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High school boys wrestling: Westlake and 6A wrestlers shine at 24th annual Utah All-Star Duals
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The son of an MMA fighter, Westlake freshman Israel Borge has made a big splash in his first high school wrestling season, and on Tuesday night he got to show off his tremendous potential at the Ross Brunson Utah All-Star Duals at UVU.
Wrestling Uintah’s two-time state champ Michael Alexander, who came into the match with a 22-3 record this season, Borge dominated from the outset, racking up a huge lead before recording a third-period fall at the 5:24 mark.
“I wasn’t that nervous, I knew I was going to get him just based on the competition I was doing before this,” said Borge. “I moved my feet a lot and wasn’t resting on top, putting a lot of pressure. Because I used to not do that before I used to hold my breath.”
A youth wrestling all-American, Borge improved to 14-0 on the season with the victory, which includes first-place finishes at national tournaments, Drury Open and the Mid America Nationals.
Borge was one of five Westlake winners on Tuesday, the most of any school.
Westlake’s Brayden Robison wrestled twice at 157 pounds, beating Juab’s Preston Aagard by fall and then Stansbury’s Brandon Pleohn 6-0.
He was scheduled to face Pleasant Grove’s Bradlee Farrer — whom he lost to in the 6A final last year — but Pleasant Grove’s three wrestlers withdrew from the event after participating in a tournament in California last weekend.
“I’m pleased, I went with a stronger mentality, just score points and be aggressive and wrestle hard,” said the senior Robison. “Tonight is fun. You don’t have to worry about getting too tired, just focus on one, get it done and have fun.”
Westlake’s other individual winners were John Fish at 150 pounds and Curtis Borge at 138 pounds. Borge’s 3-2 win over Jason Worthley was one of the best matches of the night as it was decided in the ultimate tiebreak overtime.
In total, there were 30 boys matches at the 24th annual Utah All-Star Duals. The 6A wrestlers fared very well, posting a 12-2 record against wrestlers from other classifications.
The heavyweight showdown between Woods Cross’ Cash Henderson and South Summit’s Trayvn Boger was one of the most anticipated of the night, and it did not disappoint. With the match tied 4-4 in the third period, the senior Henderson pinned the sophomore at the 4:45 mark for the victory.
“I felt it early but I didn’t go for it when he was down the first time, but that time I went for it,” said Henderson, who has committed to wrestle at Cornell next year.
The win improved Henderson’s record at the All-Star Duals to 2-1, as he won his sophomore and lost his junior year.
He said the All-Star Duals are always tough as it comes after the Christmas break, which means enjoying his favorites, pumpkin pie and cheesecake.
“This is my least favorite dual, it’s always a dogfight. Right in the spot where I’m getting back into it from Christmas break and it’s always against the best guys,” said Henderson, who was an all-state football player for Woods Cross this past season. “I’m just glad I got the pin, got a good match out of him and I think coming up this weekend at Rockwell, which last year was one of my better tournaments, hopefully start getting into that deeper season, the grind.”
Thirteen of the 30 matches ended in pins.
One of the best matches of the night was at 132 pounds as Davis’ Austin Ellis beat Altamont’s Dillon Ivie in the first overtime, 6-4.
Other tight matches included Juab’s Cooper Blackett beating Syracuse’s Teague Brown 3-1, American Fork’s Tege Kelley beating Millard’s Sam Rasmussen 1-0 and Beaver’s Kutlur Matheson beating Canyon View’s Marc Richardson, 5-4.
Ross Brunson, the former president of the Utah Amateur Wrestling Foundation and one of the organizers of the inaugural event in 2002, sat in the front row of Tuesday’s event enjoying the spectacle he helped create.
