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Brian Preece

Brian Preece, Sports Writer

Brian is that one middle-aged guy that always looks out of place in your classes. He is passionate about sports in general but the Chicago Cubs, Utah Jazz and Denver Broncos hold a special place in his heart. Brian’s career goal is to work as a play-by-play broadcaster in baseball. He is the Chrony beat writer for U of U softball.

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University of Utah versus Oregon at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on Friday, March 18, 2022

Utah Softball Can’t Hold On for Series Win Against Oregon

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
March 21, 2022
Pep talk from team captains to prepare the Utah Utes womens basketball team to take on Lipscomb University at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Nov. 10, 2021. (Photo by Rachel Rydalch | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Basketball’s Magical Run Comes to an End in Round of 32

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
March 21, 2022
University of Utah softball player and senior Ellesa Bonstrom (2) runs to the base during an NCAA dual meet against Stanford University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Opens Home Slate with Disappointing Showing

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
March 17, 2022
University of Utah catcher Katie Faulk (15) catches freshman utility Jess Lynch (32)s pitch in an NCAA Softball game vs. Arizona at Dumke Family Softball Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 6, 2019. (Photo by Curtis Lin | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Caps 4-1 Weekend with a Pair of Blowouts

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
March 7, 2022
The University of Utah womens basketball team takes on the USC Trojans at the Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Basketball Advances to Pac-12 Tournament Final

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
March 5, 2022
University of Utah softball player and senior Ellesa Bonstrom (2) runs to the base during an NCAA dual meet against Stanford University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Finishes Weekend on Sour Note After Loss to No. 1 Oklahoma

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
February 28, 2022
University of Utah womens basketball guard Maka Jackson plays against the USC Trojans at the Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2021.

Utah Women’s Basketball Comes Up Short in Season Finale

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
February 27, 2022
The Utes softball team defended the diamond in a three game series against UCLA. (Photo by: Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Wins Five of Six in San Diego

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
February 22, 2022
University of Utah womens basketball player, Dru Gylten (#10), runs alongside an opponent in the game against the University of Arizona in the Jon M. Huntsman center in Salt Lake City on Dec. 20, 2020. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Basketball is Quietly Building an NCAA Resume

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
February 14, 2022
Utes Jenna Johnson, Brynna Maxwell and Gianna Kneepkens celebrate their team from the bench. (Courtesy of Nick Grace & University of Utah Athletics)

Utah Women’s Basketball to be Tested With Three Games in Five Days

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
January 25, 2022
The University of Utah womens basketball team celebrate by lighting the U as they take home the victory against Lipscomb University at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Nov. 10, 2021. (Photo by Rachel Rydalch | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Basketball Picks Up First Pac-12 Win

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
January 25, 2022
Pep talk from team captains to prepare the Utah Utes womens basketball team to take on Lipscomb University at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Nov. 10, 2021. (Photo by Rachel Rydalch Shelton | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Basketball Happy to be Playing Games Again

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
January 16, 2022
(Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Drops Two on the Road in Oregon

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
January 2, 2022
Pregame court as the Utah Utes womens basketball team prepares to take on Lipscomb University at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Nov. 10, 2021. (Photo by Rachel Rydalch | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Basketball Drops Rivalry Game to BYU

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
December 5, 2021
Pep talk from team captains to prepare the Utah Utes womens basketball team to take on Lipscomb University at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Nov. 10, 2021. (Photo by Rachel Rydalch | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Basketball Move to 6-1 After Hawaii Showdown

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
November 30, 2021
The Utes with their offense in motion against Lipscomb University at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Nov. 10, 2021. (Photo by Rachel Rydalch | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Basketball Races Past Gaels

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
November 17, 2021
The University of Utah womens basketball team celebrate by lighting the U as they take home the victory against Lipscomb University at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Nov. 10, 2021. (Photo by Rachel Rydalch | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Basketball Back at Full Strength in Win

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
November 14, 2021
Celebration on the bench by the University of Utahs womens basketball team as their teammate scored a three-pointer at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Nov. 10, 2021. (Photo by Rachel Rydalch | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Basketball Handle Bison in Record-Setting Performance

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
November 11, 2021
University of Utah women’s basketball player, Dru Gylten (10), talks to teammates Andrea Torres (3), Kemery Martin (15), and Brynna Maxwell (11), in the game against Arizona State University in the Jon M. Huntsman center in Salt Lake City on Dec. 18, 2020. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Basketball Look To Rebound from Difficult 2021 Season

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
November 9, 2021
(Photo by Langley Hayman | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Basketball Dismantle Westminster in Exhibition Opener

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
October 31, 2021
(Courtesy Flickr)

Why Utah Should Be an NHL Destination

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
October 13, 2021
University of Utah softball player and sophomore Julia Scardina (28) bats during an NCAA dual meet against Stanford University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021.

