Boys Basketball
Chamberlain Burgess, Orem (Sr.)
Orem hasn’t lost to a Utah team all season, and the play of Chamberlain Burgess all season has certainly been one of the catalysts.
The senior BYU commit leads the Tigers in scoring averaging 13.1 points, and last week in two region wins over Maple Mountain and Spanish Fork he combined for 14 points, 13 blocks and 32 rebounds.
At 6-foot-7, Burgess is a match-up nightmare at both ends of the floor.
“Chamberlain’s athleticism and skill set has taken us to another level this season. He is very coachable and a great teammate,” said Orem coach Jace Tavita.
Burgess previously played at Lone Peak and last year he averaged 11.7 points and 7.5 rebounds and was voted a 6A all-state honorable mention.
Girls Basketball
Braylyn Pugmire, Rich (So.)
Braylyn Pugmire was a role player on Rich’s team last year as a freshman, but she’s elevated her game tremendously as a sophomore and is a big reason the Rebels are still ranked No. 1 in 1A as the regular season winds down.
“Braylyn is a team leader on and off the court. You can always hear her voice, communicating on defense and offense, bringing the team together,” said Rich coach Cody Lundgren. “She handles the ball well, is a beast from the block and high post, and has range with her shot. She controls the glass, dominating offensive and defensive rebounds. She finds her teammates off the dribble and passes well.”
Pugmire leads the team averaging 11.9 points and 9.2 rebounds. She also chips in with 1.9 steals. Two weeks ago in Rich’s huge 47-44 win over fellow 1A contender Tabiona, Pugmire had a monster game with 11 points and 15 rebounds.






Boys Swimming
Taylor Fox, Crimson Cliffs (Jr.)
Coming off an impressive double-win performance at the Region 9 championships last week, Taylor Fox now turns his attention to the 4A state swim meet at BYU next weekend.
The Crimson Cliffs junior won both the 100 freestyle and 100 butterfly during the meet at Utah Tech.
“Through unwavering competitiveness and relentless effort, Taylor Fox has not only pushed himself but has also raised the bar for those around him in swimming. His commitment to excellence, day in and day out, has been the driving force behind his impressive achievements,” said Crimson Cliffs coach Mary Ellen Cox.
Fox’s time of 52.68 in the 100 fly is tied for best time in 4A all season, and sets up an exciting showdown at state against Park City’s Keegan Elgie. They’re both tied for 11th in the entire state in the event.
In the 100 free victory, Fox touched the wall in 48.61. Last year at state in the same event he finished 10th with a time of 50.90.
“Taylor has been an incredible asset to the team, not just through his individual talent, but through the example he sets for his teammates. He has proven time and again to be a ‘clutch player,’ stepping up when the team needs him the most. His ability to remain composed under pressure and deliver in key moments is a testament to both skill and mental toughness. His confidence and poise in high-pressure situations inspire his teammates, showing them what it takes to perform when the stakes are highest,” added Cox.
Girls Swimming
Sarah Cook, Ridgeline (Sr.)
In her final high school Region 11 swimming meet, Ridgeline senior Sarah Cook stood on the top podium four times.
Cook won the 100 butterfly and the 200 individual medley, and then also swam a leg in Ridgeline’s winning 400 free relay and 200 medley relay teams.
“Sarah Cook is one of the most determined and disciplined athletes I’ve had the pleasure of coaching. She will out work anyone at practice. Sarah is extremely goal oriented and begins all that she does with the end in mind,” said Ridgeline coach Taryn McUne. “Sarah is an incredible leader and leads by example. She is early and prepared for practices. She expects her teammates to work hard, be on time and prepared every day as well. She is committed to excellence in every aspect of her life.
Cook’s winning time in the 100 fly is the second-best time in 4A this season.
At state last year, Cook finished second in the 100 fly and fourth in the 200 IM, and she’ll look to try and better those results at this year’s 4A state meet in two weeks.
Boys Wrestling
Kolter Kelly, Millard (Sr.)
As he’s done most of the season, Millard’s Kolter Kelly dominated his 2A peers at the 2A divisional wrestling tournament last weekend.
He won all three of his matches in the 132-pound bracket by fall to qualify for next week’s 2A state tournament as a No. 1 seed.
“Kolter is a silent leader and a kid I don’t have to worry about very much. He puts his head down and gets the work done. He has been a great mentor to the underclassman and a pleasure to coach the last four years,” said Millard coach Brenden Turner.
Kelly owns a 41-13 record this season, and he’ll be seeking a third-straight 2A state championship at the state meet.
Girls Wrestling
Ariana Hope, Hunter (Sr.)
Ariana Hope continued her strong senior season at the Region 4 tournament last weekend.
The Hunter senior won both her matches in the 145-pound bracket by fall to improve to 29-8 on the season.
“Ari is a hard worker; she dedicated herself in the off season to improving her skills at wrestling,” said Hunter coach Heather Carlson. “She wrestled freestyle and Greco and qualified for Nationals in Fargo North Dakota. Her hard work has paid off as she has placed in multiple tournaments. She was the 145 Tournament Champion at Uintah. She is also a back-to-back region champion.”
Hope now turns her attention to the 5A divisional meet this Saturday, as she looks to qualify for the state tournament with a strong seed.
Last year Hope placed fifth at the 5A state tournament, finishing the season with a 33-15 record.