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John Leber 1A wrestling runner-up Monticello Junior ~ 150 lbs ~ 36wins-6 losses - Anna Fredericks photo

All State - John Leber 1A wrestling runner-up Monticello Junior ~ 150 lbs ~ 36wins-6 losses

John Leber 1A wrestling runner-up Monticello Junior ~ 150 lbs ~ 36wins-6 losses Head Coach Krieg Adair: “John took his wrestling to a whole new level this season, especially after the Christmas break. He truly locked in and was completely dominant on the mat. He was exciting to watch. John led the...

Members of the team include: (top row, left to right) Kheirra Keith, Ella Stearns, Madden Perkins, Averie Gilson, Miley Harrison, Khatira Keith, Lizzie Palmer, (Head Coach Mike Bowers), Keegan Palmer, Morgann McPherson, Kynnedy Bingham, Daveigh Mitchell, Ellie Beck, (Remmy Laws), Tayzia Singer, Mira Spotted Elk. Bottom: Miracle Harrison, Aaliyah Hatalie, Keeli Bradford, Peyton Hosler, Colee Crofts, Jayden Benally, Alice Jeppesen, Brooklyn Lameman, and Harmony Oshley. Nataiah Giddings photo

Lady Broncos off to a blistering start on the softball diamond

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School softball team has gotten out of the gate very quickly to start the season, and they put an exclamation point on their speedy opening weeks with a 5-0 showing at the March Warm-Up Tournament in St. George this past weekend. The Lady Broncos...

San Juan boys soccer team registers first win of season in shootout

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School boys soccer team started the season with one win and three losses in their first four games of the season. The Broncos picked up their first win of the year in exciting fashion against Enterprise on Monday, March 9 at home. The game was tied 4...

Monticello's Eli Carling and Whitehorse's Elam Etsitty battle in the sprint medley relay in Price. Jeff Hunt photo

Strong showings for track and field teams in Price

by David Boyle News director Local high school athletes are running, throwing, and leaping all over the state as the 2026 track and field season is underway. A state record was set at the Farm Bureau Invite at Carbon High in Price, Utah on Saturday, March 14. Monticello senior Marlee Mack jumped 18...

All State - Liam Lacy 2A wrestling third place San Juan sophomore ~ 113 pounds ~ 39 wins-11 losses

All State - Liam Lacy 2A wrestling third place San Juan sophomore ~ 113 pounds ~ 39 wins-11 losses Coach Art Adair: “Liam had a fantastic sophomore campaign. When you talk about San Juan wrestling, the name Lacy is bound to come up. Liam continues the proud tradition of Lacy wrestlers at San Juan...

All State - Kheirra Keith 2A wrestling third place San Juan sophomore ~ 130 pounds ~ 32 wins-13 losses

All State - Kheirra Keith 2A wrestling third place San Juan sophomore ~ 130 pounds ~ 32 wins-13 losses Head Coach Art Adair: “Kheirra finished her sophomore season with an impressive third-place finish at the state tournament, losing only one match during the tournament. Pound for pound, she is one...

All State - Saylor Dandy 2A wrestling third place San Juan senior ~ 190 pounds ~ 30 wins-10 losses

All State - Saylor Dandy 2A wrestling third place San Juan senior ~ 190 pounds ~ 30 wins-10 losses Head Coach Art Adair: “Saylor leaves the program as a two-time state medalist, finishing fourth last season and climbing to third place on the podium this year. She has been a tremendous asset and...

All State - Saraeya Mills 2A wrestling state champion San Juan junior ~ 155 pounds ~ 26 wins-8 losses

Saraeya Mills 2A wrestling state champion San Juan junior ~ 155 pounds ~ 26 wins-8 losses Head Coach Art Adair: “Saraeya came into the program looking to challenge herself and try something new last year. Over the past two seasons, she has shown tremendous natural skill and ability on the wrestling...

All State - Khatira Keith 2A wrestling state champion San Juan senior ~ 170 pounds ~ 36 wins-3 losses

All State - Khatira Keith 2A wrestling state champion San Juan senior ~ 170 pounds ~ 36 wins-3 losses Head Coach Art Adair: “Khatira is one of those athletes every coach dreams of having in their program. From the very first day she stepped into the wrestling room, she has worked hard and embraced...

San Juan County athletes compete in the 800 meter run. Athletes from left to right: (wearing #7) Keegan McCullough San Juan, (#4) James Gosney San Juan, (#3) Charlie Welch Monticello, (#2) Josiah Gipe Monument Valley. Jeff Hunt photo

Teams representing San Juan County open high school track and field season with a bang over weekend at Red Rock Invitational in Moab

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The 2026 high school track and field season got underway for all four San Juan County teams this past Saturday, March 7 at the Red Rock Invitational in Moab. The annual event featured teams from 13 schools representing the 1A to 6A classifications. Top performances...