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Page quarterback runs wild over Scouts
Page quarterback runs wild over Scouts Navajo Times | Paul NatonabahWindow Rock Scouts backup quarterback Adrian Destea (12) is chased out of pocket by Page lineman Jarrard Mountain (51) during last Friday’s night prep football action in Fort Defiance. Page defeated Window Rock, 50-0. FORT DEFIANCE It was the Jacob Doyle show as he helped the Page Sand Devils to a 50-0 pasting of the Window Rock Fighting Scouts in a 3A North Region football game at Judd Avey Memorial Stadium in Fort Defiance.
‘He had a great night’
Winslow QB throws four TD’s in 40-20 win over Page WINDOW ROCK Submitted | Todd RothMikel Bonner (second from left) goes after a loose ball during a game between Winslow and Page on Sept. 1. Bonner (homecoming king) is one of the standouts on the Bulldog team. Winslow senior quarterback Ricardo Villanueva Jr. picked apart Page’s defense as he threw four touchdown passes to pace the Bulldogs over the Sand Devils, 40-20, at Emile Nassar Memorial Stadium in Winslow.
World standings leader Campbell wins CBR title
Boudreaux Campbell was a perfect three-for-three on his bulls to claim the Window Rock Championship Bull Riding title before a near capacity crowd at Dean C. Jackson Memorial Arena this past Sunday night. The event, which was the second stop of the CBR’s 2018 Road to Cheyenne tour, opened the 71st Annual Navajo Nation Fair. “We had a great crowd tonight,” CBR ambassador Tuff Hedeman said. “The CBR is very honored to be here on the Navajo Nation in Window Rock.
Ganado Hornets shuts down Hopi Bruins
Ganado’s all-around performance was too much for Hopi to handle as the Hornets blanked the...
World Champion Kimzey, finals champion Jesus will highlight CBR
Six-time world champion Sage Kimzey and world finals champion Cody Jesus highlight this year’s Championship Bull Riding Sept. 3 at Dean C. Jackson Memorial Arena in Window Rock at 8 p.m. The CBR is held in conjunction with the 71st Annual Navajo Nation Fair, September 3-10. Tuff Hedeman, four-time World Champion and Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer bull rider, said he is excited about this year’s event in Window Rock.
Page boys begin quest for fourth straight state championship
“A lot of hard work from each individual for the betterment of the team is a key to our success,” said Page head cross-country coach MacArthur Lane, who begins his sixth year as the Sand Devils’ skipper. Page begins its quest for its fourth straight Division III State Championship on Aug. 29, when the Sand Devils compete in the Hopi Cross-Country Invitational. “We always stress schoolwork for good grades,” Lane said. “We want to work hard at each practice.
Spring, summer workouts help MV prepare for gridiron campaign
Spring, summer workouts help MV prepare for gridiron campaign Navajo Times | Darrien Lucy Holiday ClitsoMonument Valley senior Dylan Etsitty speeds through a conditioning drill on Tuesday afternoon at the Mustang Stadium in Kayenta, Arizona. Monument Valley opens the season at Winslow on Aug. 25. WINDOW ROCK The Monument Valley Mustangs were busily preparing for the 2017 football season by working out during the spring and summer.
Diné player gains new experience playing softball in Dominican Republic
The American International Sports Teams 19-under Dominican Republic tour was more than competing in a softball tournament. USA’s Team Stars featured a pair Navajo players, Courage Todachine, of Fort Defiance, and Rochelle Begaye, of Window Rock. Team Stars finished third place among the five countries that participated in the six-day tour that included pool play and the tournament. The tour included two teams from USA. In addition to Team Stars, there was Team Stripes.
