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No Scores Allowed Even with Star Pitcher Injured

Jack Graham, Intern
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The Rye Thunderbolt baseball team was able to hold Colorado Springs Christian School to zero runs and zero hits on Wednesday the 15th. Rye’s main starting pitcher, Senior, Branson Burbidge was out with a wrist injury which makes this win look even more impressive.
League tournament at Hollydot (left to right) Olivia Garrison, Kendall Lathrop, Reese Simpson, Hannah Davis, Olivia Donlon, Gloriana Ruiz, Melody Twarog, Ariel Miller, Adiena Jarbo, Irie Sutton. (not pictured Holly Nelson) Courtesy Photo

League tournament at Hollydot (left to right) Olivia Garrison, Kendall Lathrop, Reese Simpson, Hannah Davis, Olivia Donlon, Gloriana Ruiz, Melody Twarog, Ariel Miller, Adiena Jarbo, Irie Sutton. (not pictured Holly Nelson) Courtesy Photo

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Rye High School Girls Golf Team Captures League Championship

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Rye High School girls golf team captured the Santa Fe/ Tri-Peaks League golf championship held at the Hollydot Golf Course on Thursday, April 9th and captured the team championship at the Centennial Bulldog Invitational held at Walkingstick in Pueblo the day before!At the Centennial Bulldog...

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Rye Drops Baseball Double Header to Fowler

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Rye High School baseball team had a rough week last week dropping a double header to league opponent Fowler 7-5 and 17-7.In the opening game, Rye outhit Fowler six hits to three, and both teams had three errors, but mental errors and six walks made the difference.Nathan Gray drove in three...
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Track Team Competes in Back-to-Back Meets

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Rye High School track team competed in both the Ray Headley Invitational meet hosted by Swink High School on Friday, April 10; and the Thunder-Storm Invitational hosted by Pueblo West High School at CSU-Pueblo on April 11.At the Ray Headley Invitationa, l Rye had 11 personal records.
With a 3- 2 lead at half - time, Coach John Crowell gathers his team for second half instructions. Last year Fountain Valley beat the Thunderbolts 5- 0 Photo by Jack Graham

With a 3- 2 lead at half - time, Coach John Crowell gathers his team for second half instructions. Last year Fountain Valley beat the Thunderbolts 5- 0 Photo by Jack Graham

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Rye’s Girls Soccer Team Skates Past Fountain Valley Reaching the Halfway Mark

Jack Graham, Intern
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
On Tuesday, April 7 the girls soccer team was able to handle Fountain Valley pretty well beating them 5-2. This is a big win for the Lady Bolts considering last year, Fountain Valley won 50.Angelina Atencio had an outstanding game scoring four of the five goals for the team.
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Rye Baseball Nine Splits Games Last Week

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
“I think we were still on spring break,” commented Rye High School Head Baseball Coach Stacey Graham about the 15-0 loss to Lamar on March 30.The Thunderbolts managed a lone hit, the team committed a pair of errors, gave up a dozen hits and five unearned runs.Wyatt Sheid had that lone hit and while...
RHS Girls Golf tea, (L-R) Melody Twarog, Kendall Lathrop, Olivia Donlon, Gloriana Ruiz, Reese Simpson, Adiena Jarbo, Ariel Miller Terry Kraus Courtesy Photo

RHS Girls Golf tea, (L-R) Melody Twarog, Kendall Lathrop, Olivia Donlon, Gloriana Ruiz, Reese Simpson, Adiena Jarbo, Ariel Miller Terry Kraus Courtesy Photo

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Golfers Battle Elements and Larger Schools for Successful Week

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Rye High School girls golf team had a busy week last week, competing in three tournaments.On Monday, March 30 the girls traveled to the Country Club of Colorado to play in the Cheyenne Mountain Invitational.

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Ruiz Begins Golf Season with Five Returning Letter Winners

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Erin Ruiz is beginning her second year as the head coach of the girls golf program at Rye High School. She also has served as the assistant girls soccer coach for three years. And was Head Golf Coach for both the boys and girls at John Mall High School in Walsenburg for two years.
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