Sports

Monticello's Alise Lewis tees off at the Hideout Golf Course. Anna Fredericks photo

Monticello Golfers Shine at Carbon County Tournament, Set Sights on Region Championship

by Jackson Keyes Contributing writer Golfers from Monticello participated in a tournament held at the Carbon County Golf Course on Wednesday, April 24th. This was their second and final tournament at Pinnacle Canyon’s home course. Green River also participated in the match. Leading the way for the...

The finals heat at the Blue Mountain Invite 100 meter dash runners from left to right: Miken Keith of San Juan finished 3rd, Carter Rogers of Monticello 1st and Tavon Black of Monticello 2nd, Jace Reidhead of Grand, 4th. Anna Fredericks photo

Local Athletes compete at Blue Mountain Invite in Monticello

Local San Juan County teams stayed close to home running and throwing at the Blue Mountain Invitational at Monticello High on April 25. A typical windy day in San Juan county contributed to some great marks or challenges depending on which way the athletes were facing. The Monticello girls won...

Conner Mantz crosses the finish line at the Boston Marathon. Credit Conner Mantz Instagram

Mantz fourth in Boston

Conner Mantz was fourth at the 2025 Boston Marathon on April 21, finishing just seconds away from mounting the podium with a top-three finish. Mantz’s time was a personal record of 2:05.08 and is the top American finish since 2017. His time is the second-fastest ever run by an American on what is...

Monticello senior Hannah Barry delivers a pitch to the plate against Pinnacle on April 16 in Monticello. Barry pitched a complete game in a 19-8 victory, striking out 15 Lady Panthers along the way. Anna Fredericks photo

Lady Buckaroos dominate Pinnacle in 2A Central matchup

For the second time this season, the Monticello High School softball team matched up with the Pinnacle Lady Panthers, with the Lady Buckaroos landing a commanding performance. The decisive 19-8 victory came on Wednesday, April 16, with Monticello playing one of their most complete games of the...

San Juan boys tennis gears up for postseason

Despite the fact that the spring sports season is seven weeks along at San Juan High School, the boys tennis team has only managed to get three meets under their belt. Third-year Broncos Head Coach Casey Olsen reports the meet shortage has been caused in part by weather issues and other factors....

Bronco track and field teams gather momentum as they head into home stretch of season

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School track and field teams kept a steady pace with two meets in the past two weeks: the Dixie Invitational in St. George April 11-12 and the Eastern Utah Championships in Price this past Friday, April 18. The Broncos faced some very stiff...

Monticello senior Traken Lee is all business as he drives on hole 15 at the Hideout Golf Course on April 17. The reliable springtime Monticello wind made for challenging play but the Buckaroos continued their Region 19 domination with wins in both the boys and girls divisions. Lee carded an impressive 79 to lead the boys. His 82.1-stroke average is fourth among 1A players this season and Monticello’s team average of 356 is also fourth. Anna Fredericks photo

Buckaroos continue region golf domination

By Jackson Keyes Contributing Writer For the first time this season the Monticello High School golf team didn’t have to hop on a bus and travel the state to play a match. On Thursday, April 17 it was a quick drive down the street to play at the Buckaroos’ own Hideout Golf Course. Both home teams...

Buckaroo golf claims region match in Price

By Jackson Keyes Contributing Writer The Monticello High School golf team played their third official match of the year this past Wednesday, April 9. All of their matches have been on the road at visiting courses this season. This time their bus navigated the team to Price to play the Carbon...

The Broncos celebrate Corbin Middleton’s (#13) grand slam that gave them a 12-7 lead in the sixth inning of their comeback win over Gunnison April 11. Middleton was named Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) Baseball Athlete of the Week for his excellent play for the week of March 31-April 5. Tavin Tinsley photo

Broncos third in 2A standings after 13th win of season

by David Boyle News Director The San Juan High School baseball team is ranked third in the 2A ranks with about two weeks remaining in the 2025 regular season. The Broncos earned a 5-2 win in Moab over the Grand Red Devils on April 1. The San Juan offense was led by Branten Bethea who had three hits...

Monticello hurdlers (left to right) Maron Freestone, Marlee Mack, and Josie Mack burn up the track in the 100-meter hurdles at the Bob Archibeque Invitational in Cortez April 11 along with Montezuma-Cortez’s Aubrie Matthias. Marlee Mack won the race with Freestone coming in third, Matthias fourth, and Josie Mack fifth. Marlee Mack has been dominant for the Lady Buckaroos this season, scoring in every event in which she’s competed, including a four-win day on April 11. Jeff Hunt photo

Bucks get solid performances as track ramps up

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The Monticello High School track and field team has put together some excellent results in three meets over the course of the past two weeks. Most recently the girls team finished second and the boys took third at the Bob Archibeque Invitational in Cortez, CO Friday...