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Bronco Callen Burke (top) earned a second state championship with a thrilling overtime win over his opponent from North Sevier. Burke’s title helped the Broncos earn a third place tie at the state tournament. Ashley Lacy photo

San Juan wrestlers tie for third at state tournament, led by another championship run for Callen Burke

The San Juan Broncos tied the North Sevier Wolves for third place at the 2A state tournament in the final match of the night. With nine medal earaners the effort by San Juan was recognized by fellow coaches as Shane Mussleman was awarded the 2A coach of the year at the end of the evening. San Juan’...

Buckaroo Treydon Harris earned a second state championship at the state wrestling tournament on February 10 and 11, overcoming a deficit in the third period to earn a pin and a come-from-behind title. See more photos at sjrnews.com. Anna Fredericks photo

Treydon Harris wins second-straight title, Buckaroo wrestlers finish fifth at state tournament

by Anna Fredericks Contributing Writer The Monticello Buckaroo Wrestlers closed out their season at the 2023 1A Utah State Wrestling Tournament in Richfield this past Friday and Saturday, February 10-11. The Buckaroos got a solid performance from all their athletes, finishing fifth as a team at the...

The Broncos are 5-17 for the year, with a 3-6 record on the home court. Members of the team are (front row, left to right): Kaidence Mitchell, Shaylyn Nez, Hayden Shumway, Tekowa Hernandez, Kaeah Howard, Serina Yanito, Khadija Lee, Averie Gilson, Kanehi Charley, Khianta Benally, Macee Palmer, and Khatira Keith. Back row: TyAnna George, C’Ona Dandy, Synessa Atcitty, Paige Bitsoie, Adri Johnson, Manager Shilo Boy, Brittney Lansing, Madi Adams, Inez Tsosie, Tzosliah Etsitty, and Miley Harrison.Courtesy photo

San Juan boys and girls close regular season against Beaver, head into state tournament play-in games this week

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School girls and boys basketball teams both closed out their regular seasons this past Friday, February 10 against Beaver – the boys on the road and the girls at home. For the boys, it was a carbon copy of their first meeting with the Beavers on...

Whitehorse Raider Marcus Denny works at the 1A state wrestling tournament. Denny earned a third place finish at the tournament while leading the Raider wrestlers. Anna Fredericks photo

Marcus Denny earns third at state as Whitehorse wrestlers conclude season

by Anna Fredericks Contributing Writer The Whitehorse High School wrestling team finished their 2022-23 season at the 1A Utah State Wrestling Tournament in Richfield this past Friday and Saturday, February 10-11. Senior Marcus Denny led the way for the Raiders, earning a third-place medal at the...

Monument Valley basketball teams marching toward post-season play

by David Boyle News Director The Monument Valley High School basketball teams took a region road trip over the weekend. The boys and girls basketball teams played in Price against Pinnacle on February 3 before playing in Green River on February 4. The Monument Valley girls team defeated Pinnacle on...

Whitehorse basketball teams host Monticello in matchup of Region 23 teams

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The Monticello girls and boys basketball teams visited Montezuma Creek this past Tuesday, February 7 for a couple spirited local rivalry matchups and key 1A Region 23 games also. Both games were exciting from start to finish. In the opening contest of the night...

San Juan boys open week with win, close with a couple of losses

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School boys basketball team had one last shot at earning a home game in the second round of the upcoming 2A state tournament. They needed an upset against either Enterprise or South Sevier this past weekend to earn that benefit. Unfortunately for the...

San Juan freshman Kaidence Mitchell protects the ball from Enterprise defenders in the San Juan gym on February 4. The Broncos won the game 50-41, their fifth win of the season. The girls conclude their regular season against Beaver on Friday, February 10, then get set for a state tournament play-in game the following weekend. Richard Kaer photo

Bronco girls grab win, head into tough week

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor Over the course of the past couple weeks the San Juan High School girls basketball team played four key Region 19 games and closed out the season series against a local rival in a non-region contest. It was a tough stretch for the Broncos, but a highlight came this...

Monticello forward Avery Shumway drives the bucket against Green River on February 2. The Bucks suffered a loss in the game, but got their third win of the season against Pinnacle earlier in the week. Anna Fredericks photo

Monticello girls go 1-1 in region play at home

by David Boyle News Director The Monticello girls basketball team split games in a region homestand this past week, defeating Pinnacle and falling to Green River in Region 23 play. The Lady Buckaroo defense was tenacious in the first half against Pinnacle. They built a 4-0 lead after one quarter...

Monticello senior Landon Ewart drops in a bucket against Green River, Ewart had 12 second half points to help Monticello earn a come from behind victory Anna Fredericks photo

Monticello boys go 2-0 at home

Monticello boys basketball remained undefeated in region play after a couple of home games last week. On February 1 Monticello played host to the Pinnacle Panthers of Price. Both teams had been undefeated in region play before the match-up to determine the top of the Region 23 standings. The...