Utah Softball Punctuate Beautiful Saturday with Walk-off Win

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
October 2, 2021
(Graphic by Piper Armstrong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Wealth and Fame Can’t Solve the Mind: Pro Athletes Speak Out About Mental Health

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
September 29, 2021
Real Salt Lake midfielder, Albert Rusnak (11), in the match vs. Houston Dynamo at Rio Tinto stadium in Sandy, Utah on June 26, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Real Salt Lake Rollercoaster Continues

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
September 29, 2021
Real Salt Lake defender, Donny Toia (#4), in the match vs Houston Dynamo at Rio Tinto stadium in Sandy, UT on June 26, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

RSL Trending Up After Juarez Steps Down

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
September 16, 2021
The University of Utah student section, The Muss, cheers during an NCAA Football game vs. the Weber State Wildcats at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Making Memories With The MUSS

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
September 3, 2021
(Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

How to Get Involved in the Largest Student Organization at the U

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
August 26, 2021
(Courtesy Flickr)

Next Year is Now as Utah Jazz Release 2021-22 Schedule

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
August 25, 2021
(Courtesy Wiki Commons)

Cubs Close Winningest Chapter In Franchise History

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
August 19, 2021
(Courtesy Flickr)

Utah Jazz Season Grades: Part 3

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
August 14, 2021
Real Salt Lake midfielder, Everton Luiz (25), in the match vs. LA Galaxy at Rio Tinto stadium in Sandy, Utah on July 21, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

RSL Notches Four-Point Week

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
July 27, 2021
The U of U softball team during the game against the ASU Sun Devils on April 2, 2021 at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Adds Two Transfers

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
July 26, 2021
(Courtesy Flickr)

Utah Jazz Season Grades: Part 2

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
July 26, 2021
(Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Utah Jazz Season Grades: Part 1

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
July 18, 2021
Real Salt Lake midfielder, Damir Kreilach (8), in the game vs. the Houston Dynamo at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah on June 26, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Real Disappoints Against Dynamo

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
June 27, 2021
Real Salt Lake forward Rubio Rubin (14) in the game vs. the Vancouver Whitecaps at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah on June 18, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

RSL Tops Whitecaps With Two Goals in Stoppage Time

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
June 19, 2021
(Courtesy Flickr)

Am I a Hockey Fan Now?

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
June 14, 2021
(Courtesy Flickr)

Mark Eaton — Live Life to Its Fullest

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
June 7, 2021
Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Zac MacMath (18) after conceding a goal versus Minnesota United FC at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah on May 29, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Thoughts From the Pitch: RSL Draws Third Straight Match

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
May 29, 2021
University of Utah Softball team players warm up before an NCAA dual meet against Stanford University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Recapping the 2021 Utah Softball Season

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
May 28, 2021
Head to Head: NBA Regular Season Awards

Head to Head: NBA Regular Season Awards

By Brian Preece, Ethan Pearce, and Cole Bagley
May 19, 2021
University of Utah softball team head coach Amy Hogue tips player Julia Noskin (10) during an NCAA dual meet against Arizona State University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Splits Final Series of 2021 Season

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
May 15, 2021
University of Utah softball team player and sophomore Halle Morris (No. 22) bats during an NCAA dual meet against Arizona State University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Sleepless in Seattle, Gets Swept by Washington

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
May 9, 2021
University of Utah Softball team player and junior Jordyn Gasper (No. 11) hits the ball during an NCAA dual meet against Arizona State University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Look to Wallop Washington After Win Over Weber State

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
May 5, 2021
University of Utah Softball team player and sophomore Julia Scardina (28) bats during an NCAA dual meet against Stanford University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Battles, Comes Up Short Against UCLA Bruins

