of the staff step challenge is in the books, and our staff is on fire!
Despite the craziness of spring weather, they are still finding a way to get it done. Last week, 70 staff members combined for an incredible 3.1 million steps!
This week, the top 5 steppers each earned a $10 Fast Gas gift card, courtesy of the Riverside PTO:
1 Jonathan Winder
2 Scot Koranda
3 Melissa Richie
4 Misty Lewis
5 Bryce Paden
Because we are so proud of our staff and the effort they continue to show, the top 15 also received a Sonic drink!
Winners 6-15: Tristan Allen, Connie Phillips, Vicki Wyatt, Anthony Nelson, Nicole Jay, Audrey Hansen, Jonathan Hobbs, Tyler Herbster, Sara Woodward, & Nichelle Bailey.
Great job, Riverside staff — let’s keep the momentum going and make this another great week!
Jv baseball and softball teams are in action tonight at Valley Falls starting at 4:30 p.m.
They will both play JCN following the conclusion of their game vs. Valley Falls.
Games will be 5 innings, 5 runs, or 3 outs.
The baseball field does NOT have bleachers, so please plan accordingly.
RMS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Update:
The softball game has been rescheduled to April 15th vs. McLouth at home.
There is no update yet on the baseball game.
4/8/2026 High School Daily Bulletin
A Message to the Riverside USD 114 Community
It has been my honor to serve as Superintendent of Riverside USD 114 for the past three years. I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside our students, staff, and community.
I will be transitioning to a new professional opportunity, with my resignation effective June 30, 2026. The Board of Education formally accepted my resignation at a special meeting on March 27, 2026, and is moving forward with the search process for the next superintendent. The Board of Education is partnering with KASB to accept applications and prepare for the next steps in the transition.
Rest assured, my focus remains on our students and staff, ensuring a strong finish to the school year and a smooth transition.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve the Riverside community. It will always hold a special place in my heart.
Jennifer Gatz
Superintendent
Riverside USD 114
Game 1 Final | Cyclones Set the Tone 💪🥎
Riverside Softball came out swinging in game one of the doubleheader, defeating Troy 17-5 on Monday.
🔥 Kennedy Griffin had a day at the plate:
6 RBIs
Grand slam in the 2nd
RBI single + bases-loaded walk
💥 Big offensive production:
8-run 3rd inning blew the game open
14 total hits as a team
⚡ Key contributors:
Tori Ortega: 3-for-4, multiple RBIs
Mia Jackson: solo home run
Rory Stewart: 3 RBIs (big double)
Niahla Duncan added an RBI hit
Ella Wisler & Ebany Alverez with multiple hits
Kayahna Hewins drew 2 walks
🎯 Mia Jackson earned the win in the circle:
5 innings pitched
7 strikeouts
Game 2 Final | Cyclones Dominate 💪🥎
Riverside Softball rolled past Troy in game two of the doubleheader with a 19-2 win Monday night.
🔥 Kennedy Griffin led the charge with a monster game — 2 home runs (including a grand slam) and 6 RBIs
💥 Big offensive night all around:
Rory Stewart: 3-for-3, multiple RBIs
Cyclones put up 8 runs in the 3rd inning
Followed by a 5-run 4th inning
Team totaled 11 hits and 11 walks
⚡ Key contributors:
Jess Perez: RBI, 2 walks, 2 stolen bases
Ella Wisler, Mia Jackson, Amari Mitchell, Tori Ortega all drove in runs
Plate discipline was huge — multiple players with 2 walks each
🎯 Rory Stewart earned the win in the circle:
4 innings pitched
5 strikeouts
0 earned runs
Effingham Doubleheader Sweep | Riverside Softball Dominates 💪🥎 (3/30/26)
Riverside Softball put together a dominant night in Effingham, sweeping Atchison County in convincing fashion!
🧨 Game 1: 18-0 Win
Cyclones exploded early, scoring multiple runs in the 1st and never looking back
7-run 3rd inning sealed it
Mia Jackson: dominant in the circle (3 IP, 6 Ks, 0 runs)
Ebany Alvarez: 2-for-2, 2 RBIs
Tori Ortega, Niahla Duncan, and Alvarez each with multiple hits
Aggressive on the bases + disciplined at the plate (7 walks)
🔥 Game 2: 19-0 Win
Rory Stewart went OFF: 2 inside-the-park HRs, 7 RBIs
Massive 12-run 2nd inning blew it wide open
Kennedy Griffin: no-hitter in the circle (3 IP, 6 Ks)
Team racked up 15 hits, 7 stolen bases, and 0 errors
Stewart & Kayahna Hewins: 3 hits each
Strong contributions across the lineup
Riverside Softball came out swinging in game one of the doubleheader, defeating Troy 17-5 on Monday.
🔥 Kennedy Griffin had a day at the plate:
6 RBIs
Grand slam in the 2nd
RBI single + bases-loaded walk
💥 Big offensive production:
8-run 3rd inning blew the game open
14 total hits as a team
⚡ Key contributors:
Tori Ortega: 3-for-4, multiple RBIs
Mia Jackson: solo home run
Rory Stewart: 3 RBIs (big double)
Niahla Duncan added an RBI hit
Ella Wisler & Ebany Alverez with multiple hits
Kayahna Hewins drew 2 walks
🎯 Mia Jackson earned the win in the circle:
5 innings pitched
7 strikeouts
Game 2 Final | Cyclones Dominate 💪🥎
Riverside Softball rolled past Troy in game two of the doubleheader with a 19-2 win Monday night.
🔥 Kennedy Griffin led the charge with a monster game — 2 home runs (including a grand slam) and 6 RBIs
💥 Big offensive night all around:
Rory Stewart: 3-for-3, multiple RBIs
Cyclones put up 8 runs in the 3rd inning
Followed by a 5-run 4th inning
Team totaled 11 hits and 11 walks
⚡ Key contributors:
Jess Perez: RBI, 2 walks, 2 stolen bases
Ella Wisler, Mia Jackson, Amari Mitchell, Tori Ortega all drove in runs
Plate discipline was huge — multiple players with 2 walks each
🎯 Rory Stewart earned the win in the circle:
4 innings pitched
5 strikeouts
0 earned runs
Effingham Doubleheader Sweep | Riverside Softball Dominates 💪🥎 (3/30/26)
Riverside Softball put together a dominant night in Effingham, sweeping Atchison County in convincing fashion!
🧨 Game 1: 18-0 Win
Cyclones exploded early, scoring multiple runs in the 1st and never looking back
7-run 3rd inning sealed it
Mia Jackson: dominant in the circle (3 IP, 6 Ks, 0 runs)
Ebany Alvarez: 2-for-2, 2 RBIs
Tori Ortega, Niahla Duncan, and Alvarez each with multiple hits
Aggressive on the bases + disciplined at the plate (7 walks)
🔥 Game 2: 19-0 Win
Rory Stewart went OFF: 2 inside-the-park HRs, 7 RBIs
Massive 12-run 2nd inning blew it wide open
Kennedy Griffin: no-hitter in the circle (3 IP, 6 Ks)
Team racked up 15 hits, 7 stolen bases, and 0 errors
Stewart & Kayahna Hewins: 3 hits each
Strong contributions across the lineup
It’s baseball ⚾️ and softball 🥎 season! If you can’t make it to home games, catch the action LIVE on Hudl Fan! 🎥🔥
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Let’s pack the stands—online or in person! 💪
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