Sports
Terry Kraus
The season ended for the very young Rye cross country team at the Colorado 2A Region 3 Cross Country 2022 Tournament, held in Rocky Ford last Friday, October 21.
“We weren’t able to get anyone qualified for state this year unfortunately,” shared Head Coach T.J. Blackhurst.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Rye Volleyball Tournament this Weekend Important for Post-Season
Terry Kraus
The Rye High School volleyball team is accustomed to multiple matches every week, but last week they got a chance to get in extra practice time with their only match coming on the road.
On Thursday they traveled to Walsenburg to down John Mall High School 3-0.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Jared Betz #65 leads a Thunderbolt ball carrier through a hole on the right side of the line during the victory over Banning Lewis. Photo by Karen Rochester
RHS Football Team Wins First Title Since 2010
Terry Kraus
The Rye High School football team won their first Santa Fe League title since 2010 with a 16-6 victory over Banning Lewis on the road last Saturday. It was a game of defense with both teams fighting for field position.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Peterson and Himmelberg Close Ranks after Holgerson Injury
Terry Kraus
With only one day to prepare for three matches without injured outside hitter Jordan Holgerson the Rye High School volleyball team pulled it together and put out a great effort, winning two of three matches last week.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Thunderbolts in League Championship Showdown on Saturday
Terry Kraus
The Rye High School football team remained undefeated in the Santa Fe League (30) with an easy 47-7 win over normally tough Peyton last Friday night on the road.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
RHS Unified Bowling team, (L-R) Coach Hoffman, Jesus, Autumn, Manager Cody, David, Ashley, Jayden L., Coach Dale, Jayden M., and Kyle Photo by Kacie Anglin
Rolling Thunder Rolling Down the Lanes
Kacie Anglin
Unified Bowling is a CHSSA sanctioned sport and Rye High School is part of the rolling action. On Thursday September 22nd Rye High School’s Unified Bowling Team took to the alleys for their first competition against the defending State Region 2 team, Central Wildcats.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Cross Country Team Prepares for 2A Regionals
Terry Kraus
The Rye High School Cross Country team competed in both the Pueblo City/County Cross Country Championships and the Eric Wolff Invitational hosted by Sargent High School and held in Monte Vista, this in preparation for the Regional Tournament on Friday.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The 2022 Rye High School Homecoming Court (L-R) Taye McCauley and Brianna Prichard, King Kade Payne and Queen Sydney Griffith, Riley Rochester and Gianna Baker, with the Junior Court in front. Photo by Deb Straub
Thunderbolts Down CSCS for the First Time in Nine Years
Terry Kraus
For the first time in nine years, the Rye High School Thunderbolt football team downed Colorado Springs Christian School in the 2022 Homecoming mist and rain, 31-29. The win moves the Thunderbolt season mark to 5-1 and leaves them unbeaten in the Santa Fe League with a 2-0 record.
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Samuel Adams #12 turns the corner around right end. Rye gained over 200 yards on the ground Friday. Photo by Karen Rochester
Rye Football Team Prepares for Homecoming Battle Against CSCS
Terry Kraus
The Rye Thunderbolts won their league opener against Ellicott 59-6, in their third straight run-away victory. The win brought their overall record to 4-1.
Dylan Hurne scored five touchdowns on the ground and carried the ball for 226 yards on 19 carries.
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Volleyball Team Downs Rocky Ford and Swink
Terry Kraus
In the words of Girls’ Volleyball Head Coach Michelle Roy, “the girls showed up ready to play this week.
Wednesday, October 5, 2022