June 2023 | Vol. 33 Iss. 06
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HERRIMAN LOCAL PLAYS FOR DC DEFENDERS IN XFL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME By Greg James | g.james@mycityjournals.com
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rancis Bernard, a former Herriman High School star football and basketball player, made an appearance in the XFL championship game. This is a highlight of a long and winding career. “Having played in championship games at Utah this is just a cherry on top. It is everything a pro wants to play for,” Bernard said. At Herriman, he starred as a linebacker and running back. He was a two-time all-state honoree. He scored 15 touchdowns, 24 tackles and had four interceptions his senior season. After his high school graduation, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and then returned to play one season at BYU. His transfer to Utah, although controversial, allowed him to flourish and have an opportunity in the NFL. “I still have friends from college who are playing in the NFL or who have played there,” Bernard said. At BYU he ran for 58 yards and a touchdown in the Las Vegas Bowl against Utah. In his freshman season he scored 7 touchdowns. He then decided to transfer farther north to the University of Utah. His transfer to Utah shifted his attention to the defensive side of the football. He played in 12 games as a junior includContinued page 18
Herriman High graduate Francis Bernard has had a successful football career that includes an appearance in the XFL championship game. (Photo courtesy of University of Utah Athletics)
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