Sports

Bronco boys win two, continue to play well

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School boys basketball team was looking to string together a couple of wins and move up in the 2A standings prior to the start of the state tournament. The #9 Broncos did their job, shutting down two good teams to beat them both by around 20. They...

Kheirra Keith wrestles an opponent from Enterprise. Cameron Adair photo

San Juan girls earn second place, qualify 13 for state in divisionals

by Art Adair Contributing Writer The 1A/2A classifications held their first-ever divisional tournaments on January 31. The San Juan Lady Bronco grapplers competed at the Divisional B Tournament in Enterprise, UT. Host Enterprise claimed the team title, with San Juan finishing second, followed by...

Whitehorse boys wrestling team takes fifth in 1A divisional tournament, girls finish sixth

by David Boyle News Director The Whitehorse boys wrestling team finished in fifth place and qualified four wrestlers for the 1A state tournament at the 1A Division A tournament on January 30 in Randolph, Utah. Whitehorse was led by senior Lance Tsinigine who won a divisional championship at 144...

Lady Broncos play well but fall to top-three teams

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School girls basketball team faced two of the top three teams in Utah 2A girls basketball this past weekend On Friday, January 30 the #8 Lady Broncos welcomed the #3 Enterprise Lady Wolves to the SJHS gym. In the teams’ previous meeting January 9 in...

Monticello's John Leber pins his opponent in the divisional finals. Anna Fredericks photo

Buckaroos take third in divisionals, qualify ten wrestlers for state tournament

by Anna Fredericks Contributing Writer Under the bright lights of the 1A Division B Wrestling Tournament in Panguitch this past Saturday, January 31 the Monticello Buckaroos battled through the brackets to a third-place team finish. The Buckaroos put six wrestlers in the finals and qualified ten...

Monument Valley's Jace Tsosie earns near fall points in the divisional final. Anna Fredericks photo

Three Monument Valley wrestlers earn divisional titles with eyes on state tournament.

The Monument Valley girls wrestling team finished 3rd and qualified six wrestlers for the 1A/2A state tournament at the Division A tournament on January 31 in Duchesne, Utah. Leading the way for the Cougars were sisters Aiyana and Priseis Parker who both won divisional titles. In her lone match at...

San Juan Bronco senior Grady Lacy rolls through to place an opponent on his back for a pin in the finals. Lacy won the division tournament in Blanding last weekend. Tayia Bennett photo

Bronco wrestlers take third in Division Tournament, qualify 16 for state tournament

by Art Adair Contributing Writer The San Juan boys wrestling team hosted the 2A Division A Tournament this past Saturday, January 23 in Blanding. Seven teams competed, with the San Juan Broncos placing third overall with 193 points, finishing behind Beaver (302 points) and divisional champion South...

San Juan Broncos finding their identity, confidence as basketball regular season draws to close

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School boys basketball team had won three of their last four games going into their long road trip to Parowan and Kanab this past Friday and Saturday, January 23-24. One of those wins was a very nice 59-58 road victory over Beaver on January 10 that...

Members of the team include: (back row, left to right) Coach Keshia Yellow, Saraeya Mills, Morgan Kaytso, Saylor Dandy, Khatira Keith, Inez Tsosie, Nevaeh Sampson, TyAnna George, Caydence Joe, Kadie Palmer, Coach Arthur Adair. Front row: LaRyeus Benally, Jyel George, Hannah Todachinnie, Kheirra Keith, Lyric Williams, Lydia Hawks, Breckyn Helquist, Izabella Begay, Coach Shane Musselman

Lady Broncos tune up at road duals

by Art Adair Contributing Writer The San Juan High School girls wrestling team competed in two events this past week as they prepare for the upcoming divisional tournament. The Lady Broncos opened the week on January 20 with a road dual at Kayenta, AZ against the Lady Mustangs. Seven head-to-head...

Evan Carpenter gets a pin at senior night. Anna Fredericks photo

Monticello wrestling team wraps up regular season with busy week

by Anna Fredericks Contributing Writer The Monticello High School wrestlers wrapped up their regular season schedule this past week, hosting Whitehorse and Dolores on Wednesday, January 21. Before the wrestling began, the Buckaroos honored two seniors, Landon Shumway and Evan Carpenter. They...