Kaitlyn Tso helps lead Flagstaff All-Stars to state championship
Kaitlyn Tso believed in her teammates and herself during the Flagstaff All-Stars 8-to-10-year-old girls softball team’s illustrious run toward the state championship. Tso, Navajo/Hopi/Cochiti Pueblo, was an integral part of Flagstaff’s drive toward its ultimate prize. Offensively, Tso, 10, had 22 hits at the plate to lead the team during its eight games. In the pitching circle, Tso was dominant, striking out 51 batters during the tournament.
Elite N8V’s close out NABI as silver champions - Navajo Times
After going winless in pool play, the Elite N8V’s girls’ basketball team needed a little guidance. Without the service of head coach Dion Mitchel for the first three days of the weeklong Native American Basketball Invitational, the Elite N8V’s missed his leadership. “His guidance is unbelievable,” Journey Gillson said of her coach. “He knows us as individual players and he knows who can do what. He’s an amazing coach.
Exceeding expectations - Navajo Times
Diné Nation Little League 11-12-years Major Division all-star girl’s softball squad garnered third place in the New Mexico State Tournament last weekend in Albuquerque. Diné Nation manager Rhiannon Francis, who subbed for Karen Tom, who did not make the trip, due to family emergency, said the team had 12 players who had previous state tournament experience from a different age division during prior years. She said the ladies knew the level of competitiveness the state tournament offered.
Hardy, Adams State student win Narbona Classic - Navajo Times
Despite not being healthy and in racing shape 100 percent, Santiago Hardy of Chinle defended his 10K championship at the 38th annual Narbona Pass Classic last Sunday. Hardy, who will run for Central Arizona College this fall, toured the grueling terrain in 35:45, which was three minutes faster than his winning time from last year and one minute off the course record. Jennalee Thurman, a senior at Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado, was the female 10K champion.
Narbona Pass Classic will be grueling as ever - Navajo Times
Preparations are underway for the prestigious 38th Annual Narbona Pass Classic. The event features 10K (6.2 miles) at 8:30 a.m., 5K (3.1 miles) at 8:55 a.m., 5K Fitness Walk (non-competitive) at 8:55 a.m., and Kids’ Run (8 years and under) 10 a.m. on July 2. The awards ceremony will follow the Kids’ Run at the picnic grounds. DeWayne Carl, race director, said there will be race-day registration but it will be limited to the number of bibs that remain and the amount of time before the race starts.
Native Americans lead Central Arizona College at NJCAA Track & Field Championships - Navajo Times
Led by three Native Americans, Central Arizona College’s No. 1 ranked track & field team begins its quest for the National Junior College Athletic Association Track & Field Championships. Track & field action begins today. The NJCAA National Champion will be crowned on Saturday at Gowans Stadium in Hutchinson, Kansas. Central Arizona College coach Paul Taveras said the men’s and women’s teams will have its hands full, despite their number one ranking.
Page edges Monument Valley for 3A North title - Navajo Times
Page took an early lead and held off Monument Valley as the Sand Devils edged the Mustangs, 5-4, to win the Class 3A North Region baseball championship in Tuba City last Saturday. Page head coach Ernest Rivers said it was a good win. He said the Sand Devils played hard. “The kids worked hard,” Rivers said. “We scored three runs in the first inning and one run in the second inning. That put us in good position. “We got key hits,” he said.
Ganado coach brings program to respectability - Navajo Times
In one year, Ganado head coach Bob Wolk turned the boys basketball program into one of the best 3A teams in the state of Arizona. The Hornets beat all odds. The Hornets won the Rehoboth Invitational tournament. The Hornets finished fifth in the prestigious White Mountain Invitational tournament, hosted by Blue Ridge High School. By mid-season the Hornets were for real. They surpassed expectations and became a state championship contender.
Tuba City leads 3A North, sweeps Ganado - Navajo Times
Utilizing its offensive prowess and solid pitching, the Tuba City Warriors swept a doubleheader from the Ganado Hornets in 3A North Region baseball action under cold weather conditions at Burnside Junction. Tuba City blanked Ganado, 12-0, in the first game in a five-inning contest. The Warriors completed the doubleheader sweep, 18-5, in the nightcap, which ended in the sixth inning. Tuba City head coach Henry Henderson said the Warriors nailed down two important 3A North Region victories.