“It’s heartwarming and incredible. The goal when we were starting was to save the BYU wrestling program, and we had to come up with some money and we thought this was a good way we could start saving money,” said Brunson about the inaugural event in 2002 that was held at Jordan High School. “This has taken on a life of its own. First it was 4A/5A against 3A/2A/1A on one mat, just one dual meet in essence, and now we’ve got three mats, boys wrestling and girls wrestling. It’s really grown, and really fun to see.”
Individual results
106 — James Rollins (Mountain Crest) def. Max Mckinlay (North Sevier), fall 2:43
106 — Perry Fowler (Syracuse) def. Ethan Sharp (Uintah), fall 3:27
113 — Monty Christiansen (Emery) def. Chad Yellow (San Juan), fall 1:24
113 — Kaleb Blackner (Roy) def. Krew King (North Sanpete), fall 2:34
120 — Bryce Pulver (South Summit) def. Kolter Kelly (Millard), fall 0:52
120 — Karson Shelley (Spanish Fork) def. Mason Carlson (Syracuse), fall 0:46
126 — Ben Kohler (Wasatch) def. Dak Eldredge (Millard), 9-3
126 — Israel Borge (Westlake) def. Michael Alexander (Uintah), fall 5:24
132 — Austin Ellis (Davis) def. Dillon Ivie (Altamont), 6-4 (OT)
132 — Hudson Palmer (Farmington) def. Glade Harman (Mountain View), 9-0
132 — Hayden Park (Juab) def. Oakley Shumway (Mountain View), 11-2
132 — Cooper Blackett (Juab) def. Teague Brown (Syracuse), 3-1
138 — Curtis Borge (Westlake) def. Jason Worthley (Fremont), 3-2
144 — Tege Kelley (American Fork) def. Sam Rasmussen (Millard), 1-0
144 — Noah Bull (Layton) def. Lincoln Lofthouse (Mountain Crest), 15-4
150 — Josh Fish (Westlake) def. Tucker Roybal (Union), 7-3
150 — Brody Rhoades (Uintah) def. Colton Barnes (Milford), fall 5:38
157 — Jacob Marshall (Panguitch) def. Brandon Ploehn (Stansbury), 10-8
157 — Brayden Robison (Westlake) def. Preston Aagard (Juab), fall 0:51
157 — Brayden Robison (Westlake) def. Brandon Ploehn (Stansbury), 6-0
165 — Quayde Beck (Payson) def. Morgan Tingey (Millard), 9-3
165 — Logan Hancey (Fremont) vs. Ben Smith (South Summit), 10-5
175 — Banks Love (Bingham) def. Bridger Thalman (Mountain Crest), 17-0
175 — Kaden Bennie (Layton) def. Kaden Turner (Millard), 11-4
190 — Landen Shurtleff (Payson) def. Andre Leota (Olympus), fall 1:50
190 — Tevita Valeti (Springville) def. Emilio Jackson (Millard), fall 2:32
215 — Dallin Sweat (Manti) def. Athanasios Johnson (Murray), 11-5
215 — Kutler Matheson (Beaver) def. Marc Richardson (Canyon View), 5-4
285 — Cash Henderson (Woods Cross) def. Trayvn Boger (South Summit), fall 4:45
285 — Austin McNaughtan (Wasatch) def. Taylor Black (San Juan), fall 0:45
In what has a chance to be one of the most important nights in Jazz history, the Utah Jazz jumped in the NBA Lottery to the #2 spot for the upcoming NBA draft.
Here are the final results, which show all the movement.
Aside from it being a massive night for the Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies, and Bulls, it was a devastating night for a few teams, but no one more than the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers, in their trade for Ivica Zubac, had a stipulation on their pick that if the pick was top-4 they kept it. But if it fell below 4, they would give it to the Clippers which is exactly what happened. Now, the Clippers, who are without Zubac, find themselves with a #5 pick to build around.
For the Jazz this is a culmination of four years of rebuilding that ends with an extremely satisfying end. Utah will now have one of the tier-1 players from this draft: AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson. The player Utah drafts will be one of their cornerstone pieces and will have the chance to not only play, but be a part of a team that will be competing for the playoffs this season.
