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Utah Tech women’s soccer keeper shows her presence through performance

The Utah Tech University women’s soccer goalkeeper shows her presence through her outstanding saves and received October’s athlete of the month.

Kayla Thompson, a senior exercise science major from Spanish Fork, also received the Western Athletics Conference defensive player of the week award twice this year for her impressive saves in the defensive line.

After the two conference games against Sam Houston State and New Mexico State, Thompson saved 11 shots and secured two wins for the team Oct. 7 and Oct. 9.
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Utah Tech football plans to start a different quarterback against Stephen F. Austin

The Utah Tech University football team will travel to Homer Bryce Stadium in Nacogdoches, Texas, for its next conference game and will start its third different quarterback this season.

Quarterback situation

With the struggle of having three different quarterbacks started in the past three weeks, head coach Paul Peterson and the coaching staff have been working on finding the best way to put up a good fight against Stephen F. Austin State University.

Women’s track and field team set to compete in last meet before WAC championships – Sun News Daily

The Utah Tech women’s track and field team traveled to Northern Arizona University Feb. 3 to compete in its last meet before heading to the Western Athletic Conference championships Feb. 24.


Ron Mann Classic


NAU held the first Annual Ron Mann Classic last year where 27 teams competed. This year is the first year the Trailblazers will be in attendance.


The Trailblazers are set to compete in nine events at this indoor meet. Eight are running events and the other is a field event.


The...
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‘Think it, believe it, achieve it, make it happen’: The Blaze places in the top 3 at nationals – Sun News Daily

The Utah Tech University Blaze Dance team turned nationals into its own “golden hour” as they shared their golden moments with each other before their top-three placement.


The Blaze competed in nationals for the first time last year with one routine that led them to a second-place finish. This year, the tournament happened to be different in a few different aspects.


Zaylie Parkin, a senior elementary education major from West Jordan, competed for the last time at nationals, and it was a bi...
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Utah Tech Women’s Basketball team prepares to use its strengths to its best advantage – Sun News Daily

The Utah Tech University women’s basketball team is preparing for the first game in its five-game road swing by getting better at the elements that are already successful.


The team will begin the road game battle against the United States Air Force Academy Dec. 10 at the Clune Arena.


Previously, Utah Tech trailed by 15 points resulting in a loss against the USAF last year. Utah Tech head coach JD Gustin said USAF had one of their best seasons last year and with their experience, they were...
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Former Dixie State athlete advances to the next step in his baseball career – Sun News Daily

After playing three consecutive seasons for the Dixie State University baseball team, this unique left-handed catcher took his next step into professional baseball.


After completing the third season, former catcher Kaden Hollow was named “Second Team All-WAC Catcher,” as well as nominated to the “2022 Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year” watch list.


Hollow spent his time at DSU proving his skill, which was recognized by not only his team and coaches but also Major League B...
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‘Brothers for life’: Utah Tech men’s soccer team celebrates seniors, last home win of the season – Sun News Daily

The Utah Tech University men’s soccer team celebrated its senior recognition night with a 1-0 shutout against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nov. 4.


The score was empty throughout the entire first half. Then the game intensified, and the Trailblazers were able to find five shots on goal. Larson Rogers, a sophomore psychology major from Albuquerque, New Mexico, finished one goal out of five to secure the win late in the second half.


The Trailblazers took its final win of the season and...

Sports Opinion

SPORTS OPINION | Students in college sports do not under-perform academically

It is a common misconception that student athletes under-perform in academics due to the unreal amount of hours the athletes put into their sport, but it is the complete opposite.

Student athletes put in many hours a week for training, practice, games and traveling while also staying up-to-date on school work. The athletes who join college teams likely play their specific sport in high school, therefore they are already preparing for the workload that comes with being a successful student and athlete.
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SPORTS OPINION | March Madness upsets all perfect brackets

The 2023 March Madness has brought nothing but major upsets and broken brackets.

From Fairleigh Dickinson University, the 16-seed, defeating Purdue University, the 1-seed, the beginning of this year’s March Madness is well described as chaos as there are currently no more perfect brackets left out of 20 million.

So far, we have seen the underdog teams come out victorious resulting in several upsets.
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OPINION | Coach professionalism: be a leader, not a dream crusher – Sun News Daily

Coaches cross the boundaries of professionalism frequently enough, and the standard they are supposedly held to is unclear.


Coaches should be passionate about the game they train their athletes for, but sometimes, that passion turns into favoritism, mistrust, lack of loyalty, and ultimately, lost athletes. This frustration leads to many negative lasting impacts on players.


First, these impacts the coaches have on athletes can lead to injuries, lack of improvement, lack of inspiration, and...

Best of crowds at DSU home games in the 2021-2022 school year – Sun News Daily

With all the competition, big games and moments in athletics at Dixie State University, the crowd and the student stampede brought the energy to help cheer on the teams.


Here are some of the biggest crowd moments at home games this year.


DSU vs. Weber State University: Football


During this rivalry game, WSU was able to come on top with the winning score of 41-3. WSU started with a 52-yard touchdown, but as DSU tried to keep the energy high with help from the crowd, DSU scored a field go...

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OPINION | Caution—True Trailblazer is for the wild – Sun News Daily

Imagine this: your Utah Tech University Trailblazers win the Homecoming football game, and the celebration is only beginning after you rush the field.

Well, you aren’t a “True Trailblazer” until you do the nastiest thing you could do to celebrate.

Now imagine this: at the game, you have the choice of picking a wristband color. You get the choice of a lush green, a lively yellow or a blazing red.

Be careful. Don’t just pick your favorite color. That is not what those colors mean.