I work at Mid-Utah Media (Mid-Utah Radio/Heber Valley Radio/Talk of Utah County, Manti-Heber-Provo); SUU alum. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Articles by Brad James
Prep Sports Roundup: 10/23
Prep Sports Roundup: 10/23 Volleyball 2A State Second Round @ UVU No. 1 North Summit 3 No. 17 Beaver 0 No. 8 South Sevier 3 No. 9 Intermountain Christian 0 No. 5 Parowan 3 No. 12 Kanab 0 Written by Brad James
Prep Sports Roundup: 10/22
Prep Sports Roundup: 10/22 Girls Soccer 3A State Semifinals @ Zions Bank Stadium HERRIMAN, Utah-Madelyn Bridges scored twice and the No. 1 Manti Templars blanked No. 4 Richfield 4-0 in the 3A state semifinals Thursday at Zions Bank Stadium. Manti next plays for the 3A state girls soccer championship Saturday at 11:00 am at Zions Bank Stadium against Written by Brad James
Prep Sports Roundup: 10/21
Volleyball Region 20 ESCALANTE, Utah-Alison Holcomb netted 10 kills and the Escalante Moquis overpowered Bryce Valley 3-0 in Region 20 volleyball play Wednesday. The Moquis overpowered the Mustangs 25-21, 25-23, 25-9 to prevail in straight sets. Region 13 North Sanpete 3 Emery 0 Written by Brad James
Bear Bachmeier Named Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Week
Tuesday, BYU sophomore quarterback Bear Bachmeier was named the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Week for his performance in the then-No. 8 Cougars’ 28-24 win over then-No. 2 Notre Dame last Saturday. Bachmeier completed 23 of his 36 pass attempts for 224 yards and a score while adding a pair of scoring runs in leading the Cougars to the No. 2 national ranking this week.
Snow Sports Roundup: 10/17
Volleyball from Friday SWAC COEUR d’ALENE, Idaho-Brynlie Cornia netted 16 kills and the North Idaho Cardinals upset No. 17 Snow 3-2 Friday in SWAC women’s volleyball play. Aleah McDaniel’s 14 kills lead the Badgers in the loss. The Cardinals overpowered the Badgers 25-19, 8-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-12. Written by Brad James
Prep Sports Roundup: 10/16
Football 2A South DELTA, Utah-Bronx Hunt ran for 136 yards and three scores on eight carries and the Delta Rabbits routed Emery 44-7 Friday celebrating a successful Senior Night to conclude the regular season in 2A South play. The Rabbits ran for 399 yards on the evening, outgaining the Spartans 412-199 while Dayson Meinhardt (8 car, 87 yards, TD; fumble return for a score) and Drake Norman (10 car, 97 yards) also had strong showings for the Rabbits.
Utah Cross Country Schools Compete at Under Armour Pre-National Invitational
Men’s Team Results 1. Syracuse Orange 115 2. Villanova Wildcats 127 3. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 148 4. Wichita State Shockers 212 5. North Carolina Tar Heels 243 6. Arizona Wildcats 244 7. Cornell Big Red 246 8. Toledo Rockets 277 9. Duke Blue Devils 294 10. CBU Lancers 298 11. Tulane Green Wave 309 12. Montana State Bobcats 326 13. Utah State Aggies 342 14. Kansas Jayhawks 472 15. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 497 16. Loyola (Ill.) Ramblers 499 17. NC State Wolfpack 500 18. Purdue Boilermakers 509 19.
Big 12 Preseason Men’s Hoops Team Released; Rankings
KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Thursday, BYU and Utah men’s basketball were ranked in the Big 12 preseason coaches poll and the all-Big 12 preseason team was released. The coaches poll is as follows: 1. Arizona (12 first place votes) 2. Houston (4 first place votes) 3. Kansas 4. Iowa State 5. Texas Tech 6. BYU 7. TCU 8. Cincinnati 8. West Virginia 10. Baylor 11. Oklahoma State 12. Arizona State 13. UCF 14. Colorado 14. Kansas State 16.
University of Utah Men’s Basketball Representatives Announced For Big 12 Media Day
IRVING, Texas-Per Wednesday news, the University of Utah Runnin’ Utes will be represented at the Big 12 men’s basketball media day Tuesday October 20 at the T-Mobile Center of Kansas City, Mo. by head coach Alex Jensen, freshman forward Alec Anigbata and junior guard Jackson Holcombe. Jensen is 10-22 as the Runnin’ Utes head coach as he enters his second season at the helm of the program.
