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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle
The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle
Ryker Jackson

Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer

Ryker Jackson is a sports writer.

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University of Utah senior running back Zack Moss (2) on the sideline during the Ute’s game against the University of Oregon Ducks in the 2019 Pac-12 Championship. (Photo by Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Looking Back on Our Favorite Sports Moments of the Year

By Sammy Mora, Casey Overfield, Brayden Ramsay, Cole Bagley, Scott Stephens, Ryker Jackson, Ethan Pearce, Carlos Padilla, and Mallory Arnold
April 24, 2020
Let the Madness Begin: Our Favorite Moments from the Big Dance

Let the Madness Begin: Our Favorite Moments from the Big Dance

By Sammy Mora, Mallory Arnold, Ethan Pearce, Brayden Ramsay, Ryker Jackson, Cole Bagley, Scott Stephens, and Carlos Padilla
April 12, 2020
University of Utah freshman Franco Capalbo and Wally Thayne during NCAA Tennis match against Iowa at the George S. Eccles Tennis Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | The Daily Utah Chronicle )

Utes Come Up Short in Rivalry Matches

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
March 7, 2020
University of Utah senior guard Kiana Moore (0) takes a layup during an NCAA Basketball game vs. the University of Oregon at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. (Photo by Jalen Pace | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Kiana Moore: Handling More

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
March 1, 2020
(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track Finishes Off Indoor Season With a Bang

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
February 29, 2020
Check-in with Utah Basketball Alumnus Troy Brazell

Check-in with Utah Basketball Alumnus Troy Brazell

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
February 27, 2020
Utah Utes Women's Track & Field team warms up 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)

Utah Track and Field Sprints Into MPSF Championships

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
February 26, 2020
The University of Utah's Track and Field team during the Women's 4x400 Meter Relay in an NCAA Track and Field meet at the McCarthey Family Track and Field Complex in Salt Lake City on Sat. April 13, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Season-Best Performances Cap Off Indoor Season for Utah Track and Field

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
February 22, 2020
The University of Utah's Track and Field team during the Women's 4x400 Meter Relay in an NCAA Track and Field meet at the McCarthey Family Track and Field Complex in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 13, 2019. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track and Field Looks for a Final Push Before Championships

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
February 20, 2020
University of Utah junior distance runner Sarah Newton (5) readied up prior to the start of the final heat of the Women's 800 meter run in an NCAA Track and Field meet at the McCarthey Family Track and Field Complex in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 13.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Big Weekend, Bigger Records for Utah Track and Field

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
February 15, 2020
University of Utah junior hurdler Brooke Martin started out of the blocks during the Women's 400 Meter Hurdles in an NCAA Track and Field meet at the McCarthey Family Track and Field Complex in Salt Lake City on Saturday April 13, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track and Field Set for Three Meets in One Weekend

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
February 12, 2020
University of Utah Senior Aaron Fjeldsted (40) goes for the goal during an NCAA Lacrosse game vs. Bellarmine University at the Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 1, 2020. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Aaron Fjeldsted: Lacrosse Like a Boss

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
February 12, 2020
University of Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak reacts to a call by a referee during an NCAA Basketball game vs. The University of Washington at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Officiating the Officials

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
February 8, 2020
University of Utah sophomore distance runner Emma Christensen (7) led the Utes in the Women's 3000 meter run 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)

Utah Track and Field Sprints to New Records

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
February 1, 2020
University of Utah sophomore Kennedy Powell (32) during the Women's 5K run at the Utah Open in an NCAA Cross Country Meet at Sunnyside Park in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday October 25, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track and Field Set to Begin Tough Road Stretch

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
January 30, 2020
NBA legend Kobe Bryant died on Jan. 26, 2020. (Courtesy Vimeo)

Black Mamba Forever: Our Favorite Kobe Bryant Memories

By Sammy Mora, Ryker Jackson, Scott Stephens, Brayden Ramsay, Mallory Arnold, Ethan Pearce, Carlos Padilla, and Cole Bagley
January 28, 2020
Looking Back on Our Favorite Huntsman Center Moments

Looking Back on Our Favorite Huntsman Center Moments

By Casey Overfield, Sammy Mora, Brayden Ramsey, Scott Stephens, Ethan Pearce, and Ryker Jackson
January 24, 2020
Event signage during the Women's 5K run at the Utah Open in an NCAA Cross Country Meet at Sunnyside Park in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday October 25, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track and Field Begins the New Year With a Bang

