More than 50 middle school athletes attended Rivera Football's first-ever Future Raiders Football Combine today at the Rivera Training Facility, marking an impressive start to the program's summer development efforts. The combine was open to incoming seventh-, eighth-, and ninth-grade students from feeder schools Perkins Middle School and Garcia Middle School. Athletes participated in evaluations and drills while getting their first look at the expectations and culture of the Rivera football program. Taking place on the first day of summer break, the turnout and energy were evident throughout the day. "It was a great day at the Rivera Training Facility as more than 50 future Raiders attended the first Saturday of summer break," said Rivera Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach Johnny Garza. "Today marked the beginning of a summer commitment built on hard work, discipline, and development." The event also allowed athletes to meet members of the coaching staff and begin building relationships that will continue throughout the summer. "We continue to teach our young athletes that summer is not the end of the work; it is a continuation of the process," Garza added. Rivera coaches emphasized that Saturday's combine was about more than evaluation—it was about introducing young athletes to the standards and commitment expected of future Raiders. "A huge thank you to all of the parents and community members for allowing these young men to participate, meet many of our new coaches, and experience the excitement and energy surrounding Raider Nation," Garza said. With summer activities now underway, the inaugural combine provided a strong first step for the next generation of Rivera Raiders....

Today we celebrate the remarkable career of Coach Willie Brown as he officially enters retirement after 42 years in education and coaching, including more than 30 years serving students and athletes in Brownsville ISD. Before arriving in Brownsville, Coach Brown made coaching stops at Huntsville, Mexia, Marlin, Royal, and Bastrop. In Brownsville, he dedicated his time and leadership to Porter, Hanna, and now Rivera, leaving a lasting impact on generations of students and athletes. One of the defining moments of his career came at Marlin, where as head track and field coach he guided his team to a UIL State Championship in 1991. Reflecting on that accomplishment, Coach Brown said being at Marlin “would be up there. It was priceless.” Throughout his career, Coach Brown served as either a head coach or assistant coach in track, basketball, football, baseball, and softball, contributing to playoff teams in every sport except baseball. His influence extended far beyond wins and losses, shaping young men and women through discipline, commitment, and leadership. In the classroom, Coach Brown taught Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World Geography, Special Education, and 7th and 8th grade science. He concludes his distinguished educational career as a TEA-designated Master Teacher, the highest designation awarded to a Texas public school teacher. Coach Brown’s legacy is measured not only in championships and accomplishments, but in the thousands of lives he impacted along the way. Thank you, Coach Brown, for your dedication, service, and commitment to students, athletes, and the Raider community. Congratulations on an incredible career and best wishes in retirement....

We are proud to announce that our first Vertical Raise fundraiser is officially complete, and thanks to the incredible support of #RaiderNation, we were able to raise $7,314 for our program. This accomplishment would not have been possible without the generosity and continued support of everyone who donated and helped spread the word. Your investment in our student-athletes and program is truly appreciated. With the start of the regular season now just 75 days away, we are excited for what lies ahead. Thank you for standing with Rivera Football....

What a great weekend of hoops. A huge thank you to Coach Darren Bedford and team at RGV TopGun Basketball, along with all the players, coaches, fans, and families who joined us throughout the weekend. Your support and energy helped make this event a tremendous success. Special thanks to all of our sponsors for their time, effort, and generous monetary donations. Without your support, much of this tournament would not have been possible. With 76 teams participating, this was the biggest tournament in our area in recent memory. Over 1,600 people — including players, coaches, parents, and referees — were welcomed and hosted at our three-court facility at Brownsville Rivera High School. The concession stand was on fire all weekend, and none of it would have been possible without the hard work and dedication of the Rivera Boys Basketball coaching staff, their spouses, families, current players, and our incredible team moms. Thank you all for helping create a special weekend for our community and student-athletes. Photos: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1604968428303188&set=pcb.1604969128303118...

Focused and ready to compete at today’s Big Man Challenge in Santa Rosa, where 13 teams from across the RGV came together for one of the area’s top offseason competitions. Programs in attendance included San Benito, Edcouch-Elsa, Donna, Pace, and PSJA Memorial, among others. With the 2026 season drawing closer, today’s event made one thing clear — every team on the field is preparing with purpose and competing with intensity as the regular season approaches. ...

With today’s competition, your Raiders officially conclude their 7-on-7 spring season. The team was fortunate to compete against outstanding talent at some of the premier venues in the Rio Grande Valley, including Sams Memorial Stadium in Brownsville, Bobby Morrow Stadium in San Benito, and Tarpon Stadium in Port Isabel. It was especially meaningful to close out the spring schedule on our own campus at the Rivera Training Facility artificial turf field....