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Second team all state volleyball player Averie Gilson

Averie Gilson 2A Second Team | SJH Senior Libero 380 Digs, 430 Serve Receptions, 79 Aces, 88 Assists Head Coach Skyann Palmer: “When you think of a libero, Avery checks all the boxes. She is a solid defensive leader. I always preached that defense wins games, and she was our defensive giant....

First team all state volleyball player Marlee Mack

Marlee Mack 1A FIRST TEAM | MHS Senior Outside Hitter 185 Kills, 457 Passes, 2.74 Passing, 434 Digs Head Coach Janna Sandefur: “Marlee is an explosive piece of dynamite. She is a go-to player and mentor to all her teammates and even her coaches. She is a dedicated athlete who believes one should...

All State Cross Country Runner - Sincere Nez

Sincere Nez San Juan Junior 2A State Fifth Place (19:45.00) Head Coach Holly Walker: “Some athletes earn attention through results alone. Others earn it through character. Sincere Nez earned it through both. A standout leader and competitor, Sincere placed fifth at State Cross Country, capping off...

All State Cross Country Runner - Platte Lyman

Platte Lyman San Juan Junior 2A State Second Place (16:35.40) Head Coach Will Walker: “Platte comes from a family of outstanding runners. His older sister and two older brothers were all top-tier athletes in the San Juan High School cross country program, and I believe he may be the most naturally...

All State Cross Country Runner - Kooper Nielson

Kooper Nielson Monticello Senior 1A State Sixth Place (17:15.07) Head Coach Jeff Hunt: “At the end of the freezing-cold state meet last year, no one was more disappointed than Kooper. Even though the team won a state title, a week of illness had left him dissatisfied with his own performance. He...

All State Cross Country Runner - Eli Carling

Eli Carling Monticello Sophomore 1A State Fifth Place (17:12.95) Head Coach Jeff Hunt: “Eli might be one of the most stubbornly determined kids in the history of Monticello High School. Last year when he was the first freshman boy I’ve ever coached to a medal at the state meet it took a lot of...

Third team all state volleyball player Faith Flannery

Faith Flannery 2A Third Team | San Juan Freshman Outside Hitter – 277 Kills, 24 Blocks, 34 Digs Head Coach Skyann Palmer: “Faith was our freshman who always got the crowd going this season. Standing at 5’10”, she finished the season with 277 kills and 24 blocks. She started out the season as a...

Honorable Mention All State Volleyball player - Ayainna Cly

Ayainna Cly 1A Honorable Mention | MVHS Senior Setter 515 Assists, 95 Kills, 73 Digs, 43 Aces Head Coach Harrison Miles: “Ayainna is a senior this year and was one of the captains for the volleyball team. She worked with her co-captain Dakotah Cly to have the players operate as teammates on the...

Buckaroo freshman Brandt Mack floats through the air just before releasing a shot against Dove Creek on Saturday, December 20. The Monticello boys defeated host Dove Creek in the first game of the Bulldog Classic but lost to Nucla in the tournament championship game. Joel Priest photo, Durango Herald

Buckaroos beat Dove Creek in opener, lose to Nucla in Bulldog Classic championship game

by David Boyle News Director The Monticello High School boys basketball team went 1-1 at the Bulldog Classic in Dove Creek, CO this past Friday and Saturday, December 19-20. The Buckaroos opened with a win over host Dove Creek on Friday. Monticello got out to a 9-5 lead after one quarter, then...

Monticello junior Maron Freestone jukes a Dove Creek defender on her way to the bucket in the Bulldog Classic December 19. The Lady Bucks beat Telluride in their second game of the tournament. Joel Priest photo

Monticello girls beat Telluride to close 2025

by David Boyle News Director The Monticello High School girls basketball team suffered a loss in Moab to Grand County on December 16. The game was close with Monticello trailing just 12-9 after one quarter. But the Lady Red Devils pulled away in the second quarter to take a commanding 39-14 lead at...