
Weber State Wildcats Gear Up for Season Opener After Intense Fall Camp
Defensive coordinator Gavin Fowler and head coach Eric Kjar reflect on the Wildcats' fall camp, praising standout performances and emphasizing readiness for the upcoming opener.
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Defensive coordinator Gavin Fowler and head coach Eric Kjar reflect on the Wildcats' fall camp, praising standout performances and emphasizing readiness for the upcoming opener.

The Scots fell behind early, fought back with key touchdowns, but ultimately lost 41‑33 to North Sevier, highlighting both struggles and promising moments.

Kyle Bubak stepped down as head baseball coach at Ogden High, prompting the district to post a job listing as the program grapples with recent losing streaks and a need for renewed direction.

After a 24‑year NBA career that includes a 2021 Western Conference title with the Phoenix Suns, Patrick Zipfel joins Weber State’s staff under head coach Kaleb Canales, reuniting a longtime partnership and adding a proven developmental mind to the program.

Weber State’s football program opened fall camp under new leadership, highlighting quarterback Devin Brown’s vocal growth, safety Trevian Tribble’s emphasis on effort, and coach Eric Kjar’s vision for a tougher 2026 season.

Ogden City Recreation’s new girls flag football league, backed by local schools and the Las Vegas Raiders, will feature sixteen teams across four grade levels and a skills camp, joining a national surge in youth female football.

Washington State University announced the hiring of Kimble Schuessler as an assistant baseball coach, unveiled its full volleyball slate, and confirmed a home‑and‑home series with Weber State for the men’s basketball team.

The Wildcats will host Washington State on Dec. 9, with the Cougars financing a 2027 return game, while the women’s roster under Jenteal Jackson prepares for a packed schedule.

The Big Sky Conference has released the full 2026 football schedule, revealing kickoff times and network assignments for 56 games, with Idaho securing seven broadcast slots across ESPN, ESPNU, SWX and Scripps Sports.

The Aggies have released their full 2026 schedule, revealing start times for every home game, from the early‑season clash with Portland State to the late‑November showdown against Cal Poly

USC Upstate announced the hiring of Shaun Vandiver to its men's basketball coaching staff for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, a move confirmed by head coach Marty Richter.

Weber State head coach Kaleb Canales is shaping a promising roster for the upcoming Big Sky campaign, placing a premium on the defensive tenacity and playmaking acumen of his guard corps.

Kendrick Perkins, a 14‑year NBA veteran and longtime ESPN analyst, has been appointed men’s basketball general manager at Jackson State University, where he will blend front‑office duties with his broadcasting role and student mentorship.

The 82nd annual Utah High School Baseball All-Star Games in Ogden honored top senior talent, with Bosten Steacie named MVP and Xavier Aldous earning defensive honors, while coaches and future college plans highlighted the event’s legacy.

The latest honorable mentions list highlights a diverse group of standout players, including Adriel Vazquez of Ben Lomond, whose recent match against Ogden High was captured in a striking photograph.

The 2026 Standard-Examiner All‑Area Boys Soccer First Team celebrates the state’s most impactful players, from championship‑winning goalkeepers to prolific scorers.

The Ogden Raptors secured back‑to‑back wins, highlighted by a dominant outing from pitcher Nico Saltaformaggio and a 22‑16 marathon over Idaho Falls.

The Ogden Raptors rely on a roster of local high school students who serve as batboys, handling everything from retrieving foul balls to delivering baseballs to the umpire. Their contributions, though often unseen, are celebrated by team management and the players they support.

Jorge Ruiz, who spent eight-plus seasons at Weber State, is joining High Point as an assistant coach after a distinguished tenure that included roles as video coordinator, director of operations, and assistant general manager, where he worked with Damian Lillard and Kaleb Canales.