Owlz hang on to beat Brewers

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August 26, 2011

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The Orem Owlz weak spot this year has been starting pitching. Tonight Ryan Crowley put those fears to bed, giving up two hits in 5.2 scoreless innings as Orem won a close one 4-3 against the Helena Brewers.   “He really knows how to pitch,” manager Tom Kotchman said. “His stuff is good enough to […]

Owlz make plays that count in win over Osprey

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August 25, 2011

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Wednesday night’s game was a television highlight dream.  Not because of the non-stop action, nor was it because of dramatic, last-inning heroics.  The Orem Owlz 6-3 win over the Missoula Osprey was a casual fan’s, ten o’clock news gem, because it could all be summed up in a few plays.   After Missoula took the […]

Soccer drops first game of season to Weber St.

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August 24, 2011

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The bleachers were full and the team bench was eager for a win Tuesday night as the Wolverines fought a hard home game against the Weber State Wildcats. Despite multiple blocked kicks on defense and hard drives on offense, the Wolverines would fall in a 1-0 loss to put UVU’s record at 1-1-0.   The […]

Morande dominates from mound as Owlz down Osprey

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August 23, 2011

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For six innings there was no other name more significant than Nick Morande’s.  The first-year pitcher out of Florida gave up only three hits, issued no walks, struck out seven batters and did not allow a single run, in their 5-1 win over the Missoula Osprey.   “Maronde, Morande, Morande,  what else is there to […]

Wolverines pull out win against pesky Griffins

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August 17, 2011

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The Wolverines struck quickly and held their poise,  scoring a late goal to pull out a 2-1 win against the Griffins of Westminster.  2009 All-Conference player Jamie Lyons, scored in the 17th minute to give Utah Valley University the 1-0 lead.  She was assisted on the play by Shaylane Janis, on a corner kick.   […]

Wolverines soccer rings in new coach Bell to solidify keeper position

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August 14, 2011

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The Wolverines soccer team officially welcomed a new addition to the coaching staff this season.   Former goalkeeper Tasha Bell has been a student assistant for the past year, making her a familiar face to a new position.   Bell lettered in both soccer and basketball at Davis High in Farmington, UT.  She was Academic All-state […]

Owlz survive sandstorm, blow past Casper

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August 14, 2011

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Saturday night’s showdown with the Casper Ghosts had a little bit of everything and then some.  It took all the offense the Orem Owlz could muster, and an act of Nature to pull out a 11-10 victory, which catapulted Orem into sole possession of first place in the Pioneer League Southern Division.   The Owlz […]

Soccer scrimmages under new stadium lights to kick off season

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August 12, 2011

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The Wolverines soccer team showcased their new look Friday night at the annual Green and White game. Team Green won the exhibition game with a 2-1 score.   The Green team exploded into action early in the second half, scoring back-to-back goals, each coming in a single minute of each other.   Freshman Lexi Robison […]

Kotchman: Cron injury ‘could have been a lot worse’

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August 9, 2011

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGmPdd3EUY8&feature=channel_video_title   No official status on C.J. Cron’s gruesome right knee injury was given Monday night. What was said by multiple parties, however, was enough to know the Owlz are both disappointed and relieved at the same time.   The 17th overall pick of the 2011 MLB draft dislocated his kneecap in his first at-bat in […]

Owlz offense continues to shine despite loss of Cron

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August 8, 2011

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No C.J. Cron, no problem.   The Owlz bats continued to produce despite playing without the league-leader in home runs, sweeping their four-game home series against Ogden with an 11-5 win Monday night. Ryan Jones went 4-for-5 and four RBI, Taylor Lindsey went 3-for-5 for two RBI, and Kaleb Cowart 2-for-4 for two RBI.   […]