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Regional Tournament 2023: L - R Coach Nick Donlon, Emma Garcia, Olivia Donlon, Kelsy Stribling, Kenzie Nielson, Coach Anna Jordan Courtesy Photo

Regional Tournament 2023: L - R Coach Nick Donlon, Emma Garcia, Olivia Donlon, Kelsy Stribling, Kenzie Nielson, Coach Anna Jordan Courtesy Photo

Jordan Hopes to Foster Lifetime Love of Golf

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Anna Jordan is entering her fourth year as the girls golf coach at Rye High School. Jordan, who was also the assistant coach for one year, welcomed 13 athletes to the team this season.The squad will be composed of four juniors, eight sophomores, and a lone freshman.

Rye to Face Skyview in State Basketball Tournament

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
On Friday night at approximately 7:30 p.m. at Harrison High School in Colorado Springs, the Rye High School Thunderbolt boys basketball team will face Skyview Academy, from Highlands Ranch in the first round of 32 in the state tournament.RHS is seeded 19th with a 13-9 record.
John Crowell with the eight-year-old soccer team he coached in Colorado City last fall.

John Crowell with the eight-year-old soccer team he coached in Colorado City last fall.

Crowell Brings Twenty-Five Years Coaching Experience to Rye Girls Soccer

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The only new coach to the spring sports lineup at Rye High School is John Crowell who will be coaching girls soccer.Although this will be Crowell’s first year as a head coach at Rye High School, he has plenty of experience with 25 years of coaching experience, including 19 years as the head coach.
Rye High School wrestlerJose Martinez gets ready to control Rocky Ford opponent in state tournament, Martinez finished the season with a 28-17 record Courtesy Photo

Rye High School wrestlerJose Martinez gets ready to control Rocky Ford opponent in state tournament, Martinez finished the season with a 28-17 record Courtesy Photo

Wrestlers Gain Wins and Experience at State Tournament

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The four members of the Rye High School wrestling team that attended the Colorado State Wrestling Tournament at Ball Arena in Denver last week, won three matches, gained valuable experience and placed 35th out of 51, 2A wrestling teams, scoring nine points.
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Post Season Begins for Rye Boys Team

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Rye High School boys basketball team dropped a pair of close games last week to finish out the regular season with a 127 record overall and a 7-6 league record, good for a three-way tie for 6th in the 15-team league.
Richard Gomez, nearing 90 years old, stays fit and active with a workout regimen at the Greenhorn Valley Fitness Center in Rye. Courtesy Photo

Richard Gomez, nearing 90 years old, stays fit and active with a workout regimen at the Greenhorn Valley Fitness Center in Rye. Courtesy Photo

Never Too Old to Stay Fit

Ben Beck
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
“Age is an issue of mind. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” Mark Twain When do you start, when does it end? When is old too old? If you were to ask Richard Gomez, his response would be ‘a loooong time ago and I’m still at it.

Thunderbolt Girls Split a Pair of

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Lady Thunderbolt basketball team split a pair of games last week and moved their record to 3-12 overall and 2-8 in conference play. They are currently in 11th place of the 15 team Tri Peaks 3A-4A League.
Jay Graham scores a basket against St. Mary’s. Photo by Sofia Crosson

Jay Graham scores a basket against St. Mary’s. Photo by Sofia Crosson

Rye Boys Win Two of Three Last Week

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Rye High School boys basketball team moved their record to 11-5 with a pair of victories and one very close loss last week. In the Tri-Peaks League, Rye sits at 7-5 in 8th place in the 15-school conference. On January 29th, Rye dropped a close 62-59 decision to James Irwin on the road.
Dayton Blok (far left) receives a 5th place finish at the Valley Classic Courtesy Photo

Dayton Blok (far left) receives a 5th place finish at the Valley Classic Courtesy Photo

Rye Wrestling Team Competes in Tough Valley Classic

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Rye High School wrestling team competed in the Valley Classic held at Center High School on January 26-27. Twenty-six teams participated in the event. Centauri won the tournament with 209 points. Rye High School placed 16th and scored 40 points Dayton Blok, wrestling in the 285 lb.
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