A stinger loss for the Roaring Fork High School boys basketball team against former league rival Coal Ridge on the Titans’ home court Feb. 4 served as extra motivation for the 3A Western Slope League-leading Rams. Down 32-19 at halftime against the Titans — who now play in the 4A league — the Rams staged […]
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Another pair of wins for Rams basketball teams, as busy schedule looms
A short week with just one game for the Roaring Fork High School boys and girls basketball teams gives way to a big endurance test with five games scheduled over eight days headed into February. Both Rams teams dispatched the visiting Meeker Cowboys on Saturday, Jan. 25, in the RFHS Gym. The girls won 72-44 […]
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Rams boys atop league basketball standings, girls fall to undefeated Cedaredge
The Roaring Fork High School boys basketball team launched itself into first place in the 3A Western Slope League standings with a pair of wins last weekend. Meanwhile, the previously undefeated girls team stumbled a bit in their bid for the league title, but scored a pair of wins on the rebound. Hosting Cedaredge on […]
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Basketball teams win Weld Central Tournament
It was a double sweep and dual tournament titles for the Roaring Fork High School boys and girls basketball teams in Keenesburg, Colorado last week. Both teams went undefeated at the Weld Central Tournament, scoring three wins each to end the pre-holiday schedule on a high note. The Rams girls remain undefeated at 7-0, after […]
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Running coach and ultra-athlete Zoë Rom reflects on Valley’s athletic culture
In the Roaring Fork Valley, one need only go for coffee to encounter an acquaintance who participates at a high level in outdoor sports. Each year, countless local residents podium at trail races and in various snow sport competitions. The Sopris Sun receives more tips lauding sports accomplishments of siblings, children, parents and friends than […]
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Soggy grass boys of Carbondale advance to 3A semifinals
Editor’s note: No. 5 Roaring Fork’s 3A state semifinal game against No. 1 Holy Family at JeffCo NACC Stadium near Golden took place after the print deadline for this story on Wednesday evening. Look for the result online and on the Sopris Sun’s Facebook page. UPDATE: Well, folks, the Rams played one heck of a […]
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Athletic trainer program a homecoming of sorts for Carly Shimp
Carly Shimp grew up playing sports at Glenwood Springs High School (GSHS), but it was a class she took with the school’s long-time athletic trainer, Marni Barton, that would eventually bring her back full circle to the Roaring Fork Valley.After earning respective degrees in athletic training and exercise physiology from Grand Canyon University and the […]
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Rams soccer in driver’s seat for 3A league title; volleyball wins third straight
It’s watch, wait and win time for the Roaring Fork High School boys soccer team, which took another step toward securing the 3A Western Slope League title on Tuesday with a scoreless draw at Coal Ridge.Now with a record of 8 wins, 2 losses and 2 ties overall and 5-0-1 in league play, and ranked […]
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Football comes up short in homecoming bid; Rams volleyball wins
Roaring Fork High School’s football team had its biggest offensive output of the season on homecoming night, Friday, Oct. 4, but fell just short of a win, dropping a 23-20 decision to 1A Western Slope League foe Grand Valley. With the fans revved up for the return of Friday night lights to homecoming week in […]
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Streets of Glenwood surveyThe City of Glenwood Springs is asking residents to share their experiences and concerns around transportation safety. An online survey, available until Oct. 25, seeks to identify areas where people feel unsafe while traveling, whether by foot, bike, public transit or car. Survey insights will be combined with existing data, such as […]