Rustyn Burnside has been covering the local sports scene here in Southern Utah since 2017. A fan of all things Utah sports, Rustyn is honored to bring you weekly updates, news and topics in regards to High School, Collegiate and Professional Sports every weekday, 4-6 on the Andy Thompson Show as a co-host, and through written media on sportsradio977.com. A graduate of Utah Tech University, Rustyn and his family are glad to be a part of the St. George Community and the chance to grow alongside it.
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Utah Tech Hopes for One Final Push to WAC Tournament
To use a sports writer’s favorite cliché “If the season ended today” the Utah Tech Trailblazers would be one spot out of appearing in the WAC Men’s Basketball Tournament.
When the Tournament tips on March 13th at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, the one team who survives to the bitter end will receive an automatic bid to go to the big dance to represent the Western Athletic.
How does one fi
Utah 4A Hoops: Top Scorers from Quarterfinals
The first set of games at Utah Valley University did not disappoint.
Both the Boys and Girls brackets were chockful of games down to the wire.
3 of the 4 boys’ games were single digit ballgames, and despite only 1 of the 4 girls games finishing in single digits, 3 of them were back and forth for the majority of the night.
E...
Utah 4A Hoops: Region 9 Shows Out in Round 2 of Tournament
In the span of four days, the 23 teams vying for the glory of a state championship have been whittled down to 8 squads left standing.
Round 2 concluded with a bang last night as 8 games showcased who would appear at Utah Valley University this upcoming Monday, the 26th...
Utah 4A Hoops: Boys Tournament Wraps Round One.
All the waiting, anticipation and eagerness for postseason basketball is now in the rearview as the tournament is officially underway.
Replacing the anticipation is pure adrenaline as teams fight to stay alive, as they fight to go the distance...
UTAH 4A Hoops: Top Scorers from Girls Tournament- Round 1.
The first games of the Utah 4A state tournament are in the books on the girl’s side of the bracket.
It was full of lopsided games, as most first rounds typically are.
Only one game finished within single digits, with #14 Provo edging out #19 Pine View by 1 point.
T...
UTAH 4A HOOPS: REGION 9 LADIES START STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Its go time across the state for with the 4A tournament officially kicking off today with Girl Basketball action.
Here in Region 9, 3 of the 7 teams won’t need to suit up tonight due to having a bye as a byproduct of finishing ranked in the top 8 of the RPI.
S...
Utah’s Defense is Embarrassing
As Collin Sexton’s three ball attempt clanged off the back iron at the same time the clock struck zero, Jazz fans were left with another discouraging feeling of defeat.
The 140-137 loss was tough to handle, and the 4th consecutive loss that has struck Utah. But ...
UTAH 4A HOOPS TOURNAMENT PREVIEW: CEDAR REDS
RECORD:
4-18
REGION 9:
2-9
Wins- Hurricane, Hurricane
Losses- Desert Hills, Crimson Cliffs, Snow Canyon, Pine View, Dixie, Desert Hills, Crimson Cliffs, Snow Canyon, Pine View
UTAH 4A CLASSIFICATION RANKS: (Stats sourced from MaxPreps and the Deseret News)
OFFENSIVE PPG: 55...
UTAH 4A HOOPS TOURNAMENT PREVIEW: SNOW CANYON WARRIORS
RECORD:
13-7
REGION 9 RECORD:
7-3
Wins: Crimson Cliffs, Cedar, Hurricane, Desert Hills, Crimson Cliffs, Pine View, Cedar
Losses: Pine View, Dixie, Dixie
UTAH 4A CLASSIFICATION RANKS: (Stats sourced from MaxPreps and the Deseret News)
OFFENSIVE PPG: 61...
UTAH 4A HOOPS TOURNAMENT PREVIEW: DESERT HILLS THUNDER
RECORD:
13-8
REGION 9 RECORD:
6-4
Wins- Cedar, Hurricane, Pine View, Cedar, Hurricane, Crimson Cliffs
Losses- Pine View, Crimson Cliffs, Dixie, Snow Canyon
UTAH 4A CLASSIFICATION RANKS: (Stats sourced from MaxPreps and the Deseret News)
OFFENSIVE PPG: 60...