Historic Stories

San Juan softball ends season as runner-ups

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 4:21pm admin

San Juan freshman Ella Stearns stretches to snag the ball at first base for an out in the 2A championship round May 9. Stearns was a dominant pitcher and hitter for the Broncos this season. Photo courtesy Terry Cullop, MaxPreps

by Rhett Sifford
Sports Editor
The San Juan High School softball team entered the 2026 2A Utah State Tournament as the #1 seed, sporting a very impressive 24-2 record.

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Broncos baseball play in state championship game for first time in 16 years, earn second-place finish

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 4:18pm admin

San Juan seniors display their second-place trophy after the conclusion of their final game in the Blue and Gold. The Broncos battled hard but fell to the Kanab Cowboys 13-6 in the championship game. Pictured: (left to right) Jonas Jeppesen, Coach John Young, Nache Young, Brandt Bingham, Jagger Nieves, Coach Travis Whatcott, Baylor Nielson, Head Coach Jens Nielson, Remy Whatcott, Julius Keith, and Grady Lacy. Courtesy photo

by Rhett Sifford
Sports Editor

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Monticello sweeps region meet

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 4:14pm admin

Members of the team include: (left to right) Coach Ivan Mack, Miles Coleman, McKay Nielson, Carter Francom, Dalton Adams, Seth Taylor, Brandt Mack, Charlie Welch, Christian Hunt, Tommy Morrison, Bryson Adair, Eli Carling, Jaxson Breedlove, Kord Young, Izaiah Lopez. Jaeden Camacho, Linden English, Cash Mack, Ivan Montgomery, Treyden Jensen, Deckota Halls, and Head Coach Jeff Hunt. Not pictured: Kooper Nielson and JJ Dekorreon Sanders. Courtesy photo

by David Boyle
News Director

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San Juan boys win region track & field meet, girls finish sixth

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 4:12pm admin

By David Boyle
News Director
The San Juan boys won the region 18 track and field championship on May 6 held at SUU Coliseum in Cedar City.

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Robert Harvey Blankenagel June 16, 1952 ~ April 26, 2026

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 4:11pm admin

Robert Harvey Blankenagel, 73, of La Sal, UT, passed away peacefully at his home on April 26, 2026.

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Glen Scott “Rocky” Brougham November 33, 1950 ~ May 4, 2026

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 4:10pm admin

Glen Scott “Rocky” Brougham, 75 of Evergreen, CO and Moab, UT, entered eternal rest peacefully on May 4, 2026 following a stroke, with family and loved ones by his side.