Hurricane's Brian Scott lifts Keanyn Zundel from Bear River while winning the 220 pound match during the finals of the 3A High School State Wrestling Championships Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012,in Orem, Utah.
Tom Smart, Deseret News
HURRICANE — Brian Scott, the 2011 Deseret News 3A MVP running back for the Hurricane Tigers, was diagnosed with an unreleased form of leukemia.
According to a report from The Spectrum, Scott's form of leukemia is curable and the Southern Utah signee will receive treatment at the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
In 2011, Scott totaled 1,638 yards and 31 touchdowns on 210 rushing attempts. He proved his durability in Hurricane's 38-35 semifinal win against Spanish Fork; carrying 36 times for 220 yards and three scores with a shin injury. Scott was also a three-time champion wrestler in the 220-pound division.
He was scheduled to leave shortly for an LDS church mission but will remain in Salt Lake City for treatment.
The Tigers had a bye this week. Their next game is at home at Desert Hills on Oct. 11. The team is riding a 20-game winning streak.
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Trevor Phibbs is a reporter who joined the Deseret News in 2008. He currently is the Weber State beat writer and also covers high school athletics and the Utah Blaze. Phibbs was raised in Sandy, Utah where he graduated more ..
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I sure wouldn't want to be leukemia right now, the way this kid runs over "opponents" it doesn't stand a chance! Brian is a great athlete and we enjoyed watching him in high school, both wrestling and playing football. A very classy More..
Brian,
You are a remarkabe athlete and person,also a great example of hard work.I played against you when I was a Freshman with JD and was hoping of a chance to compete with you and the Tgers this year,if it was meant to be. may our Heavenly More..
Brian is a class individual and competitor - in my years of covering and broadcasting high school activities, this young man has stood out as a true "champion" both in terms of character and integrity.
God bless you and your Family More..