Ganado’s Bob Wolk receives Arizona Republic’s Coach of the Year honor - Navajo Times
Ganado’s boys’ basketball rose from the ashes this year. Year after year Ganado experienced disappointing seasons. The Hornets were the doormats of the 3A North Region. Ganado first-year coach Bob Wolk, who has 35 years of coaching experience, is responsible for guiding the Hornets into the statewide limelight in Class 3A. Wolk worked wonders with players who never saw a winning season during their high school basketball careers.
Chinle garners Joseph City baseball tournament title - Navajo Times
Senior pitcher Erick Skinner hurled a three-hitter, striking out 10 batters as the Chinle Wildcats crushed the St. Johns Redskins, 17-3, in a shortened five-inning contest in the championship game of the Joseph City baseball invitational. “The kids did a good job,” said Chinle head coach Don Kimbrough. “I was impressed with their all-around performance. We got solid pitching, we played good defense, and we hit the ball. The kids are playing well.
Five key players return for Chinle ’Cats baseball team - Navajo Times
Pitching for Chinle will be a handful as head baseball coach Don Kimbrough is optimistic of the Wildcats’ chances this year in the Arizona Class 3A North Region. “We have started the season with two tough Class 3A East Region baseball teams,” Kimbrough said. “The 3A East teams are always talented. We lost three games, but I think we will come around to be competitive. Pitching is always a key to a successful season.
Window Rock trounces Northwest Christian, 76-20
A strong defense and a potent offense were the keys for Window Rock as the Lady Scouts rolled to a 76-20 victory over the Northwest Christian Lady Crusaders of Phoenix in the first round of the Arizona Class 3A Basketball State Tournament before a sparse crowd at the Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance on Tuesday night. “It was a good win,” said Window Rock head coach Bill McLaughlin. “The girls came to play tonight. I saw film on Northwest Christian.
NTU archers qualify for National Championships
Navajo Technical University continues to produce outstanding archers on the national level. NTU archers Steven Bitah and Shawndell Francis qualified to compete in the United States Intercollegiate Indoor Archery Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada. The archery championships are being held jointly with the Vegas Shootout. Both events are scheduled for February 10-12 at the South Point Hotel and Casino. NTU archery head coach Clyde Henderson said Bitah and Francis both qualified in the basic category.
Wings of America Junior Women’s, Men’s teams claim National Championship
Racing against United States’ top harriers, Wings of America’s 14 to 19-years age division Junior Women and Junior Men’s cross-country teams competed impressively to earn the USATF National Championships in Bend, Oregon. Wings’ Junior Womens’ team netted 14 points and the Junior Mens’ squad chalked up 11 points en route to earning the National Championship. The team score was calculated with the top four runners from each team with the fifth runner being the tiebreaker.
3A North thriller
Tuba City head coach Woody Begay said the key to the Warriors’ 71-66 victory over Window Rock was defense. “The coaching staff stresses defense,” he said. “Tonight we played good defense, especially down the stretch. Our defense did a good job. We contained Window Rock, preventing them from scoring at the end.” Playing before a large crowd, Tuba City hit key free throws to pull out the victory in a Class 3A North Region game at the Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance.
Wings of America to compete at USATF National Championships
After eight weeks of intense training, it’s race time for Wings of America Junior Women’s and Junior Men’s teams, when both of Indian Country’s top harriers compete against the best 14 to 19-year-old runners at the USATF Cross-Country National Championships this Saturday in Bend, Oregon. The National Championships is scheduled for River’s Edge Golf Course. The Junior Women will compete over a 6K course, while the Junior Men race over an 8K terrain.
