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Beau Yeomans 2A First Team | Sophomore Quarterback 3,515 Passing Yards (7th in State) ~ 34 Touchdowns ~ 66.2 Completion Percentage (215/325) 3,791 Total Yards (10th in State) ~ 276 Rushing Yards ~ 8 Rushing Touchdowns
Beau Yeomans 2A First Team | Sophomore Quarterback 3,515 Passing Yards (7th in State) ~ 34 Touchdowns ~ 66.2 Completion Percentage (215/325) 3,791 Total Yards (10th in State) ~ 276 Rushing Yards ~ 8 Rushing Touchdowns Head Coach Barkley Christensen: “I could write a book about how special Beau is...
Members of the cheer squad include (front row, left to right): Fayth Erickson, Josiephine Bowles, Myah Lewis, Sara McDonald, Amelia Henderson. Top: Annaleigh Nebeker, Dani Black, Deja La Giglia, Kaylie Mower, Carmen Chavira, Paisli Vigil, and Coach Monique Christiansen. Not pictured: Coach Loren Westcott.  Courtesy photo
The Monticello High School cheer team brought home third-place honors after the divisional competition on January 9 in Farmington, UT. The Buckaroo cheerleaders finished third in the Show and the Cheer categories on their way to a third-place finish overall. The state cheer competition is January...
Monticello junior John Leber throws an opponent during the Buckaroos’ competition at Montezuma-Cortez High School on January 7.  Anna Fredericks photo
by Anna Fredericks Contributing Writer This past week the Monticello Buckaroo wrestlers were back in action to start the new year. The team traveled to Cortez, CO for a quad on Wednesday, January 7 before attending the Rocky Mountain Invitational in Pagosa Springs, CO over the weekend. Several...
Khatira Keith represented San Juan High School and the 1A/2A All-Star Team at the 2026 Brunson All-Star Dual held at Utah Valley University on Tuesday, January 6. Keith, a senior, was matched up against Vanessa Carranza of Hunter High School who represented the 5A/6A All-Star Team. Keith made history as the first female wrestler selected to represent San Juan High School in this prestigious event. Pictured: (left to right) Tuff Adair, Khatira Keith, Art Adair.  Courtesy photo
by Art Adair Contributing Writer The San Juan girls wrestling team traveled to Cedar City this past weekend to compete in the Iron Town Duels, wrestling in six duals on the day. In dual action, the Lady Broncos fell to Pine View 33-30; Canyon View 66-18; Sierra Vista, NV 47-36; and Union 54-27. San...
by Art Adair Contributing Writer The San Juan boys wrestling team spent an extended weekend in Cedar City, competing from Thursday through Saturday against strong competition. Action began Thursday as the Broncos faced a tough Canyon View squad, falling 61-18. Victories for San Juan came from ...
Jagger Nieves 2A Player of the Year  |  Senior Running Back / Linebacker Season:  3,228 All-Purpose Yards ~ 320 Points (State Record) ~ 48 Touchdowns (State Record) 2,088 Rush Yards (1st in State) ~ 40 Rush TDs (State Record) ~ 93 Tackles ~ 10 Tackles for Loss Career: 554 Points (2nd Utah All-Time) ~ 86 Touchdowns (2nd Utah All-Time) 66 Rushing Touchdowns (3rd Utah All-Time)
Jagger Nieves 2A Player of the Year | Senior Running Back / Linebacker Season: 3,228 All-Purpose Yards ~ 320 Points (State Record) ~ 48 Touchdowns (State Record) 2,088 Rush Yards (1st in State) ~ 40 Rush TDs (State Record) ~ 93 Tackles ~ 10 Tackles for Loss Career: 554 Points (2nd Utah All-Time...
Oaysis Nielson, a junior at San Juan High School, is on her way to a College Coaches Showcase Camp in Florida. Courtesy photo
San Juan High School junior Oaysis Nielson has earned national recognition for her achievements on and off the field, culminating in an invitation to a prestigious College Coaches Showcase Camp in Florida this January. Nielson is a dedicated multi-sport student-athlete who maintains a 3.9 GPA while...
Whitehorse's Kerri Martin puts up a shot contested by Monument Valley's Dakotah Cly. Lee Ke photo
The Whitehorse Raiders swept the Battle of the Drum over rivals Monument Valley on January 7 in Monument Valley. The girls teams saw a game that was close through three quarters. The two teams were tied 10-10 after one quarter with Whitehorse taking a 30-28 halftime lead. After three quarters...
San Juan wrestler Saylor Dandy pins an opponent on her way to a championship run. Courtesy photo
by Art Adair Contributing Writer The San Juan girls wrestling team returned to action with a busy and successful week following the Christmas holiday. On December 30, the Lady Broncos traveled to Manti to face Manti and Carbon. Of 16 total matchups, San Juan was featured in 13. The Broncos...
by Art Adair Contributing Writer The San Juan Bronco boys wrestling team competed at the 2A Duels this past weekend in Monroe, UT. Coming off the long holiday break, the Broncos faced a demanding slate of competition against some of the top teams in 2A. San Juan opened the weekend against South...

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