Sports Shorts
Bucks win three of four at state tourney
That’s it! It’s all over, even the shouting, for San Juan County basketball teams.
Mar 09, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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George Jones is the 2A Superfan during the semifinal contest.  Kammy Palmer photos
Broncos bring home honors
Adding to an already trophy-laden year, the San Juan Bronco boys and ladies basketball teams aquitted themselves well at the 2A state tournament in Richfield last week.
Mar 02, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Cory Young and the Monticello Bucks blew by the Monument Valley Cougars on February 19 with another big 74-38 win. Ron Nielson photo
Lady Bucks end season at state tourney
Coach Lee Chadwick and the Lady Buckaroos finished their basketball season one day short of their preseason goal, (to play all four days at state) after a second loss at the girls state 1A tourname...
Feb 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Lady Buckaroo basketball team had an impressive regular season run to claim a tie for the top spot in Region 19.  The state tourney begins Wednesday.  Team members include: back row (left to right) Coach Rick Clark, Brittany Keith, Martha Beh, Swayzi Slade, Loren Randall, Allie Anderson, Coach Lee Chadwick. Front: Manager Brenna Mantz, Abbi Chadwick, Treshena Benally, Miranda Martinez, Kaitlyn Clark.  Not pictured: Jamie Keyes, Apree Sheeran. Courtesy photo
Euphoria and heartbreak at the end
Two more Buckaroos found their place in the storied wrestling annals of Monticello High School last weekend when Brian Robinson and CJ Cordasco became the 74th and 75th state wrestling champions in...
Feb 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lady Bucks win nine of past ten games
With a 61-51 emotional win over the Whitehorse Raiders in Montezuma Creek Friday night, the Lady Bucks race towards the state 1A tournament with just one game left, a home game against Pinnacle.
Feb 09, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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AJ Slavens scores two of his 22 points as the Broncos defeat the Grand Red Devils.  Kammy Palmer photos
Region play hits a peak
With three wins on the week, the Monticello Lady Bucks fought to the top of the heap in Region 19, along with Green River.
Feb 02, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Big breaks in basketball
With two huge wins in the past two weeks, the Lady Buckaroos from Monticello found themselves in a three way tie at the top of the leader board in Region 19.
Jan 26, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Jan 05, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Dec 29, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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