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Brandon Gurney

Brandon Gurney covers recruiting, high school sports, and BYU athletics for the Deseret News. Previously, he worked with scout.com for eight years, covering BYU, with an emphasis on recruit coverage. He joined the Deseret News full-time in the summer of 2011.

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Recent Articles by Brandon Gurney

BYU football: Phil Ford has change of plans; plans LDS mission after graduation

Published: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:55 am MDT

Iowa Western offensive lineman was dead set on playing for BYU immediately after graduating next summer. Well, those plans have now changed.

Superbike racing: Italy's Melandri takes advantage of Spaniard's spill to nab narrow win

Published: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 12:00 am MDT

Over the past five years, few racers have proven able to beat Carlos Checa at Miller Motorsports Park — other than Checa himself.

Surprising Smrz claims pole for Superbike races

Published: Monday, May 28, 2012 12:00 am MDT

Although Spain's Carlos Checa has dominated the FIM World Superbike events at Miller Motorsports Park, it was the Czech Republic's Jakub Smrz who earned himself the pole position for both championship races.

UVU wins conference crown

Published: Sunday, May 27, 2012 12:00 am MDT

The UVU baseball team dominated the Great West conference during the regular season and did the same in the postseason — finishing out its conference run undefeated with a 10-6 win over Houston Baptist in...

BYU football: Cougars land massive defensive line prospect Ma'ataua Brown

Published: Saturday, May 26, 2012 12:00 am MDT

Last week, Cougar coaches secured the commit of defensive line prospect Kalolo Manumaleuga to help fill the impending void, and this week they landed a commit from his cousin Ma'ataua Brown..

Miller Motorsports Park ready to host FIM World Superbike series

Published: Saturday, May 26, 2012 12:00 am MDT

This Memorial Day weekend, the FIM World Superbike championship series crosses the pond to compete in the BigM championship at Miller Motorsports Park. This is the fifth year the venue will host the only World ...

High school softball: Roy keeps playing until it wins 4A championship

Published: Friday, May 25, 2012 12:00 am MDT

Having thoroughly enjoyed winning state 4A softball championship last year, Roy decided to do it again.

High school softball: Grizzlies prevail on 'Sweet' play

Published: Thursday, May 24, 2012 12:00 am MDT

Copper Hills softball coach Jentry Jo Johnson encouraged her team all year not to give up until the final out. Considering her team's performance in the final inning against rival Bingham in the state semifinal...

High school softball: Murray tops Box Elder in battle of softball powers

Published: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:00 am MDT

In a battle between what are considered to be the two top teams in 4A softball, Murray beat Box Elder 5-1 on Tuesday afternoon. With the win, the Spartans advance to the semifinals of the winners bracket in the...

High school softball: Roy rallies past Bountiful

Published: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 12:00 am MDT

Through the better part of seven innings, Roy's softball senior leaders provided some sloppy play only to redeem themselves when it counted.