Pitching Impressive As Rivercrest Lady Colts Beat Hoxie Mustangs Both teams were strong in the circle on Monday, but Rivercrest defeated Hoxie 3-2. Katelyn Ostendorf started the game for the Lady Colts and recorded 21 outs. The Lady Colts were the first to get on the board in the fourth when Addison Johnson hit into a double play, but one run scored. Ostendorf earned the win. The hurler gave up seven hits and two runs (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out five and walking none. Emme Weldon provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Rivercrest with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-2 on the day. Ella Gonzalez, Weldon, and Johnson each collected two hits. Rivercrest had patience at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. Ostendorf and Hannah Higgins led the team with two bases on balls each. The Lady Colts take on Walnut Ridge Wednesday at 4:30 for the district championship.
RJHS & RHS Students — It’s ATLAS Testing Time!
This week, students will begin taking the ATLAS state test — and we want to encourage everyone to give it their very best effort! To help motivate students to work hard and show all they have learned, we’re offering the chance to win some exciting prizes!
This prize incentive is designed to encourage students to put forth their best effort during testing. The more students achieve, the more opportunities they have to win!
Keiran Morris collected three hits in four at bats, as the Rivercrest Colts defeated Manila 5-0 on Saturday during the district tournament. Morris doubled in the fourth inning, singled in the seventh inning, and singled in the sixth inning.
Rivercrest got on the board in the fourth inning after Joe Louis Ralph doubled, scoring one run.
Ralph started on the mound for Rivercrest. The righty allowed two hits and zero runs over seven innings, striking out six and walking one. Morris and Ralph were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected three hits for the Colts.
Ralph went 3-for-3 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Morris and Jayden Ralph each stole multiple bases for Rivercrest.
The Colts will play Walnut Ridge Monday at 4:30 at OPAR.
Thanks to Osceola/South Mississippi County Chamber of Commerce for supplying testing snacks for Rivercrest Elementary students. We appreciate you!
Rivercrest Elementary yearbooks arrived today. There are a few left for purchase. The cost is $40 through April 29 and $45 beginning April 30.
Congratulations to the Rivercrest High School Class of 2025!
JOIN OUR TEAM! We have a new job posting for a secondary science position with an optional opportunity for coaching. Enjoy the benefits of a 4-day school week in a supportive environment with low turnover. Our district provides ample resources and support to help you succeed in the classroom. bit.ly/jointhecolts
FCCLA had the privilege to make a meal for the Seniors at Tyronza one last time this year. This is always a great experience and we look forward to going back next year!
Thank you to our awesome secretaries that help our junior high and high school buildings run! Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Cherrity, Brandey, and Dana!
To our amazing secretaries across Rivercrest School District: Thank you. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for everything you do!
Today we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day by shining a spotlight on the heart of our elementary school—our amazing secretaries. Thank you for all you do, every single day!
Students in 10th and 11th grade & families are invited to Open House at the ANC Tech Center on Tuesday, April 29 from 4:00 - 6:30 pm. Attendees will have the chance to preview programs for the 2025-26 school year. Programs include Computer Information Science, Construction, Health Sciences, HVAC, Robotics & Automation, Steel Tech Academy, and Welding.
Rivercrest students Connor Selvidge and Bryson Stracener competed in the ASUN - Marked Tree High School Automotive Technician competition today. This was a new opportunity for our students and we are proud to say Bryson took home 3rd place and a $750 scholarship to ASUN!!!! Congratulations!
Special thanks to our SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS! Your dedication helps keep our school days running smoothly, and we are truly grateful.
If you see one of our amazing bus drivers today, be sure to say THANK YOU!
Rivercrest families — it’s time to SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW!
ATLAS testing is underway, and it’s more than just a test. These scores are a big part of our district’s letter grade, and they also help determine student placement for:
✅ Advanced opportunities
✅ Academic supports & interventions
✅ Required math intervention for 3rd–8th graders scoring Level 1
But here’s the good news — students can demonstrate growth at ANY level. That’s a win in itself!