Big Sky Men’s Basketball Preseason Rankings, Predictions, Revealed Wednesday
FARMINGTON, Utah-Wednesday, the Big Sky Conference men’s basketball all-conference team and preseason rankings were revealed. The Montana State Bobcats were projected to win the conference by both coaches and media.
Prep Sports Roundup: 10/13
Volleyball Region 14 Delta 3 Richfield 0 Region 15 SALINA, Utah-Ellie Stephens recorded 18 kills and the North Summit Braves blanked North Sevier 3-0 Tuesday in Region 15 volleyball play. The Braves overpowered the Wolves 25-16, 25-10, 25-10 to prevail in straight sets. Millard 3 Duchesne 0 South Summit 3 Gunnison Valley 0 Region 18 ENTERPRISE, Utah-Hadlee Holt netted 22 kills and the Enteprise Wolves blitzed South Sevier 3-0 in Region 18 volleyball play Tuesday.
Utah State Football’s Asher Cunningham Named Walter Camp Foundation Defensive Player of the Week
LOGAN, Utah-Tuesday, Utah State junior linebacker Asher Cunningham was named as the Walter Camp Foundation National Defensive Player of the Week following his contributions to the Aggies’ 17-16 win over Washington State last Friday. The native of Asheville, N.C. netted 17 tackles, two tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles and half a sack in the win against the Cougars.
Trevian Tribble of Weber State Football Receives Big Sky Weekly Honors
OGDEN, Utah-Monday, Weber State senior safety Trevian Tribble was named co-Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week for his contributions to the Wildcats’ 38-27 win over Idaho last Saturday at Stewart Stadium. The native of Fontana, Calif. shared the honors with Eastern Washington redshirt junior cornerback Jo Jo Maxey-Johnson who had two 4th Quarter interceptions in the Eagles’ 31-22 win over Northern Colorado.
BYU Football Receives Honors Monday
Monday, BYU football received numerous honors from the Big 12 Conference for their contributions to the No. 8 Cougars’ 24-10 win over Iowa State last Friday. The BYU defensive line was named the Big 12 defensive line of the week after limiting the high-octane Cyclones to 200 yards of offense and only 94 rushing yards. Additionally, the Cougars’ defensive line recorded a sack, 4.5 tackles for a loss and 18 net tackles in victory against Iowa State.
Prep Sports Roundup: 10/10
Baseball 1A State Championship @ Dixie High School ST. GEORGE, Utah-Kyson Miller drove in four runs and the No. 1 Panguitch Bobcats routed No. 4 Altamont 11-1 Saturday to win the 1A state cbaseball championship at Dixie High School. Miller’s six strikeouts in five innings of work earned the win on the mound for the Bobcats. Harrison Lounsbury drove in a run in the loss for the Longhorns. This is Panguitch’s 12th all-time state championship in baseball and third in a row.
Snow Sports Roundup: 10/10
Volleyball SWAC TWIN FALLS, Idaho-Vivian Goto recorded 25 kills and the No. 11 Southern Idaho Golden Eagles surged past No. 14 Snow 3-1 in SWAC women’s volleyball play Saturday at the College of Southern Idaho Gym and Recreation Center. The Golden Eagles prevailed over the Badgers 25-18, 25-22, 22-25, 25-14.
Prep Sports Roundup: 10/9
Baseball 1A State Semifinals @ Dixie High School ST. GEORGE, Utah-Hudson Burningham, Kyson Miller and Casey Walter drove in a run apiece and the No. 1 Panguitch Bobcats blanked No. 3 Wayne 4-0 Friday in the 1A state baseball semifinals at Dixie High School. Traiger Ramsay netted six strikeouts in seven innings of work to earn the win on the mound for the Bobcats. Panguitch next plays Altamont in the 1A state championship bracket Saturday at 11:00 am at Dixie High School.
College Cross Country Thread: October 9
Men’s Individual Results 1 Meshack Kipruto Colorado 22:30.1 (Kipruto set both meet and course records with his championship performance Friday) 2 Pasanjo Kitonga New Mexico 22:30.8 3 Elsingi Kipruto Louisville 22:31.1 4 Rocky Hansen Wake Forest 22:31.4 5 Tayvon Kitchen BYU 22:37.3 6 Kelvin Cheruiyot Florida 22:39.6 7 Evans Kiplagat New Mexico 22:40.7 8 Collins Kiprotich New Mexico 22:43.3 9 Solomon Kipchoge Washington State 22:45.5 10 Taha Er Raouy Eastern Kentucky 22:47.0 11 Nelson Setek...
