10 Questions with BMXer Reuel Erickson

March 19, 2010  
Filed under Sports

 Tell me about your family. I came from a family of eight so it was a big family. My mom was more lenient towards it [BMX] and she finally convinced him [Dad] that it was a good sport that was enjoyable. This was back in ‘96 when we were still outcasts or hoodlums. My mom was really supportive of... Read more »

A team effort: Rider boys energize for state AA

March 17, 2010  
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Top Stories

While the girls varsity basketball team plays at the state tournament in Huron this weekend, the boys varsity basketball team are preparing to travel even farther west. They will be playing in Rapid City next weekend, March 17-20, for the 2010 State AA Boys Basketball Tournament. They secured a berth... Read more »

Food Pantry Donations

November 6, 2009  
Filed under Wrestling

The third period classes will be collecting food and money donations for the Food Pantry. All food items will be collected on Fridays during reading period. This project will continue through the months of November and December. Thank you in advance for your generous offerings! Sponsored by RHS Wrestling  Read More →

Playoffs continue in second round

October 27, 2009  
Filed under Football, Sports

The Rough Riders match up against O’Gorman High School Monday in the second round of the Class IIAA high school football playoffs.  The game begins at 6:30 p.m. at O’Gorman home, McEneaney Field.  Tickets are $3 for students, $5 for adults, and $1 for ages 60 and older.    Photo by Matt... Read more »

Rider volleyball continues winning streak

October 22, 2009  
Filed under Sports, Volleyball

            The RHS volleyball team went Gazelle hunting Tuesday night when they played Yankton on home soil.  Leading the hunt was sophomore Haley Chambers with eight kills and senior Lauren Adams and junior Kelsi Green with five kills each. The team won in three straight sets, improving... Read more »

Lose some, gain some: Cross country team benefits Make-A-Wish

October 16, 2009  
Filed under Cross Country, Sports, Student Life, Top Stories

The goal was to raises as much money as possible. Assistant Principal Mr. Dale Veatch  even offered to participate if the funds surpassed $500. And they did. The whole cross country team raised a total of $1013 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. To draw even more attention to their cause, the boys... Read more »

Girls tennis exceeds tournament goals

October 16, 2009  
Filed under Tennis

Uncharacteristically harsh weather landed in Sioux Falls last weekend, dampening the courts at the State Girls Tennis Tournament.  Conditions did not impede the RHS girls tennis team, however.  This young team, consisting of two seniors and the rest freshmen, went out to the McKennan Park courts and... Read more »

Girls place 7th at state soccer tourney

October 16, 2009  
Filed under Soccer, Top Stories

The RHS varsity girls soccer team brought their season to an end at the state tournament in Aberdeen, October 9-11.  Amid cold temperatures and icy rain, the team placed seventh in the tournament.              Improving upon each game throughout the season, the team went into the tournament... Read more »

Boys soccer takes home 5th in state

October 16, 2009  
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Top Stories

The varsity boys soccer team closed out their season in Aberdeen last weekend at the state soccer tournament.  Going into the tournament in seventh place, the team ended their competition in fifth. Although they lost 0-3 in their first game against home-town rival O’Gorman, they turned it around in... Read more »

Ticket Blitz Mania

September 2, 2009  
Filed under Clubs/Activities, Sports, Top Stories

            Each year, high school students involved in school activities spread the word about the city-wide Presidents Bowl football tournament by going door to door to sell tickets to the event.  All of the school-related activities, including sports, clubs, and fine arts, are asked to... Read more »