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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
From student wrestler to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, former Wolverine Ramsey Nijem has demonstrated his ability to adapt quickly to the world of mixed martial arts fighting. Nijem, a recent contestant and finalist on UFC’s “The Ultimate Fighter” television show, started his professional MMA career while he was attending classes at UVU. Without any […]
Leather balls and gloves get the attention. Always have, always will. With the limelight focused there, however, Utah Valley fans risk missing what’s happening with leather saddles and plastic crosses (lacrosse sticks, not religious emblems) likewise competing under the Wolverine logo and colors. Same school, different status. They are club teams, a local label that […]
When Brock Winn was 14 years old, he bought a bronc saddle and has never looked back since. The Ferron, UT native put himself in the national spotlight placing second at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in saddle bronc riding. CNFR, often called the ‘Rose Bowl’ of college rodeo, is a grueling week-long proving […]
Orem Owlz catcher Francis Larson is a product of UC Irvine. Through his first eight games played, the right-hander is batting .364, including one triple, one home run and nine RBI. Sports writer Gant Stokes caught up with Larson to find out more about the man behind the catcher’s mask. Q: You went to London […]