Prep Sports Roundup: 10/8
Baseball 1A State Baseball Quarterfinals @ Dixie High School ST. GEORGE, Utah-Tayze Barney drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the 8th Inning and the No. 1 Panguitch Bobcats outlasted No. 5 Altamont 5-4 in the 1A baseball state quarterfinals at Dixie High School. Casey Walter drove in two runs in the victory for the Bobcats. Hudson Burningham netted three strikeouts in three innings of work to earn the win on the mound for the Bobcats.
Prep Sports Roundup: 10/7
Volleyball Region 13 Carbon 3 Manti 0 Region 20 Milford 3 Panguitch 1 Wayne 3 Water Canyon 1 TROPIC, Utah-Alison Holcomb and Rylee Frei netted seven kills apiece and the Escalante Moquis downed Bryce Valley 3-1 in Region 20 vollyeball play Thursday. The Moquis overpowered the Mustangs 25-17, 20-25, 25-23, 25-9. Non-Region North Summit 3 Juab 0 San Juan 3 Richfield 0 Written by Brad James
L.J. Martin Out For At Least A Month Per Latest Reports
PROVO, Utah-Per Wednesday news as revealed by ESPN College Football senior writer Pete Thamel, BYU star tailback LJ Martin will be out at least a month with a lower body injury he suffered when the No. 8 Cougars defated TCU 17-10 last Saturday evening at Forth Worth, Texas. Thamel confirms Martin will be out anywhere from four-six weeks.
Prep Sports Roundup: 10/6
Volleyball Region 15 South Summit 3 North Sevier 0 Girls Soccer Region 14 RICHFIELD, Utah-Callista Hulet, Clair Hulet and Lilly Evensen each scored and the Richfield Wildcats blanked Juab 3-0 in Region 14 girls soccer play Tuesday. Brielle Tait earned the shutout in the net for the Wildcats. 2A South GUNNISON, Utah-Maddie Carter scored a pair of goals and the Enterprise Wolves blanked Gunnison Valley 4-0 Tuesday in 2A South girls soccer play.
Prep Sports Roundup: 10/6
Baseball 1A State Playoffs Second Round @ Maple Mountain High School SPANISH FORK, Utah-Kaylon Steele homered and the No. 7 Tintic Miners upset No. 2 Valley 11-9 Tuesday in the second round of the 1A state playoffs at Maple Mountain High School. Weston Baird drove in two runs in the loss for the Buffalos. Tintic next faces No. 3 Wayne Thursday at 1:30 pm in the 1A state quarterfinals at Dixie High School of St. George.
Prep Sports Roundup: 10/5
Prep Sports Roundup: 10/5 Volleyball Region 16 APA West Valley 3 Wasatch Academy 0 Written by Brad James
BYU’s Faletau Satuala Named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week Monday
IRVING, Texas-Monday, BYU junior safety Faletau Satuala was named as the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week for his contributions to the now-No. 8 Cougars’ 17-10 win over TCU last Saturday at Fort Worth, Texas. The 6’4″-215-pound Satuala returned an interception 59 yards the Horned Frogs 16, setting up the first touchdown of the game for the Cougars in a scoreless game in the 2nd Quarter.
Weber State’s Porter Small Named Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week
OGDEN, Utah-Monday, Weber State sophomore defensive end Porter Small was named as the Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week for his achievements in the Wildcats’ 42-34 double overtime win over Cal Poly Saturday. Small netted three sacks, four tackles for a loss and five tackles for Weber State in their win over the Mustangs. The native of Springville, Utah and former Springville High School star presently ranks second in the Big Sky with six tackles for a loss.
SUU Football’s Ran Sawyer Named Big Sky Special Teams Player of the Week
CEDAR CITY, Utah-Monday, Southern Utah sophomore tailback Ran Sawyer was named the Big Sky Conference special teams player of the week for his contributions to the Thunderbirds’ 46-33 win over Utah Tech Saturday at Greater Zion Stadium. Sawyer returned a kickoff 99 yards for a score in the 2nd Quarter Saturday, giving the Thunderbirds a lead they would not relinquish for the remainder of the game at 22-17.
Snow Sports Roundup: 10/3
Volleyball SWAC EPHRAIM, Utah-Aleah McDaniel posted 14 kills and the No. 12 Snow Badgers swept USU-Eastern Utah Saturday in SWAC women’s volleyball play at the Horne Activity Center. Madeline Newbold’s six kills led the Eagles in the loss. The Badgers bested the Eagles 25-16, 25-12, 25-17 to prevail in straight sets. Written by Brad James
Prep Sports Roundup: 10/3
Volleyball Tournament Play Tintic 3 Wayne 0 Hunter 2 Manti 0 Bryce Valley 3 Dugway 0 St. Joseph 3 Milford 0
UVU Men/Women Cross Country Win Team Titles Saturday at SUU
CEDAR CITY, Utah-Saturday, Utah Valley men’s and women’s cross country each achieved team titles at the 2026 SUU Color Country Invitational at the Cedar Ridge Golf Course. The men’s team results are as follows: 1. Utah Valley Wolverines 16.00 2. Southern Utah Thunderbirds 42.00 3. Utah Tech Trailblazers 72.00 4. Salt Lake CC Bruins 127.00 5. Snow College Badgers 129.00 6. Colorado Northwestern CC Spartans 190.00 Mark Boyle of Utah Valley (22:10.32) won the men’s individual championship.
