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The Daily Utah Chronicle
Sammy Mora

Sammy Mora, Sports Editor

Sammy Mora is the sports editor for the Chrony this year. Sammy is a senior at the U who is majoring in journalism This is Sammy’s fourth year working for the Chrony, this year she has been covering the football and the gymnastics teams. Sammy hopes to continue covering sports teams upon her graduation in spring of 2021.

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University of Utah junior Mykayla Skinner performs her bar routine in an NCAA Women's Gymnastics meet vs. UCLA at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday February 23, 2019. (Photo by Curtis Lin | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Chalk Talk: The Bars

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 5, 2019
University of Utah senior Makenna Merrell-Giles performed her floor routine in an NCAA Women's Gymnastics meet vs. UCLA at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday February 23, 2019. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 5 Red Rocks Set Season High in Senior Day Victory Over No. 9 Michigan

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 3, 2019
University of Utah women's gymnastics junior MyKayla Skinner performs on the vault in the Red Rocks Preview at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Chalk Talk: The Vault

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 2, 2019
University of Utah junior Mykayla Skinner performed her floor routine in an NCAA Women's Gymnastics meet vs. UCLA at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday February 23, 2019. (Photo by Curtis Lin | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Give it All But Fall to Bruins

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 24, 2019
University of Utah women's gymnastics sophomore Alexia Burch performs on the balance beam in a dual meet vs. Penn State at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Set to Compete in Meet of the Season Against Rival Bruins

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 23, 2019
University of Utah women's gymnastics senior MaKenna Merrell-Giles performs on the uneven bars in the Red Rock preview at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Split Weekend Away

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 19, 2019
University of Utah women's gymnastics sophomore Missy Reinstadtler performs on the balance beam in a duel meet vs. Brigham Young University at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Set to Compete in Two Meets

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 15, 2019
University of Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan was present at the Utah Spring Classic to present senior awards in an NCAA Track and Field meet at the McCarthey Family Track and Field Complex in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 13, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Which Varsity Sport Should the U Add Next?

By Brayden Ramsay, Sammy Mora, and Justin Prather
February 12, 2019
University of Utah women's gymnastics senior MaKenna Merrell-Giles performs on the balance beam in a dual meet vs. Penn State at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Down Golden Bears for Sixth Straight Win

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 10, 2019
(Courtesy of the University of Utah)

From J.O. to UT: Cristal Isa’s Journey to the Red Rocks

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 7, 2019
University of Utah women's gymnastics junior MyKayla Skinner performs on the balance beam in a dual meet vs. Penn State at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks to Take on Golden Bears

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 7, 2019
University of Utah women's gymnastics senior MaKenna Merrell-Giles performs on the balance beam in a dual meet vs. Penn State at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Set New Career and Personal Bests in Win vs Arizona

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 2, 2019
University of Utah women's gymnastics senior MaKenna Merrell-Giles performs on the balance beam in a dual meet vs. Penn State at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Set to Open Home Pac-12 Competition Against Arizona

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 31, 2019
University of Utah women's gymnastics junior MaKenna Merrell-Giles performs on the balance beam in a duel meet vs. Brigham Young University at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Defeat Sun Devils

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 27, 2019
University of Utah women's gymnastics senior Kari Lee performs on the uneven bars in a dual meet vs. Penn State at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Beat Beavers 197.150-195.500

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 20, 2019
University of Utah women's gymnastics sophomore Sydney Soloski performs on the floor in a dual meet vs. Penn State at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks to Open Pac-12 Competition at Oregon State

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 17, 2019
Dale Gets It Done

Dale Gets It Done

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 17, 2019
The University of Utah and Weber State host the Spring Classic at the McCarthy track & field in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, April 6, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Track and Field Set to Compete in Boise

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 17, 2019
University of Utah women's gymnastics senior Kari Lee performs on the floor in a dual meet vs. Penn State at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Edge Out BYU in 100th Meeting

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 13, 2019
University of Utah women's gymnastics junior MyKayla Skinner performs on the balance beam in a dual meet vs. Penn State at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Set to Take on BYU

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 11, 2019
University of Utah women's gymnastics senior Kari Lee performs on the floor in a dual meet vs. Penn State at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Down Penn State 197.175 to 194.450

