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PREP SPORTSGirls’ golf: Desert Hills, Emery capture state titlesDesert Hills ran away from the field to win the Class 3A girls’ golf state championship Thursday at Sleepy Ridge Golf Course. The Thunder finished with 612 points, well ahead of second-place Park City, which finished with 588. The tournament used the Stableford scoring system where the highest score... Desert Hills ran away from the field to win the Class 3A girls’ golf state championship Thursday at Sleepy Ridge Golf Course. The Thunder finished wit...
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PREP SPORTSPrep golf: Valley boys run away with 1A title, Bryce Valley girls grab crownValley knew it had some room to maneuver entering Wednesday’s Day 2 of the Class 1A boys’ golf state meet. The Buffaloes needed 16 more strokes to get around Provo’s East Bay Golf Course in the second round than it did in the opening round, but they still cruised to a 32-shot victory over second-pla... Valley knew it had some room to maneuver entering Wednesday’s Day 2 of the Class 1A boys’ golf state meet. The Buffaloes needed 16 more strokes to get...
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PREP SPORTSRick Bojak, who led Jordan to pair of football state title games, diesLongtime Utah high school football coach Rick Bojak, who led Jordan to the state title game in 1981 and 1983, died Friday after battling Lou Gehrig’s disease. He was 66. Bojak finished with a record of 107-94 during his 19-year career as a football coach. He led Jordan to a 46-23 record from 1980 to... Longtime Utah high school football coach Rick Bojak, who led Jordan to the state title game in 1981 and 1983, died Friday after battling Lou Gehrig’s ...
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Prep baseball state rankings for Week of May 7 and Class 2A state tourney scores
The state baseball rankings for the Week of May 7 and scores from the first day of the Class 2A state tournament.... The state baseball rankings for the Week of May 7 and scores from the first day of the Class 2A state tournament.... -
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Prep softball state rankings for Week of May 7
The state softball rankings for the week of May 7.... The state softball rankings for the week of May 7.... -
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UHSAA to sanction boys’, girls’ lacrosse
The Utah High School Activities Association voted Thursday to sanction boys’ and girls’ lacrosse starting with the 2019-20 school year. Craig Morris, who has worked with the UHSAA for the last two years to get the sport sanctioned, expressed his joy at the news. “We’re thrilled this has come to frui... The Utah High School Activities Association voted Thursday to sanction boys’ and girls’ lacrosse starting with the 2019-20 school year. Craig Morris, ... -
PREP SPORTSUHSAA hires three new assistant directorsRob Cuff laughed when asked if he would need staff to wear name tags in the Utah High School Activities Association’s offices. That’s because the UHSAA announced Thursday the hiring of three new assistant directors. “We feel really comfortable with the experience of all three candidates coming in,” ... Rob Cuff laughed when asked if he would need staff to wear name tags in the Utah High School Activities Association’s offices. That’s because the UHSA...
