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2024 Whitehorse Volleyball team

The 2024 Whitehorse High School volleyball team suffered back-to-back Region 19 losses to close their regular season this past Tuesday and Thursday, October 15 and 17. On October 15 the Lady Raiders traveled to Monticello where they fell in straight sets to the rival Lady Buckaroos. It was a tight...

San Juan and Monticello volleyball teams join for cancer awareness fundraiser

The San Juan and Monticello volleyball teams recently joined forces at a fundraising event. Proceeds will be donated to local families to help offset the expense of a cancer diagnosis. Donations are still being accepted and raffle tickets may be purchased online. Contact Shelby at 453-459-2090 with...

San Juan finds the end zone late in the first half.

San Juan concludes regular season with tough road loss to 4A Tigers

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School football team knew when they headed to Hurricane this past Wednesday, October 16 that they were in for a tough challenge against the 4A Tigers. It was a “bonus” game that ultimately did not affect the 2A standings, but it most definitely...

Jackson Keyes loads up a 70-yard touchdown pass to Carter Rogers

Monticello football team beats Altamont 34-8

by David Boyle News Director The Buckaroos earned a 34-8 win over Altamont in their final game of the season on October 18. The win pushed the Buckaroo record to 6-3 and secured the #2 seed in the upcoming 8-player state tournament. Monticello started the game out hot with good field position at...

Girls soccer season comes to a close in state first round for San Juan Lady Broncos

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School girls soccer season came to a close on Wednesday, October 16 with a 3-0 loss at #7 Beaver in the 2A first round. The Lady Broncos entered the tournament as the #10 seed and were looking for an upset to advance to the state quarterfinals. It...

San Juan senior Austin Pincock (#1366) leads the Broncos up the climb at the Pacheco Trail Course during the Region 15 Championship Meet on October 14 with teammates Abram Lyman (#1359) and Platte Lyman (#1360) close behind. Pincock finished sixth overall in the race pacing the San Juan boys to a second-place team finish. Lyman and Lyman took eighth and ninth. The Broncos are gearing up for the 2024 2A Utah State Cross Country Championship, which will be held on Tuesday, October 9 at Sugar House Park. Jess

San Juan cross country teams qualify for state with strong performances in region meet

by Jessica Walker Contributing Writer The tension was palpable and the stakes high for the San Juan High School cross country team at the Region 15 Championships in Blanding on Monday, October 14. The Broncos’ performances could mean a ticket to the 2A State Championships or an early end to their...

Members of the San Juan golf team. Courtesy photo

San Juan boys golf closes season at state tourney

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School boys golf team brought their season to a close at the 2024 2A Utah Golf State Championship October 8-9 at the Cedar Ridge Golf Course in Cedar City. The Broncos shot a 406 as a team, finishing 14th in the competition. They were unable to make...

San Juan hosts region cross-country championships

The 2024 San Juan High School boys cross country team finished second in the Region 15 Championship on Monday, October 14 and the girls took third in their race. The team has a couple weeks to get ready for the 2A Utah State Cross Country Championship, set for October 29 at Rose Park in Salt Lake...

San Juan wide receiver Jake Ivins (#3) gashes Delta for big yardage in Blanding October 11 as Javin Montella (left) looks to make a block. Ivins had 136 yards receiving in the game which the Broncos won 63-10. The team is closing out their regular season in Hurricane on Wednesday, October 16. Richard Kaer photo

Broncos win region title, show no signs of slowing as they prep to close regular season in Hurricane

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School football team won the 2A South Region Championship this past Friday, October 11 with a convincing 63-10 drubbing of the Delta Rabbits on Senior Night in Blanding. The Broncos concluded region play with a perfect 4-0 record, taking their fourth...

San Juan freshman Kloe Jones moves the ball upfield against South Sevier on September 10 in Blanding. The Lady Broncos have won six games this season – their most wins in a season in program history. They enter the 2A Utah State Tournament this Wednesday, October 16 as the #10 seed and will face #7 Beaver on the road. With an upset they would advance to the quarterfinals where they would likely face #2 Waterford. Richard Kaer photo

San Juan girls soccer wins most games in team history, aims for upset in first round

by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School girls soccer team won two of their final four regular season games, running their record to 6-10 overall and 3-7 in Region 18 play. The Lady Broncos have five varsity wins this season and one against a junior varsity team. The five varsity...