The new-look Roaring Fork High School boys and girls basketball teams open the season with their home Brenda Patch Tournament this weekend. Girls coach steps downRight off the bat, the girls team is adjusting to a coaching change following the unexpected resignation this week of new head coach Albert Blanc. Blanc, a 1966 Glenwood Springs […]
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CO Appeals Court comes to order at RFHS
On Tuesday morning, Nov. 7, the students of Roaring Fork High School were exposed to a seemingly rare opportunity. A Division of the Colorado Court of Appeals heard two oral arguments in the high school auditeria, where students and some general members of the public were able to observe and ask questions. Students from Basalt […]
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Congratulations to the RFHS Speech Team
The Roaring Fork High School Speech Team recently hosted eight regional schools for a tournament on Saturday, Oct. 28. A big shout out to the expansive Rams Speech Team, including members: Nicola Stringham, Jane Taylor, Anasophia Brown, Goldie Anderson, Gus Richardson, Iggie Richardson, Sim Perutkova-Rand, Lucy Silcox, Masamo Stableford, Maddie Lucks, Kate Taylor, Olivia Rullet, […]
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High hopes for future of Roaring Fork football after solid JV season
The scene resembled Friday night lights in Anytown, USA on Oct. 16, when the Roaring Fork High School junior varsity football team hosted rival Glenwood Springs for the season finale. Fans filled the stands after a pregame barbecue, the student pep band was playing and there was lots of good energy. Except it was a […]
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Crystal River committee hosts community summit, Oct. 26
Few would disagree that the Crystal River is a treasure worthy of protecting. This undammed, wild river is boasted for its scenic beauty, sustaining local agriculture, residences, recreational opportunities and wildlife habitat. The river has faced previous threats, including two dam attempts, one of which would have flooded Redstone. In 2013, the Colorado River District […]
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Basalt, Roaring Fork cross it up for XC program success
Two student bodies are better than one when it comes to fielding the Basalt High School co-ed cross country team, but in the end it’s all for one, one for all. That’s also pretty much how team cross country running works. As with a few other Colorado High School Activities Association-sanctioned sports, like track and […]
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Rams soccer back on track after pair of league wins
Roaring Fork High School boys soccer worked its way back into the mix for a possible 3A Western Slope League title with two league wins this past week over Aspen, 3-1, and Basalt, 4-1. Tuesday night’s match at Basalt was a big one, with both the Rams and the Longhorns vying for all-important positioning in […]
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Combined-school softball team lets Basalt, Roaring Fork, Glenwood players shine as one
Basalt High School senior Taylor Anthes knows that without her softball teammates from neighboring Roaring Fork and Glenwood Springs high schools she probably wouldn’t have the opportunity to play for her own school. It’s only through the combination of players from the three Roaring Fork District schools that Basalt is able to field a team […]
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Rams volleyball sits at 5-5 heading into 3A league schedule
A raucous homestand against the rival Basalt Longhorns in a non-league game Sept. 6 kicked off a week of learning, adjusting and finally some success for the Roaring Fork High School girls volleyball team. At five wins and five losses, with a full week to fine tune things before entering the all-important Class 3A Western […]
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Rams continue strong start, put 10 past Oysters
The Roaring Fork Rams extended their unbeaten record on Tuesday afternoon with an authoritative 10-0 victory over their local rivals at Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS). Though the 4pm kickoff time made for a sparse crowd initially, the sidelines quickly filled up with fans of both teams. The opening phases of the game saw the […]