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5 days ago | 
heraldextra.com | Darnell Dickson |Brandon Gurney
Darnell Dickson, Daily HeraldAmerican Fork's CJ Mascaro tries to lay down a bunt in a Region 3 baseball game against Pleasant Grove on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Each week, Daily Herald sports experts Darnell Dickson and Brandon Gurney rank the top five teams in the Utah Valley in baseball, softball, boys soccer, boys volleyball and boys and girls lacrosse (records as of April 27):BASEBALL1.
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1 week ago | 
heraldextra.com | Darnell Dickson |Brandon Gurney
BYU junior returner Keelan Marion returns a kickoff for a touchdown during the non-conference game against Wyoming in Laramie on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Former BYU basketball star Jimmer Fredette poses with Cosmo the Cougars before the start of an NCAA first round men’s basketball game at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo., on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
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1 week ago | 
heraldextra.com | Darnell Dickson |Brandon Gurney
Darnell Dickson, Daily HeraldPleasant Grove's Mason Hawk Henry delivers a pitch against Skyridge in a Region 3 baseball game on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Each week, Daily Herald sports experts Darnell Dickson and Brandon Gurney rank the top five teams in the Utah Valley in baseball, softball, boys soccer, boys volleyball and boys and girls lacrosse (records as of April 21):BASEBALL1.
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2 months ago | 
ksl.com | Ben Criddle |Brandon Gurney
Estimated read time: 6-7 minutesKEY TAKEAWAYS Trey Stewart emerged as a key player for BYU basketball despite initial doubts. His dedication and work ethic led to increased playing time and significant contributions. Stewart's story highlights resilience, impacting team culture and showcasing unsung heroism in sports. PROVO â This year's BYU men's basketball team is full of good and inspiring storylines; although, it's hard to think of one better than the play of Trey Stewart.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
ksl.com | Brandon Gurney
PROVO — As the BYU football team prepares to take on Baylor this weekend, it does so with necessarily elevated expectations in the wake of Saturday's resounding 38-9 win over then-ranked No. 13 Kansas State. The Cougars currently hold the No. 22 ranking in both the Associated Press and Coaches poll following what many pundits considered one of the top performances of the fourth week of the college football season.
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Sep 20, 2024 | 
ksl.com | Brandon Gurney
Estimated read time: 5-6 minutesPROVO — Jernaro Gilford was part of one of the better cornerback rooms in BYU football history, but wouldn't hesitate before trading what he was part of as a player for what he's now coaching. Gilford played for the Cougars from 1999-03, and along with standouts like Brain Gray, Brandon Heaney and Heshimu Roberston, formed a relatively solid position group, with Gilford still considered one of the best to ever play the position in Provo.
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Sep 14, 2024 | 
ksl.com | Brandon Gurney
PROVO — BYU starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff has been put under a microscope throughout the past week by fans and media alike, and for good reason. Following a strong 2024 season debut, the 6-foot-1, 205 pound junior put forth a frustrating performance in the Cougars' 18-15 win over SMU where some bad habits from last season resurfaced. Retzlaff finished 15-of-28 passing for 202 yards and one touchdown against two interceptions while losing a fumble.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
ksl.com | Brandon Gurney
PROVO — BYU football's best position group is set to present an even better and deeper unit when it travels to take on SMU on Friday. Senior wide receiver Darius Lassiter returns to the lineup after sitting out Saturday due to waver restrictions mandated by the NCAA regarding his transfer from Eastern Michigan last season. "I'm ready to go this week," Lassiter said.
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Sep 4, 2024 | 
ksl.com | Ben Criddle |Brandon Gurney
PROVO — We're about to learn a lot more about how competitive BYU football is Friday as it prepares to take on elevated competition on the road versus SMU. The Mustangs will present a significantly stiffer test as an improving FBS program that should present talent across the board above what the Cougars encountered during a 41-13 win over FCS opponent Southern Illinois.
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Aug 5, 2024 | 
ksl.com | Brandon Gurney
Estimated read time: 6-7 minutesPROVO — Most football players take to the practice field on the first day of fall camp with an extra bounce and palpable enthusiasm, but for Cougars senior running back Hinckley Ropati, his bounce is understandably higher than most. Sure, the 5-foot-9, 220-pound fifth-year senior enters BYU's fall practice session as a prime candidate to grab primary ball-carrier responsibilities, but it's a lot more than that.
