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San Juan freshman cross country runner Noah Begay cruises the course at the Loyds Lake Classic in Monticello September 2. In hot pursuit is Whitehorse harrier, freshman Ethan Begay. The Broncos finished in fifth as a team and the Raiders were ninth. The annual event featured nine teams representing 1A-5A classifications. Jessica Walker photo

Short trip to Loyds Lake Classic for San Juan XC team

by Jessica Walker Contributing Writer Following a mechanical difficulty that prevented the San Juan High School cross country team from participating in a race at South Sevier, the Broncos were more than ready to run in the annual Loyds Lake Classic in Monticello on Friday, September 2. The...

San Juan's Brigham Nielson (11) leaps to intercept an underthrown Bayfield, Colo., pass attempt during interstate action this past Friday, August 26, inside BHS' Wolverine Country Stadium. Nielson actually totaled two picks--as did Jerzy Nieves--as the Broncos intercepted four throws, recovered one fumble and blocked a punt in recording a 42-0 road win inside BHS' Wolverine Country Stadium. SJHS improved to 3-0; BHS fell to 0-1. Joel Priest photo

Broncos dominate Bayfield, start 3-0 for first time since 2014

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School football team rolled into Bayfield, CO this past Friday, August 26 looking to beat the Bayfield Wolverines and start a football season 3-0 for the first time since 2014. From the opening kickoff following a brief lightning delay, there was...

San Juan boys golf opens season

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor It’s a new season with some changes for the San Juan High School boys golf team. Lance Knight has taken over as head coach and the year is already in full swing. On August 9 the Broncos traveled to Salt Lake City to open the season against Region 19 opponents at the...

San Juan girls tennis coach previews season

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School girls tennis team opened the 2022 season with a road trip to Sevier County to take on region rivals South Sevier and Richfield on August 25. Though the Broncos didn’t get in the win column, third-year head coach Ciarra Walker said the girls...

Monticello football tops Whitehorse

by David Boyle News Director After learning that Dolores was forfeiting their game with Monticello this past week, both the Buckaroos and Whitehorse High School agreed to change their schedules to meet each other on Friday, August 26 in Monticello. The result was a high-scoring affair with...

Buckaroo harriers open new season

by Haley Burton Contributing Writer The Monticello High School cross country team traveled to Spanish Fork on August 27 to start off their 2022 season at the Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Invitational. Over 30 teams from across the state were competing in the event, but...

Volleyball teams play in St. George

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan and Monticello volleyball teams traveled to St. George August 26 and 27 to take on some tough competition at the annual Dixie Fly High Tournament. The Broncos opened the tourney Friday with back-to-back losses to Hurricane and Murray in pool play, but...

Image from the 2021 season. Jess Cornwell photo

Monument Valley football preview

by David Boyle News Director The Monument Valley High School football team suffered a tough loss to Water Canyon in their season opener on August 26. This Wednesday, August 31 the Cougars will host Altamont at 7 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on Redrock 92.7 FM and PictureItPalmer.com. I...

Broncos 2-0 after impressive win

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The Utah football 2A game of the week between the #1 San Juan Broncos and #3 Summit Academy Bears Friday, August 19 in Bluffdale promised to be a close, exciting battle. Many around the state said it would be the Broncos returning home with their first loss of the...

Senior Easton Young races to the end zone

Bucks fall to Rich in first 8-man game

by David Boyle News Director The Monticello High School Football team opened their season and the first Utah 8-player football league in over a century on August 19. While the Buckaroos dropped the opening game 26-20 to the visiting Rich Rebels, the team is looking forward to a year of 8-player...