The Utah Jazz now have a Sinister Six core: Darryn Peterson (If AJ Dybantsa goes #1), Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Walker Kessler (if he signs). It’s quite the core with a mix of youth and veterans in their prime. With this group, the Jazz will have a chance to be one of the top teams in the Western Conference. Yes, the Thunder and Spurs are going to be difficult to beat, but Utah has the mix of talent, coaching, and depth that could absolutely do the trick.
Now the Utah Jazz look forward to the NBA Draft that be on June 23rd. Let the posturing begin!!
PROVO — An organization that has been a beacon of hope for Utah children and families just got a big upgrade in Provo.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County on Friday held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest facility, marking the start of a new chapter in providing support for those who need it the most.
The new Kent B. Nelson Clubhouse, 131 N. Olympic Blvd., replaces the organization’s former Provo clubhouse, which had been in operation for more than 50 years. Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County leaders said they had outgrown the aging facility and needed a larger, more modern space to support more community members.
“This new clubhouse is more than a building — it’s a central place where we can coordinate programs, support our staff, and amplify our impact across the region,” said David Bayles, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County, in a statement.
The organization’s mission was something the late former Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich was passionate about. His wife Marji and daughter Emily Sakievich attended Friday’s grand opening ceremony just as if he would’ve wanted to.
“He loved this project, and it meant the world to him,” Emily Sakievich told KSL. “This was actually one of the last places he went before he passed. (He) and my mom stopped by to just see how progress was going; he would be so excited to see this come together.”
The former commissioner died last December at the age of 72. Tom Sakievich resigned from the seat in September 2024 after being diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer.
Emily Sakievich said her father was a big supporter of helping children in the Boys & Girls Clubs feel supported while he was in office.
“He would have all of them come to his office and talk about how government works and how they can be a part of it someday,” she said.
The new 20,000 square-foot facility expands on resources and programs offered at its previous site for community youth and families experiencing hardships.
The clubhouse will provide safe, engaging, and educational programs in a modernized building fit to serve more than 14,000 Utah children and teens.
A variety of programs including after-school, summer activities and STEM learning will be offered at the new facility. Other resources include internet safety programs, mental health support, nutrition initiatives, and housing assistance for families experiencing homelessness.
“We’ve been able to increase the capacity so much and add preschool and other things; we can even benefit more families — and we can benefit them for a longer period of time, from younger to older, where there are no gaps.” Provo City Council Chair Katrice MacKay told KSL. “So I’m really excited. It’s a fantastic thing for the city and for our residents.”
Leaders of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County say the new $6 million Provo clubhouse was designed as a welcoming space where children and teens can explore new interests, build life skills, and receive mentorship from caring staff.
“The Boys & Girls Clubs have been a cornerstone of youth development in Utah County for decades,” said Janet Frank, board president, in a statement “This new clubhouse strengthens that mission, allowing the organization to extend its reach and impact across the entire region.”
Friday’s event took place while children who attend the Boys & Girls Clubs were in school, so another ceremony for kids and their families is planned for the end of the month.
“The Boys & Girls Club is for every kid out there,” Bayles said. “We want to accomplish what every parent wants for their kids — we want them to have a safe place to learn and grow, to be successful in school, to build social skills and to go on and be great members of society.”
The Key Takeaways for this article were generated with the assistance of large language models and reviewed by our editorial team. The article, itself, is solely human-written.
HUNTSVILLE , Utah (KUTV) — Three motorcycles crashed on Trapper’s Loop in northern Utah, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
Officials said one motorcycle traveling northbound on SR-176 near milepost 10 failed to maintain its lane while navigating a curve.
The bike crossed into oncoming southbound traffic, where it collided with two other motorcycles. Officials said all three riders were taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition. All were wearing helmets and protective gear.
Speed is believed to have been a contributing factor in the crash.
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