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Olympic gold medalist Rulon Gardner shared experiences of how he became a champion and survivor.

Altamont entered the Class 1A state baseball tournament with the No.

Union and South Summit had a showcased volleyball match in Class 3A last week because both of the programs are ranked in the top four in the Rating Percentage Index standings.

Six Altamont baseball seniors have been instrumental in putting the program into the state title category discussion this year.Ryker Thacker, Brex Goodrich, Octavio Diaz, Judd Taylor, Teagen Jensen and Colton Beal still have some unfinished business left to accomplish.That is to bring home a state championship.“The senior class has really transformed our program,” Altamont coach Chaz Fisher said.

Homecoming games are the ones that usually have the most fans and school spirit.The Union football team put in its best showing of the year with a 40-0 win over Ben Lomond.

Union didn’t lose a set in its last two volleyball matches to remain perfect in region play.The Lady Cougars now have an 11-6 record.

Uintah’s defense played a crucial role in an 18-15 road win against Salem Hills.

Jordan Brady locked down a spot in the Uintah High School Athletics Hall of Fame.The ceremony took place for Brady before the homecoming game between Uintah and Mountain View at Coach Belcher Stadium.Brady was surrounded by family, friends and coaches.

Duchesne dominated Gunnison Valley from start to finish for a 42-0 homecoming win.

Union won two out of its last three soccer matches to raise the record to 8-7 on the season.