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Aiyana Parker 1A/2A wrestling runner-up Monument Valley Junior ~ 170 lbs ~ 27wins-7losses. Anna Fredericks photo

All State - Aiyana Parker 1A/2A wrestling runner-up Monument Valley Junior ~ 170 lbs ~ 27wins-7losses

Aiyana Parker 1A/2A wrestling runner-up Monument Valley Junior ~ 170 lbs ~ 27wins-7losses Head Coach Sidiah Parker: “Aiyana Parker is a junior at Monument Valley High School who competed in the 170-pound weight class. She is a third-year wrestler who has made significant improvements considering...

Summer Atene 1A/2A wrestling runner-up Monument Valley sophomore ~ 115 lbs ~ 24wins-10losses. Anna Fredericks photo

All State - Summer Atene 1A/2A wrestling runner-up Monument Valley sophomore ~ 115 lbs ~ 24wins-10losses

Summer Atene 1A/2A wrestling runner-up Monument Valley sophomore ~ 115 lbs ~ 24wins-10losses Head Coach Sidiah Parker: “Summer Atene is a sophomore at Monument Valley High School at the 115-pound weight class. She is a second-year wrestler who placed third at State her freshman year at the 110lb...

Priseis Parker 2A wrestling runner-up Monument Valley Freshman ~ 155 lbs ~ 21wins-7losses. Anna Fredericks photo

All State - Priseis Parker 1A/2A wrestling runner-up Monument Valley Freshman ~ 155 lbs ~ 21wins-7losses

Priseis Parker 2A wrestling runner-up Monument Valley Freshman ~ 155 lbs ~ 21wins-7losses Head Coach Sidiah Parker: “Priseis Parker is a freshman at Monument Valley High School who competed in the 155-pound weight class. She started out independently wrestling due to no middle school program or...

Lance Tsinigine 1A wrestling runner-up Whitehorse Senior ~ 144 lbs ~ 28wins-6losses. Anna Fredericks photo

All State - Lance Tsinigine 1A wrestling runner-up Whitehorse Senior ~ 144 lbs ~ 28wins-6losses

Lance Tsinigine 1A wrestling runner-up Whitehorse Senior ~ 144 lbs ~ 28wins-6losses Coach Chuck Woodhouse: “Lance is a scholar athlete who excels in the classroom as well as in extra curricular activities. He finished second at the State Wrestling Tournament. Lance was a standout during the...

Hunter Tsinigine 1A wrestling runner-up Whitehorse Sophomore ~ 165 lbs ~ 24wins-11losses. Anna Fredericks photo

All State - Hunter Tsinigine 1A wrestling runner-up Whitehorse Sophomore ~ 165 lbs ~ 24wins-11losses

Hunter Tsinigine 1A wrestling runner-up Whitehorse Sophomore ~ 165 lbs ~ 24wins-11losses Coach Chuck Woodhouse: “Hunter sits at the front of the class, he answers all questions, and participates very well. He finished second at the State Wrestling Tournament and was a standout on the Whitehorse...

All State - Mikey Little 1A/2A wrestling third place Whitehorse freshman ~ 105 lbs ~ 14wins-15losses

Mikey Little 1A wrestling Third place Whitehorse freshman ~ 105 lbs ~ 14wins-15losses Coach Chuck Woodhouse: “Mikey Little was our highest placer for the girls this season. She finished third at the State Tournament as a freshman and has very high goals she has set for herself. Mikey worked very...

All State - Landon Shumway 1A wrestling third place Monticello Senior ~ 138 lbs ~ 28wins-11losses

Landon Shumway 1A wrestling third place Monticello Senior ~ 138 lbs ~ 28wins-11losses Head Coach Krieg Adair: “If there’s one word that defines Landon’s wrestling career, it’s perseverance. Landon endured many challenges, setbacks, and injuries throughout high school. When he entered The Room for...

Arturo Gutierrez 1A wrestling Third place Monticello Junior ~ 126 lbs ~ 33wins-10losses. Anna Fredericks photo

All State - Arturo Gutierrez 1A wrestling Third place Monticello Junior ~ 126 lbs ~ 33wins-10losses

Arturo Gutierrez 1A wrestling Third place Monticello Junior ~ 126 lbs ~ 33wins-10losses Head Coach Krieg Adair: “Arturo is a disciplined, hardworking athlete and someone the underclassmen truly look up to. Arturo really elevated his offensive performance this season and scored a lot of points. He...

John Leber 1A wrestling runner-up Monticello Junior ~ 150 lbs ~ 36wins-6 losses - Anna Fredericks photo

All State - John Leber 1A wrestling runner-up Monticello Junior ~ 150 lbs ~ 36wins-6 losses

John Leber 1A wrestling runner-up Monticello Junior ~ 150 lbs ~ 36wins-6 losses Head Coach Krieg Adair: “John took his wrestling to a whole new level this season, especially after the Christmas break. He truly locked in and was completely dominant on the mat. He was exciting to watch. John led the...

Members of the team include: (top row, left to right) Kheirra Keith, Ella Stearns, Madden Perkins, Averie Gilson, Miley Harrison, Khatira Keith, Lizzie Palmer, (Head Coach Mike Bowers), Keegan Palmer, Morgann McPherson, Kynnedy Bingham, Daveigh Mitchell, Ellie Beck, (Remmy Laws), Tayzia Singer, Mira Spotted Elk. Bottom: Miracle Harrison, Aaliyah Hatalie, Keeli Bradford, Peyton Hosler, Colee Crofts, Jayden Benally, Alice Jeppesen, Brooklyn Lameman, and Harmony Oshley. Nataiah Giddings photo

Lady Broncos off to a blistering start on the softball diamond

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School softball team has gotten out of the gate very quickly to start the season, and they put an exclamation point on their speedy opening weeks with a 5-0 showing at the March Warm-Up Tournament in St. George this past weekend. The Lady Broncos...