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Trevor Phibbs

Bountiful's Sam Merrill raises his arms in victory as Bountiful defeats Orem Saturday, March 8, 2014 for the 4A championship 44-43 in the Huntsman Center at the University of Utah.
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High school boys basketball: Bountiful captures first state title since 1997 in dramatic fashion
Bountiful capped a 26-1 season with its first state championship since 1997 in dramatic fashion against Orem.
By Trevor Phibbs
Bountiful vs Olympus in 4A semifinal state high school basketball played in Salt Lake City, Friday, March 7, 2014. (Submission date: 03/07/2014) (Ravell Call)
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High school boys basketball: Bountiful advances to state title game one year after semifinal heartbreak
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Brighton's Brock Miller is blocked by American Fork's Brendan Bailey as American Fork High School defeats Brighton High School 50-27 in the 5A basketball quarterfinals Thursday, March 6, 2014, in Salt Lake City.
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High school boys basketball: American Fork holds Brighton scoreless in third quarter to earn 5A semifinal berth
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Springville's 4 Max Terry, center, dives for the ball against Roy's Cody Hobbs during the 4A quarterfinal game at the Huntsman Center at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, March 5, 2014.
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High school boys basketball: Springville displays courage and composure in 4A quarterfinal win over Roy
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Copper Hills' Porter Hawkins fights to get up a shot between Israel Tademy and Adam Hasting as Copper Hills and Hunter play Tuesday, March 4, 2014 in the Huntsman Center at the University of Utah. Copper Hills won 55-47.
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High school boys basketball: Young Copper Hills answers the challenge against Hunter
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High school basketball: Bingham wakes up in the second half to get past West
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High school boys basketball: No. 1 Bountiful thrashes Provo in opening round of 4A tournament
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Action between Judge Memorial Bulldogs and Springville Red Devils during the 4A state tournament at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Monday, March 3, 2014.
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High school boys basketball: Springville stops Judge on final possession to reach 4A quarterfinals
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Kearns' Bushman Ebet dunks the ball with Spanish Fork's Moses Eyere and Hayes Hall watching below during the Class 4A State Tournament Monday at the Huntsman Center.
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High school basketball: Kearns advances to the quarterfinals for the first time since 1972
For the first time since 1972 — a year famously remember for the Watergate scandal — the Cougars advanced to the quarterfinals of the 4A state tournament with a 56-47 win against Spanish Fork.
By Trevor Phibbs
Davis' Jesse Wade tries to disrupt a shot by Alta's Zach Rollins as Alta and Davis play Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 in Sandy. Alta won 67-55.
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High school basketball: Lone Peak favored in 5A tournament again, but this time with added competition
Lone Peak is chasing an unheralded fourth straight state championship, but unlike previous seasons, the competition has raised.
By Trevor Phibbs
Lone Peak's TJ Haws celebrates his game-winning 3-pointer scored in the last seconds of a basketball game against Bishop O'Connell in the Great Western Shootout at Orem High School in Orem on Friday, Dec. 6 2013.
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High school boys basketball: 5A boys basketball state tournament capsules
Here’s a team-by-team look at what to expect from all 16 of the schools in the 5A boys basketball tournament, one by one.
By Trevor Phibbs
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High school girls basketball: 5A girls basketball state tournament capsules
Here’s a team-by-team look at what to expect from all 16 of the schools in the 5A girls basketball tournament, one by one.
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High school girls basketball: Carbon shocks Juan Diego in opening round of 3A tournament
With less than a minute remaining, Carbon’s Jordan Scoggins muscled up a layup to give the Dinos a 33-31 upset victory at Juan Diego Friday in the first round of the 3A girls state tournament.
By Trevor Phibbs
as Wasatch Academy defeats Weber High School 70-59 in the Provo Tip-Off Classic Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in Provo.
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High school basketball: Wasatch Academy is an overwhelming favorite in the 2A tournament
It doesn’t take a genius to tab Wasatch Academy as the best team in the classification, and — debates aside — the Tigers have rightfully earned that respect.
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Wasatch Tiger Kaz Mogle drives past Colby Caldwell of the Gunnison Bulldogs during the 2A championship game in Cedar City on Saturday February 23, 2013.
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2A boys basketball state tournament: A team-by-team look
Here’s a team-by-team look at all 16 teams in the 2A boys basketball state tournament this week, including the play-in games, and what to expect.
By Trevor Phibbs
Head Coach for the Emery Spartans Dean Stilson high fives his team after winning their first game of the region 9 playoffs against Beaver high on Thursday February 22, 2013 in Cedar City.
