Sports

Andy Prichard gets a fall over a Bear Creek Opponent Courtesy Photo

Wrestlers Prepare for Valley Classic

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

The Rye High School wrestling team placed 16th in the 25 team Gene Gagliardi Invitational wrestling tournament held in Trinidad last Saturday. LaJunta won the team title with 186.5 points. Rye had 43 team points. Skyler Moore won the bronze medal in the 165 lb.

Wrestling Team Custer County Tourney, (L-R) Andy Pritchard, Jose Martinez, Dayton Blok, Skyler Moore, Kade Kenny Courtesy Photo

Wrestlers Shine at Custer and in League Tournament

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

The Rye High School wrestling team competed in the Santa Fe League tournament on Thursday and then traveled to Westcliffe for the Custer County Bobcat Invitational on Saturday. In the league tournament held in Fowler, Rocky Ford claimed the team title with 194 points in the nineteam league.

Rye Run at Lamar Falls Short on the Road

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The Rye High School boys team traveled to Lamar on January 4 and returned with a 50-42 hard fought loss. “It was a tough battle for sure, but we beat ourselves in that one,” shared Head Coach Lane Sherwood.

Lamar Downs Thunderbolts on the Road

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The 4A Lamar Girls Basketball team rolled over Rye 50-13 on their home court on January 4. The Thunderbolts were held to 13% shooting from the field and missed on all four free throw attempts in the game. Lacie Laca scored six points and grabbed six rebounds in the loss.

Rye Wrestlers Host Meet

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The Rye Wrestling Team hosted a dual tournament on January 6. Schools that attended were Hanover, Sierra Grande, Buena Vista, Florence, Cheyenne Mountain, Bear Creek, Pueblo Central Varsity and Pueblo Central JV.

Sports Teams Start 2024 on the Road

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Winter sports teams go back to work today (Thursday) with all athletic Thunderbolts on the road. The girls and boys basketball teams travel to Lamar today to do battle, while the wrestling squad has a dual in LaJunta. Saturday there will be a C team basketball tournament held in Las Animas.

Rye Lady T-Bolts Focusing on Fundamentals

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

“Our team has a wonderful work ethic,” shared Rye High School Girls’ Basketball Head Coach, T.J. Blackhurst. “ There a no drama team, and we are focusing on being better individually.” Blackhurst and his charges picked up their first win on December 12 when the downed Florence on the road 36-31.

Rye Drops Game to Florence, Downs Del Norte

Terry Kraus

Monday, December 18, 2023

“We really beat ourselves,” shared Rye High School Boys’ Basketball Coach Lane Sherwood in regard to the 69-54 loss to Florence on the road December 12. “We came out with hardly any energy defensively, and had a few unforced turnovers early that really hurt us. We just didn't play our basketball.

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Martines Wins Silver Medal at Pete and Ina Gomez Invitational

Terry Kraus

Monday, December 18, 2023

The Rye High School wrestling team competed in the Pete and Ina Gomez Invitational Wrestling Tournament held at John Mall High School in Walsenburg on the 16th of December. Bear Creek won the team title of the 31-team event with 156.5 points. Rye placed 21st with 38.0 points.

Rye Boys Ranked Sixth in 3A in Early Season Polls

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The Rye High School Boys Basketball team won their first league game, downing LaJunta 64-48 at home and kept their overall record at a perfect 4-0. Seniors Brendan Gray and Jay Graham led the scoring.

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