2013 Favorites: Sports

Runners compete at the start of the 4A state cross country race at Sugar House Park Wednesday October 23, 2013. Sky View junior Conner Mantz won the race with a time of 15:11.5.

Runners compete at the start of the 4A state cross country race at Sugar House Park Wednesday October 23, 2013. Sky View junior Conner Mantz won the race with a time of 15:11.5.

Erica Jessop, 36, right, of Sandy, Utah, crawls through a mud pit during the Utah Spartan Beast Race at Soldier Hollow Saturday June 29, 2013. The 12-mile race included obstacles like mud pits with barbed wire, rope climbs, jumping over fire and climbing an eight-foot wall. Jessop finished with a time of 4:15:31.

Erica Jessop, 36, right, of Sandy, Utah, crawls through a mud pit during the Utah Spartan Beast Race at Soldier Hollow Saturday June 29, 2013. The 12-mile race included obstacles like mud pits with barbed wire, rope climbs, jumping over fire and climbing an eight-foot wall. Jessop finished with a time of 4:15:31.

Warner Rigby (3) of Snow Canyon is tackled by Juan Diego's Jessie Springer (4) during the game against Juan Diego at Juan Diego Catholic High School Friday November 8, 2013. Juan Diego remained unbeaten with a 42-28 victory over Snow Canyon.

Warner Rigby (3) of Snow Canyon is tackled by Juan Diego’s Jessie Springer (4) during the game against Juan Diego at Juan Diego Catholic High School Friday November 8, 2013. Juan Diego remained unbeaten with a 42-28 victory over Snow Canyon.

Ann Turner, of Gillette, Wyo., throws a frisbee in the water as her dogs Rambo and Kodak jump off of their boat on Flaming Gorge Saturday August 3, 2013.

Ann Turner, of Gillette, Wyo., throws a frisbee in the water as her dogs Rambo and Kodak jump off of their boat on Flaming Gorge Saturday August 3, 2013.

Vincent Hess, of Park City High, competes in the 100 Yard Breaststroke during the Utah High School State 3A Championships at BYU Saturday February 9, 2013.

Vincent Hess, of Park City High, competes in the 100 Yard Breaststroke during the Utah High School State 3A Championships at BYU Saturday February 9, 2013.

Simona Meiler, Callan Chythlook-Sifsof and Brooke Shaw wipe out while competing during the Sprint U.S. Snowboardcross Grand Prix at Canyons Resort Saturday March 2, 2013.

Simona Meiler, Callan Chythlook-Sifsof and Brooke Shaw wipe out while competing during the Sprint U.S. Snowboardcross Grand Prix at Canyons Resort Saturday March 2, 2013.

Desert Hills' Stephen Heo (74) Braden Reber (8) Cole Scott Benson (4) and Austin Drew (81) celebrate after their teammate Landen Broadhead scored the winning touchdown on a 2-yard run on the final play during the 3AA state championship game at Rice-Eccles Stadium Friday November 22, 2013. Desert Hills defeated Pine View 27-21.

Desert Hills’ Stephen Heo (74) Braden Reber (8) Cole Scott Benson (4) and Austin Drew (81) celebrate after their teammate Landen Broadhead scored the winning touchdown on a 2-yard run on the final play during the 3AA state championship game at Rice-Eccles Stadium Friday November 22, 2013. Desert Hills defeated Pine View 27-21.

Members of the Bonneville football team do the Haka before the game at Bingham High School Saturday August 24, 2013. Bingham is winning the game 14-7 at halftime.

Members of the Bonneville football team do the Haka before the game at Bingham High School Saturday August 24, 2013. Bingham is winning the game 14-7 at halftime.

Bingham's Noa Taeatafa (69) and his teammates do the Haka dance before the 5A semifinal game against Lone Peak at Rice-Eccles Stadium Friday November 15, 2013. Bingham defeated Lone Peak 48-13.

Bingham’s Noa Taeatafa (69) and his teammates do the Haka dance before the 5A semifinal game against Lone Peak at Rice-Eccles Stadium Friday November 15, 2013. Bingham defeated Lone Peak 48-13.

The Juan Diego Catholic High School football team huddles before kickoff against Snow Canyon High School at Juan Diego Catholic High School Friday November 8, 2013.  Juan Diego remained unbeaten with a 42-28 victory over Snow Canyon.

The Juan Diego Catholic High School football team huddles before kickoff against Snow Canyon High School at Juan Diego Catholic High School Friday November 8, 2013. Juan Diego remained unbeaten with a 42-28 victory over Snow Canyon.

Saint Joseph's Ty Evans (17), front, and his teammates celebrate a goal during the overtime shootout against Manti during the game at Juan Diego Catholic High School Friday May 10, 2013. Manti won the game 4-3.

Saint Joseph’s Ty Evans (17), front, and his teammates celebrate a goal during the overtime shootout against Manti during the game at Juan Diego Catholic High School Friday May 10, 2013. Manti won the game 4-3.

Chris Sharma, of Santa Cruz, Calif., falls of of the wall while competing in the Psicobloc Masters Series semifinals at Utah Olympic Park Thursday August 1, 2013. Thirty athletes climbed custom wall approaching 5.14 in difficulty, featuring a 26-foot roof, 52 feet above the freestyle aerial training pool. Psicobloc (aka Deep Water Soloing) is a form of solo climbing over a (deep) body of water. The finals will take place August 2, starting at 7pm.

