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Monticello's Chandler Henderson battles an opponent at the Manti Holiday Classic this past weekend. The Buckaroo senior went 7-2 on the weekend with four wins by fall. MHS finished third in the silver bracket. Anna Fredericks photo

Buckaroos finish third in silver bracket at Manti Holiday Classic

by Anna Fredericks Contributing Writer The Monticello Buckaroo wrestlers have entered their midseason break following a good weekend at the Manti Holiday Classic duals tournament December 15-16. The Buckaroos wrestled nine duels at the 18-team tournament, finishing fourth in their pool and third in...

San Juan senior RJ Dalley goes up for a shot against American Heritage on December 8 as Anthony Done (#25) covers on the play. Though the Broncos lost the game, the team had a breakthrough game that could propel them in a good direction through the remainder of the season. Richard Kaer photo

San Juan boys basketball team takes lumps early in week, but rallies for win over Bayfield

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School boys basketball team knew they were in for a tough test this past week with American Leadership Academy and American Heritage paying visits to the SJHS gym. On Tuesday, December 5 the Broncos faced American Leadership Academy. The team came...

Members of the bronco wrestling team pose with the tournament first place trophy

Broncos dominate in Price to win Dave Smith Memorial championship

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School wrestling team put on an absolute clinic at the Dave Smith Memorial Duals this past weekend at Carbon High School in Price. The Broncos won all ten of their duals, scoring 702 points to win the event championship. Six San Juan wrestlers went...

Whitehorse basketball teams beat Red Mesa, boys play in 1A Preview

by David Boyle News Director The Whitehorse High school boys and girls basketball teams defeated rival Red Mesa last week before the boys traveled to take on stiff competition at the 1A Preview in Richfield. The Lady Raiders earned a victory over Red Mesa on December 5, building an 8-5 lead after...

Monticello freshman John Leber battles San Juan freshman Staley Dandy at the Dave Smith Memorial Tournament in Price on December 9. Leber won the match by fall in 4:42, handing the Broncos a rare loss on the weekend. Leber was undefeated at the tournament, leading the Buckaroos to a third-place finish. Anna Fredericks photo

Monticello wrestlers compete in Norwood, CO then earn third place at Dave Smith Memorial in Price

by Anna Fredericks Contributing Writer It was a busy week for the Monticello Buckaroo wrestling team. Tuesday, December 5 they competed in a quad meet at Norwood, CO then they spent December 8-9 at the Dave Smith Memorial Tournament at Carbon High School in Price. The team earned a third-place...

The Monument Valley High School girls basketball team beat Parowan and Valley this past weekend to win the annual Buffalo Shootout at Valley High School in Orderville. The Lady Cougars are 6-1 heading into the Christmas break. Courtesy photo

Monument Valley girls win tourney

by David Boyle News Director The Monument Valley girls basketball team won the annual Buffalo Shootout tournament at Valley High School on December 8 and 9. The Lady Cougars opened the tourney with a 59-33 victory over Parowan on December 8. They took a 20-13 lead after one quarter before an...

Pitured: (top row, left to right) Coach Kesian Barton, Evony Sampson, TyAnna George, Khimya Fullwood, Tzosilah Etsitty, Kaidence Mitchell, Madi Adams, Colee Crofts, Jordan Jones, Head Coach Kade Palmer. Middle: Olivia Weeks, Inez Tsosie, Shaylin Nez, Ladainia Lopez, Lyvanna Benn, C'ona Dandy, Tekowa Hernandez, Hayden Shumway, Magenta Crane, Coach Riley Pugh. Bottom: Syndel Atcitty, Synessa Atcitty, Brittany Jensen, Oaysis Nielson, Kohlea Yazzie, Aaliyah Chief, Caydence Joe, & Macee Palmer. Courtesy photo

San Juan girls coach shares thoughts on early season

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The Monticello High School girls basketball team hosted San Juan on Tuesday, December 5 in the first of two meetings between the local rivals this season. It was all Lady Broncos in the first matchup. They scored 16 points in the first quarter and 12 in the second to...

Monticello boys basketball opens season 1-2

The Monticello High School boys basketball team opened the 2023-24 season with three road games in the past week. The Buckaroos fell to the Grand County Red Devils and Tabiona Tigers before earning their first win of the year over the Merit Prep Knights on December 2. The Buckaroos had...

Bronco wrestlers win Red Rocks Invitational

The San Juan High School wrestling team opened the 2023-24 season in impressive fashion this past weekend, winning the Red Rocks Invitational in Moab. The Broncos scored 395 points to easily take the top spot among the 11 teams competing in the annual event. Durango was second with 282 points and...

Senior Thomas Fullmer works to turn his opponent. Anna Fredericks photo

Buckaroo wrestlers get fifth

by Anna Fredericks Contributing Writer The Monticello High School wrestling team took to the mat for their first outing of the 2023-24 season at the Red Rocks Invitational in Moab this Friday and Saturday, December 1-2. The Buckaroos had eleven members competing in the 11-team tournament and scored...