For Hall, on-field accomplishments come second

July 18, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes When it comes to humility, Orem Owlz first basemen Frazier Hall could write the book, though he never would. It’s not that he can’t write or tell a story, because he can. Hall just isn’t the kind of guy to toot his own horn, despite the numerous accomplishments he has achieved playing baseball. When asked […]

Home and Away

July 18, 2011

Reading Time: 3 minutes If there is one axiom the Orem Owlz have embodied up to this point in the season, it would be home-field advantage is key for victory. Their record at home is an impressive 9-3 while their record away from Brent Brown Ballpark is 3-8. After starting out winning six of their first seven, Orem went […]

NCAA could deny baseball’s Doxey senior season

July 15, 2011

Reading Time: < 1 minute Wolverines outfielder Kirk Doxey may be ruled ineligible for his senior season by the NCAA, the Daily Herald reported.   The potential suspension comes due to a summer league Doxey played in just before his freshman year. At the time, he was not yet been enrolled at Utah Valley University.   Doxey could not be […]

It’s llama time: Utah Krishna’s Llama Festival

July 13, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes One glance at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple takes you far away from Utah. Although surrounded by cow pastures and Christian steeples, the Hindu temple in Spanish Fork stands as a beacon of religious and cultural diversity in Utah Valley. Broadening the horizons of community members, showcasing the artful talents of Hindi children, and […]

Kotchman continues to feel out pitching staff

July 12, 2011

Reading Time: < 1 minute With some much needed help from the bullpen, the Orem Owlz finished off their four game series sweep against the Idaho Falls Chukars with a 7-5 victory. In the top of the sixth inning, the Chukars took the lead with their second two-run homerun of the night, making the score 5-4. “I’m being very, very […]

Hairgrove plays hero as Owlz sweep Chukars

July 11, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes After a slow start the Orem Owlz pulled off another come-from-behind victory over the Idaho Falls Chukars last night at Brent Brown Park, winning 7-5. The Chukars tried to sneak one win out of the series with a couple of home runs. Fortunately for Orem, some good defense late and a big error from the […]

Owlz rally to win after trailing 7-0

July 10, 2011

Reading Time: 3 minutes After falling behind early, the Orem Owlz beat Idaho Falls Chukars 10-9. The Owlz didn’t find their offensive spark until late in the game, when they rallied from behind to steal the victory. Down, but not out, the Owlz tried to rally back.  Chukars pitcher Nathan Johnson walked Owlz leadoff man Jerod Yakubik, then threw […]

Owlz find solace at home

July 9, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes There is nothing like home cooking. After losing six straight on the road, the Orem Owlz have turned things thanks to some talented young arms and hot bats to led them to a 12-1 win over Idaho Falls Saturday and a two-game win streak. It was a classic display of timely hitting and good pitching. […]

Owlz snap six-game losing streak with win over Chukars

July 8, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Owlz starter Logan Odom gave up a game-opening solo home run, and it looked as though Orem might already be headed to its seventh straight loss. Instead it proved to be an aberration, as Odom and the Owlz shut out Idaho Falls for the rest of the game. The first-year player from USC allowed just […]

Owlz get back to winning ways

July 8, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes After a blazing hot start, the Orem Owlz had an ice cold Gatorade bucket dumped on them, and not because of celebration. They had their own fire put out, losing their last six games by giving up an astronomical 61 runs in that span. Without even a question being asked following their 5-1 win over […]