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The Monticello Lady Bucks basketball team finished the year with an undefeated run in Region 19 and a win at the 1A state basketball tournament. Team members include: back row (left to right) Assistant Coach Kaitlyn Motes, Alyssa Reeve, Amy Rogers, Mary Beh, Kari Schmidt, Coach Ben Wolford. Front row: Michaela Wolford, Ashley Adair, Allie Maughan, Atlanta Black. Not pictured: Izabell Slade. Assistant coaches include Kelly Pehrson and Kraig Black. Courtesy photo
Lady Bucks win one at state tourney
The 1A Girls State Basketball Tournament started well for the Lady Buckaroos with a first round win over Altamont, but two consecutive losses at the hands of Bryce Valley and Duchesne ended Montice...
Feb 25, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Miraculous comebacks!
Don’t we all love wins at the buzzer with miraculous comebacks?  It’s a constant of most of our young boy and girl play, isn’t it?  To win one at the buzzer after a huge comeback, Disney movieish s...
Feb 11, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 36 36 recommendations | email to a friend
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Greatest athlete in Monticello history
Who is the best athlete ever to play for Monticello High School? Sportshorts isn’t sure the question can ever be answered, but we can try.
Jan 14, 2015 | 1 1 comments | 42 42 recommendations | email to a friend
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Bucks open season 3-1
The Monticello High School boys basketball team pushed their record to 3-1 over the weekend with two games at the 1A Preview in the Sevier Valley Center.
Dec 17, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 45 45 recommendations | email to a friend
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Winter seasons begin for Buckaroos
Last week, we previewed the MHS boys basketball team. This week, Sportshorts turns to the Lady Buckaroos and head coach Ben Wolford.
Dec 10, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 41 41 recommendations | email to a friend
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Buckaroos begin defense of state title with a 61-60 win over Enterprise
As the round ball begins to bounce around the state, the Monticello Bucks boys basketball team set off in defense of their 1A State Basketball Championship of last March.
Dec 03, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 47 47 recommendations | email to a friend
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Buckaroo seniors Loren Nielson (left) and Shania DeAnda (right) competed in a recent 1A-2A Volleyball All Star Game, where the 1A All Stars defeated the 2A All Stars. Courtesy photo
Recapping the fall sports season
With the losses of both San Juan and Monticello football teams in the semifinals last week, fall sports have come to an end. Let’s recap for a moment.
Nov 19, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 41 41 recommendations | email to a friend
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Bucks fall 39-13 in semis
The Monticello Bucks season ended at Stewart Stadium at Weber State College Saturday morning after a 39-13 defeat at the hands of the Rich Rebels.
Nov 12, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 43 43 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lady Bucks are third at state tourney
So, if you’re down two sets to none to a volleyball program with 16 state championships, including eight in a row at one point, odds are that the team with all those state championships is going to...
Nov 05, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 39 39 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Monticello High School boys cross country team earned a fourth straight state championship on October 22 at Sugar House Park. Team members include: (left to right) Brandin Clark, Ryan Bird, Jared Crowley, Everett Hatch, Tyler Bird, Sheldon Black, Jens Brewer, Eli Johnson and Clay Goodwine. Courtesy photo
Buck boys claim fourth straight XC title
Tyler Bird led the Monticello boys cross country team to their fourth straight 1A state championship on October 22 on a beautiful day in Sugar House Park , while motoring to a second place finish.
Oct 29, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 36 36 recommendations | email to a friend
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