USU-Eastern Utah Downs No. 12 Snow Friday
Women’s Volleyball EPHRAIM, Utah-Alivia Manning posted 11 kills and the USU-Eastern Utah Eagles upset No. 12 Snow 3-2 Friday in SWAC women’s volleyball play at the Horne Activity Center. Aleah McDaniel’s 12 kills led the Badgers in the loss. The Eagles outlasted the Badgers 21-25, 21-25, 27-25, 25-11, 15-12. Written by Brad James
Prep Sports Roundup: 10/1
Football 3A South MANTI, Utah-Raiden Lee tossed three touchdown passes and the North Sanpete Hawks dismantled Manti 36-21 in 3A South football play Thursday. Chaetton Osborne and Luke Lee added scoring runs in victory for the Hawks. Kingston Wright threw two touchdown passes and Ben Taulapapa ran for another score in defeat for the Templars.
Prep Sports Roundup: 9/30
Prep Sports Roundup: 9/30 Volleyball Region 16 Wasatch Academy 3 Merit 2 Merit 2 Wasatch Academy 0 Written by Brad James
Snow Football’s Meeks Falatea Named NJCAA Defensive Player of the Week
Wednesday, Snow College football freshman defensive back Meeks Falatea was named the NJCAA Defensive Player of the Week for his contributions to the No. 12 Badgers’ 26-23 upset victory over then-No. 8 Tyler (Texas) last Saturday. The former Herriman High School star out of Sandy, Utah recorded three interceptions against the Apaches as well as a solo tackle and five assists on other tackles.
Prep Sports Roundup: 9/29
Volleyball Region 14 Delta 3 Canyon View 0 Girls Soccer Region 13 MT. PLEASANT, Utah-McKinzee Chidester and Madelyn Bridges each scored twice and the Manti Templars blanked North Sanpete 8-0 Tuesday in Region 13 girls soccer play. Averie Jo Robbins and Brynlee Olson combined on the shutout in the net for the Templars. Region 14 NEPHI, Utah-Bridgette Wilcock and Abigail Rollins each scored and the Canyon View Falcons doubled up Juab 2-1 in Region 14 girls soccer play Tuesday.
Snow Football Is No. 12 This Week
Tuesday, the NJCAA released its weekly football poll with Snow College rising two spots to No. 12 after defeating Tyler (Texas) 26-23 Saturday.
Utah State’s Brevin Hamblin Named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week
Monday, Utah State senior safety Brevin Hamblin was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week for his contributions to the Aggies’ 21-10 win over Troy last Saturday at Homecoming for the Aggies. In the Aggies’ initial win of the season, Hamblin, a former Syracuse High School star out of Syracuse, Utah, netted an interception and 12 total tackles against the Trojans. Utah State returns to action Saturday at Boise State for the inaugural Pac-12 game in program history.
Wayshawn Parker Named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week Monday
Monday, University of Utah junior tailback Wayshawn Parker was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week for his contributions to the No. 13 Utes’ 31-17 win at Iowa State last Saturday. Parker posted 174 rushing yards and 239 scrimmage yards in the win over the Cyclones, the most such yards for a Ute in a game since current Philadelphia Eagles kick returner/receiver Britain Covey posted 252 scrimmage yards in the 2022 Rose Bowl, when Ohio State defeated Utah 48-45.
Pine View Boys, Crimson Cliffs Girls, Win Team Titles Saturday at Cedar Invitational
CEDAR CITY, Utah-Saturday, Pine View’s boys and Crimson Cliff’s girls cross country teams won team titles at the Cedar Invitational. The boys team results are as follows: Boys Team Results 1. Pine View Panthers 30 2. Desert Hills Thunder 45 3. Cedar Reds 104 4. Crimson Cliffs Mustangs 110 5. Morgan Trojans 138 6. Bryce Valley Mustangs 147 7. Waterford Ravens 175 8. Snow Canyon Warriors 203 Boys Individual Results 1. Jackson Mathews, Desert Hills, 14:48.87 2. Benjamin Williams, Pine View, 15:07.58 3.