Chris Sharma, of Santa Cruz, Calif., falls of of the wall while competing in the Psicobloc Masters Series semifinals at Utah Olympic Park Thursday August 1, 2013. Thirty athletes climbed custom wall approaching 5.14 in difficulty, featuring a 26-foot roof, 52 feet above the freestyle aerial training pool. Psicobloc (aka Deep Water Soloing) is a form of solo climbing over a (deep) body of water. The finals will take place August 2, starting at 7pm.

Skiers and snowboarders in the Three Kings Terrain Park at Park City Mountain Resort Saturday November 23, 2013. Park City Mountain Resort opening day marks 50 years in business.

Skiers and snowboarders in the Three Kings Terrain Park at Park City Mountain Resort Saturday November 23, 2013. Park City Mountain Resort opening day marks 50 years in business.

Wyoming Cowboys wide receiver Robert Herron (6) is tackled by Utah State Aggies linebacker Jake Doughty (51) and Utah State Aggies cornerback Tay Glover-Wright (4) during the game at Merlin Olsen Field at Romney Stadium Saturday November 30, 2013.  Utah State is defeating Wyoming 21-0 at halftime.

Wyoming Cowboys wide receiver Robert Herron (6) is tackled by Utah State Aggies linebacker Jake Doughty (51) and Utah State Aggies cornerback Tay Glover-Wright (4) during the game at Merlin Olsen Field at Romney Stadium Saturday November 30, 2013. Utah State is defeating Wyoming 21-0 at halftime.

Arizona Wildcats center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) loses control of the ball as he is defended by Belmont Bruins forward Trevor Noack (30) as the Wildcats face the Bruins in the NCAA tournament at EnergySolutions Arena on Thursday, March 21, 2013.

Arizona Wildcats center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) loses control of the ball as he is defended by Belmont Bruins forward Trevor Noack (30) as the Wildcats face the Bruins in the NCAA tournament at EnergySolutions Arena on Thursday, March 21, 2013.

Silas Willis, left, and Charlie Pilkanis compete in a cornhole tournament at X Wife's Place Sunday September 1, 2013.

Silas Willis, left, and Charlie Pilkanis compete in a cornhole tournament at X Wife’s Place Sunday September 1, 2013.

Members of the Davis soccer team celebrate after their goalkeeper Sara Beecher (1) made the final save in the shootout during the game at Riverton High School Tuesday October 15, 2013. Davis won the game in a shootout.

Members of the Davis soccer team celebrate after their goalkeeper Sara Beecher (1) made the final save in the shootout during the game at Riverton High School Tuesday October 15, 2013. Davis won the game in a shootout.

Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson (7) walks off of the field after the game at Rice-Eccles Stadium Thursday October 3, 2013. UCLA won the game 34-27.

Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson (7) walks off of the field after the game at Rice-Eccles Stadium Thursday October 3, 2013. UCLA won the game 34-27.

Chris Dinh, center, of Las Vegas, washes mud off of his face after swimming through a mud pit three-quarters of the way through the Utah Spartan Beast Race at Soldier Hollow Saturday June 29, 2013. The 12-mile race included obstacles like mud pits with barbed wire, rope climbs, jumping over fire and climbing an eight-foot wall. Dinh finished the race with a time of 3:23:23.

Chris Dinh, center, of Las Vegas, washes mud off of his face after swimming through a mud pit three-quarters of the way through the Utah Spartan Beast Race at Soldier Hollow Saturday June 29, 2013. The 12-mile race included obstacles like mud pits with barbed wire, rope climbs, jumping over fire and climbing an eight-foot wall. Dinh finished the race with a time of 3:23:23.

Amy Hatch, 21, of Salt Lake City, is helped across the finish line after collapsing during the last 20 yards of the Salt Lake City marathon at Liberty Park Saturday April 20, 2013.

Amy Hatch, 21, of Salt Lake City, is helped across the finish line after collapsing during the last 20 yards of the Salt Lake City marathon at Liberty Park Saturday April 20, 2013.

Alpine skiing athlete Marco Sullivan poses for a portrait during the Team USA Media Summit at the Canyons Grand Summit Hotel Monday September 30, 2013.

Alpine skiing athlete Marco Sullivan poses for a portrait during the Team USA Media Summit at the Canyons Grand Summit Hotel Monday September 30, 2013.

Ski jumping athlete Jessica Jerome poses for a portrait during the Team USA Media Summit at the Canyons Grand Summit Hotel Tuesday October 1, 2013.

Ski jumping athlete Jessica Jerome poses for a portrait during the Team USA Media Summit at the Canyons Grand Summit Hotel Tuesday October 1, 2013.

Bingham's Sione Finefeuiaki (44) leads the team in prayer before the 5A semifinal game against Lone Peak at Rice-Eccles Stadium Friday November 15, 2013. Bingham defeated Lone Peak 48-13.

Bingham’s Sione Finefeuiaki (44) leads the team in prayer before the 5A semifinal game against Lone Peak at Rice-Eccles Stadium Friday November 15, 2013. Bingham defeated Lone Peak 48-13.

 

 

 

 

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