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Ridgeline’s Brenchley earns Gatorade boys’ basketball honor
Jaxon Brenchley led his team to a state championship in its inaugural year. The Ridgeline senior has been rewarded for his efforts when he was named the Gatorade Utah Boys’ Basketball Player of the Year. Brenchley, who plans to play at the University of Utah, averaged 19.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.7 ... Jaxon Brenchley led his team to a state championship in its inaugural year. The Ridgeline senior has been rewarded for his efforts when he was named t... -
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American Fork’s Moeaki earns Gatorade girls’ basketball honor
American Fork senior Taylor Moeaki helped lead the Cavemen to the Class 5A girls’ basketball state title. She was rewarded for her efforts when she was named Utah’s Gatorade Girls’ Basketball Player of the Year.... American Fork senior Taylor Moeaki helped lead the Cavemen to the Class 5A girls’ basketball state title. She was rewarded for her efforts when she wa... -
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Wasatch Academy’s Akot picks Arizona over Utah, others
Wasatch Academy junior forward Emmanuel Akot announced his highly anticipated decision to attend the University of Arizona via Twitter on Thursday. “Thank you to all the schools that recruited me and I wish you all nothing but the best,” Akot wrote. “I’m blessed to announce that I’ll be committing ... Wasatch Academy junior forward Emmanuel Akot announced his highly anticipated decision to attend the University of Arizona via Twitter on Thursday. “... -
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Prep football: Todd Thompson hired at Murray
Murray High athletic director Keeko Georgelas announced the hiring of Todd Thompson as the new football coach of the Spartans. Thompson is a Murray alumnus, where he played football and eventually went on to play at Southern Utah University. Thompson has assisted several success prep coaches on t... Murray High athletic director Keeko Georgelas announced the hiring of Todd Thompson as the new football coach of the Spartans. Thompson is a Murray... -
PREP SPORTSPrep basketball: Boys’ and girls’ rankings<h1> BOYS’ BASKETBALL </h1> <strong> CLASS 5A 1. Bingham (17-3) • </strong> The Miners should have no problem in their three remaining games. <strong>2. Lone Peak (17-4) • </strong> Tuesday’s game against Riverton could be a trap game before Pleasant Grove. <... <h1> BOYS’ BASKETBALL </h1> <strong> CLASS 5A 1. Bingham (17-3) • </strong> The Miners should have no problem in their three ...
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American Fork runner Casey Clinger wins national honor
American Fork senior Casey Clinger already picked up the Gatorade Utah Boys’ Cross Country Runner of the Year award. The BYU-bound runner added the national honor Thursday.... American Fork senior Casey Clinger already picked up the Gatorade Utah Boys’ Cross Country Runner of the Year award. The BYU-bound runner added the na... -
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Skyridge, Timpanogos just miss state record in 5 OT game
It took a while. A long while. But not a record-setting while. Timpanogos and Skyridge needed five overtimes to decide their boys’ basketball game Tuesday night. Timpanogos won it when Justin Beus took a pass from Matt Norman on the right corner then drove in for a layup just before time expired for... It took a while. A long while. But not a record-setting while. Timpanogos and Skyridge needed five overtimes to decide their boys’ basketball game Tue... -
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Prep basketball: Boys’ and girls’ power rankings
The Tribune’s boys’ and girls’ state basketball rankings.... The Tribune’s boys’ and girls’ state basketball rankings.... -
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Three Fremont girls’ soccer players sign to play at Weber State
There will be a distinct Fremont feel to the Weber State women’s soccer program. The Wildcats announced they signed 10 recruits Wednesday, and three played at Fremont. The Silverwolves fell to Davis in the Class 5A state title game in October.... There will be a distinct Fremont feel to the Weber State women’s soccer program. The Wildcats announced they signed 10 recruits Wednesday, and three p... -
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American Fork’s Casey Clinger named Gatorade Boys’ Cross Country Runner of the Year
American Fork senior Casey Clinger was named the Gatorade Utah Boys’ Cross Country Runner of the Year on Monday. Clinger won the Class 5A state title in a course-record 14 minutes, 42.9 seconds. He then went on to win the title at the Nike Cross Nationals Final for the second consecutive year. He f... American Fork senior Casey Clinger was named the Gatorade Utah Boys’ Cross Country Runner of the Year on Monday. Clinger won the Class 5A state title... -
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Prep basketball: Boys’ and girls’ power rankings
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East to host national football powerhouse IMG Academy
East will host football powerhouse IMG Academy in the final week of the 2017 regular season in October. IMG Academy finished 11-0 in 2016 and widely was considered one of the top two teams nationally, alongside Bishop Gorman from Las Vegas, by virtually every major publication. According to Scout.... East will host football powerhouse IMG Academy in the final week of the 2017 regular season in October. IMG Academy finished 11-0 in 2016 and widely ... -
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Bingham’s Rich honored as girls Gatorade Utah Cross Country Runner of the Year
Bingham senior <strong>Whitney Rich</strong> was named the girls’ Gatorade Utah Cross Country Runner of the Year. Rich, who signed with BYU, won the Class 5A state title in 17 minutes, 39.3 seconds before taking sixth in the Nike Cross Nationals Southwest Regional.... Bingham senior <strong>Whitney Rich</strong> was named the girls’ Gatorade Utah Cross Country Runner of the Year. Rich, who signed with BY... -
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Prep football: Resigned Tooele coach Kyle Brady being investigated for ‘inappropriate communication’ with student
Tooele High football coach Kyle Brady resigned from his position Jan. 19, and the Tooele County School District confirmed the unexpected move was influenced by an ongoing investigation that Brady participated in “inappropriate communication with a student.” Marie Denson, the communications director ... Tooele High football coach Kyle Brady resigned from his position Jan. 19, and the Tooele County School District confirmed the unexpected move was infl... -
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Prep basketball: What is the best basketball school in the state right now?
