Sports Shorts
A dominating second quarter propeled Monticello to a 69-55 win over San Juan on January 7, highlighted by a no-look behind-the-back assist by Cory Young (upper left). Kammy Palmer photos
Buckaroos earn 69-55 win in rematch with Broncos
A temperature inversion left the temperature in Monticello at 31 degrees on Friday night while the temperature in Blanding was a cool 20 degrees.
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Two thrilling 2010 Sports Shorts stories
There were sports stories galore in the year 2010 in San Juan County.
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Jake Duncan scores a basket as time expires to give Monticello a narrow halftime lead. Ron Nielson photo
Big Buck-Bronco battles
For three quarters, the Buckaroos and Broncos gave the fans all they could ever expect from a number one versus number two rivalry showdown game Thursday night in Monticello.
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Bucks off to strong start, defeat Piute
The number one-ranked Buckaroo basketball boys from Monticello played twice at the 1A preview in Richfield Friday and Saturday, resulting in two more wins for the Bucks.
Dec 15, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Broncos race to state title game with 37-0 win over South Sevier, will face South Summit for championship
“We hope to be playing the last week of the season. That is our goal every year. We always expect to win it all. Sometimes we do sometimes we don’t but our expectations are to win a championship ev...
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The San Juan Bronco volleyball team celebrates their 2A state championship. Team members include: (front row left to right) Coach Cassy Moon, Kellie Palmer, Jennifer Sherrow, Presley Mainord, Brooke Lyman, Metahna Parker. Middle: Bri Hosler, Amanda Grover, Simone Shumway. Back: Coach Kelli Christensen, Coach Wendy Meyer, Brooklyn DeWitt, Erin Hurst, Justin Hutchings, L’sha Eldredge, Mckale Simpson, Erika Grover, Teal Palmer, Kelsi Meyer, Lindsey Christensen, Samantha Giddings, Shelbi Black. Jeanna Grover photo
Broncos claim another volleyball title
Tell me if this doesn’t sound familiar; San Juan Broncos win another state 2A volleyball title!
Nov 03, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Macee Nielson completed her high school Cross Country career with an impressive effort in the state meet in Salt Lake City. Nielson ran away from the challengers while earning a 40 second victory in the 1A race. Her time also would have won the 2A race, the 3A race, and placed her second in the 5A race. The Bronco boys and girls teams both brought home second place trophies from the meet. Des Esplin photo
Cross country first of six state titles
Local cross country runners began a glorious four-week stretch of six state championship tournaments with their participation in the state cross country championships last Wednesday in Sugar House ...
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Ray Odette: A great man
My old high school football, basketball and golf coach passed away last week. Ray Odette was a young 72 years old when he died from complications of a stroke at his home in St. George.
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Broncos win big battle
The Bronco football juggernaut continued sailing along unblemished with a convincing 26-6 win over the South Summit Wildcats.
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Macee Nielson, of Monticello High, broke the course record during a first place finish at Loyds Lake. Robin Garner photo
On the trail with X Country
It was a horse and cowboy show Friday at Loyd’s Lake in Monticello, as the local cross country teams captured every individual and team title in the annual high school race.
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