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/Rye High School’s new Athletic Director, Ethan Ward, and his family. Courtesy Photo

/Rye High School’s new Athletic Director, Ethan Ward, and his family. Courtesy Photo

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New Athletic Director Motivated by Life

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Ethan Ward had his life mapped out. He was attending CSU-Pueblo on a football scholarship. At the same time, he was enrolled in Officer Candidate School (OCS)with his eyes on the Marines. In an instant it was over.

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Flag Football Comes to the Greenhorn Valley

Jack Graham, Intern
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Once kids get out of school for the summer, it can be hard to find ways to get your children out of the house and into the nice summer heat. That’s why Levi and Shenandoah Swartwood took it into their own hands to start up a flag football program for elementary schoolers to enjoy.
Rye High School Golf Team placed fourth at the state tournament. L-R: Gloriana Ruiz, Reese Simpson, Olivia Donlon, Hannah Davis Courtesy Photo

Rye High School Golf Team placed fourth at the state tournament. L-R: Gloriana Ruiz, Reese Simpson, Olivia Donlon, Hannah Davis Courtesy Photo

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Girls Golf Team Places Fourth in State

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The Rye High School girls’ golf team is officially the 4th best team in the state in 2A after the state championships held at Lone Tree Golf Club last Monday and Tuesday.Twelve teams (a team has at least three golfers) competed and a total of 84 golfers qualified for state.
Fourteen Thunderbolts Win Conference and State Honors

Fourteen Thunderbolts Win Conference and State Honors

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Fourteen Thunderbolts Win Conference and State Honors

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Thunderbolts galore garnered post season recognition for spring sports at Rye High School. The Rye High School girls golf team placed fourth as a team in the state tournament.

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Track Team Grabs Two Medals at State

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Madison Heasley officially became the second best 2A girls discus thrower in the state at the Colorado State Championships held at Jeffco Stadium from May 14-16. Heasley threw the disc 119’4” to claim the silver medal, eclipsed only by Brooke Schmidt of Wiggins. Heasley’s throw was a personal best.
Branson Burbidge(44) and Grant Clennin(4) discuss strategy with runners on base Courtesy Photo

Branson Burbidge(44) and Grant Clennin(4) discuss strategy with runners on base Courtesy Photo

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Rye Baseball, Punching their Ticket to Playoffs

Jack Graham, Intern
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Rye’s win against Las Animas on Tuesday, May the 12th, finalized their ride to the playoffs at the 17th seed. It was a competitive game that came down to the wire, which resulted in Rye coming up with a clutch win to end off the regular season.
RHS Golf (left to right): Reese Simpson, Hannah Davis, Gloriana Ruiz, Olivia Donlon Courtesy Photo

RHS Golf (left to right): Reese Simpson, Hannah Davis, Gloriana Ruiz, Olivia Donlon Courtesy Photo

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Entire Golf Team Headed to State

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Rye High School girls golf team competed in three tournaments in the final week of the regular season, winning two of the tournaments and placing second in the third tournament.On Monday, May 4 the Thunderbolts placed second to 5A Pine Creek in the Pueblo South Colt Girls Invitational held at...

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Rye Nine Playing Well Headed into Post Season

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
A week ago, Rye was fairly certain of a playoff spot in baseball post season but had some tough games coming up. Peyton, ranked #9 by MaxPreps and Front Range Christian ranked #16 were facing the #22 ranked Thunderbolts. Both were games on the road.

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Track Team Sends Six to State

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Six Rye High School students will participate in the 2A state track and field championships beginning on May 14 in Lakewood, Colorado. The six have qualified in nine events. Senior David Maroney qualified in three events: 800-meter, 1600 meter and the 3200-meter run.
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