Sports/Outdoors
The Monticello 4x100 rely team celebrates a state championship. They include: (left to right) Miriam Reay, Mara Wells, Kaitlin Clark and Arianna Reay. Ron Nielson photo
Two more trophies for track teams
The 2011 track season ended with a bang for San Juan and Monticello high schools on May 21 as the San Juan girls and the Monticello boys both capturing second place trophies. Additionally, Monticel...
May 25, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 22 22 recommendations | email to a friend
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Erika Grover
Rodeo royalty to be determined tonight at competition
The 2011 San Juan County Fair kicks off it’s first event of the year tonight as ten young women compete in the Blue Mountain Round-up Rodeo Queen contest. The competition begins May 18 at 5 p.m. at...
May 18, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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The San Juan Bronco Softball team dominated from start to finish. Team members are: (back row, left to right) Coach Craig Swenson, Bree Hosler, Natalie Flavel, McKale Simpson, Juanita Royer, Kelsi Meyer, Coach Monty Lee, Abby Bayles, Justin Hutchins, Tasha Jacobson, L’Sha Eldredge, Kellie Palmer, Coach Ron Kirk. Front: Coach Bruce Royer, Brooke Lyman, Heidi Hiatt, Jolene Kirk, Presley Mainard, Lexus Latham, Bailey Meyer, Emily Royer. Courtesy photo
Lady Broncos claim title
We sometimes cuss the springtime weather here in San Juan County, but not even the weather could deter the Lady Broncos of San Juan High as they powered their way to the 2011 2A state championship ...
May 18, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
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Be tough: Huff to Bluff
Nothing shows determination and perseverance like a runner pushing through the long miles of a marathon.
Apr 20, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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Meet the new pro at the Hideout
Let’s take a break from baseball, softball and track for a week and talk some golf. Sportshorts’ll get back with a vengeance to those sports next week as local teams begin the stretch run to the st...
Apr 20, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
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Protest over land access planned on Saturday
A peaceful protest is planned this weekend in Monticello and Blanding, culminating in a hike to Recapture Canyon. Sponsor of the event is SPEAR (San Juan Public Entry and Access Rights), a group of...
Apr 06, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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Bucks win three of four at state tourney
That’s it! It’s all over, even the shouting, for San Juan County basketball teams.
Mar 09, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 22 22 recommendations | email to a friend
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Triathlon and Abajo Winter Festival set for running this weekend
It’s winter: that frigid time of the year when your breath turns to smoke and your fingers bend with difficulty. But even though the season provides a cruel breeze and icy roads, it is not complete...
Feb 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Seven Buckaroo wrestlers earned medals at the 1A state wrestling tournament, including (left to right): Coach Kent Adair, Hunter Bowring, second at 103 pounds; Trevor Wagstaff, third at 152 pounds; Brian Robinson, first at 119 pounds; John Mayne, fourth at 215 pounds; Tim Ryan, fourth at 145 pounds; CJ Cordasco, first at 140 pounds; Colton Musselman, second at 135 pounds; and Coach Ron Musselman. Anna Thayn photo
Buck wrestlers race to third place finish with seven wrestlers placing in top four
It’s a place where – at it’s best – hero’s are made and dreams come true. And while the joy of some is big enough to be felt from anywhere in the gym, some fall short of their goals, littering the ...
Feb 16, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Lady Buckaroo basketball team had an impressive regular season run to claim a tie for the top spot in Region 19. The state tourney begins Wednesday. Team members include: back row (left to right) Coach Rick Clark, Brittany Keith, Martha Beh, Swayzi Slade, Loren Randall, Allie Anderson, Coach Lee Chadwick. Front: Manager Brenna Mantz, Abbi Chadwick, Treshena Benally, Miranda Martinez, Kaitlyn Clark. Not pictured: Jamie Keyes, Apree Sheeran. Courtesy photo
Euphoria and heartbreak at the end
Two more Buckaroos found their place in the storied wrestling annals of Monticello High School last weekend when Brian Robinson and CJ Cordasco became the 74th and 75th state wrestling champions in...
Feb 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
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