Internal disconnect proves irrelevant for Owlz
There is a saying that goes “offense wins games, but pitching wins championships.” The Orem Owlz has arguably the best offense in the Pioneer League but the worst pitching statistics….
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Idaho Falls Chuckars head home after Orem Owlz 20-6 victory
The Orem Owlz finished off the three-game series Monday night against Idaho Falls Chuckars with a dominating 20-6 victory following a rollercoaster weekend. After a tough 1-4 loss on Saturday,…
Orem Owlz edge The Rockies in home win
The Orem Owlz were getting into a groove entering Monday night after a slow start to their season. They had won 4 of their last 5 games and were looking…
Celebrating Independence Day with my own reflections
At Utah Valley and every other university around the country, athletic events start out the same way: the audience rises to face our flag and sings or listens to the…
Wolverines top Ivy Leaguers
The Wolverines continue to have success in their athletics this year, but this time it’s what the wrestlers of the school are doing off the mat that is catching the…
Accolades continue to pile up for softball crew
After their first-ever Great West Conference Championship, Utah Valley University’s women softball team continues to be recognized. Coach Todd Fairbourne and two of his players, Amanda Robinson and Tiffany Mills,…
Men’s baseball coach Eric Madsen signs contract extension
Madsen led UVU to a 47-12 record and its third straight Great West Conference regular season and tournament titles in 2012. “I’m elated because this is where I want to…
Regardless of our positions, we are still students
In my freshmen year of college here at Utah Valley, I was only enrolled in one communications class. It would be the start of my college career and a class…
Being a fan is a privilege and Utah Valley is taking advantage of it.
In late April I was able to attend a Utah Jazz game as they hosted the Phoenix Suns in a game that would secure their eighth place seed in the…
Men’s lacrosse falls to Westminster
The UVU men’s lacrosse team played their first divisional game of the season Saturday afternoon when they took their in-state rivals, the fifth-ranked Griffins of Westminster in Salt Lake City….
Highlanders conscious of UVU women’s “winning tradition”
Come Friday’s semifinal game against NJIT, the Utah Valley women’s basketball team try to do what they’ve managed just once in conference play. Beat a team for the second…
Sophomores Aird, Hunsaker step up production for UVU men’s basketball
Entering the 2011-12 campaign, seniors Isiah Williams and Geddes Robinson were the headliners garnering all the attention. Williams was the returning All-American Honorable Mention, a scorer capable of 20-plus…
Linsanity Jimmers Tebowmania
Tebow sucks, and Jimmer is what he is, but Linsanity is one hype train I’m happy to jump on. Each has their own “thing” that distinguishes them. Jimmer is…
Senior pitcher Gendlek looking to finish strong
Dreams mean nothing without work, even for a five-year-old. Competition brings out that sentiment better than anything, and it’s far too common that it comes from driven parents. Now step…
Holiday sports gluttony
Few things capture the feel of the holiday season like the smell and taste of good food. Whether it’s your homemade southern specialty deep-fried turkey and sweet potato casserole or…