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 7, 2019
University of Utah women's gymnastics junior Missy Reinstadtler performs on the beam in the Red Rock preview at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Freshmen Show Off Skills in Red Rock Preview

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
December 9, 2018
University of Utah women's gymnastics team compete in a duel meet vs. Brigham Young University at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Gymnastics: Rocking 2019

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
December 6, 2018
University of Utah senior linebacker Cody Barton (30) walks to the locker room with senior offensive lineman and brother Jackson Barton (70) after a 10-3 loss to the University of Washington Huskies in the Pac12 Championship Football game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. (Photo by: Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

Utah Falls Short in First Trip to Pac-12 Championship

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 30, 2018
The University of Utah and Weber State host the Spring Classic at the McCarthy track & field in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, April 6, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Track and Field Set to Compete in First Indoor Meet of the Season

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 30, 2018
University of Utah senior wide receiver Darren Carrington II (9) looks to evade BYU senior defensive back Marvin Hifo (17) in an NCAA football game vs. The Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Crimson Red or Navy Blue?

By Casey Overfield and Sammy Mora
November 24, 2018
A Cross Country Season Review

A Cross Country Season Review

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 16, 2018
Cross Country Takes 11th at Mountain Regional

Cross Country Takes 11th at Mountain Regional

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 10, 2018
University of Utah junior quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) passes the ball to University of Utah freshman tight end Brant Kuithe (80) during an NCAA Football game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Stifled by ASU on the Road

By Casey Overfield and Sammy Mora
November 4, 2018
Cross Country Finishes 7th in Pac-12 Championships

Cross Country Finishes 7th in Pac-12 Championships

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 30, 2018
Sarah Feeny, Utah Cross Country / Track and Field August 21, 2018 in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo / Steve C. Wilson / University of Utah)

Sarah Feeny Takes on a New Mission

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 22, 2018
, University of Utah Cross Country Sept. 15, 2014 in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo / Steve C. Wilson / University of Utah)

Williams Shines as Utes Take Third at Utah Open

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 20, 2018
, University of Utah Cross Country Sept. 15, 2014 in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo / Steve C. Wilson / University of Utah)

Cross Country Continues to Improve Before Conference Championship

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 11, 2018
No. 27 Cross Country to compete in Logan

No. 27 Cross Country to compete in Logan

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 5, 2018
Team, Utah Cross Country / Track and Field August 21, 2018 in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo / Steve C. Wilson / University of Utah)

Utes Get Set for the Battle at Beantown

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 21, 2018
University of Utah sophomore distance runner Nicole Griffiths runs the 800 meter run as The University of Utah and Weber State host the Utah Spring Classic at the McCarthey Family Track and Field Complex in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday April 06, 2018. (Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Cross Country Forecast

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 18, 2018

Cross Country: Dale and Freshmen Class Lead Utah at CSI Invitational

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 10, 2018
Team, Utah Cross Country / Track and Field August 21, 2018 in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo / Steve C. Wilson / University of Utah)

Cross Country: Looking to Improve at the CSI Invitational

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 6, 2018
Team, Utah Cross Country / Track and Field August 21, 2018 in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo / Steve C. Wilson / University of Utah)

Cross Country: Feeny Leads Utes with 1st Place Finish

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 6, 2018
University of Utah senior distance runner Jessica Sams runs the 3000 meter run as The University of Utah and Weber State host the Utah Spring Classic at the McCarthey Family Track and Field Complex in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday April 06, 2018. (Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Track and Field: Murphy and Sams Take the Lead

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
April 26, 2018
The University of Utah and Weber State host the Spring Classic at the McCarthy track & field in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, April 6, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Track and Field: Utes to Compete Back-to-Back in SoCal

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
April 25, 2018
The University of Utah and Weber State host the Spring Classic at the McCarthy track & field in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, April 6, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Track & Field: Utes Have Strong Showing Mark Faldmo Invitational

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
April 18, 2018
Utah outside hitter Adora Anae (14) serves up the ball during the first round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament as the University of Utah hosts Cleveland State at the Hunstman Center in Salt Lake on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. Utah wins the match 3 sets to none and advances to play Purdue University tomorrow.

