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Members of the team include: (back row, left to right) Coach Keshia Yellow, Saraeya Mills, Morgan Kaytso, Saylor Dandy, Khatira Keith, Inez Tsosie, Nevaeh Sampson, TyAnna George, Caydence Joe, Kadie Palmer, Coach Arthur Adair. Front row: LaRyeus Benally, Jyel George, Hannah Todachinnie, Kheirra Keith, Lyric Williams, Lydia Hawks, Breckyn Helquist, Izabella Begay, Coach Shane Musselman

Lady Broncos tune up at road duals

by Art Adair Contributing Writer The San Juan High School girls wrestling team competed in two events this past week as they prepare for the upcoming divisional tournament. The Lady Broncos opened the week on January 20 with a road dual at Kayenta, AZ against the Lady Mustangs. Seven head-to-head...

Evan Carpenter gets a pin at senior night. Anna Fredericks photo

Monticello wrestling team wraps up regular season with busy week

by Anna Fredericks Contributing Writer The Monticello High School wrestlers wrapped up their regular season schedule this past week, hosting Whitehorse and Dolores on Wednesday, January 21. Before the wrestling began, the Buckaroos honored two seniors, Landon Shumway and Evan Carpenter. They...

Buckaroo basketball teams both split games over busy week

The Monticello Buckaroo boys basketball team cruised to a 62-36 home victory over Dove Creek on January 20. Monticello jumped to a quick 20-3 first quarter lead extending that lead 33-13 at halftime. Monticello once again had an excellent third quarter to lead 50-20 going into the final frame with...

San Juan girls basketball team runs record to 9-8 with six wins in past three weeks

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School girls basketball team opened the season with three wins and five losses in December. They were ranked 13th in the official 2A standings at the Christmas break. But in the first three weeks of the new year the Lady Broncos have heated up and...

Busy week for Whitehorse hoopers

The Whitehorse lady Raiders suffered a close 69-67 loss to San Juan on January 20. In the loss the Raiders were led by Keiarra Martin who scored 27 points and Hannah Clark who scored 13. Keira Chee had nine points while Maria Yellowman scored eight, Lakyara Begay scored six and Malia Sam and...

Honorable Mention all state 1A 8-player football Jake Deswood

JAKE DESWOOD 8-Player Honorable Mention Monument Valley Sophomore Defensive Back Head Coach Brad Upshaw: “Jake has shown a strong dedication to the sports he plays and does all he can to improve as a player. As a leader and captain, Jake’s intensity and focus sets a standard of action for all who...

Honorable Mention all state 1A 8-player football Alexander Hicks

ALEXANDER HICKS 8-Player Honorable Mention Monument Valley Sophomore Wide Receiver Head Coach Brad Upshaw: “It’s tough to know on what part of the team Alexander makes a bigger impact. What I do know is that he consistently demonstrates exceptional skill, focus, and determination on the field. As a...

Honorable Mention all state 1A 8-player football Caidyn Lansing

CAIDYN LANSING 8-Player Hon. Mention ~ Whitehorse Soph Linebacker / Running Back 61 Tackles (2 for Loss) ~ 1 Sack ~ 2 Interceptions 6 Passes Defended ~ 79 Rush Yards ~ 149 Rec Yards Coach Chuck Woodhouse: “Caidyn started the season behind because he was working all summer, but he quickly caught up...

Honorable Mention all state 1A 8-player football Aiden Hamm

AIDEN HAMM 8-Player Hon. Mention ~ Whitehorse Senior Linebacker / Running Back 46 Tackles ~ 6 Tackles for Loss ~ 4 Sacks 96 Rushing Yards Coach Chuck Woodhouse: “It was an honor to coach Aiden. He had some struggles and worked hard to even be able to step on the field. His determination and work...

Second team all state 1A 8-player football Tristan Black

TRISTAN BLACK 8-Player Second Team ~ Whitehorse Senior Quarterback / Defensive Back 1,919 Pass Yards ~ 26 TDs ~ 559 Rush Yds ~ 4 TDs 45 Tackles ~ 1 Int ~ 12 Passes Defended Coach Chuck Woodhouse: “Tristan is a very skilled athlete and has the ability as a dual threat. He throws the ball very well...