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Rye’s District Hopes Depend on Rematch with Buena Vista

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Rye High School boys’ basketball team played for an opportunity to face #2 seed, The Vanguard School, when they faced Buena Vista, Monday night in a pig-tail game to be played in Rye. Rye beat Buena Vista 51-38 in their only meeting this season.
Morgan Gallegos, #12, scores a basket against Peyton. Photo by Karen Rochester

Morgan Gallegos, #12, scores a basket against Peyton. Photo by Karen Rochester

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Rye Girls Basketball Team Back into the Win Column

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Rye High School girls’ basketball team got back into the win column on the 13th of February, downing James Irwin 44-20. Kelsy Stribling scored 13 points, had eight rebounds, two assists and four steals in the victory. Lacie Laca scored nine points and had a dozen rebounds.
Rye High School Thunderbolt Brandon Benz (#24) makes an evasive move and basket against a Peyton player. Photo by Deb Straub

Rye High School Thunderbolt Brandon Benz (#24) makes an evasive move and basket against a Peyton player. Photo by Deb Straub

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Final Week Crucial for RHS Boys Post-Season Invite

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
In their only action in the past week, the Rye High School boys’ basketball team fell to Manitou Springs on the road 69-52. Brandon Benz returned to action in a big way scoring 25 points, grabbing three rebounds and adding a pair of assists to his performance.

Rye Girls Continue Rebuilding Year

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The Rye High School Girls’ basketball team dropped a pair of games and move into the final week of the season continuing to focus on building for the future. Without a single senior, and dealing with a series of injuries, the Lady T’s dropped a pair of games this week.
Hyrum Peterson (Rye) makes his move on a Calahan opponent Photo by Deb Straub

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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.
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