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Rye High School Golf Team placed fourth at the state tournament. L-R: Gloriana Ruiz, Reese Simpson, Olivia Donlon, Hannah Davis Courtesy Photo

Girls Golf Team Places Fourth in State

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

The Rye High School girls’ golf team is officially the 4th best team in the state in 2A after the state championships held at Lone Tree Golf Club last Monday and Tuesday.Twelve teams (a team has at least three golfers) competed and a total of 84 golfers qualified for state.

Fourteen Thunderbolts Win Conference and State Honors

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Thunderbolts galore garnered post season recognition for spring sports at Rye High School. The Rye High School girls golf team placed fourth as a team in the state tournament. In addition, Gloriana Ruiz was named Santa Fe League All-Conference and 1st team All-State.

Track Team Grabs Two Medals at State

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Madison Heasley officially became the second best 2A girls discus thrower in the state at the Colorado State Championships held at Jeffco Stadium from May 14-16. Heasley threw the disc 119’4” to claim the silver medal, eclipsed only by Brooke Schmidt of Wiggins. Heasley’s throw was a personal best.

Branson Burbidge(44) and Grant Clennin(4) discuss strategy with runners on base Courtesy Photo

Rye Baseball, Punching their Ticket to Playoffs

Jack Graham, Intern

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Rye’s win against Las Animas on Tuesday, May the 12th, finalized their ride to the playoffs at the 17th seed. It was a competitive game that came down to the wire, which resulted in Rye coming up with a clutch win to end off the regular season.

RHS Golf (left to right): Reese Simpson, Hannah Davis, Gloriana Ruiz, Olivia Donlon Courtesy Photo

Entire Golf Team Headed to State

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The Rye High School girls golf team competed in three tournaments in the final week of the regular season, winning two of the tournaments and placing second in the third tournament.

Rye Nine Playing Well Headed into Post Season

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

A week ago, Rye was fairly certain of a playoff spot in baseball post season but had some tough games coming up. Peyton, ranked #9 by MaxPreps and Front Range Christian ranked #16 were facing the #22 ranked Thunderbolts. Both were games on the road.

Track Team Sends Six to State

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Six Rye High School students will participate in the 2A state track and field championships beginning on May 14 in Lakewood, Colorado. The six have qualified in nine events. Senior David Maroney qualified in three events: 800-meter, 1600 meter and the 3200-meter run.

RHS Golf Team - (Left to right, back row): Erin Ruiz, Hannah Davis, Adiena Jarbo, Olivia Garrison, Kendall Lathrop, Olivia Donlon, Holly Nelson, Nick Donlon (Left to right, front row): Irie Sutton, Ariel Miller, Melody Twarog, Gloriana Ruiz, Reese Simpson Courtesy Photo

HOLE-IN-ONE: First in Hollydot History

Jack Graham, Intern

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

RYE HIGH SCHOOLHOLE-IN-ONE: First in Hollydot HistoryFreshman Reese Barnett from Eads High School made history Last Wednesday, being the first high school athlete to hole in one at a tournament that was held by our local Hollydot Golf Course.

Soccer Season Ends with Hard Fought Loss

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Rye High School Girls; soccer teams season ended last week with a pair of losses and a season ending 4-9-1 record. Rye finished strong, but dropped a pair of games including one by a lone point.On the 28th of April Rye traveled to Thomas MacLaren.

Thunderbolts Sweep Double Header Against Hoehne

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Rye High School baseball team moved their record to .500 with a double header victory over Hoehne, 10-3 and 15-1. Those victories leave the Thunderbolts with a 10-10 record and 5-4 in the league which is good for 4th place.

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