Author: Daniel Olsen

Daniel loves running, basketball, Harry Potter, piano, writing, his daughter Nora, and his wife Morgan. His dream is to make it big featuring sports.

RSL suffers loss to Whitecaps

Real Salt Lake was defeated 2-1 by the Vancouver Whitecaps at home Saturday night. by Jose Vidales | The hosts came into the game looking to secure a crucial win but disappointed against Vancouver. Supporters at Rio Tinto Stadium were left stunned as RSL was dominated by the Whitecaps. David Milinkovic opened by scoring for … Continue reading RSL suffers loss to Whitecaps

High School Football Recap: Olympus spoils Highland Homecoming

by Daniel Olsen | On Friday night in Salt Lake City, the first half couldn’t have been any better for the visiting Olympus Titans or any worse for the hosting Highland Rams. The visitors cruised to a 33-0 lead after the first half and held on for a 40-24 victory. Two of the big plays … Continue reading High School Football Recap: Olympus spoils Highland Homecoming

Showdown in the Suburbs: Highland Homecoming highlights Rival Olympus

by Daniel Olsen | Both the Rams and the Titans didn’t expect to be at 2-3 this season but here they are. No, this isn’t the LA Rams or the Tennessee Titans in the NFL. This is a Region 6 showdown between two great defensive teams at the 5A division in Utah. While Olympus and … Continue reading Showdown in the Suburbs: Highland Homecoming highlights Rival Olympus

Taysom Hill: The most productive NFL player from the state

by Daniel Olsen | If anyone didn’t know that Taysom Hill does basically everything on the New Orleans Saints offense, they knew after week one of the NFL season. Of the approximately 40 active NFL players to come out of the state of Utah, most of those do their damage on the defensive end. Bobby … Continue reading Taysom Hill: The most productive NFL player from the state

NFL Week 1: Moss and Langi Battle in Buffalo

by Daniel Olsen | Several Utes, Cougars and Aggies saw action in the slate of NFL games Sunday. However, Utah and BYU fans especially anticipated the matchup between Zack Moss and Harvey Langi. Moss was drafted 86th in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. As the leading rusher in Ute history, there was … Continue reading NFL Week 1: Moss and Langi Battle in Buffalo

BYU Cougars vs Army Knights game postponed

The Cougars were supposed to be playing for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy this weekend after beating Navy 55-3 on Labor Day. Ok, they aren’t really taking the place of Air Force in the battle of the service academies. Still, Cougar fans were looking forward to a battle on the gridiron between the Mormon Battalion and the … Continue reading BYU Cougars vs Army Knights game postponed

3A Matchup of the Week: Grantsville turns up the heat after halftime, beats San Juan 39-14

By Matt Harris | Grantsville football continued their winning streak last night and moved to 4-1 on the season as they outpaced the visiting San Juan Broncos, 39-14. Grantsville maintained a slim 10-7 in the first half and blew the doors off after the break for the convincing win, powered by a dominant running performance. … Continue reading 3A Matchup of the Week: Grantsville turns up the heat after halftime, beats San Juan 39-14

Bonus: Golden Eagles stop Spartans from spoiling Homecoming Celebration

by Daniel Olsen | Homecoming is a magical time for many high school students, and that was certainly the case for the Maple Mountain High Football team. The Golden Eagles started out with a quick lead and the score wasn’t really that close at any point during the game except for the opening minutes. The … Continue reading Bonus: Golden Eagles stop Spartans from spoiling Homecoming Celebration

High school football recap: Miners Quiet Thunder

by Daniel Olsen | A matchup with a top defense like Westlake was expected to be a much closer contest than the final score indicated. While the Thunder held the Miners in check in the second half, it wasn’t enough to catch up. The Miners can now drive back from Saratoga Springs with a smile … Continue reading High school football recap: Miners Quiet Thunder

Maple Mountain ready for Homecoming game vs Murray

by Daniel Olsen | Coach Burtenshaw, the leader of the Maple Mountain Golden Eagles, has been enjoying the Homecoming festivities. After reffing a Powderpuff game, he spoke with us about the upcoming matchup vs Murray. One name that came up was none other than Kyson Hall, brother of former Maple Mountain star and current BYU … Continue reading Maple Mountain ready for Homecoming game vs Murray