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The Rye High School boys basketball team dropped a narrow onepoint loss to Crowley County to place second in the district tournament and advance to the regional tournament. The Thunderbolts won five of their last seven games, including this one over Fowler to set up an opportunity to face Vail Christian in opening round regional action. Photo courtsy of Tony Marostica

The Rye High School boys basketball team dropped a narrow onepoint loss to Crowley County to place second in the district tournament and advance to the regional tournament. The Thunderbolts won five of their last seven games, including this one over Fowler to set up an opportunity to face Vail Christian in opening round regional action. Photo courtsy of Tony Marostica

Rye Boys Basketball Team Comes Together as Family in a Time of Tragedy

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The Rye High School Boys basketball team continued their post season basketball journey with a defeat of District #1 seed Holly (as reported last week) and a narrow edge of your seat loss in a thriller against Crowley County.
The Rye High School Girls basketball team and Head Coach Kermit Spencer celebrate a District Championship and a perfect 22-0 record heading into Regional Action. Rye downed Hoehne 33-24 in their third meeting with the Santa Fe League Farmers. They also downed Holly 69-30 in first round district action. Courtesy Photo

The Rye High School Girls basketball team and Head Coach Kermit Spencer celebrate a District Championship and a perfect 22-0 record heading into Regional Action. Rye downed Hoehne 33-24 in their third meeting with the Santa Fe League Farmers. They also downed Holly 69-30 in first round district action. Courtesy Photo

Undefeated Rye Girls Basketball Team Hosts Regional Tournament Friday and Saturday

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The Rye High Girls Basketball team continued their perfect season with a pair of victories in the district tournament and an opportunity to host the 2A girls region 5 regional tournament on Friday and Saturday.
Craver Middle School Wrestler, Logan Jones Courtesy Photo

Craver Middle School Wrestler, Logan Jones Courtesy Photo

Middle School Wrestlers Conclude Successful Season

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The Craver Wrestling team had a successful season ending with a tournament in Fowler in which 11 of 15 wrestlers placed. The tournament, held on Saturday, February 26 consisted of 18 teams.
Remington Peterson completed a perfect 33-0 season, and won the gold medal in the 2A State Wrestling Championship in the 195 lb. weight class. Courtesy Photo

Remington Peterson completed a perfect 33-0 season, and won the gold medal in the 2A State Wrestling Championship in the 195 lb. weight class. Courtesy Photo

Peterson Walks Away with Second State Wrestling Championship

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Remington Peterson won his second consecutive 2A wrestling championship and ended his senior year with a perfect 33-0 record.
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Rye Boys On the Bubble for Post-Season Play

Terry Kraus
Thursday, February 17, 2022
“The Rye High School Boys’ Basketball team are hanging onto hopes for post season action but the final nod will not come before league play is completed. Head Coach Dakota Stupar indicated that the final process will be completed either Wednesday night or Thursday, both after press time.

Peterson Leads Trio of Rye Wrestlers to State Tournament

Terry Kraus
Thursday, February 17, 2022
The Rye High School wrestling team is sending three wrestlers to the state tournament in Denver this weekend after the three finished in the top four spots in the regional tournament held at Otero Junior College in La Junta last Friday and Saturday.
Rye Girls 17-0 Going into Final Regular Season Games

Rye Girls 17-0 Going into Final Regular Season Games

Rye Girls 17-0 Going into Final Regular Season Games

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
The unbeaten streak of the Rye High School Girls’ basketball team reached 17 games after a phenomenal week playing five games in six days. On the last day of January, the Lady-T’s hosted Swallows Charter Academy and downed them 70-24. Sydney Adamson scored 30 points and had nine steals.
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Post Season Picture Improved After Three League Wins by Thunderbolts

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Post season basketball prospects improved for the Rye High School Boys’ basketball team with three wins in four contests in a busy week last week. Rye downed Swallows Charter Academy 53-43 at home on January 31. Camden Steele scored 14 points, had three assists and blocked one shot in the victory.
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