2012 Sports

Sasquatch Corey Unger, of Salt Lake City, chases Matthew Busche, of Team RadioShack-Nissan Trek, as he races up Little Cottonwood Canyon during Stage 5 of the Tour of Utah Saturday August 11, 2012. The 101.1 mile stage raced from Newpark Resort at Kimball Junction to Snowbird Resort.

Sasquatch Corey Unger, of Salt Lake City, chases Matthew Busche, of Team RadioShack-Nissan Trek, as he races up Little Cottonwood Canyon during Stage 5 of the Tour of Utah Saturday August 11, 2012. The 101.1 mile stage raced from Newpark Resort at Kimball Junction to Snowbird Resort.


Members of the American Fork baseball team celebrate after winning the 5A Utah state championship game at Kearns High School Friday May 25, 2012.  American Fork defeated Taylorsville 5-4.

Members of the American Fork baseball team celebrate after winning the 5A Utah state championship game at Kearns High School Friday May 25, 2012. American Fork defeated Taylorsville 5-4.


Members of the Syracuse basketball team celebrate after winning the 5A state championship game at Salt Lake Community College Saturday February 25, 2012. Syracuse defeated Weber 63-50.

Members of the Syracuse basketball team celebrate after winning the 5A state championship game at Salt Lake Community College Saturday February 25, 2012. Syracuse defeated Weber 63-50.


Syracuse's Brock Anderson (7) is pushed into the end zone for a touchdown by teammate Matt Kealamakia (22) during the first half of the 5A quarterfinal game at Syracuse High School Friday November 2, 2012. Anderson finished the game with two touchdowns helping Syracuse defeat Alta 31-24.

Syracuse’s Brock Anderson (7) is pushed into the end zone for a touchdown by teammate Matt Kealamakia (22) during the first half of the 5A quarterfinal game at Syracuse High School Friday November 2, 2012. Anderson finished the game with two touchdowns helping Syracuse defeat Alta 31-24.


Jeremy Cota competes during the VISA Freestyle International World Cup Mogul Finals at Deer Valley Thursday February 2, 2012.

Jeremy Cota competes during the VISA Freestyle International World Cup Mogul Finals at Deer Valley Thursday February 2, 2012.


Chris McQueen, 17, of Salt Lake City, does a back flip off of a jump at Brighton Saturday November 10, 2012.

Chris McQueen, 17, of Salt Lake City, does a back flip off of a jump at Brighton Saturday November 10, 2012.


Julien Lopez, of France, competes in the North American Freeskiing Championships on Snowbird's North Baldy Saturday March 17, 2012. Lopez finished in 18th place with a score of 63.33.

Julien Lopez, of France, competes in the North American Freeskiing Championships on Snowbird’s North Baldy Saturday March 17, 2012. Lopez finished in 18th place with a score of 63.33.


Tony Seibert, of Jackson Hole, competes in the North American Freeskiing Championships on Snowbird's North Baldy Saturday March 17, 2012. Seibert finished in 27th place with a score of 34.53.

Tony Seibert, of Jackson Hole, competes in the North American Freeskiing Championships on Snowbird’s North Baldy Saturday March 17, 2012. Seibert finished in 27th place with a score of 34.53.


Johnny Collinson, of Alta, wipes out while competing in the North American Freeskiing Championships on Snowbird's North Baldy Saturday March 17, 2012. Collinson finished in 23rd place with a score of 54.13.

Johnny Collinson, of Alta, wipes out while competing in the North American Freeskiing Championships on Snowbird’s North Baldy Saturday March 17, 2012. Collinson finished in 23rd place with a score of 54.13.


A snowman built at the Ski Patrol station on Hidden Peak (11,000 feet) at Snowbird Tuesday September 25, 2012.

A snowman built at the Ski Patrol station on Hidden Peak (11,000 feet) at Snowbird Tuesday September 25, 2012.


A cross-country skier goes up Mill Creek Canyon Tuesday February 28, 2012.

A cross-country skier goes up Mill Creek Canyon Tuesday February 28, 2012.


Members of the Utah gymnastics team are introduced before the meet against Nebraska Friday March 9, 2012. Nebraska won 197.600 to 197.450.

Members of the Utah gymnastics team are introduced before the meet against Nebraska Friday March 9, 2012. Nebraska won 197.600 to 197.450.


Jake Hansen and Sam Paniagua capsize their boat 'White Rhino' as other racers compete in a cardboard boat race during The Great Salt Lake Yacht Club's SailFest Saturday June 16, 2012.  Amateur boat builders of all ages designed, built and navigated boats made entirely of corrugated cardboard during the annual event hosted by the club, established in 1877.

Jake Hansen and Sam Paniagua capsize their boat ‘White Rhino’ as other racers compete in a cardboard boat race during The Great Salt Lake Yacht Club’s SailFest Saturday June 16, 2012. Amateur boat builders of all ages designed, built and navigated boats made entirely of corrugated cardboard during the annual event hosted by the club, established in 1877.


"Kitty," of team Bed Buddies, poses for a picture with missionaries Dale Powers (Brother Blackout), Bryan Watson (Bishop Blitz) and Adam Norris (Elder Lush) during the 5th Annual Salt Lake City Urban Iditarod Saturday March 3, 2012. Teams of "dogs" led by a musher pulled sleds — shopping carts — through Salt Lake City for about four miles. As an incentive to run, dogs and mushers alike had several "rest stops" at various bars to replenish lost fluids.

“Kitty,” of team Bed Buddies, poses for a picture with missionaries Dale Powers (Brother Blackout), Bryan Watson (Bishop Blitz) and Adam Norris (Elder Lush) during the 5th Annual Salt Lake City Urban Iditarod Saturday March 3, 2012. Teams of “dogs” led by a musher pulled sleds — shopping carts — through Salt Lake City for about four miles. As an incentive to run, dogs and mushers alike had several “rest stops” at various bars to replenish lost fluids.


Timpview fans and players watch during overtime of the 4A championship game at Rice-Eccles Stadium Friday November 16, 2012. Timpview defeated Mountain Crest 38-31.

Timpview fans and players watch during overtime of the 4A championship game at Rice-Eccles Stadium Friday November 16, 2012. Timpview defeated Mountain Crest 38-31.


Brigham Young Cougar placeholder JD Falslev (12) collapses on the field after BYU kicker Riley Stephenson (99) failed to make a 36-yard field goal to tie the game and send it into overtime at Rice-Eccles Stadium Saturday September 15, 2012.  Utah Utes wide receiver Quinton Pedroza (87) taunts Falslev in the background. Utah won the game 24-21.

Brigham Young Cougar placeholder JD Falslev (12) collapses on the field after BYU kicker Riley Stephenson (99) failed to make a 36-yard field goal to tie the game and send it into overtime at Rice-Eccles Stadium Saturday September 15, 2012. Utah Utes wide receiver Quinton Pedroza (87) taunts Falslev in the background. Utah won the game 24-21.


Utah Utes running back John White (15) walks off of the field after the game at Reser Stadium Saturday October 20, 2012. Oregon State won the game 21-7. Oregon State held Utah running back John White to only 68 yards on 20 carries.

Utah Utes running back John White (15) walks off of the field after the game at Reser Stadium Saturday October 20, 2012. Oregon State won the game 21-7. Oregon State held Utah running back John White to only 68 yards on 20 carries.


Alta's Harrison Handley (17) remains on the ground after the game at Syracuse High School Friday November 2, 2012. Syracuse won the game 31-24.

Alta’s Harrison Handley (17) remains on the ground after the game at Syracuse High School Friday November 2, 2012. Syracuse won the game 31-24.

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