soccer

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    Rain or shine… or sleet or snow

    Rain or shine… or sleet or snow thumbnail Basalt’s Giselle Contreras-Andrade (2) raced RFHS’ Lexy Sanchez (9) for possession of the ball during their April 19 match which ended in a tie. Photo by Sue Rollyson

    Constantly changing spring weather has hardly slowed school athletics at Roaring Fork High School (RFHS). Admittedly, one girls soccer game against Basalt was twice postponed due to inclement weather, then ended in a tie on another snowy day! The rematch was fought on April 25 and won by… read more →

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    Rams pip Oysters in overtime

    Rams pip Oysters in overtime thumbnail The Lady Rams secured an exciting overtime victory against CRMS on April 8. Photo by Sue Rollyson

    As the whistle blew at the end of the second half in Saturday afternoon’s girls varsity soccer match between Roaring Fork High School and Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS), most folks in the crowd cheered and began to file out of the stadium after a 1-1 draw between the two… read more →

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    Coach Cruz aims high

    Coach Cruz aims high thumbnail Erica Crownhart, now a sophomore at Roaring Fork High School, playing against Basalt last year. So far this season, two games with Basalt have been postponed due to inclement weather. Photo by Sue Rollyson

    Lately, we’ve all experienced the full spectrum of emotions surrounding the consistent string of winter storms that hit week after week. There’s momentary relief for those concerned about the drought-ridden Western Slope, glee for skiers and snowboarders, and disgust for those ready for the sunny days of spring. Spare a… read more →

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    Senior Rams score big

    Senior Rams score big thumbnail Photo by RFHS student Maria Candela

    By Diana Diaz
    Youth Correspondent 

    It’s no secret that Roaring Fork High School’s (RFHS) boys soccer team has been making local fans proud. Last season, the team won the 2021 state championship — a historical moment for this small town and one it’s… read more →

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    Rams advance with 3-0 win against James Irwin

    Rams advance with 3-0 win against James Irwin thumbnail Photo by Sue Rollyson

    On a beautiful fall evening, family, friends and fans crowded the bleachers at Carbondale Middle School to watch the Roaring Fork High School boys soccer team’s play-off game against James Irwin Charter Academy (Colorado Springs). Coach Nick Forbes, diagnosed with COVID-19, reportedly watched socially-distanced from White Hill. 

    “This one’s… read more →

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    Rams sports update

    Rams sports update thumbnail The Rams faced fierce competition in a non-league game against the Liberty Common Eagles, losing 6-1 on Sept. 17. The Eagles are currently ranked first in their division. Photo by Sue Rollyson

    Fall sports are in full swing with each of Roaring Fork High School’s teams showing promise. Here’s a quick mid-season recap.

    The Lady Rams secured another victory against Basalt on Monday, Sept. 19, winning 3-1. This followed a 3-1 loss in a non-league match with Aspen the week prior. Overall,… read more →

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    Rams fall sports season starts strong

    Rams fall sports season starts strong thumbnail The Lady Rams and an elated crowd celebrated victory at the first home game of the season on Aug. 30. Photo by Sue Rollyson

    Rams fans returned to the stands on Aug. 30 for a boisterous beginning to the fall sports season at Roaring Fork High School (RFHS). It was the first home game of the season, and the varsity volleyball team defeated Grand Junction, 3-0. Unlike last year, audience members were free to… read more →

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    Spring sports are underway!

    Spring sports are underway! thumbnail The RFHS girls soccer team had a rough start to the season, but played beautifully against the Rifle Bears on Tuesday, April 19, cinching a 5-1 victory. Photo by Sue Rollyson

    The Lady Rams soccer team started the season strong with a win against Colorado Rocky Mountain School CRMS on Saturday, April 9 (4-1). On April 16, the girls saw a close defeat against Eagle Valley High School during their first home game (1-2). Another close defeat against Grand Junction (1-2)… read more →

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    Spring sports warming up at RFHS

    Spring sports warming up at RFHS thumbnail Roaring Fork High School defeated Glenwood Springs at the Trent Goscha Memorial Tournament on Saturday, April 2. The tournament honors the memory of a young athlete who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 13 in 2016. Photo by Sue Rollyson

    *Game dates and times are subject to change. For the most current information, check out www.maxpreps.com

     

    Baseball

    April 16 – versus Aspen (away) at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (V)

    April 19 – versus North Fork (away) at 3 p.m.…

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    Rams take home 3A state championship title!

    Rams take home 3A state championship title! thumbnail Rams seniors celebrate their victory at the state tournament. From left to right: Cole Pargiter-Walker, Forest Rosenbloom-Will, Salvatore Lepe, Ross Barlow, coach Nick Forbes, Aaron Varela, Jose Mercado Jr., Iverson "Ivy" Ortiz, Jacob Martin and Braden Stainton. Photo by Will Grandbois.

    The game might have lasted 80 minutes, but the Roaring Fork High School Ram soccer boys’ 3A state title was years in the making. 

    It started with the Roaring Fork Soccer Club, and parents willing to drive their kids to matches hours away. Former Colorado Rocky Mountain School player… read more →