💬 So we’re reminding our students:
Take a deep breath. Go with the flow. Just do your best, and show what you know. Rivercrest is the Best — Let everyone know it!
Students in Medical Detective class were able to label and dissect a sheep brain. The brains each belonged to a different “patient” and they were tasked with locating a tumor and providing a diagnosis.
BASEBALL WINS UPDATE! ⚾
𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐞 𝟏𝟓-𝟎 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟕 thanks in part to 10 runs in the first inning. Jacob Atchley drew a walk, scoring one run, Lexx Latham was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Aden Lucius drew a walk, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, Jayden Ralph grounded out, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, Joe Louis Ralph doubled, scoring one run, and Jaxon Kilburn singled, scoring one run. The Colts extended their early lead with five runs in the bottom of the second thanks to RBI singles by Keiran Morris, Ralph, Kilburn, and Atchley.
Kilburn stepped on the mound first for Rivercrest.
The starting pitcher gave up one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out six and walking one.
Morris, Ralph, and Kilburn each collected two hits for Rivercrest. Morris, Ralph, Atchley, Kilburn, and Brenan Dawson each drove in two runs for the Colts. Morris and Kilburn each stole multiple bases.
𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟏𝟓-𝟎 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟖 thanks in part to eight runs in the third inning. Joe Louis Ralph doubled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, Aden Lucius singled, scoring one run, Ashton Harris singled, scoring one run, Jayden Ralph singled, scoring one run, and Keiran Morris doubled, scoring two runs.
They got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Jaxon Kilburn singled to center field, and Jacob Atchley walked, each scoring one run.
The Colts scored five runs on three hits in the bottom of the second inning. Ralph singled, scoring two runs, Atchley drew a walk, scoring one run, Lexx Latham was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and Lucius singled, scoring one.
Ralph began the game for Rivercrest. The pitcher gave up three hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out five and walking one.
They piled up 10 hits in the game. Morris, Ralph, Ralph, and Lucius each collected two hits for the Colts.
Ralph led Rivercrest with three runs batted in. The infielder went 2-for-2 on the day. The Colts had patience at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Morris and Atchley led the team with two bases on balls each. Ralph stole three bases.
SOFTBALL WINS UPDATE! 🥎
𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐞 𝟏𝟑-𝟑 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟕.
The Lady Colts jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Karlee Cullom singled, scoring one run, Katelyn Ostendorf doubled, scoring one run, and an error scored three runs.
They added one run in the second. Addison Johnson scored after tagging up, making the score 6-1.
A passed ball extended Rivercrest’s lead to 7-2 in the bottom of the third inning.
Ostendorf earned the win for the Lady Colts. The hurler gave up five hits and three runs (two earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking none.
Ostendorf and Emme Weldon were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in three runs for Rivercrest. Ella Gonzalez went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead the Lady Colts in hits. Johnson stole two bases. They ran wild on the base paths, piling up four stolen bases for the game. Rivercrest turned one double play in the game.
𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟒-𝟑 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟏.
Kennett Indians were the first to get on the board in the first.
Kennett Varsity Indians added one run in the third. Kennett Indians scored on a wild pitch, making the score 2-0.
Rivercrest jumped back into the lead in the top of the fourth inning after Ella Gonzalez doubled to right field, and Taylor Routledge doubled down the right field line, each scoring two runs.
Katelyn Ostendorf earned the win for the Lady Colts. The hurler gave up three hits and two runs (one earned) over three innings, striking out four and walking one. Hannah Higgins collected the save.
Ostendorf, Gonzalez, and Routledge each collected one hit for Rivercrest. Gonzalez and Routledge each drove in two runs for the Lady Colts.
Rivercrest High School
Sports Awards
Monday, May 12 @ 5:30 pm
RHS Auditirium
Mrs. Teague’s 7th grade Career Development class took on the Marshmallow Challenge and quickly learned - architecture & construction is harder than it looks! Only one group’s tower stood tall, but every student made connections to real-world careers in construction, manufacturing and transportation through lessons of teamwork, problem-solving, and a little bit of marshmallow madness!
