Sports

Hyrum Peterson (Rye) makes his move on a Calahan opponent Photo by Deb Straub

Two Wrestlers Place in RHS Hosted Regional Tournament

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

The Rye High School wrestling team’s wrestling season ended with the CHSAA 2A Region 4 tournament held at Rye High School. But, the fact that no one is headed for state does not indicate it was a bad season, according to Head Coach Billy Forell.

Rye High School’s Codah Graber (#15) has a nice reverse layup during the Boys varsity BB game against Ellicott on Friday night on the hometeam court. Photo by Deb Straub

Boys Basketball Team Suffers Defeat by Turnovers Last Week

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

According to Head Coach Lane Sherwood the Rye Boys’ Basketball team were in both games last week but over 20 turnovers a game spelled a pair of defeats against a pair of top contenders. “We definitely were in both games,” shared Sherwood, “but our turnovers are killing us right now.

Rye High’s Gracie Briggs (#30 ) takes a long shot against Vanguard on Saturday. Photo by Deb Straub

RHS Girls Basketball Team Continues to Push Hard

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

“This basketball team has a great attitude,” shared Head Rye High School Girls’ Basketball Coach T.J. Blackhurst. “I like the culture we are building. they work hard, they are a neat group of kids,” Blackhurst shared, with emotion in his voice. “I want in the worst way for them to get some wins.

Rye High’s Codah Graber #15 shoots over CSCS player in the contest January 17 on the home court. Courtesy Photo

Top Ten CSCS Team Downs Rye

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Top ten ranked Colorado Springs Christian School invaded the Thunderdome on the 17th of January and left with a convincing 54-30 victory over the locals.

Bella Maloof swishes the basket with four seconds to go in action against CSCS. Photo by Deb Straub

Lady Thunderbolts Run into Number One Team in the State

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

The Rye High School girls basketball team ran into the number one team in 3A on January 17 and fell on their home court 71-18. “CSCS put on a lot of full court defensive pressure,” shared Head Coach T. J. Blackhurst.

Andy Prichard placed 5th in the 113 pound weight class at the Santa Fe League Tournament held last Thursday. Courtesy Photo

Wrestlers Have a Busy Week

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

The Rye High School wrestling team placed five wrestlers in the top four at the Santa Fe League Tournament held at Crowley County High School last Thursday. Rye finished 8th of the nine league schools with 45 points. Rocky Ford outdistanced everyone, capturing the team title with 204 points.

Lady T’s Win on the Road, Drop A Home Game

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

The Rye High School Girls’ basketball team began the post-Christmas break with a win on the road and a loss at home. T.J. Blackhurst’s Lady Thunderbolts traveled to Colorado Springs to play Atlas Preparatory on January 4 and came away with a commanding 44-18 win.

Youth Sports

News Staff

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Colorado City Parks and Recreation offers a variety of youth programs. We offer basketball, baseball, soccer and volleyball. We operate our programs with volunteer coaches from the community.

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Post Christmas Break RHS Sports Begins Next Wednesday

News Staff

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

The Rye High School Sports teams get back into action after Christmas break on Wednesday January 4 when the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams travel to Colorado Springs to face Atlas Preparatory School. The girls take the court at 5:30 p.m.

Hyrum Peterson (Rye) has a cradle pin against his opponent from Dolores Huerta Prep on 12-15-2022 Courtesy Photo

Wrestlers Finish 16th in 30 Team Tournament

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

The Rye Wrestling team placed 16th out of 30 teams at the Pete and Ina Gomez Invitational wrestling tournament held in Walsenburg at John Mall High School last Saturday. Trinidad captured the team title with 184.5 points. Rye scored 41 points again led by 113 lb.

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