By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today IVINS – Haeran Ryu carded a bogey-free round of 9-under-par 63 and still holds a one-shot lead over Ariya Jutanagarn with the opening round still in progress at the inaugural Black Desert Championship presented by Greater Zion on May 1 under a clear blue sky and warm conditions. The…

By Ragan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – The 2025 season was nothing short of amazing for our Flippin’ Birds gymnastics team, as described by Head Coach Scotty Bauman. “Honestly, the girls that we were able to coach this year, the situation that we were in with the bulk of the team still being underclassmen—just watching…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today LAS VEGAS – Tony Stewart has 49 wins and three Cup championships in the NASCAR ranks. He’s been successful in IndyCar, World of Outlaws Sprint cars and other forms of racing. On a warm afternoon April 13, Stewart can add NHRA national event champion to the resume. Stewart beat…

By Parker Haynie, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, UTAH — The Western Athletic Conference announced the Winter All-Academic Honorees, with 32 Thunderbirds qualifying for the award across four sports. Quote from Kayla Kovar – Director of Athletic Academic Performance “We are extremely proud of all the hard work and dedication of our student-athletes here at Southern…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics   CEDAR CITY, Utah – In the ever-changing landscape of collegiate athletics, where transfers and shifting rosters have become the norm, the steadfast loyalty of Southern Utah University’s softball seniors, Keimon Winston and Amyah Boosted, stands out. Their journey has been marked by growth and an unwavering love for the program, coaches, and…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sports   SALT LAKE CITY – Fresh off an MPSF championship victory, the Southern Utah Gymnastics team secured a third-place finish at the NCAA Gymnastics Regionals Second Round at the University of Utah Thursday afternoon. Making their 12th straight regionals appearance – and 20th overall – the Flippin’ Birds notched a…

BY ARZA MARSH, Sports Information Intern     LAS VEGAS, Nevada — As the confetti came down at the Orleans Arena, signaling the end of the Western Athletic Conference basketball tournaments, anyone would be forgiven for not noticing the workers in black polos and gray windbreakers milling about the stage, helping present the champions with shirts,…

By Parker Haynie, SUU Athletics   CEDAR CITY, UTAH – Jake Vincent was a member of the Southern Utah Men’s Golf team from 2016 to 2021 and left his name all over the Thunderbirds record books. During that time, Vincent won multiple tournaments for the Thunderbirds, including a Big Sky Conference Championship his junior year,…

By Parker Haynie, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, UTAH — The College Sports Communicators Association announced the 2024-25 All-Academic District Honorees. Three Southern Utah Women’s Basketball players—Jaeden Brown, Lexi Bull, and Samantha Johnston—qualified for the recognition. Head Coach Tracy Mason said “I am so proud of these three and the hard work they put in all season long, on and…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz   CEDAR CITY, Utah – Hosting Cal Baptist over the weekend, the Southern Utah softball team claimed the series with a pair of wins in three games. Below are recaps of all three games, starting with game one of Friday’s doubleheader. Game 1 – Friday Facing the Lancers for the…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz   ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Traveling to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championship, the SUU gymnastics team claimed its third straight conference championship on Saturday. The Thunderbirds took first with a 196.625 score, edging out UC Davis (196.400), Sacramento State (193.850), and Alaska-Anchorage (191.875) to win its second consecutive MPSF title.…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah University gymnastics team has made history, becoming the first program ever to sweep the five major end-of-year awards in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF). The Thunderbirds also claimed an impressive 18 of the 37 total all-conference honors. Head Coach Scotty Bauman Said “I’m so proud…