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San Juan wide receiver Javin Montella makes the catch of the year in the 2A semifinal game November 9 in Herriman. He secured the ball to the ground and got his toe down inbounds to score the Broncos’ fifth touchdown. San Juan beat Delta 54-14 in the game and they’ll be trying to win their fourth straight state championship this Saturday, November 16 at Southern Utah University’s Eccles Coliseum in Cedar City. Richard Kaer photo
by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The top-ranked San Juan High School football team was well-prepared and eager to take care of business in the 2A Utah State Semifinals when they disembarked their bus at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman this past Saturday, November 9. The Broncos had beaten the team...
Carter Rogers pulls in one of four touchdown catches. Anna Fredericks photo
The Monticello High School Football team made it to their third straight 8-player championship game by beating the #3 seed Water Canyon Wildcats in the semifinals on November 8 by a final score of 40-18. The #2 seed Buckaroos will battle against the #1 seed Rich Rebels in the title game for the...
Members of the Monticello cross country teams pose with their photos. back row left to right: Coach Jeff Hunt, McKay Nielson, Alejandro Austin, Aaron Gillette, Kaden Pehrson, Kooper Nielson, Eli Carling, Charlie Welch. Front left to right: Olivia Plemmons, Xymenah Alvarado, Allie Carling, Alexis Bailey, Lilli Burton, Marah Long, Ayla Carling, Mikayla Gillette, and Coach Bailey Knecht. Roxy Long photo
By Marah Long Contributing writer On Tuesday, October 29, the Monticello High School Cross Country team attended the UHSAA State Championship at Sugarhouse Park in Salt Lake City. Unlike the Rose Park course that the event has been held at for the last few years, Sugarhouse Park is a course...
Members of the Monument Valley volleyball team at the state tournament.
by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor With their 15-9 record the Monument Valley High School volleyball team entered the 2024 1A Utah State Volleyball Tournament as the #3 seed, earning a bye in the first round. They began play in the second round this past Friday, November 1 against #14 Tintic, and they...
San Juan’s Brittany Jensen (right) leads Sincere Nez in the Utah State Cross Country Championship at Sugar House Park on October 29. Nez finished first for the Lady Broncos in 15th overall and Jensen took 19th, leading their team to a third-place finish in the 2A classification. The Bronco boys also took third as a team.  Holly Walker photo
by Jessica Walker Contributing Writer Crisp, cool fall air welcomed the San Juan High School cross country team to Sugarhouse Park in Salt Lake City October 29 as they prepared to race in the premier event of the season – the 2A Utah State Cross-Country Championships. Each runner, regardless of...
by David Boyle News Director Whitehorse runners earned two top-ten medals and competitive team finishes at the 1A Utah State Cross Country Championships on October 29 at Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City. Sophomore Keiarra Martin led the Lady Raiders with a fourth-place performance, finishing with...
John Leber takes the ball from UMA on his way to a defensive touchdown in the first quarter of Monticello’s 63-8 win.  Anna Fredericks photo
by David Boyle News Director The Monticello Buckaroo football team is on to the semi-finals after earning a 63-8 win over Utah Military Academy Hill Field on November 1.  The quarterfinal victory was the last game of the season in Monticello and was characterized by solid performances on offense,...
Members of the Monticello Volleyball team huddle up at the state tournament. Tamara Lewis photo
by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The Monticello High School volleyball team entered the 1A Utah State Tournament Richfield ranked fifth among the 19 teams vying for the 2024 state title. Their ranking earned a bye in the first round and as the tournament shifted to the Sevier Valley Center in...
Members of the Monticello Volleyball team huddle up at the state tournament. Tamara Lewis photo
by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The Monticello High School volleyball team entered the 1A Utah State Tournament Richfield ranked fifth among the 19 teams vying for the 2024 state title. Their ranking earned a bye in the first round and as the tournament shifted to the Sevier Valley Center in...
Members of the Monticello Volleyball team huddle up at the state tournament. Tamara Lewis photo
by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The Monticello High School volleyball team entered the 1A Utah State Tournament Richfield ranked fifth among the 19 teams vying for the 2024 state title. Their ranking earned a bye in the first round and as the tournament shifted to the Sevier Valley Center in...

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