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Golfers Focus on Upcoming State Tournament

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Rye High School Boys’ Golf team placed third in the Swallows Charter Academy Invitational Tournament on September 21.That is the last action for the varsity before the upcoming state tournament, October 6-7 at Elmwood Country Club in Pueblo As a team Rye shot 245.

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RHS To Induct Three to the Athletic Hall of Fame

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Class of 2026 will be inducted at the Rye High School Hall of Fame Banquet on October 3, at the RHS cafeteria.The banquet begins at 6:00 p.m.Fans can still get tickets: Adults, $30; Current RHS students, $15; and Table Sponsorships, $500.From the class of 1985, Frank Whalen will be...
Bentley Mutscheknaus who placed 128th and ran the course in a time of 19:17.60 set an all time personal best record at the Canon City Invitational. Courtesy Photo

Bentley Mutscheknaus who placed 128th and ran the course in a time of 19:17.60 set an all time personal best record at the Canon City Invitational. Courtesy Photo

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Tough Canon City Course Yields Personal Records

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Four members of the Rye High School cross country team traveled to the Canon City Middle and High School Cross Country Invitational 2026 last Thursday, September 24.Seventy-two teams participated in the event with 338 high school boys running in the 5000-meter race.Doherty High School grabbed the...
Jayden Lucero prepares to bowl in the initial bowling match of the season Courtesy Photo

Jayden Lucero prepares to bowl in the initial bowling match of the season Courtesy Photo

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Bowling Team Opens Season with a Victory

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Rye High School Unified Bowling team opened up their season with two out of three victories over Pueblo West High School.Jayden Lucero led our team as captain of the week and helped set the tone for a great night!The first match was an absolute nail-biter.

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Volleyball Team Wins Three of Four Last Week

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The RHS volleyball team won three of four matches last week to raise their season record to 87. They are currently at 2-2 in league play.On the 24th the volleyball team downed Rocky Ford 25-11, 2510, and 25-19 for a three-set sweep.
Sophomore Reese Simpson returns a volley against Las Animas. The Thunderbolt team lost a narrow 3-2 decision on the home court. Photo by Terry Kraus

Sophomore Reese Simpson returns a volley against Las Animas. The Thunderbolt team lost a narrow 3-2 decision on the home court. Photo by Terry Kraus

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Lady T’s Take Monte Vista

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Rye High School girls volleyball team is young but showed their potential when they knocked off Monte Vista on September 15, 3-1.
Thunderbolt Invitational Held at Hollydot

Thunderbolt Invitational Held at Hollydot

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Thunderbolt Invitational Held at Hollydot

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Rye Thunderbolt Invitational 2026 cross country high school and middle school tournament was held at Hollydot West Golf Course on September 17 In the boys’ high school 5K Lincoln Bagwell of Centauri High School crossed the tape first in a time of 17:24.4.

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Rye Football Team Travels to Bayfield Friday

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
After a bye week, the Rye High School football team goes on the road Friday for a 7 p.m. contest against Bayfield High School. Bayfield is 1-3 and is ranked #30 in 2A. Rye has a 1-2 record entering the contest and is ranked #14 in 1A football.
RHS Thunderbolt Nicoline Larson has missed only one extra point this season. Photo Courtesy of Karen Rochester

RHS Thunderbolt Nicoline Larson has missed only one extra point this season. Photo Courtesy of Karen Rochester

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Rye Falls Short Against Top Five Opponent

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The Rye High School football team played Colorado Springs Christian School, a top five team, at home last Friday night, and barely came up on the short end on the scoreboard 20-14.
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