Defense is key to Chinle’s victory over Ganado
“We work on our defense all the time,” he said. “Defense wins ball games. Tonight, playing strong defense was the key to our win. In the fourth quarter I had three different players guarding Ganado’s Jamaal Coleman. Our three players did a great job defending him.” The game went down to the final seconds before Chinle pulled off a stunning 43-42 victory over previously No. 1 ranked Ganado before a large crowd at the Wildcat Den in Chinle on Tuesday night.
Ganado chalks up a pair of key region victories
The Ganado Lady Hornets chalked up a pair of Arizona Class 3A North Region contests, knocking off the Window Rock Lady Scouts and Tuba City Lady Warriors. Ganado girls’ head coach Mike Bitsuie said the Lady Hornets battled hard to win the game against Window Rock. “The girls competed and it was an all-out effort by everyone,” Bitsuie said. “It’s a huge win, especially against a quality team like Window Rock. We had a slow start. The momentum built from the second quarter.
St. Michael boys split 1A North games
After being idle for two weeks, the St. Michael Cardinals returned to the basketball floor, losing to Red Mesa, 72-37, and posting a 56-47 win over the Rock Point Cougars. “We came out flat against Red Mesa,” said St. Michael boys’ head coach Dwayne Anderson. “Red Mesa just took it to us. They took advantage of all of our turnovers and missed opportunities on offense. I’m not sure if it was the long two-week break we had.
Chinle Lady ‘Cats nail down Chandler Prep tournament championship
Playing before a loud, packed crowd, the Chinle Lady Wildcats outlasted nearby rival Ganado Lady Hornets, 46-33, for the championship in the 16-team Platinum Division at the Chandler Prep girls basketball New Year’s Classic in Chandler. Chinle completed the tournament bracket undefeated, finishing with four wins against no defeats. Chinle is 10-3, as it begins the second half of the season this week. The Lady Wildcats travel to Piñon on Thursday for a freedom game.
Phoenix Christian Invitational
Many Farms gained invaluable experience as the Lobos competed in the talent-filled Phoenix Christian Invitational tournament. Many Farms played five games in the tournament, including one pool play game. Many Farms completed the tournament with a 3-2 record. Many Farms head coach Tracey Todacheene said the Lobos played against quality competition. “It was a good tournament,” Todacheene said. “I saw some strengths of the team and I saw some weaknesses which we will address at practice.
A memorial tribute to former Winslow football coaching legend Emil Nasser
A memorial tribute to former Winslow football coaching legend Emil Nasser FORT DEFIANCE Emil Nasser was one of the greatest high school football coaches in the state of Arizona. The legendary coach guided the Winslow Bulldogs to three state championships in 1948, 1949, and 1964. He coached at Winslow from 1947 to 1983. Nasser-coached teams won more than 300 games and countless conference championships.
Window Rock Lady Scouts chalk up two impressive wins
No. 2 ranked Window Rock Lady Scouts continue to impress in the latest statewide power rankings by chalking up two impressive wins on the road. Window Rock crushed the Snowflake Lady Lobos, 76-43, in a contest played in Snowflake. Window Rock jumped on a slow-starting Snowflake team in the first quarter. The Lady Scouts held a 17-5 advantage in the first quarter. Window Rock held a 35-15 halftime lead, after outscoring the Lady Lobos, 18-10, in the second quarter.
Teamwork, hard work keys Ganado to success
Ganado first-year head boys’ basketball coach Bob Wolk said teamwork and hard work have been key to the Hornets’ success this season. “The kids are working at becoming a better basketball team,” said, who has 35 years of basketball coaching experience in Texas. “Every time the kids hit the floor they are getting better. At practice, the kids are working on correcting their mistakes. They are improving. They are working on defense and working on offense. They are working as a team.