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High school girls basketball: Emery positioned to avenge last season’s disappointment in 2A girls tournament
Behind its high-powered offense, which topped the classification in points per game, Emery’s quest for redemption begins against Rockwell, the No. 4 seed from Region 14, on Friday at Orem High.
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as South Summit High defeats Waterford 53-29 in girl's 2A basketball Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, in Kamas.
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High school girls basketball: 2A state tournament capsules
Here’s a team-by-team look at all 16 teams in the state tournament, and what to expect:
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High school boys basketball: Lone Peak edges American Fork behind TJ Haws’ last-second free throws
Lone Peak’s TJ Haws calmly sank two free throws after he was fouled at midcourt, and moments later the Knights preserved a 52-51 win over American Fork.
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Bingham plays Jordan in a football game at Jordan High School in Sandy on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013.
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High school football: Bingham announces 2-year agreement with Nevada’s Bishop Gorman
Bingham, widely considered the best program in the state, announced a two-year agreement with Bishop Gorman, widely considered the best program in Nevada.
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High school wrestling: Layton prevails in 5A divisional meet that resembled a traditional Region 1 tournament
The 5A divisional B qualifier still resembled a Region 1 tournament when Layton captured its second-straight team title with an overall score of 399 points, topping second-place finisher Syracuse, which tallied a score of 359.5.
By Trevor Phibbs
Utah Jazz head coach Tyrone Corbin reacts after a foul call during a game between the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves at EnergySolutions Arena on Tuesday, January 21, 2014.
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Utah Jazz: Jazz looking to remain energized against Dallas
The Jazz have been hampered by injuries, certainly, but as the season progresses the main concern is remaining energized and keeping tiring legs fresh.
By Trevor Phibbs
Football players at East High School pose for photos after signing national letters of intent in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014.
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High school football: East High produces five Division I players and 11 total on signing day
In total, five East High players signed with Division-I programs, four of which reside in the Mountain West Conference, along with the Deseret News’ 2013 Mr. Football Ula Tolutau, who signed with Wisconsin.
By Trevor Phibbs
as East High School and Olympus High School play in the 4A State High School football semi-final Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Salt Lake City.
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Season in seclusion, part 3: The drive for a state championship
The East High Leopards are just two wins from a state title. How will they cope with the ups and downs of a late 4A football tournament run?
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East High quarterback Isaac Valles fires down field to a receiver as Highland's Bryan Mone gives chase during a game at Talley Stevens Stadium on Friday, September 20, 2013.
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Season in seclusion, Part 2: Sanctions put the East High Leopards in crisis
East High’s football program fights through and tries to recover from controversy.
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Football coach Brandon Matich, talks to his team as he coaches East High where his grandfather, Grant Martin, coached for nearly two decades, as East High plays Woods Cross, Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, in Woods Cross, Utah. (Tom Smart, Deseret News)
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Season in seclusion, part 1: East High football coach Brandon Matich tries to bind diverse team together
This is an all-access, season-long look at 64 East High kids who banded together.
By Trevor Phibbs
Gordon Hayward (20) of the Utah Jazz blocks a shot by John Salmons (25) of the Toronto Raptors with Rudy Gobert (27) of the Utah Jazz at left during NBA basketball in Salt Lake City, Monday, Feb. 3, 2014.
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Utah Jazz: Rookie Rudy Gobert shows well in Utah loss to Toronto
Rudy Gobert’s impact wasn’t exactly measurable in Utah’s loss to Toronto, but his presence was certainly felt.
By Trevor Phibbs
Hunter's McKay Meidlinger and Taylorsville's Remi Prince reach for the rebound during a boys basketball game at Hunter High School in West Valley City on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014.
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High school boys basketball: Taylorsville seizes control of Region 2 with win over Hunter
Taylorsville limited Hunter to 12 points in the second half and improved to 5-0 in Region 2 play with a runaway win.
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High school girls basketball: Brighton uses Dani Barton and Maddie Chin to beat Copper Hills again
Behind 34 points from Dani Barton and Maddie Chin, the Bengals defeated the Grizzlies once again, 56-53.
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David Hastings
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High school football: Hillcrest hires former Lehi coach David Hastings
Hillcrest principal Sue Malone announced the hiring of former Lehi coach David Hastings in a statement for Canyons School District.
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Lone Peak's T.J. Haws celebrates a three pointer as American Fork and Lone Peak play Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 at UVU.
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High school boys basketball: TJ Haws has created his own legacy at Lone Peak
Resting isn’t an option for Lone Peak guard TJ Haws on his quest to become one of the greatest high school basketball players in state history.
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