Sports

Cougar girls win two, boys get split

by David Boyle News Director Monument Valley boys and girls teams opened region play by hosting the Green River Pirates on January 10. The Cougars defeated the Pirates 68-31 with 11 Monument Valley players scoring in the game. The Cougars were led in scoring by Raemi Nez who finished the game with...

Navajo Mountain takes on Monticello in a junior varsity contest on January 6. It’s the first time the Jaguars have fielded a basketball team in six seasons. Staff photo

First basketball team in years for Navajo Mountain

by David Boyle News Director For the first time in years, Navajo Mountain High Jaguars are fielding a boys basketball team. The return of the team represents an exciting development for the rural San Juan County community. Navajo Mountain High Athletic Director Chelsea Graymountain is coaching the...

Bronco matmen fourth at 2A duals

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School wrestling team opened 2023 with a home dual against the rival Grand County Red Devils on Thursday, January 5. It was the first of two home duals scheduled this season. The Broncos dominated in a 59-12 win in front of their home fans, winning...

Whitehorse senior center Shelby Vasku takes the ball out of danger in Blanding on January 3. The Raiders beat San Juan 58-56 in the game to split their season series with the Broncos. Whitehorse will host Pinnacle this Friday, January 20. Richard Kaer photo

Whitehorse Raiders boys and girls teams are 3-0 to open play in 2023

by David Boyle News Director The Whitehorse High School basketball teams went 3-0 last week including two close wins for the Raiders over familiar foes. The Lady Raiders opened the week in Blanding taking on the San Juan Broncos on January 3. Whitehorse fell behind 36-31 at halftime, but got back...

San Juan girls suffer two losses, prepare for tough region road trip

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School girls basketball team opened the new year with a showdown against local rival Whitehorse in Blanding Tuesday, January 3. It was an exciting, back-and-forth battle that went right down to the wire. The Broncos started strong, outscoring the...

San Juan boys overcome challenges for first Region 19 win in Parowan

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The challenges continue to build for the San Juan High School boys basketball team. Just when they should be hitting their stride, illness and injury hit the team, forcing roster changes and resetting the process of building team chemistry. Though the Broncos got...

Robison leads Bucks in Pagosa Springs

by Anna Fredericks Contributing Writer The Monticello Buckaroo wrestlers were back in action this past week following the winter break. They traveled to Aztec to take on the Tigers on Friday, January 6 before heading to Pagosa Springs, CO for the Rocky Mountain Invitational Saturday, January 7. The...

Callen Burke works over an opponent at the Manti Holiday Classic on December 17. The undefeated San Juan senior has been selected to wrestle in the Ross Brunson Utah High School All-Star Duals in Orem January 10. Tayia Bennett photo

San Juan High School senior to wrestle in state All-Star event

San Juan High School senior Callen Burke will wrestle in the 23rd annual Ross Brunson Utah High School All-Star Duals on Tuesday, January 10. Burke was selected to wrestle at 285 pounds and will represent the 1A and 2A classifications in the annual event at the UCCU Center at Utah Valley University...

San Juan senior Collin Baker goes to the hole against Grand County defenders on December 14. The Broncos built a large lead in the first half before the Red Devils stormed back to make it close in the second. San Juan held on for an 88-80 win. Baker scored 14 points in the game. Fellow senior Garrett Young led the team with 20. Chris Hart photo

Local basketball teams play 21 games over holiday break as region play approaches

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor During the two weeks from December 19 to December 30 that were supposed to provide time off for the Christmas break, local high school basketball teams played no less than 21 games on the hardwood. Monument Valley Girls The Monument Valley girls had the best run with...

Monticello Cheer Squad

The 2022-23 Monticello High School cheer team worked hard through the fall to prepare for their first competition of the season at the Winter Cheer Classic at Mountain Ridge High School in Herriman, Utah during the first week of December. The girls competed against Altamont and Manila, winning in...