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Monticello senior Aubrey Black (left) and Whitehorse freshman Laylah Benally stroke the track in a neck-and-neck battle in the girls 100-meter dash at the San Juan County Invitational in Blanding on March 21. The Lady Buckaroos finished second to Carbon at the annual track and field meet. Richard Kaer photo

San Juan boys, Monticello girls finish second in SJC Invite

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School track and field team hosted the annual San Juan County Invitational this past Friday, March 21. Six schools paid a visit to Blanding, including Carbon and all the 1A Region 19 teams. The Dinos spoiled the San Juan County party a bit, as they...

Keiarra Martin Whitehorse sophomore forward 1A first Team 16.8 Points per game

Local basketball players earn All-State honors

Five high school student athletes representing San Juan County were named to All-State teams for the 2024-2025 winter sports season that recently came to a close. The Deseret News released its list of girls and boys basketball honorees March 20 and 22 based exclusively on coaches’ votes on...

Buckaroos Tee Off with Grit in Moab: Girls Outscore Boys as Both Teams Shine in Season Opener

The Monticello High School golf teams putted around in Moab, learning a few rules while playing their first official tournament of the season with both the boys' and girls' squads showcasing strong performances. The Monticello Girls' team shot a team score of 370 with senior Cambree Chamberlain and...

Buckaroo Baseball Dominate Mustangs with Explosive 11-1 Victory: Felix Fans 15, Carpenter Hits First Career Homer

by Jackson Keyes Contributing Writer The Monticello Buckaroos showcased an impressive performance on Thursday, March 20, defeating the Nucla Mustangs by a decisive score of 11-1 on the road. The Buckaroos' offense exploded for 11 runs on 11 hits. Jackson Keyes, who had a stellar day with a home run...

San Juan girls golf begins season in Moab, Green River

by David Boyle News Director The San Juan High School girls golf team opened their season on March 4 in Moab. The Lady Broncos scored 526 to finish fourth among the five Region 15 teams at the tournament. Marley Decker led San Juan with a round of 121, while teammate Jordan Jones shot a 126. Olha...

San Juan softball team tops Grand to open season, picks up win at challenging Dixie Warmup Classic

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School softball team opened the 2025 season with six games in two weeks, including a trip to St. George this past weekend for five games at the Dixie Warmup Classic. The Lady Broncos defeated the rival Grand County Lady Red Devils 14-8 in their first...

left to right: Whitehorse Coach Joni Dickson, senior Heidi Clark, junior Hannah Clark and Coach Derrick Dickson represent the Lady Raiders with Heidi Clark competing at the Utah 1A All-Star game on March 15 in Salina, scoring four points in the contest. Courtesy photo

Whitehorse senior Heidi Clark plays in All-Star game

Whitehorse senior Heidi Clark was selected to play on the Utah 1A girls basketball All-Star team and competed against 2A All-Stars at a game on March 15 at North Sevier High School in Salina. Clark was one of nine 1A All-Star selections and was the starting point guard for the 1A team. With all...

San Juan’s Thomas Harden and Monticello’s Jaeden Camacho explode off the blocks in the Red Rock Invitational in Moab on March 8. The two athletes’ teams competed against each other this past weekend in the Farm Bureau Invitational in Price, although they were shorthanded due to Utah spring break. Camacho’s top finish in Price was 23rd in the 200-meter dash. He set a new personal record with his time of 24.78 in the event. Jeff Hunt photo

Monticello girls take seventh in annual Farm Bureau Track and Field Invitational in Price

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The Monticello and San Juan high school track and field teams traveled to Price on Saturday, March 15 to compete in the Farm Bureau Invitational at Carbon High School. Because San Juan County schools were in spring break this past week the teams were by no means...

Broncos baseball split games against challenging opponents at Red Devil Invitational

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor While most of the student athletes in San Juan County were enjoying a week off for spring break, the San Juan High School baseball team was continuing a grueling start to the 2025 season with four more games this past weekend. The Broncos made the short trip north to...

Tavon Black Monticello senior ~ state champion 175 pounds ~ 27 wins - 16 losses

Monticello High wrestlers earn All-State honors

Thirteen wrestlers representing San Juan County finished third or better in their respective state tournaments this season. The San Juan Record is proud to present profiles of the Monticello High School boys All-State wrestlers this week. Profiles of additional All-State athletes will appear in...