Sports
by Anna Fredericks
Contributing Writer
The Monticello High School wrestling team traveled to Hotchkiss, CO this past Saturday, January 17 to compete in the Fight at the Fork at North Fork High School.
The field of 29 teams provided a tough challenge for the Buckaroos, who stepped up and finished...
by Art Adair
Contributing Writer
The San Juan High School boys wrestling team honored its seniors on Thursday, January 15 prior to a dual with Montezuma-Cortez.
Seniors Grady Lacy, El’Myron Begay, Koyer Johnson, Chance Laws, Ryus Blackhorse, DeJay Willis, and Zacharias Long were recognized...
The Whitehorse Raiders and Monticello Buckaroos battled in Montezuma Creek on Friday January 16.
In the early game the Whitehorse girls defeated Monticello 73-41.
The Raiders were led by Keiarra Martin who scored 21 points, while teammate Hannah Clark scored 18 and Lakyara Begay scored 12. Kaleigh...
The Monticello boys and girls teams went 4-0 in their first contests in 2026.
On January 6 the Buckaroos had two tight battles with the Dolores Bears.
In the girls game Monticello built a 13-7 lead after one quarter but saw the lead disappear with the Bears leading 23-19 at halftime. Monticello led...
Gaige Palmer
2A Honorable Mention | Soph Offensive Lineman / Defensive Lineman
10 Pancake Blocks ~ 8 Tackles ~ 1 Quarterback Hurry
Head Coach Barkley Christensen: “After the 2024 season we had to replace two offensive linemen. We wanted to watch and see which players would work hard and take those...
Max Stearns
2A Honorable Mention All State | Sophomore Linebacker
62 Tackles ~ 6 Sacks ~ 20 Quarterback Hurries ~ 1 Interception ~ 2 Fumble Recoveries
Head Coach Barkley Christensen: “One of the big question marks we had in the offseason was our weak side outside linebacker position. Luckily, we...
Brigg Palmer
2A Honorable Mention | Sophomore Wide Receiver / Defensive Back
429 Receiving Yards ~ 3 TDs ~ 74 Tackles (4 for Loss) ~ 1 Sack ~ 4 Interceptions ~ 1 Fum Rec
Head Coach Barkley Christensen: “Heading into the summer we were still searching for someone who could step into one of our...
Trey Bradford
2A Honorable Mention | Junior Offensive Lineman / Defensive Lineman
5 Pancake Blocks ~ 11 Tackles ~ 3 Quarterback Hurries
Head Coach Barkley Christensen: “Trey started for us last year as a sophomore, and he did nothing but continue to elevate his play this season. My favorite thing...
Nache Young
2A Second Team | Senior Wide Receiver / Defensive Back
380 Receiving Yards ~ 3 Touchdowns ~ 34 Tackles ~ 3 Interceptions
Head Coach Barkley Christensen: “Nache was such a fun player to coach. He showed up each and every day ready to work and did everything we asked of him. Nache proved...
Cole Duke
2A First Team | Senior Wide Receiver / Defensive Back
357 Receiving Yards ~ 5 Touchdowns ~ 30 Tackles ~ 1 Interception ~ 1 Fumble Recovery
Head Coach Barkley Christensen: “Cole “Throw Me the Ball” Duke was huge for us all year long. He stepped up big time as a player and a leader of...
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