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Eddie Boyle flying through flack on a World War II bombing run over Germany. Scott Boyle used the date of the photo and the tail marking on the airplane to identify this as his father’s plane.
A ride on the B-17 Sentimental Journey
It was strikingly more cramped than all the pictures depict, the pint-sized ball-turret gunnery placement perched like a pimple under the Sentimental Journey, a World War II B-17 bomber.  
Jun 24, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 130 130 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Monticello Buckaroo golf team finished eighth at the 1A state tournament. Team members include: (left to right) Justin Cecil, Jared Wells, Tanner Holt, Jens Brewer and Bryson Chamberlain. Coach Nathan Chamberlain is in front. Not pictured is McKade Maloy. Courtesy photo
Buckaroo Brewer second at state golf
You know what they say about golf, don’t you?   If a man comes home with sand in his cuffs and cockleburs in his pants, don’t ask him what he shot. 
May 20, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 142 142 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Monticello High School cheerleading squad recently completed a busy year. The squad cheers throughout the year, with practices beginning in the summer and running through the winter sports season. Team members include: (front row, left to right) Breanne Slade, Ashton Adams, Abbi Nielson, Marin Clark, Halle Young. Middle: Addison Hatch, Lacey Fortune, Marci McDougall, Yeni Carranza, Hannah Welch. Back: Molly Anderson, Millie Boyle, Ashley Ewart, Averi Christiansen, Sydney Redd, Monae Musselman. Courtesy photo
Two-thirds through a year of thirds for Monticello
With the completion of the 1A boys state basketball tournament nearly two weeks ago, the winter sports scene in Utah high schools is in the books. 
Mar 18, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 193 193 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Buckaroos won three of four at the state tournament. Team members include: (front row, left to right) McKade Maloy, Talon Black, Sheldon Black, Eli Johnson, Andrew Torres, Tobin Esplin, Tyler Bird. Back: Coach Josh Keyes, Everett Hatch, Jens Brewer, Matt Freestone, Carson Duncan, Nolan Freestone, Coach Brian Boyd. Not pictured: Head Coach Tony Esplin. Courtesy photo
Buckaroos race to third place finish at state tourney
The Monticello Buckaroos ended their basketball season on Saturday at the 1A state tournament with a hard-fought 46-42 win over the Bryce Valley Mustangs to capture third place. 
Mar 11, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 186 186 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
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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 | 235 235 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 | 241 241 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 | 238 238 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 | 230 230 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 | 235 235 recommendations | email to a friend
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