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Special teams help Orem overturn 20-6 halftime deficit for 32-26 win over American Fork
OREM — The Orem High football team was unrecognizable to head coach Lance Reynolds in the first half of Friday night's Week 2 clash with American Fork. The offense woke up in the second half, but the Tigers got some "special" help in the process. Feleti Iongi totaled 196...
Lone Peak holds off reigning champs Timpview 31-24, moves to 2-0
PROVO — Does lightning actually strike twice?. Last week against Skyridge, Timpview scored with less than 60 seconds left in the game to come out with a crucial Week 1 victory. In Friday night's matchup against Lone Peak, the Thunderbirds found themselves in the same situation. With 56 seconds...
The Crystal Ball: How will BYU football’s season play out in 2024?
In college football terms, this is what life under the radar looks like. BYU is basically looked at as an afterthought heading into the 2024 season, mostly due to its 5-7 finish in 2023. And most Cougar players and coaches are outwardly OK with that. But you better believe they...
BYU: Tailgates continuing to feature service projects at road football games
Brigham Young University football fans will continue combining game day traditions with community impact through “Cougs Care” service projects at every road game this season. Last year, prior to the BYU football game at the University of Arkansas, BYU alums, fans, friends and The Church of Jesus Christ...
Is BYU Football Struggling With Talent Deficiencies?
BYU football is facing criticism regarding its talent depth as it heads into the 2024 season. After a disappointing 2-7 record in Big 12 play last year, the team is projected to struggle again, with ESPN forecasting a 4.8-7.2 record and a mere 35.4% chance of making a bowl game. Recent rankings reflect a lack of respect for BYU's talent, placing them 13th out of 16 in the Big 12 and ranking 78th nationally in the Team Talent Composite. Comparatively, teams with similar past performances, like Nebraska, are receiving more optimistic projections, highlighting BYU's recruiting challenges. If the Cougars aim for conference contention, significant improvements in recruiting will be essential.
3 Utahns drown in Sierra Nevada range whirlpool; community mourns loss of race director
SPRINGVILLE, Calif. — The community is mourning the loss of three friends from Utah who drowned after being caught in a whirlpool while rappelling in the Sierra Nevada mountain range Friday night. David Bell, Jeannine Skinner and Peter On were with a group of 13 people on the canyoneering...
Miners outscore Timberwolves, Wasps and Braves dominate
A first half defensive battle turned into a fourth quarter shootout in the Park City Miners 48-33 win over the Timpanogos Timberwolves. Eli Warner starred for the Miners with three long touchdown runs. Their defense held the high-powered Timberwolves aerial attack in check for three quarters before the high scoring fourth quarter.
Miss American Fork forms program connecting inmates with pen pals to combat isolation
Brynn Carnesecca, Miss American Fork 2024, has a passion to provide hope, light and a sense of inspiration for Utah’s incarcerated people. During her senior year at American Fork High School, she joined a pen pal project through which volunteers would write to prison inmates across the country. Carnesecca...
Special teams reign supreme as Cavemen fall to the Tigers
The American Fork football team took on the Orem Tigers on the road in a contest where special teams was the highlight on Friday (Aug. 23). Fake punts plus blocked and missed kicks ended up being the deciding factors in the game’s outcome. On the first drive of the...
Utah files ambitious lawsuit to take control of 18.5 million acres of federal public land
Utah is suing the federal government over how it manages public land in the state, again. But unlike past legal challenges, which target specific national monuments or policies, the scope of the lawsuit filed with the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday is massive, questioning whether the Bureau of Land Management’s claim to 18.5 million acres […]
Utah Company Claimed to be “Racist”—All Because of Its Name!
If you've been around Utah for a while, you've probably heard of these banks or credit unions:. But the Utah Credit Union in the middle of controversy today is... America First Credit Union. America First is the jersey sponsor of the new Women's Professional Soccer Team, Utah Royals. Their jersey sponsor is America First Credit Union. Recently, two fan support pages for both the North Carolina Courage, and Chicago Red Stars have both released statements in disagreement with the jersey sponsor.
Scenic park with bike trails opens in Santaquin Canyon
Cyclists of all ages now have a new place to ride bikes in a safe area, off the streets, with beautiful views and plenty of room to ride. The new Santaquin Bike Skills Park at Prospector View Park opened Aug. 2 and a grand opening will be held Tuesday. According...
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