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Monument Valley quarterback Shayden Fatt lets a pass go as Monticello defenders Mason Atwood, Zac Thayn, and Cameron Carpenter provide pressure, Anna Fredericks photo

Monticello advances to 8-player semi-finals, Whitehorse and Monument Valley seasons conclude

by David Boyle News Director Three San Juan County teams played in the Utah State Eight-Player quarterfinals on October 27. The Whitehorse season came to an end in a 26-0 loss against Water Canyon in Hildale. While the Raiders didn’t score in the game, it was a much closer game than the teams’...

Members of the team include: (top row, left to right) Toby Ward, Abram Lyman, Edward Lyman, Logan Keith, Kyle Begay, Rosendo Martine, Noah Begay, Oren Bradford, Tatum Begay, Ryan McCullough, Kaywaykla Nakai, Wyatt Keith. Middle top: Luke Jones, Dawson Hardin, Luke Jeppesen, Jack Kartchner, Platte Lyman, Ethan Francom, Hunter Keith, Austin Pincock. Middle bottom: Kinsey Bake, Megan Black, Ada Lyman, Rosalie Kartchner, Jessica Black, Maggie Decker, Marley Decker, James Gosney, Devan Brown, Nick Jones. Bott

Lyman wins first region title for San Juan XC in over a decade, leads teams to state meet

by Jessica Walker Contributing Writer It was a high-stakes meet for the Bronco Harriers at the Region 15 Championship in Moab on Tuesday, October 17. Their performances meant either the end of the season (and the end of high school careers for many) or a trip to the 2A Utah State Championship. To...

Keezie Flannery lays out to save the day for San Juan in the 2A Utah State first round on October 18 in Blanding as (left to right) Jaci Su’eSu’e, Trinity Whatcott, Morgann McPherson, and Lizzie Palmer cover. The Lady Broncos beat Gunnison Valley in the game, but unfortunately lost senior Su’eSu’e to injury in the match. Richard Kaer photo

Local volleyball teams head to Utah Valley University for final rounds of state tourneys tournaments this weekend

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The 2023 Utah State high school volleyball tournaments are underway and two of the four teams representing San Juan County have already seen some action. In the 2A first round the #9 San Juan Lady Broncos advanced past #24 Gunnison Valley with an easy straight-sets...

Football postseason begins Friday for San Juan County teams

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor All four of the high school football teams in San Juan County begin their respective state tournaments in quarterfinal matchups this Friday, October 27. Two of those teams look to make a return trip to championship games in three weeks and one is looking to win their...

Buckaroo boys sweep second through sixth, girls sweep second through fourth to win Region 19 Cross Country Championships

by Haley Burton Contributing Writer It was an exciting race day this past Wednesday, October 18 as five teams from Region 19 stepped up to the starting line to compete in the region championship cross country meet. Schools in attendance included Monticello, Whitehorse, Green River, Pinnacle, and...

The top ten finishers of the 2023 girls Region 19 Cross Country Championship proudly display their medals after the race in Green River October 18. Pictured from right to left: Region champion Keiarra Martin, runner-up Marah Long, third place Lilli Burton, Ayla Carling, Heidi Clark, Hannah Clark, Lamyia Benally, Shunbaah Begay, Alexis Bailey, and Madison Sasser. Brad Bunker photo

Whitehorse runners sweep individual region cross country championships, Raiders and Cougars get solid performances in Green River

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor Nothing can stop Whitehorse cross country runner Keiarra Martin this season. She won the individual girls Region 19 Championship this past Wednesday, October 18 in Green River, pacing the Lady Raiders to a second-place team finish. It was her sixth victory in seven...

San Juan Soccer wraps-up season

The 2023 San Juan High School girls soccer team brought their season to a close this past Wednesday, October 11 with a tough road loss to #2 Waterford in the first round of the 2A Utah Girls Soccer State Tournament. Though the Lady Broncos didn’t register a win this season they had a great time...

San Juan sophomore Lizzie Palmer (#26) sails through the air before slamming the ball past Grand County blockers in the SJHS gym on October 12 as (left to right) Shaylin Nez, Averie Gilson, and Morgann McPherson cover. The Lady Broncos swept the Lady Red Devils in the match and swept the season series with their rivals to the north. They’ll host a home game in the first round of the 2A state tournament this weekend. Richard Kaer photo

Lady Bronco volleyball team goes 5-5 in October to close regular season with a 14-12 record

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor It was an even-keel October for the San Juan High School volleyball team. The Lady Broncos won five matches while losing five to close out their regular season with a 14-12 overall record. They were 6-4 this season in Region 15 play. The team began the month with a...

Lady Raiders volleyball team closes regular season against Pinnacle, prepares for state

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor It has been a challenging season for the Whitehorse High School volleyball team. They were 1-11 on the season heading into the final week of the regular season, ranked approximately 18th in the 1A RPI standings. The Lady Raiders’ only win of the season came against...

Whitehorse football team beats Monument Valley to take Battle of the Drum, sweep season series

by David Boyle News Director The Whitehorse Raiders defeated the Monument Valley Cougars on the football field on October 11 to take the Battle of the Drum for the second time this year. While the final 50-12 score heavily favored the Raiders, the game was within two points at halftime. However,...