As teams notice a decrease in players, they wonder why and what they can do about it. Some schools are combining teams.

Draper’s Ethan Fineshriber, won two world titles recently in Little Rock, Arkansas. The teen with autism now has six world championships in martial arts to his credit.

Draper resident and woodworker LaMar Noorda creates unique and intricate home furnishings and accessories from wood, also gives organ concerts.

The Jordan River is often overlooked as a natural asset of the Salt Lake Valley, but one local nonprofit is working to raise awareness among the community’s youth.

The Juan Diego Catholic High School girls tennis program is loaded with 18 seniors — of its 25 players — and is welcoming new talent as well as breaking in a new coach.

The Corner Canyon High golf team brings in new coach to lift the program.

While local students are honored with awards from the Sandy Exchange Club, Alta High’s Nate Brown went on to win the national title.