Page Lady Sand Devils garner Lake Powell tournament title
Page ran the table at its own Lake Powell girls’ basketball classic, as the Lady Sand Devils chalked up three victories en route to the tournament championship. “Our defense was a big key that helped us win against Arbor View,” said first-year Page head coach Ryan Whitehorse. “We also outran them. They were a big team so we pressed them to slow them down and tried to get them tired.
Focused and determined Central Arizona College garners NJCAA National Championship
Central Arizona College’s men’s and women’s cross-country teams continue to be top programs in the United States. A well prepared and confident Central Arizona men’s cross-country squad garnered the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I National Championship, while the women’s team finished as national runner-up. The cross-country national championships were held at Prairie Trails Golf Course in El Dorado, Kansas.
Jordan Lesansee to compete in Nike Cross National Championships
When Jordan Lesansee laced up his shoes in preparation for the Nike Cross Nationals Southwest Regionals, he knew the competition would be tough and he would have his hands full. Coming off his New Mexico Class 5A cross-country championship, a well-focused Lesansee turned in a stellar performance. Lesansee finished sixth place, touring the 5K-course in 15:22 at the Grande Sports Academy in Casa Grande, Arizona. The Championship race featured 229 runners from throughout the Southwest.
National Champ | Navajo Times
Bacone College senior Jackson Thomas captured the individual NAIA National Cross-Country Championship this past Saturday in Elsah, Illinois. Thomas, a Navajo from Naschitti, New Mexico, toured the hilly 8K course in 23:50, well ahead of the second place finisher. This was Thomas’ second National Championship. Last winter, Thomas garnered the NAIA Indoor Track & Field one-mile run. Prior to the national meet, Thomas nailed down the Sooner Athletic Conference individual championship.
Arizona Division III state cross country
Page’s boy’s chalked up 77 points, while placing its five scoring runners in the top 24 positions to post a three-peat. Hardy closed out his high school running career by nailing down his second straight state championship. Competing before a large audience, the Sand Devils and Hardy proved they are the best in Division III in the state of Arizona. Hardy toured the 5K course in 15:27, well ahead of his 15:58 he posted last year.
Pinon’s Cook, Joe, Begay finish as top harriers at Sectionals
Piñon’s Wesley Cook, Adriano Joe and Tyrin Begay were top finishers in the Arizona Division IV, Section III boy’s cross-country championships at Hidden Cove Golf Course in Holbrook. Cook topped the field, crossing the finish line in first place and touring the 5K course in 16:38. Joe followed in second place, completing the race in 16:55 for second place. Begay negotiated the course in 17:03 for third place. “The guys ran an outstanding race,” said Piñon head coach Leroy Begay.
Tuba City, Hardy nails down sectional titles
Tuba City’s boys’ team and Chinle’s Santiago Hardy nailed down titles at the Arizona Division III, Section IV Cross-Country championships at Hidden Cove Golf Course in Holbrook last Friday. Tuba City chalked up 73 points, edging the Page Sand Devils, who netted 78 points. “It wasn’t a stellar performance by our boys’ team, however, we managed to pull off a very close race,” said Tuba City head coach Arvis Myron.
Monument Valley clinches share of 3A North football title
Monument Valley clinches share of 3A North football title FORT DEFIANCE With an important win over the Tuba City Warriors, the Monument Valley Mustangs clinched a share of the 3A North football title. Coupled with Page Sand Devils’ 26-6 victory over Chinle Wildcats, the Mustangs remain in first place in the conference standings at 4-0 and 9-0 overall. The Mustangs kept its unbeaten record intact after a 25-8 win over Tuba City last Friday. Monument Valley has one remaining game on the schedule.
A strong first half propels Monument Valley over Ganado, 35-14
A strong first half propels Monument Valley over Ganado, 35-14 Navajo Times | File photoMonument Valley quarterback Cauy Nelson throws the ball in a game against Wingate earlier this season. The Mustangs improved to 8-0 after defeating Ganado 35-14.FORT DEFIANCE Monument Valley’s strong first half propelled the Mustangs to a 35-14 victory over the Ganado Hornets in Arizona Class 3A North Region prep football action in Kayenta last Friday.
