Utah has beauty in its nature, with sights to behold around the state. There are also treasures on the sports fields, with athletes having emerged from stardom at the prep level to become legends in their respective games.
Super Bowl winners like Jim McMahon. Hall of Famers like Natalie Williams. Some of today's most dominant football players like Penei Sewell and Puka Nacua. One of the country's greatest runners in Jane Hedengren.
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, USA TODAY is launching its 250 for 250 series, a celebration of the best athletes from each state. With your votes, five will be selected to represent the athletes who have defined high school sports.
With that in mind, here are the Utah high school athlete nominees. The 12 players (listed in alphabetical order) were all standout at the high school level.
Tradon Bessinger put together an all-time great statistical season in state history, throwing for 4,313 yards and 53 touchdowns at 76%. Graduating with 10,908 passing yards and 127 touchdowns, he finished eighth in Utah career passing yards and fourth in career touchdown passes.
Super Bowl winners like Jim McMahon. Hall of Famers like Natalie Williams. Some of today's most dominant football players like Penei Sewell and Puka Nacua. One of the country's greatest runners in Jane Hedengren.
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, USA TODAY is launching its 250 for 250 series, a celebration of the best athletes from each state. With your votes, five will be selected to represent the athletes who have defined high school sports.
With that in mind, here are the Utah high school athlete nominees. The 12 players (listed in alphabetical order) were all standout at the high school level.
Tradon Bessinger put together an all-time great statistical season in state history, throwing for 4,313 yards and 53 touchdowns at 76%. Graduating with 10,908 passing yards and 127 touchdowns, he finished eighth in Utah career passing yards and fourth in career touchdown passes.
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