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San Juan senior Kaleb Johnson (#1) drives the ball upfield away from a South Sevier defender in the 2024 season opener in Blanding as junior Corbyn Laws (#7) follows up the play. The Broncos netted two goals against the Rams but suffered a 4-2 loss in the game. Richard Kaer photo

Baseball, boys soccer games open spring high school sports season for San Juan County teams

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor It’s hard to believe, but by the time you read these words several events will already be in the books as part of the opening days of the spring high school sports season in southeastern Utah. San Juan Baseball The San Juan baseball team did the honors on Monday,...

Monument Valley senior Nevaeh Wilson goes to the hoop on a Manila defender as freshman Malaya Blackmountain (#2) looks on during the 1A Utah State quarterfinals at the Sevier Valley Center in Richfield February 29. The Lady Cougars cruised into the state semifinals but suffered back-to-back losses to finish fourth. Anna Fredericks photo

Monument Valley girls place 4th at the state tournament beating Pinnacle and Manila

The #1 seed Monument Valley Lady Cougars opened the 1A Utah State Tournament with a 64-28 victory over region foe Pinnacle to start the tournament on February 28. The Lady Cougars were led by senior Shimequa Hudson and freshman Malaya Blackmountain, who each scored 15 points. Senior Nevaeh Wilson...

Monticello's JD McDonald puts up a shot against Tintic, McDonald led the Bucks in scoring in the game. Anna Fredericks photo

Monticello boys basketball finish season at the state tournament

On the opening day of the state tournament, the #14-seeded Buckaroos drew the #3 seed (and eventual state champions) from Panguitch. The 65-41 victory for the Bobcats was their first on their eventual state-championship winning run. Despite being outmatched, the Buckaroos played a respectable game...

Monticello's Kenlee Atwood brings the ball up the court during a state tournament game. Anna Fredericks photo

Lady Bucks finish season at state tournament

The #14 seed Monticello girls basketball team were defeated by the #3 seed Rich Rebels 53-12 to open the state tournament on February 28. The Lady Buckaroos were led by Kenlee Atwood who scored six points, with Jemma Robison and Maron Freestone each scoring three. The Lady Bucks were then defeated...

Whitehorse boys beat Escalante in rematch

The #12 seed Whitehorse Raiders opened the state tournament on February 28 playing against the #5 seed Wendover Wildcats. The Raiders battled, but lost 80-56 to the Wildcats. Whitehorse was led by Lyric Phillips, who finished the game with 26 points, Dominic Dance scored eight, Kalin Tohonnie had...

Whitehorse girls pick up win to make quarterfinals at state tournament

The #7 seed Whitehorse girls opened the tournament on February 28 earning a 51-44 victory over #10 seed Valley. The Raiders were led in scoring by Heidi Clark, who finished with 16 points, LaMyia Benally scored nine and Keira Chee scored eight while Kayla Mitchell scored seven points. Harmony...

Synessa Atcitty San Juan High School Girls Basketball. Courtesy photo

Local students named Academic All State

Local student athletes receive Academic All-State honors Seven high school student athletes representing San Juan County recently earned Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) Academic All-State honors for the 2022 fall sports season. From San Juan High School, Ally Shumway and Sierra...

Monticello senior JD McDonald pulls up at the free-throw line after losing a defender during the Buckaroos play-in victory on February 24. Anna Fredericks photo

Monticello boys basketball earn play-in win over Dugway

by David Boyle News Director The Monticello Buckaroos earned a victory over the Dugway Mustangs in the first round of the 1A boys state basketball tournament on February 24. The #14 seeded Buckaroos defeated the #19 seed Mustangs by a score of 65-39. Monticello built a 23-5 first quarter lead...

Monticello grad sets SUU record wins WAC Championship

Southern Utah University junior Cedar English jumped a massive 25 feet, 0.5 inches, setting a new SUU indoor record and winning the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Championship in Albuquerque, NM on February 19. English’s performance helped the Thunderbird team earn a dominating WAC Championship...

Monument Valley boys basketball season comes to a close

The Monument Valley boys basketball team season came to an end on February 24 in the opening round of the 1A playoffs. The #18 seed Cougar boys traveled to Tropic to play against the #15 seed Bryce Valley Mustangs, but were defeated 70-51. The Cougars trailed 11-7 after one quarter, and were down...