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Members of the team include: (top row, left to right) Zaya Olsen, Ari Adams, Evie McCullough, Macee Palmer, Saylor Dandy, Brinley Jones, Colee Crofts, Ada Lyman. Middle: Cydnie Palmer, Evelia Knight, Ava Bayles, Kadience Palmer, Linley Bake, Brittany Jensen, Olha Krukovska, Brooklyn Pincock. Bottom: Kloe Jones, Jaynie McNaughtan, Mille Sopeña, Oaysis Nelson, and Lyvanna Benn.  Brooke Pehrson photo
The 2024 San Juan High School girls soccer team had a productive trip to Farmington, NM this past weekend, going 2-1 in the Navajo Prep Tournament with wins over Kirtland JV and Shiprock. Brinley Jones, Ari Adams, and Evie McCullough all scored in the Lady Broncos’ 3-0 win over Kirtland’s JV team...
A patriotic tradition: The San Juan High School football team proudly displays American flags during the National Anthem prior to their game against Summit Academy on September 6. The Bronco players all run through their tunnel onto the field in a tradition that inspires patriotism and excitement at every home game in Blanding. San Juan went on to win the game over the Bears 48-6, improving to 3-1 on the year.  Kaylee Dalton photo
by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School football team cruised to an easy 48-6 win over Summit Academy this past Friday, September 6 in the team’s first meeting with a 2A opponent this season. It could have been much worse for the Bears if the entire second half hadn’t been played...
Top 10 finishes From right to left 1st place Elam Etsitty, 3rd place Kaden Pehrson 3rd, Eli Carling 4th, Cooper Nelson 5th, Ethan Begay 6th, Aaron Gillette 7th. Courtesy photo
by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The Monument Valley and Whitehorse cross country teams traveled to Chinle, AZ for the annual Canyon de Chelly Invitational this past Saturday, September 7. The strongest individual performance of the weekend belonged to Raider Elam Etsitty, who completed the Chinle...
The Whitehorse football team earned a 62-28 road win this past Friday, September 6, defeating the Utah Military Academy Camp Williams Marauders in Lehi. It was the second lengthy road trip in a row for the Raiders, who improve to 2-1 with the victory. They are also 2-1 in eight-man play as all...
Camren Carpenter grabs a pass to convert on 4th down. Anna Fredericks photo
by David Boyle News Director Monticello defeated Dolores, CO soundly 44-12 to earn a homecoming victory on September 6. The win put the Bucks record to 2-1 on the year and showcased strengths for Monticello on both sides of the ball. Monticello’s defense went to work immediately in the game when...
From front to back Abe Lyman, Platte Lyman, Rosendo Martine and Austin Pincock. Jessica Walker photo
by Jessica Walker Contributing Writer The 5K course at Connected Lakes State Park in Grand Junction, CO features gorgeous scenery and flat terrain. The speedy course combined with perfect weather made this past Saturday, September 7 perfect for exemplary performances at the Tiger Invitational and...
by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School volleyball team was brought back down to earth this past Saturday, September 7 when Region 15-leading North Sevier finally handed them their first loss of the season. Until that setback, the Lady Broncos had won 21 straight sets and hadn’t...
by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor After tough season-opening losses to Tohatchi, NM and Monument Valley on August 28 and 29 the Whitehorse volleyball team rebounded nicely to earn three straight wins this past week. The Lady Raiders swept Shiprock Northwest at home on Tuesday, September 3, notched a 3...
San Juan senior midfielder Macee Palmer moves the ball against a Grand County defender in the season opener in Blanding August 27.  Richard Kaer photo
by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor Four games into the 2024 season the San Juan High School girls soccer team sports a 1-3 overall record. They’re 0-2 in the 2A South Region and their 4-0 win over Navajo Prep on August 30 was the first win for the program since October 5, 2021. Now the Lady Broncos are...
Members of the team include: (top row, left to right) Markie Bowers, Shayli Bake, Amelia McFarland, Sydney Murdock, Emily Pugh, Bailey Moulton, Claire Warner. Bottom: Isha LeValley, Isabella Smith, Lola Keith, Megan Montella, and Sariah Sweeten. Not pictured: Marley Decker and Evony Sampson.  Brooke Pehrson photo
The 2024 San Juan High School girls tennis team is more than halfway through the season. Since they suffered a 5-0 season-opening loss at South Sevier on August 29 the team has won matches in all three of its most recent contests. That very same day the team traveled just ten miles up the road to...

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