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Utah Men's Golf Signs Three Student-Athletes
12/14/2010 12:00 AM | Men's Golf
Dec. 14, 2010
SALT LAKE CITY - The University of Utah men's golf head coach Randall McCracken announced the signing of three student-athletes to a National-Letters-of-Intent. Local talents Brandon Kida of Layton, Utah and Jonathon Thomas of West Point, Utah, and Gentry Hicks of Oro Valley, Ariz. will join the Utes for the 2011-12 season. Prior to joining the Utes, Kida and Thomas have competed against each other at the Junior America's Cup during July of 2010.
Brandon Kida is currently a member of Layton High School's golf and basketball teams, where he is a three-time letter earner in both sports. During his high school career, Kida has posted a stroke average of 68.1 and a low round of 62 at 2009 Region High School tournament. At the Utah HS 5A State Championships, Kida tied for third-place as an individual during 2010 and placed first at the 2009 event. He has also been a medalist in 50 percent of HS Region One Tournaments in 2010. Kida is a three-time Utah Junior Golf Association player of the year and five-time Callaway Junior World Championship participant, where his best finishes were tied for ninth during 2007 and tied for 27th during 2010.
"I was interested in Utah because I felt that it was the best fit for my academic and golf career goals," commented Kida. "Also, the move into the PAC-12 will give me an opportunity to play against the highest level of competition."
Jonathon "JT" Thomas from Sacramento, Calif., currently attends Syracuse High School, where he participates in golf and baseball. Thomas is a four-time letter earner in golf and holds a scoring average of 70.2. His best performance of 63 was at the 2010 Antigua National High School Tournament. Thomas is a member of the 2010 U.S Junior America's Cup, the Utah Junior Golf Association, and the 5A High School State Championship team during 2009.
"I wanted to be a Ute and stay in my home state," stated Thomas. "I also wanted to attend a college that offers a variety of graduate programs."
Gentry Hicks, a native of Marana, Ariz., is a four-year lettering varsity member of Canyon Del Oro High School's golf team. During his senior year, Hicks' -0.09 (to par) average helped his team reach the Arizona Division II State Championships. He was named 2010 Arizona and Southern-Arizona Player of the year, 2010 Arizona Individual State Champion, and 2008 4A Individual Regional Champion (Sonoran). Hicks' hold a low tournament score of five-under-par at 67 and a career average of +3.49 (to par, 9-holes). He is listed on the Principal's Honor Roll and is three-year member of the National Honor Society.
"Utah provides a great opportunity for competitive athletics, as well as for higher education," Hicks' remarked.
The student-athletes will join the Utes for the 2011-12 season.
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