In Friday's league outing, the Rye Thunderbolts (Rye, CO) basketball team ran past the host John Mall Panthers (Walsenburg, CO), by a final score of 68-53.

In their next game, the Thunderbolts meet the Crowley County Chargers (Ordway, CO) in a 2A Santa Fe match, on Saturday, February 9. Rye will attempt to move on its 8-8 season record. The Chargers enter the match with a 11-5 record after their 63-45 league win over Fowler (Fowler, CO).

With the defeat, John Mall moves to 4-12 on the year. The Panthers travel to Swink (Swink, CO) to meet the Lions in a 2A Santa Fe match on Saturday, February 9. The Lions enter the match with a record of 11-5. Swink won 55-53 in their recent league match against Hoehne (Hoehne, CO)