Christian Esparza
Tony Hawk's 2nd annual Vert Alert brought high-flying skating back to Utah
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 27 - 11:47 p.m.
The two-day event saw some of the best vert skaters from across the world compete in a professional contest in front of a crowd at the Utah State Fair Park.
Emotions run high as Springville tops Bountiful 18-17 after late-game heroics
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 27 - 12:22 a.m.
It's always a physical matchup when Bountiful and Springville meet, and Friday night's showdown was no different.
Skyridge capitalizes on errors, shuts out East 42-0 in home opener
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 19 - 10:24 p.m.
Quarterback McCae Hillstead threw for a touchdown and added two more on the ground. Special teams even got in on the scoring action and returned a blocked kick for a touchdown.
Here is how a local cyclist 'accidentally' qualified for worlds
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 14 - 3:48 p.m.
Dondea Sherer of Midvale found herself in a unique situation when she "accidentally" qualified for the UCI Granfondo World Championships, one of the biggest amateur bike races in the world.
Bingham's run game, defense dominates Weber in season-opening victory
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 13 - 1:11 a.m.
Bingham had their way all night, especially on the ground with running backs Havea Notu and Carson Sudbury scoring three times each.
FCS football preview: A look at the Weber State Wildcats
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 12 - 11:12 a.m.
Weber State football has enjoyed a lot of success under Head Coach Jay Hill, and that will not change in 2022.
FCS football preview: A look at the Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 11 - 10:24 a.m.
There's a new sheriff in town at Southern Utah University, and he's a man on a mission.
4A football preview: Teams to watch out for going into the 2022 season
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 9 - 2:18 p.m.
Now is a better time than ever to take a look at the projected top programs in high school football in the 4A classification.
FCS football preview: A look at the Utah Tech Trailblazers
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 9 - 10:08 a.m.
Last season was a rough one for the Trailblazers as they played their first full slate of games as a Division I program, but Head Coach Paul Peterson is eager to push his team to the next level.
5A football preview: Teams to watch out for going into the 2022 season
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted July 25 - 9:49 a.m.
A look at some of the teams from 5A that you should get to know before the season starts.
6A football preview: A look at the top programs going into 2022 season
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted July 25 - 9:11 a.m.
A look at some of the teams from 6A that you should get to know before the season starts.
Powder League co-founders focus on showcasing the culture in Salt Lake City
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted June 22 - 12:41 p.m.
In the small gymnasium at Judge Memorial High School, hundreds of fans show up to take in music, fashion and of course, basketball.
'Who needs region?' Riverton downs American Fork for 6A state championship
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted May 28 - 10:31 p.m.
After dropping Game 1 to American Fork, Riverton baseball won games 2 and 3 on Saturday afternoon to secure the 6A state title.
Zach Evans lifts Lehi past Olympus for 5A baseball state championship
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted May 28 - 3:34 p.m.
Lehi baseball won state for the first time in school history after they defeated Olympus in two games of a best-of-three series.
Corner Canyon becomes first 2-time 6A lacrosse state champions with dominant win
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted May 27 - 11:24 p.m.
Corner Canyon dominated throughout their 15-10 victory on Saturday. The Chargers became the first two-time lacrosse champion in the state of Utah.
Park City scores twice in final seconds to come back and win boys 5A lacrosse title
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted May 27 - 8:46 p.m.
Park City scored twice in the final 37 seconds to beat Olympus 10-9 and secure the 5A boys lacrosse state title.
Green Canyon wins boys 4A lacrosse state championship with golden goal
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted May 27 - 6:25 p.m.
Weston Christensen scored in overtime to lift Green Canyon past Sky View for the 4A boys lacrosse state championship.
Debbie Corum to retire as athletic director at Southern Utah University
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted May 23 - 8:02 p.m.
Southern Utah University announced that Athletic Director Debbie Corum will be retiring on June 30.
3A tennis: Waterford takes home title as Suresh repeats as champion
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted May 21 - 6:23 p.m.
Lalith Suresh won back-to-back first singles state championships as the Waterford Ravens won their third consecutive state title.
5A tennis: Hardy Owen defends state title, but Skyline reigns supreme
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted May 21 - 4:23 p.m.
Hardy Owen won a 5A first singles title as two other Bengals won championships. Skyline High School won the team title.
'We did it for coach Sue': Manti captures 3A title in coach's final season
Christian Esparza, KSL.com | Posted May 14 - 8:46 p.m.
Manti won the 3A softball title in a dominant 13-0 victory over South Summit.