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
May 2, 2021
University of Utah softball team head coach Amy Hogue tips player Julia Noskin (10) during an NCAA dual meet against Stanford University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021 (Photo by Abu Asib | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Facing Lions and Bears in Six-Game Homestand

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
April 28, 2021
Junior pitcher, Sydney Sandez (#1) during the Utes game against the ASU Sun Devils on April 2, 2021 at the Dumke Family Softball stadium on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Beaten by the Longball in Tucson

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
April 25, 2021
Junior outfielder, Jordyn Gasper (#11), during the Utes game against the ASU Sun Devils on April 2, 2021 at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Looks to Get Hot in the Desert

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
April 22, 2021
The Best Utah Jazz Team of All-Time, 1998 vs. 2021

The Best Utah Jazz Team of All-Time, 1998 vs. 2021

By Brian Preece and Frank Adler
April 13, 2021
Senior infielder, Alyssa Palacios (#42), during the Utes game against the ASU Sun Devils on Apr 2, 2021 at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Struggles in Weekend Series

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
April 11, 2021
University of Utah softball team player and freshman Mariah Lopez (8) pitches during an NCAA dual meet against Stanford University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

After Three Wins in St. George, Utah Softball Sets Sight West

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
April 8, 2021
Senior infielder, Julia Noskin (#10), during the Utes game against the ASU Sun Devils on Apr 2, 2021 at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Picks Up First Pac-12 Win of the Season

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
April 3, 2021
The Utes softball team defended the diamond in a three game series against UCLA. (Photo by: Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Leaning on Youth for Improvement

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
March 31, 2021
University of Utah freshman pitcher Sydney Sandez (1) pitched the ball in an NCAA Softball game vs. Arizona at Dumke Family Softball Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 06, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Falls to 0-6 in Conference Play

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
March 28, 2021
University of Utah junior outfielder Alyssa Barrera (16) threw the ball in an NCAA Softball game vs. Arizona at Dumke Family Softball Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 06, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Snaps Losing Streak in Doubleheader Sweep

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
March 23, 2021
University of Utah sophomore catcher Katie Faulk (15) caught freshman utility Jess Lynch (32)s pitch in an NCAA Softball game vs. Arizona at Dumke Family Softball Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 06, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Little Things Doom Utah Softball in Eugene

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
March 21, 2021
The Chrony Sports Desks Favorite Athletes of All Time

The Chrony Sports Desk’s Favorite Athletes of All Time

By Sammy Mora, Cole Bagley, Ethan Pearce, Justin Prather, Eric Jensen, Emily Dush, Frank Adler, and Brian Preece
March 18, 2021
University of Utah freshman left fielder Julia Noskin (10) throws the ball during an NCAA Softball game vs the BYU Cougars at Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday April 18, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball: Utes Dive In Against Ducks

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
March 18, 2021
Head To Head: Calling All Quarterbacks

Head To Head: Calling All Quarterbacks

By Brian Preece and Eric Jensen
March 11, 2021
U of U Volleyball player, Dani Drews (#1), during the game against Stanford on Mar 5, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball: Drews Kills Cardinal

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
March 7, 2021
The University of Utah Softball team huddles up during an NCAA Softball game vs the BYU Cougars at Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday April 18, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Comes Up Empty in the Desert

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
March 2, 2021
The University of Utah Softball Teams outfielders huddled up in an NCAA Softball game vs. Arizona at Dumke Family Softball Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 06, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Set to Face Difficult Test Against Several Conference Opponents

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
February 25, 2021
The University of Utah Softball Team huddled up in an NCAA Softball game vs. Arizona at Dumke Family Softball Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 06, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball: The Bat Gets Hot in Las Vegas

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
February 21, 2021
The Utes softball team defended the diamond in a three game series against UCLA. Sophomore Alyssa Barrera lays down a bunt for the Utes.(Photo by: Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball: Learning to Play Together

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
February 18, 2021
Utah Mens Tennis players Gernonimo Busleiman and Franco Capalbo celebrate their win in doubles during an NCAA dual meet against the Idaho State Bengals at the George Eccles Tennis Center in Salt Lake City on Jan 30, 2021 (Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Tennis: Teams Serve up Wins During Non-conference Schedule

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer
February 7, 2021
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