Which City of Salt Lake City area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, Jan. 10?

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Abe Connolly and Vainikolo Higby
Abe Connolly and Vainikolo Higby
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Jan 6, 2026
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Saturday, Jan. 10 will feature competition from these former City of Salt Lake City area high school standouts.

Abe Connolly and Vainikolo Higby
Abe Connolly
Southern Virginia Knights
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Sophomore
6′7″
Highland High School
Hometown: Salt Lake City
Next Game: vs. William Peace Pacers, Saturday, Jan. 10, 4 p.m.

Abe Connolly and Vainikolo Higby
Deng Mayar
Omaha Mavericks
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Graduate
6′7″ 180
Judge Memorial Catholic High School
Hometown: Salt Lake City
Next Game: vs. North Dakota State Bison, Saturday, Jan. 10, 1 p.m.

Abe Connolly and Vainikolo Higby
Hyrum McConkie
Southern Virginia Knights
Center
Sophomore
6′9″
Highland High School
Hometown: Salt Lake City
Next Game: vs. William Peace Pacers, Saturday, Jan. 10, 4 p.m.

Abe Connolly and Vainikolo Higby
Vainikolo Higby
Hawaii–Hilo Vulcans
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Freshman
6′5″ 198
Highland High School
Hometown: Salt Lake City
Next Game: vs. Menlo Oaks, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2 p.m.

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