Each week, Daily Herald sports writers Darnell Dickson and Brandon C. Gurney rank the top five teams in the Utah Valley in football, girls soccer and girls volleyball (records as of Aug 11):
FOOTBALL
1. Orem (0-0)
Loaded Tigers open season hosting Granger.
2. Lone Peak (0-0)
Knights ...
No clarification regarding BYU's tightly-contested starting quarterback battle was offered on Saturday by Cougar coaches, although some hints may be provided in the coming days.
At least according to BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick, who was observing closely throughout the around 100 ...
The last tune-up before the season opener was a little out of tune.
BYU women's soccer scored early on a penalty kick from junior Ellie Walbruch but was unable to generate any more offense in a 1-1 tie with Utah Tech in an exhibition match at South Field on Saturday.
In their preseason ...
UTAH MILITARY ACADEMY CAMP WILLIAMS MARAUDERS
Head Coach: Ephraim Schulte (2nd season, 2-7)
2024 Record: 2-7 (8th RPI in 8-player)
Playoffs: Lost to No. 1 seed Rich 47-8 in 8-player quarterfinals
Players to watch: Sr. QB/DB David Shern, Jr. RB/LB Justin Osamudiamen, So. WR/DB ...
AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY EAGLES
Head Coach: Lance Burrell (4th season, 6-16)
2024 Record: 5-6 overall, 1-3 2A North
Playoffs: No. 7 seed, lost to No. 2 Emery 70-21 2A quarterfinals
Players to Watch: Sr. QB Nicolas Marble, Sr. WR Kael Worthen, Sr. TE Cole Clayson, Sr. DL Jaheim Pierre ...