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Jessica Wilde

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Salt Lake Bees drop fourth straight contest
Salt Lake had its chances. The ballgame was well within grasp. And according to manager Keith Johnson, it was a handful of failed opportunities that cost them the game.
By Jessica Wilde
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High school soccer: Brighton blanks Bingham
A burst of speed and flash of orange. An unmatched strength and irrepressible power. A ferocious, daunting hunger.
By Jessica Wilde
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High school soccer: Viewmont wins battle of unbeatens
Viewmont picked up its fifth straight victory on Tuesday, defeating the Layton Lancers, 2-1 to maintain a flawless 5-0 record.
By Jessica Wilde
Alta High and Viewmont High battled for the 5A state championship last year and are expected to be tough again this season.
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High school soccer: Perennial powers seek to stay on top
Year after year, the perennial girls soccer powers steal the spotlight, dominating in their respective regions and battling their way to Rio Tinto Stadium.
By Jessica Wilde
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High school soccer: Eagles, Miners battle to a tie
A victor failed to emerge after 100 minutes of purely exhausting soccer on Thursday at Park City High School.
By Jessica Wilde
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Salt Lake Bees squeak past RedHawks in 10
The Salt Lake Bees swept the series against Oklahoma City, barely squeaking by with an 8-7 victory in 10 innings.
By Jessica Wilde
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Prep girls soccer: Viewmont Vikings nab double-overtime victory over Bountiful Braves in season-opener
The Viewmont High School girls soccer team kicked off its preseason play Tuesday with an exciting, double-overtime victory over crosstown rival Bountiful.
By Jessica Wilde
Over 2000 runners make their way down the hill at the Deseret News 10K men's race in Salt Lake City Tuesday , July 24, 2012. (Brian Nicholson, Deseret News)
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Familiar face wins second straight men’s 10K race
Few are more familiar with the rush of victory than Patrick Smyth, an All-American out of Notre Dame and first place finisher in last year’s Deseret News 10K.
By Jessica Wilde
Patrick Smyth leads out as runners take part in the Deseret News 10k Tuesday, July 24, 2012.
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Patrick Smyth wins men’s Deseret News 10K for second year in a row
Few are more familiar with the rush of victory than Patrick Smyth, an All-American out of Notre Dame and first place finisher in last year’s Deseret News 10K.
By Jessica Wilde
Matt Long of the Salt Lake Bees rushes back to first base under pressure from Brett Pill of the Fresno Grizzlies during their match up at Spring Mobile Ballpark in Salt Lake City Friday, July 20, 2012.
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Vernon Wells gives Salt Lake Bees a golden touch in win
Salt Lake fans were eager to watch three-time MLB All-Star, three-time Gold Glove recipient Vernon Wells on Friday as the Angels outfielder began a rehab assignment with the Bees after being placed on the disabled list back in May.
By Jessica Wilde
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Salt Lake Bees: Conger HR powers SL past Rainiers
Salt Lake gained the 4-3 lead in the bottom of the seventh as Doug Deeds took advantage of a wild pitch, sliding into home and shifting the momentum.
By Jessica Wilde
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Salt Lake Bees hammer 3 HRs to top Reno Aces
With three more homers at Spring Mobile Ballpark on Tuesday, the Salt Lake Bees are working to even out an odd statistic.
By Jessica Wilde
Bees' first baseman #16 Efren Navarro, right, watches the ball into his mitt as Fresno's #14 Francisco Peguero dives back to first base as the Salt Lake Bees play the Fresno Grizzlies Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Spring Mobile Ballpark. The Grizzlies won 4-2.
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Salt Lake Bees swept by Fresno Grizzlies after 3-run homer
The sun was shining, the Bees were gelling, and the Father’s day crowd was excited to spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon at the ballpark.
By Jessica Wilde
Catcher Alberto Rosario of the Salt Lake Bees tags out Brock Bond of the Fresno Grizzlies after a long throw from center field during their match up at Spring Mobile Ballpark in Salt Lake City Friday, June 15, 2012.
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Kole Calhoun’s spark not enough for Salt Lake Bees
Kole Calhoun may have returned his Angels jersey on Tuesday when he was optioned back to Salt Lake, but he certainly held onto his wings.
By Jessica Wilde
Carlo Garcia, Manti
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High school soccer: MVPs led teams on remarkable journeys
For these four remarkable young men, the state playoff trip to Rio Tinto Stadium was a trip to be remembered.
By Jessica Wilde
Weber's Tyler Murdock, Mr. Soccer
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Mr. Soccer: Weber’s Tyler Murdock put on a show with his scoring ability
Weber’s Tyler Murdock is this year’s Mr. Soccer. Who is he? And how on earth did he manage to score so many goals in one of the state’s toughest soccer regions?
