Boys Basketball
Carlo Mulford, Herriman (Jr.)
Herriman heads into region play as the top-ranked team in 6A so far this season, and the steady play of Carlo Mulford has been one of the catalysts.
The junior is averaging 18.1 points, 4.5 assists and 1.6 steals. His assist-to-turnover ratio is nearly 5-1.
“Carlo is one of the most efficient and hardworking point guards I’ve been able to coach. His competitive spirit, drive, and work ethic are inspiring to us as coaches and players,” said Herriman coach Doug Meacham. “He is a player who knows he could score more points but does whatever is required to help us win games and that’s a sign of an intelligent point guard and one that is bought into winning.”
Last Friday in Herriman’s 62-61 win over Juan Diego, Mulford led the Mustangs with 22 points on 5-of-7 shooting from 3-point range. Before the Christmas break, he led Herriman to a 3-0 record at the KSA Florida tournament was named the tournament MVP.
Girls Basketball
Chenielle Nye, Salem Hills (Jr.)
Salem Hills’ Chenielle Nye has proven herself to be a double-double machine so far this season.
In 13 games this season, Nye has recorded 10 double-doubles, which includes notching 12 rebounds and a career-high 23 points last week in the Skyhawks’ 58-29 win over Manti.
“Chenielle has led us in scoring and rebounding this year and is always at the top of the other teams scouting report. She is always a support to everyone on the team and we are lucky to have her here at Salem Hills,” said Salem Hills coach Taylor Jones.
For the season, the 6-footer is averaging 15.6 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.1 steals.
Nye was named a 5A all-state honorable mention as a freshman, but missed all of her sophomore season and half of her junior season because of ACL injuries.
Boys Swimming
Truman James, American Fork (Sr.)
The reigning 6A state champ in the 100 backstroke, American Fork’s Truman James seems to have picked up right where he left off.
James owns the fastest 100 back time in 6A so far this season, posting a 51.94 at the Greg Fernley Invitational in the opening meet of the season. That time is the third-fastest in the entire state this season.
“Truman has been a great leader in and out of the pool. He’s a great student and has been putting in the work all year in the pool to have the success he is,” said American Fork coach Michael King.
James also owns the fastest 100 butterfly time in 6A, posting a 51.86 at the same meet. The time ranks seventh overall in Utah.
A year ago at the state meet, James won the 100 back title with a time of 50.99. He also finished runner-up in the 6A individual medley.
James has proven throughout his high school career that he can excel in any stroke.
Girls Swimming
Brooklyn Richter, Murray (So.)
After bursting on the scene as a freshman last year, Murray’s Brooklyn Richter continues to accomplish great things in the pool for the Spartans.
A year ago, she won the 4A 100 freestyle state championship and finished second in the 50 free.
Past the halfway point of this season, Richter owns the fastest 50 free time in 4A (24.64) and the second-fastest 100 free time (54.14). Those two times rank fifth and sixth overall in the entire state.
“Brooklyn is an incredible athlete. She has achieved great success this year while balancing her time between swim, basketball and volleyball. She not only works hard, but is a positive influence on her team,” said Murray coach Kyle Snowder. “Her incredible work ethic has helped her to become one of the top swimmers in the state. She is on track to place top in the state this season.”
In addition to her great performances in the pool, Richter is the second-leading scorer on Murray’s basketball team as she averages 10.1 points. She leads the team in rebounding at 8.5 per game.
Boys Wrestling
Drew Korth, Morgan (Sr.)
Morgan’s Drew Korth improved his record to 25-2 over the weekend with an outstanding showing at the Richardson Memorial Tournament at Box Elder High School.
The senior went 5-0 in his 144-pound bracket, winning the first four matches by fall and the championship match by technical fall.
A returning 3A state champ, Korth will be wrestling in the Ross Brunson All-Star Dual this Wednesday at UVU.
“He has a work ethic that is second to none on the team, He is self motivated and will not settle for anything short of being the best he can be. Always looking to improve,” said Morgan coach Kelly Wilson.
Korth is a two-sport standout as he was named a 3A first team all-state football player last month as the fullback rushed for 893 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Girls Wrestling
Eliza Zimmerman, Hillcrest (Sr.)
Eliza Zimmerman’s quest for an individual 3-peat as off to a terrific start this season. Zimmerman won her 125-pound weight class at the Best of the West meet last weekend at Tooele High School to improve to 14-3 on the season.
Zimmerman won all five of her matches by fall.
Zimmerman is the defending 5A state champ as she won the 115-pound state title a year ago on her way to a 30-4 overall record. The year prior as a sophomore she posted a 37-9 record and won the 5A title at 120 pounds.
Zimmerman will compete in the Ross Brunson All-Star Dual on Wednesday night at UVU along with her two younger sisters who also wrestle for Hillcrest — Katie and Eva Zimmerman.