Sports

Jared Betz #65 leads a Thunderbolt ball carrier through a hole on the right side of the line during the victory over Banning Lewis. Photo by Karen Rochester

Jared Betz #65 leads a Thunderbolt ball carrier through a hole on the right side of the line during the victory over Banning Lewis. Photo by Karen Rochester

RHS Football Team Wins First Title Since 2010

The Rye High School football team won their first Santa Fe League title since 2010 with a 16-6 victory over Banning Lewis on the road last Saturday. It was a game of defense with both teams fighting for field position.
Peterson and Himmelberg Close Ranks after Holgerson Injury

Peterson and Himmelberg Close Ranks after Holgerson Injury

Peterson and Himmelberg Close Ranks after Holgerson Injury

With only one day to prepare for three matches without injured outside hitter Jordan Holgerson the Rye High School volleyball team pulled it together and put out a great effort, winning two of three matches last week.
RHS Unified Bowling team, (L-R) Coach Hoffman, Jesus, Autumn, Manager Cody, David, Ashley, Jayden L., Coach Dale, Jayden M., and Kyle Photo by Kacie Anglin

RHS Unified Bowling team, (L-R) Coach Hoffman, Jesus, Autumn, Manager Cody, David, Ashley, Jayden L., Coach Dale, Jayden M., and Kyle Photo by Kacie Anglin

Rolling Thunder Rolling Down the Lanes

Unified Bowling is a CHSSA sanctioned sport and Rye High School is part of the rolling action. On Thursday September 22nd Rye High School’s Unified Bowling Team took to the alleys for their first competition against the defending State Region 2 team, Central Wildcats.

Cross Country Team Prepares for 2A Regionals

The Rye High School Cross Country team competed in both the Pueblo City/County Cross Country Championships and the Eric Wolff Invitational hosted by Sargent High School and held in Monte Vista, this in preparation for the Regional Tournament on Friday.
The 2022 Rye High School Homecoming Court (L-R) Taye McCauley and Brianna Prichard, King Kade Payne and Queen Sydney Griffith, Riley Rochester and Gianna Baker, with the Junior Court in front. Photo by Deb Straub

The 2022 Rye High School Homecoming Court (L-R) Taye McCauley and Brianna Prichard, King Kade Payne and Queen Sydney Griffith, Riley Rochester and Gianna Baker, with the Junior Court in front. Photo by Deb Straub

Thunderbolts Down CSCS for the First Time in Nine Years

For the first time in nine years, the Rye High School Thunderbolt football team downed Colorado Springs Christian School in the 2022 Homecoming mist and rain, 31-29. The win moves the Thunderbolt season mark to 5-1 and leaves them unbeaten in the Santa Fe League with a 2-0 record.
Samuel Adams #12 turns the corner around right end. Rye gained over 200 yards on the ground Friday. Photo by Karen Rochester

Samuel Adams #12 turns the corner around right end. Rye gained over 200 yards on the ground Friday. Photo by Karen Rochester

Rye Football Team Prepares for Homecoming Battle Against CSCS

The Rye Thunderbolts won their league opener against Ellicott 59-6, in their third straight run-away victory. The win brought their overall record to 4-1. Dylan Hurne scored five touchdowns on the ground and carried the ball for 226 yards on 19 carries.