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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: Fan-developed software gives Cougars player management edge

Published: Monday, May 20, 2013 5:19 pm MDT

Randy Larson had little idea how much BYU could employ his volunteer services when making a simple email request to help out.

High school baseball: Snow Canyon overcomes the odds, wins second-straight 3A championship

Published: Saturday, May 18, 2013 8:46 pm MDT

The task was gargantuan, but Snow Canyon had the will to win three games in one day to secure its second 3A baseball championship in as many years.

High school baseball: Desert Hills stages classic comeback to defeat rival Snow Canyon

Published: Friday, May 17, 2013 9:46 pm MDT

Desert Hills produces a gutty comeback to beat rival Snow Canyon in the semifinals of the 3A baseball tournament.

High school football: East star running back Ula Tolutau commits to Wisconsin

Published: Friday, May 17, 2013 9:41 am MDT

East High standout Ula Tolutau committed to sign with Wisconsin Thursday afternoon.

High school baseball: Region 9 champion Desert Hills blanks Carbon

Published: Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:00 am MDT

OREM — It was the biggest start of his life, but you wouldn't have known with how Desert Hills ace Baden Powell went about his business.

High school baseball: Riley Gates unbeatable for Snow Canyon

Published: Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:00 am MDT

OREM — Snow Canyon's Riley Gates has proven tough to beat even when he doesn't have his best stuff on the mound.

High school baseball: Red-hot Bingham pounds Taylorsville 14-3 in five innings

Published: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 8:55 pm MDT

Bingham continues its torrid hitting in a shocking 14-3 rout over Taylorsville in the second round of the 5A state tournament.

BYU softball: Cougars must overcome huge challenge entering the NCAA tournament

Published: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 3:12 pm MDT

The BYU softball team has already overcome a lot this season, but the Cougars will have to overcome their biggest challenge yet to advance out of their NCAA first-round regional hosted by No. 3 seed Oregon.

High school baseball: Westlake rallies late to beat Bountiful in first round of 4A tourney

Published: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 9:30 pm MDT

Westlake's bats come alive in the seventh inning in a thrilling comeback win over Bountiful in the first round of the 4A state tournament.

High school baseball: 5A tournament looks as competitive as ever

Published: Monday, May 13, 2013 8:59 pm MDT

Most postseason tournaments include one or two clear favorites, but this year's 5A state baseball tournament appears wide open with play set to start on Tuesday.

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