The New York Giants selected Riverside-Durham alumnus Jordan Riley with the 243rd overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. Riley had a long college journey. He enrolled at the University of North Carolina as a 3-star prospect in 2017 and played as a true freshman in five games.
The University of Georgia has extended a verbal scholarship offer to Riverside High School's rising senior defensive tackle Nnamdi Ogboko. The offer from the SEC power puts the icing on top of what has been a tidal wave of recruiting attention since last season. Ogboko stands at 6-foot-5 and weighs 320 pounds.
Riverside High School freshman offensive tackle Ekene Ogboko has received a verbal scholarship offer from East Carolina University. It is his first offer.
Wilson Kargbo Jr. threw four touchdown passes and the Hillside defense recorded its second shutout of the season as the No. 6 Hornets defeated Riverside on Friday, 27-0.
The win keeps Hillside unbeaten at 7-0. Riverside, which entered on a three-game winning streak, is now 4-2.
Week eight of the high school football season in North Carolina kicks off on Friday night and HighSchoolOT Live presented by Breeze Thru Markets is back this season with live coverage of high school football across North Carolina.