Rivers Homecoming 2016

Next weekend, the lights on Waterman Field will shine down on not one, not two, but three Rivers athletic teams at Homecoming 2016. For the first time ever, Rivers Middle School football team will kick off under the lights against Weston Middle School on Thursday, October 13, followed on Friday night by the varsity field hockey team vs. Brooks School, and wrapping up on Saturday as Rivers varsity football takes on Nobles, all with 6:00 p.m. starts.

The varsity athletic events begin on Friday afternoon with the inaugural Homecoming match for the new girls’ volleyball team vs. Middlesex School at 4:00 p.m. in Benson Gymnasium. Cross-country fans can head over to nearby Elm Bank in Wellesley, where the boys take on BB&N School, Dexter School, and Thayer Academy at 4:30 p.m., followed by the girls at 5:00 p.m. against BB&N School, Southfield School, and Thayer Academy.

The action continues back on campus with the varsity field hockey team facing Brooks School at 6:00 p.m. under the lights on Waterman Field, followed by a bonfire for Upper School students in the parking lot by Nonesuch Field.

Saturday’s schedule is packed with both JV and varsity games. JV field hockey and boys’ and girls’ soccer all host Brooks School at 2:00 p.m. on Davis and Nonesuch Fields, followed by boys’ and girls’ varsity soccer at 4:00 p.m. against Brooks. There will be a Homecoming Pop-Up store in Hutton Commons from 3:30 – 7:30 .m. with Rivers spirit wear available for purchase.

Snacks and drinks will be available on Hutton Terrace throughout the day. Chili, chowder, snacks, and drinks will be served during the football game. A new addition this year is Roxy's Grilled Cheese truck, which will be on campus from 4:00 -7:30 p.m., selling sandwiches and truffle fries.

The varsity football team wraps up the Homecoming schedule with a 6:00 p.m. kick off against Nobles under the lights. Following the game, there will be an Upper School Homecoming Dance in Kraft Dining Hall from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Tickets for the dance are $5 ahead of time, $7 at the door. Tickets will be sold at lunch next week on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Proceeds will go to Rivers Givers Youth Philanthropy Group.

HOMECOMING 2016 SCHEDULE
Thursday, October 13
6:00 p.m. Middle School Football vs. Weston Middle School – Waterman Field

Friday, October 14 - Rivers Spirit Day
4:00 p.m. Volleyball - Girls' Varsity vs. Middlesex - Benson Gym
4:30 p.m. Cross Country - Boys' Varsity vs. BB&N School, Dexter School, and Thayer Academy
5:00 p.m. Cross Country - Girls' Varsity vs. BB&N School, Southfield School, and Thayer Academy
[Cross Country races are off campus at Elm Bank in Wellesley, MA]
6:00 p.m. Field Hockey - Varsity vs. Brooks School - Waterman Field

Saturday, October 15, 2016
2:00 p.m. Soccer - Girls' JV vs. Brooks - Davis Fields
2:00 p.m. Soccer - Boys' JV vs. Brooks - Nonesuch Field
2:00 p.m. Field Hockey - JV vs. Brooks - Waterman Field
4:00 p.m. Soccer - Girls' Varsity vs. Brooks - Davis Fields
4:00 p.m. Soccer - Boys' Varsity vs. Brooks - Nonesuch Field
6:00 p.m. Football - Varsity vs. Nobles - Waterman Fiel