Native American Trent Taylor qualifies for Ironman World Championships
Four years ago Trent Taylor was first introduced to the Ironman Triathlon. After watching the triathlon his interest was piqued. A year later, Taylor met some Native American triathletes from the Salt River Indian Reservation and Taylor was invited to become a member of their relay team. “Of course, I said, ‘yes.’ I then began training for the Ironman swimming portion of the race, swimming a distance of 2.4 miles,” Taylor said.
Defense propels Monument Valley in win over Wingate
Defense propels Monument Valley in win over Wingate Navajo Times | Paul NatonabahMonument Valley quarterback Cauy Nelson (10) gets rid of the ball to avoid a sack by Wingate Bears defense during last Friday night on Sept. 23. The Mustangs defeated the Bears, 56-6. FORT DEFIANCE Monument Valley head football coach Bryan Begay said the Mustangs’ defense was key to their victory as they crushed the Wingate Bears, 56-6, in an interstate ball game in Wingate last Friday.
McIntosh sisters lead Ganado harriers
After following in the shadow of former Ganado long distance ace Daan Haven for two years, junior Janaya McIntosh has worked hard to become the Hornets’ frontrunner. McIntosh naturally assumed the position of frontrunner since Haven graduated. Haven earned a scholarship and is currently competing at Arizona State running with the Sun Devils. Joining Janaya in the limelight is her younger sister, freshman Jayla McIntosh. Jayla worked hard during the summ er and has become Ganado’s number two runner.
Todachine, Begaye selected to represent Team USA in Dominican Republic
Two prominent Native American softball athletes received exciting news regarding competing in the sport they love overseas in the summer of 2017. Courage Todachine, of Fort Defiance, and Rochelle Begaye, of Window Rock, are among Team USA’s women’s fast pitch softball team members that will tour the Dominican Republic from July 20-26, 2017. The two applied with American International Sports Teams last month.
Defending champions picking up where they left off in 2015
Page’s defending state champion girls’ and boys’ cross-country team and individual state champion Chinle senior Santiago Hardy picked up where they left off last fall. Page’s girls’ team netted 41 points en route to earning the championship at the Hopi Cross-Country Invitational this past Tuesday. The Ganado Lady Hornets claimed second place, chalking up 64 points. “I was surprised,” said Page head coach MacArthur Lane. “I thought Window Rock would challenge us. Our girls did a good job.
Byron and Pauline Tsingine inducted into Flagstaff Sports Hall of Fame
Pauline Tsingine and the late Byron Tsingine were recently inducted into the Flagstaff Sports Foundation 2016 Hall of Fame during a banquet at Little America in Flagstaff. Last year, their son Ray Tsingine and Coconino Panthers state basketball champions were inducted into the hall of fame. A plaque with Byron and Pauline Tsingine’s name and their childrens’ names and notation of their college degrees was presented to the family.
Monument Valley Mustangs expect the most and best
Monument Valley Mustangs expect the most and best Navajo Times | Krista AllenBryan Begay (right), head football coach at Monument Valley High School, conducts a drill that test the players’ technique on Monday afternoon. FORT DEFIANCE Veteran Monument Valley head football coach Bryan Begay expects the Mustangs to go out every day and compete day-in and day-out. The Arizona Interscholastic Association has realigned schools throughout the state into regions.
Fighting Scouts hope to turn program around
Fighting Scouts hope to turn program around FORT DEFIANCE Navajo Times | Ravonelle YazzieWindow Rock High School’s new head football coach Scott Weaver barks out instructions to his players during Monday’s practice in Fort Defiance.After a disastrous 0-10 season last year, first-year Window Rock Fighting Scouts head football coach Scott Weaver hopes to turn its program around. This is Weaver’s first head coaching job.
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