Same Halls, Different Sidelines: Shared High School Roots Run Deep in the Battle for the Ax

CEDAR CITY, Utah – When Southern Utah and Utah Tech meet Saturday night at Greater Zion Stadium, plenty of players will look across the field and see someone they know. Eighteen Thunderbirds share a high school with at least one Trailblazer. That covers 16 high schools across five states and adds another layer to one of the Big Sky’s newest in-state rivalries. The matchup showcases what makes the Big Sky Conference unique. Utah Tech is playing its first season in the league, and Southern Utah is back in the Big Sky this fall. The Battle for the Ax is now…