Every Friday, we bring you a quick rundown of Riversiders achieving athletic excellence and a guide to matches and meets around the city. These events provide affordable, family-friendly entertainment and foster civic pride and community connections. See you in the bleachers.
Womenâs Sports
Womenâs sports are having a moment. The NCAA Womenâs Basketball Championships, fueled by Caitlin Clarkâs historic season, drew record ratings. The United States Womenâs Soccer team had a return-to-form win in penalty kicks in the She Believes Cup over emerging rival Canada. Nine-year-old Dakota Watson won the hearts of Americans by making three incredible putts at the Masters in an exhibition match with her dad Bubba.
Softball
In local news, Poly High School Softball ladies are on a tear. With only a few games left before post-season play, the Bears have a 22-1-1 record and are ranked sixth in the state. Senior shortstop and team captain Corina Jaimes has accrued a .519 batting average and seven home runs this season. Congratulations, and we will follow up on what we all hope is a deep run in the CIF playoffs.
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Games of the Week: December 14-20
It's a hectic time of year but maybe a night at the basketball arena with some nachos is a perfect break from shopping. We are butting up against Christmas break for both college and high school athletics but there are plenty of incredible events this week.
Games of the Week: November 16-23
UCR @ CBU Basketball may be the best sports event in Riverside all year.
