With a playoff win on the line, Rye rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Hoehne Farmers 3-0. The victory was familiar territory for the Thunderbolts, who have now won six contests in a row.
Rye found their leader in sophomore Gloriana Ruiz, who had 11 digs and three aces.

Thunderbolts
| 11/07/25 vs Hoehne | 3-0 |
| 10/28/25 @ Swallows Charter Academy | 3-0 |
| 10/27/25 vs Pueblo Centennial | 3-0 |
| 10/25/25 vs La Veta | 3-0 |
| 10/24/25 vs Pueblo Central | 3-0 |
| 10/21/25 vs Hoehne | 3-0 |
Rye was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces every time they've taken the court this season.
Rye's win bumped their record up to 18-6. As for Hoehne, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-14 record this season.
Rye didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-1 loss against Ignacio on the 7th. Hoehne does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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