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
January 19, 2020
Cross Country and Track and Field Make History in 2020 Season

Cross Country and Track and Field Make History in 2020 Season

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
January 16, 2020
Utah Track and Field Breaks Records in Ogden

Utah Track and Field Breaks Records in Ogden

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
December 8, 2019
The University of Utah's Track and Field team during the Women's 4x400 Meter Relay 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)

Utah Track and Field to Open Season This Friday

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
December 6, 2019
University of Utah sophomore Kennedy Powell (32) during the Women's 5K run at the Utah Open in an NCAA Cross Country Meet at Sunnyside Park in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday October 25, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Cross Country Has Historic Day in Indiana

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
November 23, 2019
University of Utah senior Sarah Newton (31) and University of Utah sophomore Kennedy Powell (32) during the Women's 5K run at the Utah Open in an NCAA Cross Country Meet at Sunnyside Park in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday Oct. 25, 2019. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes Cross Country Prepares for National Championships

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
November 22, 2019
(Photo by Steve Wilson, Courtesy University of Utah Athletics)

Superstitious or Not, Meet Utah’s Oscar Maxfield

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
November 21, 2019
Event signage during the Women's 5K run at the Utah Open in an NCAA Cross Country Meet at Sunnyside Park in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday October 25, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Cross Country Runs to Success at Mountain Region Championship

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
November 15, 2019
The University of Utah Cross Country Team during the Women's 5K run at the Utah Open in an NCAA Cross Country Meet at Sunnyside Park in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday October 25, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Fresh Legs to Host the 2019 Mountain Region Cross Country Championships

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
November 13, 2019
Utes Golf Finish 2019 Play at Saint Mary's Invitational

Utes Golf Finish 2019 Play at Saint Mary’s Invitational

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
November 6, 2019
University of Utah junior defensive back Jaylon Johnson (1) reacts to the previous play where he almost intercepted a pass from Northern Illinois University senior QB Ross Bowers (12) in an NCAA Football game vs. Northern Illinois University at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday September 07, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Targeting the Targeting Call

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
November 5, 2019
The University of Utah Cross Country Team during the Women's 5K run at the Utah Open in an NCAA Cross Country Meet at Sunnyside Park in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday October 25, 2019. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Coach Kepler’s Prediction Comes True as Utes See Success in Pac-12 Championship Meet

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
November 1, 2019
The University of Utah Cross Country Team during the Women's 5K run at the Utah Open in an NCAA Cross Country Meet at Sunnyside Park in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday October 25, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Cross Country Set for Pac-12 Championships

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
October 31, 2019
(Photo by Matt Gubler | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Freshmen Swimmers Make a Splash Against Arizona State

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
October 25, 2019
Mitchell Schow, Utah Golf September 3, 2019 in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo / Steve C. Wilson / University of Utah)

Tomlinson and Schow Shine at Oregon State Invitational

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
October 16, 2019
University of Utah freshman midfielder Courtney Talbot (14) dribbles the ball past University of San Diego sophomore defender Michaela Foster (13) in an NCAA Women's Soccer game vs. San Diego University at Ute Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Ducks and Beavers Migrate South for Utah Soccer’s First Home Conference Games

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
October 3, 2019
Diving Into the Past, Swimming to the Future

Diving Into the Past, Swimming to the Future

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
September 29, 2019
(Courtesy Utah Athletics)

Diving Deep with U Swimmer Santiago Contreras

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
September 25, 2019
Tennis balls at the Eccles Tennis Center February 5, 2017. Michael Adam Fondren for the Daily Utah Chronicle.

Utah Women’s Tennis Starts New Era in Miami

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
September 19, 2019
Credit to Utah Athletics

Utah Men’s Golf Launches Season with High Expectations

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
September 18, 2019
Jordan Costello tees up for Utah Golf (Photo: Utah Athletics)

Utah Golf Shows Out in Arizona

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
September 16, 2019
New Home for Soccer and Lacrosse, Ute Field Opens

New Home for Soccer and Lacrosse, Ute Field Opens

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
September 11, 2019
Tough Competition Awaits Utah Women's Soccer Team on Road Trip

Tough Competition Awaits Utah Women’s Soccer Team on Road Trip

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
September 7, 2019
Women's Soccer Gets First Wins of the Season

Women’s Soccer Gets First Wins of the Season

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer
September 1, 2019