After just one year as the Brighton High boys basketball head coach a charmed year, indeed, in which he led the Bengals to the 5A state championship Jeff Gardner has been named the 5A Coach of the Year.
Gardner’s excellence also extends to the classroom. He is touted by Principal Charisse Hilton as an outstanding math teacher and mentor to Brighton students. Gardner will be honored at the Friday, March 30 half-time of the 5A All-Star game at West Jordan High School.
Senior Zach Wertz will represent Brighton in the All-Star game.