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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Porter Gustin and Osa Masina are taking a break from the high school basketball season to represent Utah on a national stage.
The two 4-star linebackers will play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. The game will be televised on NBC and KSL on Saturday at 11 a.m.
"It’s definitely a big honor for me and my family representing Utah and Brighton High School,” said Masina. “It’s awesome.”
“I watched it growing up so it’s definitely an honor to play in it for once,” Gustin said. “It will be a little different this year. I won’t be watching it. It’s a lot of fun and a good experience.”
Both players are excited to represent Utah and show the other all-Americans that Utah kids can play with the best in the country.
It speaks a lot about Utah football. You know, we are not just some mediocre state with mediocre players. We've got great kids, great teams and great coaches.
–Porter Gustin
“It speaks a lot about Utah football," Gustin said. "You know, we are not just some mediocre state with mediocre players. We’ve got great kids, great teams and great coaches.”
Gustin is a 6-4, 240-pound athlete who has excelled in four sports during his time in high school. He is still open in his recruiting, but his three favorites right now are USC, Arizona State and Ohio State. He is excited to represent Salem on national TV.
“It should be fun. I’ve got a lot of my friends and family back home watching so hopefully I make them proud,” he said.
Masina is a 6-3, 235-pound linebacker who played a big role in revitalizing the Brighton football program and returning it to a state title contender. He has narrowed his college choices to USC, UCLA and Arizona State. He hopes to make a decision in the next week but may wait until signing day. Until then he plans to enjoy his final high school football experience.
“It’s awesome,” he says about begin chosen as a U.S. Army All-American. “I’m excited to get out there and fly around and do what I love to do which is play football.”
