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USU Eastern women’s basketball coach Chelsey Warburton joins Drive Time Sports
The USU Eastern Lady Eagles have opened up Scenic West Athletic Conference play with a perfect 3-0 start. Ahead of Thursday’s road game against North Idaho College, head coach Chelsey Warburton joined KOAL’s Drive Time Sports to talk about the hot start. Listen here!

Emery girl’s basketball coach Jon Faimalo joins Drive Time Sports
The Emery Lady Spartans will travel on the road Thursday night to square off with the North Sanpete Hawks in a critical Region 13 showdown. Head coach Jon Faimalo joined KOAL’s Drive Time Sports Wednesday afternoon to talk about the important game and how his team is playing heading into
Carbon High School football coach Nick Milovich joins Drive Time Sports
Nick Milovich has been named the next head coach of the Carbon High School football program. He recently joined Jordan Buscarini on KOAL’s Drive Time Sports to talk about his experience in coaching, the next chapter of Carbon High School football, the offseason workout plans, and more. Listen to the
Carbon High School baseball manager Rob Smith recaps 2025 season
Carbon High School baseball manager Rob Smith joined KOAL’s Drive Time Sports to recap the 2025 season. The Dinos ‘ post-season run ended in a two-game sweep at the hands of the North Sanpete Hawks. Coach Smith talked about the team’s regular season, falling short in the state tournament, the
Emery baseball manager Chase Julian recaps 2025 season
Emery High School baseball manager Chase Julian was a guest on KOAL’s Drive Time Sports to recap the 2025 season. Entering the 3A State Tournament as the No. 12 seed, the Spartans pulled a two-game sweep over No. 5 Mant in Super Regionals. Emery then traveled to Utah Valley University,

2-5-26 James Holas joins Drive Time Sports to talk NBA trade deadline
James Holas joined Jordan Buscarini on KOAL’s Drive Time Sports to recap a wild trade deadline in the NBA.

1-29-26 NBA analyst James Holas joins Jordan Buscarini on Drive Time Sports
Thursday, NBA analyst James Holas joined Jordan Buscarini to talk NBA basketball ahead of the trade deadline. Several teams are reportedly in the running for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but who can realistically make a deal that transforms them into a title contender now?

1-15-26 Steve Bortstein joins Drive Time Sports to talk NCAA/NFL football
Thursday on KOAL’s Drive Time Sports, longtime contributing guest Steve Bortstein joined Jordan Buscarini to discuss a massive weekend in the NFL, culminating in the National Championship game on Monday night. While the biggest game of the college football season is upon us, momentum seems to be with the NFL.

Emery wrestling coach Hunter Cornelius joins KOAL’s Drive Time Sports
The Emery Spartans will wrap up the home portion of their 2025-26 schedule on Thursday night against the Carbon Dinos. On Wednesday, first-year wrestling coach Hunter Cornelius joins KOAL’s Drive Time Sports to talk about the season and the home finale.

1-5-26 Jordan Buscarini and James Holas talk NBA basketball
James Holas joined Jordan Buscarini on KOAL’s Drive Time Sports on Monday afternoon to talk NBA basketball. The duo discussed the Boston Celtics’ outstanding first half of the season, which has made them a model franchise in the NBA. Also, with only one month before the trade deadline, which teams

Spartans sending 34 swimmers to State Championships at BYU
Emery Spartan swimmers will travel to Provo on Friday for the State Championships at Brigham Young University. In all, 34 Spartans will take part in the event over two days, with preliminary rounds on Friday and finals on Saturday. This is the culmination of the regular season, which saw Emery

Carbon swimmers now prepare for State Championships
The Carbon Dinos swim team is getting ready for the State Championships, which will take place Friday and Saturday on the campus of Brigham Young University. 27 Dinos will take part in the two-day event, with preliminaries on Friday and finals on Saturday. Both Dino teams finished third at the

USU Eastern Baseball avoids sweep; goes 1-3 against Vaqueros
Jose Briseno – USU Eastern Assistant SID Photo courtesy of Dallin Grant The Utah State Eastern baseball team hit the road for a week-long trip to Arizona. The first stop on the trip was in Coolidge, Arizona, to take on the Central Arizona Vaqueros. In the first game of the

Stuckenschneider named 1A Coach/Advisor of the Year
Pinnacle Canyon Academy Press Release Photo courtesy of Pinnacle Canyon Academy Mark Stuckenschneider was named the recipient of the 2025 1A Coach/Advisor of the Year. The UHSAA Distinguished Service Award honors individuals for their service and contributions to high school activities. Mark was honored at an awards luncheon hosted by

Cowdell honored as Gold Star Coach
On Tuesday, the Utah High School Activities Association released its list of Gold Star Coaches, and Chad Cowdell, the Carbon boys’ soccer coach, received the honor. The UHSAA’s Gold Star Coach award honors coaches who go above and beyond in mentoring their athletes, encouraging success in sports, and instilling values
