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In his championship swim, Kling held off his training partner, South Sevier’s Hayden Hansen, who finished second in the 50 free while setting a new school record.

The Lady Wildcats will host the winner of a first-round battle between Juan Diego Catholic and South Summit when they begin their pursuit of a state title Saturday.

In one of the most competitive divisions in Utah High School Activities Association girls basketball Class 2A in recent memory, both North and South Sevier enter the state tournament with high hopes.

The Richfield High boys basketball team is going to the state tournament in a strong position as the No. 2 seed. In Class 2A, South Sevier is the No. 4 seed.

Through his family’s love and support, Ridge Tebbs has been successful as both a point guard in basketball and a baseball shortstop.

With spots at the state meet on the line, the swimmers from Richfield and South Sevier high schools, who have been training together all year, put up strong numbers at the regional swim meet Jan. 27-28 in Richfield.

A familiar face will resume his role as head coach of the Richfield High School football team by the time the fall season rolls around. Eric Thorson was the Wildcat head man between 2014 and 2018 before he left for Preston, Idaho to spend some time closer to family.

The North Sevier High cheerleaders brought home the second-place trophy in 1A-2A all-girl division at the first-ever Utah High School Activities Association state competitive cheer championships.