Beach Volleyball: Utes Close Season in Arizona

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
April 17, 2018
University of Utah senior sprinter Mesa Weidle starts out of the blocks during the the 400 meter dash as The University of Utah and Weber State host the Utah Spring Classic at the McCarthey Family Track and Field Complex in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday April 06, 2018. (Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Track and Field: Utes Host Only Home Event of the Year

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
April 9, 2018
Track & Field: From the Track to Surgery

Track & Field: From the Track to Surgery

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
April 5, 2018
Track and Field: Taking on Three Meets in a Single Weekend

Track and Field: Taking on Three Meets in a Single Weekend

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
April 2, 2018
Using Her Major On and Off the Track

Using Her Major On and Off the Track

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 24, 2018
University of Utah senior Jena Cheng returned the ball with a forehand as the University of Utah Women's Tennis team take on University of Denver in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, February 17, 2018. (Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Women’s Tennis: Utes Travel to Northern California

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 16, 2018
Track & Field: Murphy to Race in NCAA Indoor Championships

Track & Field: Murphy to Race in NCAA Indoor Championships

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 7, 2018
Track and Field: Utes Breaking Records in MPSF Championships

Track and Field: Utes Breaking Records in MPSF Championships

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 28, 2018
University of Utah senior Alexia Petrovic returned the ball with a backhand as the University of Utah Women's Tennis team take on University of Denver in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, February 17, 2018. (Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Women’s Tennis: Like Father, Like Daughter, How Family Inspires Petrovic

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 25, 2018
Emily Potter, Tanaeya Boclair, Tilar Clark and Wendy Anae after their final game against the Lady Huskies from the University of Washington at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 (Photo by Adam Fondren | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Women’s Basketball: Utah Runs Past UW on Senior Day, 81-46

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 19, 2018
Track and Field: Utes Thrive in Husky Classic

Track and Field: Utes Thrive in Husky Classic

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 15, 2018
Women's Tennis: Utes Clinch Courtside Classic

Women’s Tennis: Utes Clinch Courtside Classic

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 8, 2018
Track and Field: Utah Succeeds at Mountain State Games, Ready for Husky Invite

Track and Field: Utah Succeeds at Mountain State Games, Ready for Husky Invite

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 7, 2018
MaKenna Merrell-Giles as Red Rocks take on Washington at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake, UT on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 (Photo by Adam Fondren | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Merrell-Giles Earns Perfect 10 as Red Rocks Defeat UW

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 4, 2018
Weidle Uses Nutrition to Her Advantage

Weidle Uses Nutrition to Her Advantage

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 3, 2018
Track and Field: Utes Set For Mountain State Games

Track and Field: Utes Set For Mountain State Games

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 3, 2018
Track and Field: Utes Have Strong Showing at UW Invitational

Track and Field: Utes Have Strong Showing at UW Invitational

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 1, 2018
Track and Field: Utah Prepares for UW Invitational

Track and Field: Utah Prepares for UW Invitational

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 26, 2018
Moreno_Trina, Utah Cross Country August 30, 2017 in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo / Steve C. Wilson / University of Utah)

Moreno Makes Her Own Path

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 25, 2018
Track and Field: Atisme Sets School Record at Bronco Invitational

Track and Field: Atisme Sets School Record at Bronco Invitational

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 25, 2018
Track and Field: Utah Earns Top 10 Finishes in Season Opener, Murphy Breaks School Record at BU Opener

Track and Field: Utah Earns Top 10 Finishes in Season Opener, Murphy Breaks School Record at BU Opener

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
December 6, 2017
Track and Field: Utes Open Indoor Season, Murphy to Compete in BU Season Opener

Track and Field: Utes Open Indoor Season, Murphy to Compete in BU Season Opener

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
December 2, 2017
Experience Helps Lanford with Leadership

Experience Helps Lanford with Leadership

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
December 1, 2017
Paola Van Der Even (14) dribbles past Nicole Molen (11) during the Utah Utes Women's soccer tie game versus University of Southern California at Ute Soccer Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, September 23, 2017. (Photo by Cassandra Palor/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Soccer: Utah Loses to Colorado on Senior Day, 2-0

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 4, 2017
Cross Country: No. 27 Utah Set for Pac-12 Championships

Cross Country: No. 27 Utah Set for Pac-12 Championships

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 27, 2017
Former Clemson Commit Makes Splash as Ute

Former Clemson Commit Makes Splash as Ute

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 18, 2017
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