By Jessica Wilde
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Streaky Salt Lake Bees suffer sixth straight setback
The Bees have an uncanny knack of streaking, whether they’re posting W’s or worsening their record.
By Jessica Wilde
Davis goalkeeper Mitch Jensen holds the trophy as the Darts celebrate a win over Brighton in the 5A championship.
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High school soccer: Mitch Parkinson chips in to crown Darts champions
Following the Darts’ semifinal victory on Tuesday, head coach Souli Phongsavath had a long talk with Mitch Parkinson about his chip shot.
By Jessica Wilde
Olympus goalie Ethan Cash holds the trophy as Olympus High School soccer players celebrate their win over Murray in the boy's 4A state high school soccer championship in Sandy, Thursday, May 24, 2012.
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High school soccer: Olympus claims 4A championship with win over Murray
Olympus’ Ethan Cash defends the net with the strapping composure of an experienced, veteran goalkeeper.
By Jessica Wilde
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High school soccer: Darts score early, hold on for semifinal victory
“If you’re going to be the best, you have to play the best,” Mitch Parkinson said of Davis’ playoff run and upcoming chance at redemption.
By Jessica Wilde
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High school soccer: Murray earns gift of championship berth
“It’s like Christmas,” Murray head coach Brian DeMann said of the Spartans’ advancement over Orem to the 4A state championship game.
By Jessica Wilde
Orem's Jake Thomson is hugged by team mates as he scored the winning goal as Bountiful High School is defeated by Orem High 2-1 in overtime of the boy's 4A State Soccer Tournament, Wednesday, May 16, 2012,in Orem, Utah.
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High school soccer: Orem uses five extra minutes wisely
Matt Gay, a senior captain for the Orem High soccer team, gave the Tigers two options prior to taking the field for overtime against the Bountiful Braves. They chose playing five more minutes over penalty kicks. It was a good choice for Orem.
By Jessica Wilde
Davis goalie Mitch Jensen can't stop the Alta shot for a goal in the first round of the 5A state playoffs. The Darts pulled off the upset with a 2-1 victory.
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High school soccer: Davis advances, wins 5A battle of heavyweights
The Davis Darts beat the Alta Hawks 2-1 and advanced in the state 5A high school soccer tournament.
By Jessica Wilde
West and East play Friday, March 23, 2012. West won 3-2.
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High school soccer: East atop list of 4A soccer contenders
The East High Leopards have topped the 4A rankings all season long, leading Region 6 with a 12-4 record. Though the Leopards are very capable contenders, head coach Rudy Schenk is the first to admit, “it’s a wide open race.”
By Jessica Wilde
Alta's keeper #1 AJ Snell, left, punches the ball away, Alta's #2 Brookston Jeppson, center, tries to keep Brighton's #21 Skyler Milne away from the ball as Brighton and Alta play Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Brighton. Brighton won 1-0.
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High school soccer: No. 1-ranked Bengals looking for 5A crown
The 5A state playoffs kick off Tuesday with a number of familiar teams vying for the state title.
By Jessica Wilde
Manti's head coach Gerald Wayman is on his knees as Manti High School wins the boy's 2A State Soccer Championship game over Saint Joseph Ogden High School 3-2 Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Sandy, Utah.
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High school soccer: Manti an unexpected state champion
If the Manti Templars came in as the underdogs, they didn’t know it. Maybe they refused to believe it.
By Jessica Wilde
Dixie's celebrates after Cesar Gutierrez scored the only goal, as Dixie High School defeats Juan Diego High School to win the boy's 3A State Soccer Championship game 1-0 Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Sandy, Utah.
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High school soccer: Dixie wins 3A title
SANDY — The Dixie Flyers woke up smiling, according to head coach Burt Myers, excited to play and “astonished” at the opportunity to compete for a state championship title at Rio Tinto Stadium.
By Jessica Wilde
Ogden goalie Agustin Garcia, top and defender Alexis Alcaraz, middle, compete with Juan Diego's Adam Richardson.
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High school soccer playoffs: Juan Diego looking for redemption after beating Ogden
The Juan Diego Soaring Eagle are headed back to Rio Tinto for a shot at redemption.
By Jessica Wilde
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High school soccer semifinals: Dixie upsets top-ranked Wasatch
Four long hours on a school bus were made worthwhile on Friday when the Dixie Flyers clinched a spot in the 3A state championship game.
By Jessica Wilde
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Salt Lake Bees’ roster reshuffle continues
The Los Angeles Angels were struck with two injuries in the final inning of Sunday’s game, shaking up not only their own roster but Salt Lake’s as well.
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