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The Daily Utah Chronicle

The Utah Red Rocks pose for a photo at the NCAA Gymnastics Championships at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Finish Third at NCAA Championship Final After Heartbreaking Final Rotation

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor April 20, 2024

  After finishing first in the NCAA Championship Semifinal II, the No. 5 Utah Red Rocks advanced to a fourth consecutive Championship Final. In Utah’s 48th consecutive National Championship appearance,...

The University of Utah women’s basketball team celebrates during the March Madness game versus the Princeton Tigers at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on March 19, 2023.

Lezaic: Our Women’s Basketball Team Deserves More Attention

By Angela Lezaic, Opinion Writer April 5, 2023

  The University of Utah’s women’s basketball team has consistently proven itself a powerful force on the court, especially this season. Yet the team continues to be undervalued by sports fans...

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 Is Off to a Red Hot Start

By Elijah Murray, Sports Writer February 28, 2023

  The University of Utah softball team has been unstoppable in the three preseason tournaments they have participated in so far. Currently rocking an 11-4 record, the Utes have hit eight home...

No. 3 Utah Red Rocks light the U after defeating the No. 6 LSU Tigers at Jon M. Huntsman Center on Friday, Jan. 6, 2022.

No. 3 Red Rocks Take Down No. 6 LSU in Season Opener

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor January 7, 2023

  No. 3 Utah hasn’t hosted No. 6 LSU in the Huntsman Center since 2007, and the Utes are 9-0 against the Tigers at home. Utah came into the stadium prepared to make that a double-digit streak....

(Graphic by Piper Armstrong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Alexander: USADA Should Revisit Its Stance on Marijuana

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor July 21, 2021

  At this point, Sha’Carri Richardson should be a household name. The incredibly talented track star was destined to win gold in the women’s 100-meter dash at this year’s Tokyo Olympics....

University of Utah womens gymnastics freshman Hunter Dula performs on the vault in the PAC 12 conference championship at the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, March 23, 2019.  (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Season Ends at NCAA Semifinals

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor April 21, 2019

  The season for the University of Utah women’s gymnastics team is over. The Red Rocks competed in the first semifinal for the national championship on Friday, and they came in fourth place behind...

University of Utah womens 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

  There is more than meets the eye when it comes to gymnastics. It might look simple to an average fan, but there are a lot of things that go on behind the scenes. In most of its events, there...

University of Utah womens 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

  It was an eventful weekend for the No. 4 University of Utah Red Rocks gymnastics team. On Friday, they competed in their first quad of the regular season, against Louisiana State University (LSU),...

University of Utah womens 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

  The No. 4 University of Utah Red Rocks Gymnastics team is headed into a loaded weekend of competition. The team will compete in one quad meet and one dual meet in a matter of four days. To kick...