Rye Thunderbolts (Rye, CO) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting John Mall Panthers (Walsenburg, CO), 50-47 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Rye upgrades its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Thunderbolts travel to Raton (Raton, NM) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 7. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 2-0. Raton won 58-57 in their recent non-league bout against Trinidad (Trinidad, CO)

Next up, the Panthers play the Manzanola Bobcats (Manzanola, CO) in a non-league battle, on Friday, December 13. John Mall will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record.