Snow Sports Roundup: 9/26
Volleyball SWAC (From Friday) RANGELY, Colo.-Domi Dudova netted nine kills and the No. 13 Snow Badgers swept Colorado Northwestern 3-0 Friday in SWAC women’s volleyball play. Kinzlee Brindley and Lexi Lebleu netted six kills apiece in defeat for the Spartans. The Badgers prevailed 25-13, 25-18, 25-23 to obtain the straight sets victory. Written by Brad James
Prep Sports Roundup: 9/25
Prep Sports Roundup: 9/25 Baseball 1A South ORDERVILLE, Utah-Weston Baird and Payson Harris drove in two runs apiece and the Valley Buffalos bested Bryce Valley 5-3 Friday in 1A South baseball play. Trevyn Clark drove in two runs in the loss for the Mustangs. Written by Brad James
Arkansas Men; Missouri Women, Win Team Titles At Gans Creek Friday
COLUMBIA, Mo.-Friday, the Arkansas men and Missouri women each won team titles Friday at the Gans Creek Course hosted by the University of Missouri.
Prep Sports Roundup: 9/24
Volleyball Region 13 North Sanpete 3 Carbon 0 Union 3 Manti 0 Region 14 Delta 3 Providence Hall 0 Canyon View 3 Juab 0 Region 15 North Summit 3 North Sevier 0 Region 16 Rockwell 3 Wasatch Academy 0 Girls Soccer Region 13 MANTI, Utah-Chloe Olson, Andelyn Dewey and McKinzee Chidester each scored and the Manti Templars blanked Carbon 3-0 in Region 13 girls soccer play Thursday. Averie Jo Robbins recorded the shutout in the net for the Templars.
Prep Sports Roundup: 9/23
Baseball 1A South ORDERVILLE, Utah-Dustin Spencer and Luke Hoyt drove in two runs apiece and the Valley Buffalos smoked Green River 12-3 in 1A South baseball play Wednesday. Mauricio Hernandez had an RBI in the loss for the Pirates. TROPIC, Utah-Gerardo Lopez homered and the Bryce Valley Mustangs dismantled Wayne 9-2 Wednesday in 1A South baseball play. Lopez posted four strikeouts in 3.2 innings of work to earn the win on the mound for the Mustangs.
Enterprise Boys, Kanab Girls, Win Team Cross Country Titles Wednesday At Jackson Flat Reservoir
KANAB, Utah-Wednesday, Enterprise’s boys and Kanab’s girls cross country squads won team titles at the Kanab Cross Country Invitational hosted by Kanab High School at Jackson Flat Reservoir on the Sherry Belle Trail. The boys team results are as follows: Boys Team Results Written by Brad James
United Football League Coming To Utah
Per Wednesday news, the United Football League announced four new markets over the course of the next two years. In 2027, Rhode Island and Colorado are to join the spring football league and in 2028, the expansion consists of Utah and Oklahoma. This will bring the league to 10 franchises. The Utah franchise will play at America First Field of Sandy, Utah, the home of Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer and the Utah Royals of the National Women’s Soccer League.
Prep Sports Roundup: 9/22
Volleyball Region 13 North Sanpete 3 Emery 0 Region 14 Delta 3 Richfield 0 Region 18 South Sevier 3 Beaver 0 Parowan 3 Kanab 0 Girls Soccer Region 13 ROOSEVELT, Utah-Haddie Rasmussen, Bostyn Parry, McKinzee Chidester and Avery Anderson each scored and the Manti Templars waxed Union 4-1 in Region 13 girls soccer play Tuesday. Josilyn Gordon scored in the loss for the Cougars.
SUU Men’s Basketball Announces Schedule Monday
CEDAR CITY, Utah-Monday, Southern Utah University men’s basketball announced its schedule for the upcoming season.
BYU Football’s Legend Glasker Named Big 12 Freshman of the Week
IRVING, Texas-Monday, BYU freshman receiver Legend Glasker was named as the Big 12 freshman of the week after his contributions to the now-No. 9 Cougars’ 41-23 win over Colorado State last Saturday at Fort Collins, Colo. The 6-1 175-pound former Lehi High School star out of Lehi, Utah hauled in five receptions for 135 yards and added a scoring run in the victory for the Cougars. This is Glasker’s second-such award of the season, also earning the honors in BYU’s Week 1 63-7 victory over Utah Tech.
Snow College Football Is No. 14 This Week
Monday, following last Saturday’s 39-30 Homecoming loss to Trinity Valley (Texas), Snow College football dropped five spots in the national polls to No. 14.
Show More
loading
Actions
Get in touch with Brad
Contact Brad, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack