Sean Walker

Kiana Palacios' first NWSL goal helps Utah Royals FC to rivalry win over Denver Summit
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 23 - 10:19 p.m.
The Utah Royals' home winning streak rolled on Saturday afternoon.

High school boys lacrosse: Park City snaps 2-game championship slide with 5A title over Brighton
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 23 - 3:49 p.m.
Henry Alnwick had two goals and two assists, and Park City used a 6-0 second-quarter spurt to pull past Brighton, 10-6 in Saturday's 5A championship match at Zions Bank Stadium.

'Playing for a higher purpose': Late teammates' memory rallies Waterford boys lacrosse to 1st 4A title
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 23 - 11:44 a.m.
"We could just feel him this whole season," Rurka said moments after scoring his second goal in a 7-6 win over Juan Diego at Zions Bank Stadium. "Every single game, every single win, we knew he was there with us."

High school softball: Salem Hills defense powers 1st 5A title since 2014
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 22 - 11:14 p.m.
Audree Stokes had a home run in her first at-bat, and Salem Hills relied on the pitching of Jo Norman and its defense to clinch its first state championship in 12 years with a 2-1 win over Box Elder in the third game of the 6A softball championship series Saturday at BYU's Gail Miller Field.

High school softball: Hamblin's grand slam helps Riverton to 3rd straight 6A title
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 22 - 10:49 p.m.
The Utah commit smacked two home runs for six RBI as Riverton rallied from a 15-9 deficit in Game 2 to outlast Herriman 16-15 in eight innings and clinch a third consecutive state title Saturday at BYU's Gail Miller Field.

High school boys soccer: East holds off 4A top-seeded Murray for 1st title since 2006
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 22 - 6:44 p.m.
Teo Hummasati scored the match-winning goal four minutes after halftime, and goalkeeper Adi Helac made it stand up as the Leopards won their first state title since 2006 with a 2-1 win over previously undefeated Murray in the 4A championship at Zions Bank Stadium.

High school boys soccer: Stevenson's 'Pat trick' lifts Lone Peak to 1st 6A title in 21 years
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 22 - 3:39 p.m.
Patrick Stevenson scored three goals as Lone Peak clinched its first title since 2005 with a 3-1 win over the Phoenix on Friday afternoon at Zions Bank Stadium.

High school boys soccer: Extra-time penalty lifts Bountiful to first 5A title since 2013, 10th overall
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 22 - 1:38 p.m.
Cameron Martin stepped up to the spot in the final minute of the second extra-time session, ripping a right-footed take into the upper 90 to give the Redhawks a 1-0 win over Maple Mountain in Friday's 5A championship at Zions Bank Stadium.

High school girls lacrosse: Szwajkun's 8 goals lift Park City to repeat 5A title
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 21 - 6:55 p.m.
The sophomore totaled eight goals as Park City stormed to its third championship in the last four years with a 19-9 win over Fremont at Zions Bank Stadium.

High school girls lacrosse: Bear River cruises to 5th straight 4A championship
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 21 - 3:48 p.m.
The Bears continued their 78-match winning streak Thursday that now approaches four consecutive years, rolling to a 14-3 win over Provo to clinch a fifth consecutive 4A state championship at Zions Bank Stadium.

High school girls lacrosse: Riverton unseats top-seeded Skyridge in OT for 1st 6A title
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 21 - 1:22 p.m.
Maggie Bird scored her third goal on the game-winner with 32 seconds left in overtime as Riverton rallied for an 8-7 win over top-seeded Skyridge at Zions Bank Stadium.

'Our super power is we like each other:' Utah Royals turnaround backed by power of friendship
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 18 - 6:26 p.m.
After years in the basement of the NWSL, the Utah Royals are off to a 6-2-2 start for second place in the 16-team league after 10 matches, including a franchise-record eight-match unbeaten streak.

Mina Tanaka's match-winner stretches Utah Royals FC unbeaten run to 8 straight
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 17 - 11:26 p.m.
Through arguably the best start to a season and a franchise-record seven-match unbeaten streak, Utah Royals FC has pitched itself as the blue-collar team.

Solans powers Real Salt Lake by Colorado in Rocky Mountain Cup opener
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 16 - 11:26 p.m.
Sergi Solans' first month of his MLS career was red hot, but the past month cooled off a bit.

High school softball: Desert Hills sends patient senior class out on top with 4A title
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 16 - 9:48 p.m.
Lulu West scattered five hits with six strikeouts as the Thunder rolled up their first 4A championship in program history with a 4-2 win over Bear River on Saturday at BYU's Gail Miller Field.

Zavier Gozo's star is rising with Real Salt Lake. How much longer will he be in Utah?
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 15 - 6:29 p.m.
The Utah-born attacker scored his team-high fifth goal of the season Wednesday in a 3-0 win over Houston. But as success grows, calls for a U.S. men's national team berth and move to Europe grow louder.

4A, 3A, 2A, 1A high school softball: Desert Hills takes Game 1 edge over Bear River
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 15 - 2:31 p.m.
Desert Hills pitcher Lulu West allowed just one run on three hits with 14 strikeouts as the Thunder took the advantage with a 3-1 win over Bear River at BYU's Gail Miller Field.

24 hours after collegiate season finale, BYU's Barragan was back in Epson Tour opener
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 14 - 9:54 p.m.
Salem Hills junior Navy Hubbs shot 1-under 71 that included a eagle on the par-4 third hole and three birdies on her second nine to finish tied for 40th and in position to make the cut at the weekend.

Zavier Gozo's brace helps Real Salt Lake bounce back 3-0 over Houston
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 13 - 11:31 p.m.
If U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino doesn't want to give Zavier Gozo a call before the start of the men's World Cup next month, someone with a European phone number probably will soon enough.

High school boys golf: Wayne seniors come together to win 1st 1A title
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 13 - 6:54 p.m.
Miles Hinkle finished tied for second as the Badgers rallied from a two-stroke deficit after 18 holes to defeat reigning champion Milford by five Wednesday at Rose Park Golf Course.

1A, 2A, 3A, 4A high school girls golf: South Sevier wins 1st 2A title
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 13 - 5:53 p.m.
Saige Anderson finished 5 shots off the lead at 15-over-par 87 and tied for fifth to lead the Rams to its first state title in program history at the 2A state tournament at Mountain View.

Utah Royals extend 7-match unbeaten run with 0-0 draw at Bay FC
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 10 - 5:10 p.m.
The right back line is every goalkeeper's best friend, but Utah Royals FC netminder Mandy McGlynn had every reason to thank her front line for another shutout Sunday afternoon.

Stellar defense, Utah crowd lift Archers past rival Denver for 1st win of PLL season
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 9 - 10:58 p.m.
Connor Fields had a first-half hat trick, and Sam King and CK Giancola each scored twice as the Archers earned their first win over the season with a 10-7 win over the Denver Outlaws at Zions Bank Stadium.

Lack of structure, transition play lead Real Salt Lake to 3-1 loss to FC Dallas
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 9 - 9:36 p.m.
Real Salt Lake tries to play the same style on the road as at home, but that style was anything-but-regular Saturday night.