As the final month of the regular season approaches, which school offers the most bang-for-your-buck under one roof? The Tribune calculated the combined winning percentage from the total overall record of every boys’ and girls’ basketball programs to discover which school currently offers the bes... As the final month of the regular season approaches, which school offers the most bang-for-your-buck under one roof? The Tribune calculated the com... -
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Prep basketball: Boys’ and girls’ power rankings
The weekly boys’ and girls’ basketball state rankings.... The weekly boys’ and girls’ basketball state rankings.... -
PREP SPORTSJordan’s highly-successful football coach Eric Kjar is moving down the street. He accepted the head coaching position at Corner Canyon, which is situated in Region 7 with the Beetdiggers for competition from 2017-19, on Monday, the official Twitter account of Corner Canyon football announced. Kja... Jordan’s highly-successful football coach Eric Kjar is moving down the street. He accepted the head coaching position at Corner Canyon, which is situa...
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Brighton’s Dani Barton named Gatorade Utah Volleyball Player of the Year
Brighton’s Dani Barton was named Gatorade Utah Volleyball Player of the Year after helping to lead the Bengals to the Class 5A state semifinals.... Brighton’s Dani Barton was named Gatorade Utah Volleyball Player of the Year after helping to lead the Bengals to the Class 5A state semifinals.... -
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Prep basketball: Boys’ and girls’ power rankings
A look at this week’s prep basketball rankings.... A look at this week’s prep basketball rankings.... -
PREP SPORTSPrep basketball: Boys’ and girls’ power rankingsThe boys’ and girls’ basketball state rankings.... The boys’ and girls’ basketball state rankings....
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Prep basketball: Boys’ and girls’ power rankings
<h1> BOYS’ BASKETBALL </h1> <strong> CLASS 5A 1. Bingham (5-2) • </strong>The Miners lost some significant pieces from their championship run last season, but with the best backcourt in the classification, the road to the title goes through South Jordan. <strong>2. Ple... <h1> BOYS’ BASKETBALL </h1> <strong> CLASS 5A 1. Bingham (5-2) • </strong>The Miners lost some significant pieces from their ... -
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Prep football: Bingham coach John Lambourne named finalist for national Coach of the Year
After leading Bingham to a perfect 14-0 record and the Class 5A state championship this season, John Lambourne is one of six finalists nationwide for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Coach of Year. The winner will be announced during the All-American Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on ... After leading Bingham to a perfect 14-0 record and the Class 5A state championship this season, John Lambourne is one of six finalists nationwide for ... -
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Prep football: Corner Canyon coach Don Eck resigns; Jordan coach Eric Kjar linked as possible replacement
Don Eck, the only football coach in Corner Canyon history, has resigned, The Tribune learned on Thursday. “Probably a lot of reasons, but I just needed to move on,” Eck said when asked what prompted the decision. “It was mutual.” Eck, who said he plans on pursuing coaching opportunities elsewhe... Don Eck, the only football coach in Corner Canyon history, has resigned, The Tribune learned on Thursday. “Probably a lot of reasons, but I just ne...
