Education/Sports

Xander Mitchell and Tryrin Mann have been selected to play in the 2021 Indigenous Bowl hosted by the Minnesota Vikings in Menneapolis, Minnesota Dec. 5.

Winslow Jr. High seventh grade volleyball played Payson Nov. 13.

Winslow Cross Country runners Leon Barton (left)) and Payton Nicholas (right) qualify for state meet held Nov. 13.

Wrestling teams hit the mat for its first week of practice.

Ganado High School won both the boys and girls cross country races at the 2A North Regional meet Oct. 27 at Hopi High School.

The Window Rock Fighting Scouts came away with a 28-22 win over Tuba City in an overtime conference game that saw numerous momentum swings right down to the end.

Senior Night was celebrated Oct. 15 during the varsity football game where the Mogollon Mustangs played the Joseph City Wildcats.

Dave Conatser Cross Country meet.

Monument Valley’s strong defense, coupled with some heady athletic frontline play on offense, enabled the Lady Mustangs to sweep the Window Rock Fighting Scouts in a doubleheader volleyball match Oct. 9.

With the changing season and cooler temperatures, Second Mesa Day School (SMDS) announced Sept. 27 that students in kindergarten through third grade could now return to their normal release time.

Tuba City families and residents came out to support Tuba City High School students during the 2021 Homecoming Parade.

Shaelyn Honahni, of Tuba City, runs to relieve stress.

Second Mesa Day School continues to monitor temperatures in classrooms after the school’s HVAC system was not working properly at the beginning of the school year.

The Tuba City Junior High Cross Country Team played at the Window Rock Invitational.

Winslow High School Junior Varsity Football team played Monument Valley Aug. 28 at home.

Winslow Lady Bulldogs varsity volleyball plays against the Window Rock Fighting Scouts at home Aug. 31.

The youngest division in the Winslow youth football program, the Mighty Mites, played against St. Johns Aug. 14 in Winslow.

Tuba City High School cross country teams compete at Keams Canyon Aug. 31.

Hopi Jr/Sr High School Athletic Director Ricky Greer said student athletes, parents, coaches and community members were ecstatic about the return of sports following the 2020 pandemic.

The Blue Canyon Memorial Stadium filled with fans prior to kick off Aug. 27 for the first game between the Tuba City Warriors and the Whitehorse High School Raiders.

The Tuba City Lady Warriors participate in one of the first scrimmages of the season in Sedona Aug. 21.

Tuba City Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Terry Maurer hasn’t been on the job long, but he has high hopes for the school year.

Diné College is offering a challenge, “The Fall 2021 Challenge,” to all students who are enrolled full-time during the Fall 2021 semester and receive a 2.0 GPA or better will receive free tuition for the Spring 2022 semester at Diné College.

Native American director Sydney Freeland, ('Reservation Dogs', Drunktown's Finest) will direct the coming-of-age drama about Native American basketball, 'Rez Ball,' produced by Wise Entertainment, LeBron James and Maverick Carter's The Spotlight Co. for Netflix.

Public health nurse Joy Shannon Reich donated $10,000 to Diné College as a scholarship for students enrolled in the STEM program.