Alex Vejar

Sports Reporter

Alex is an expat from Los Angeles who started his journalism career in 2013 after attempting, and failing, to become the next great rock star. He most recently covered local sports in Chico.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Skyline head coach Yamil Castillo celebrates with his players after the Eagles defeated Lehi High School, 3-1 to win the 5A Championship title Oct. 22, 2021 at Rio Tinto Stadium.

Skyline wins 5A girls’ soccer title with 3-1 win over Lehi

By Alex Vejar | October 25, 2021, 6:00 p.m.

(Photo courtesy of Real Salt Lake) Noah Powder, a two-time USL champion, will join Real Salt Lake in 2021. He helped the Real Monarchs win their first USL title in franchise history in 2019.

RSL defender Noah Powder suspended three games after impaired driving conviction

By Alex Vejar | October 22, 2021, 9:42 p.m.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Riverton celebrates winning the 6A girls’ soccer state championships 3-1 over Skyridge at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021.

Whitney Garn’s goal and assist lead Riverton to 6A girls’ soccer state title

By Alex Vejar | October 23, 2021, 12:57 a.m.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes cornerback Clark Phillips III (8) celebrates the defensive play of teammate Utah Utes linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) who held back Arizona State Sun Devils running back DeaMonte Trayanum (1) as the University of Utah hosts the Arizona Sun Devils in Pac-12 action at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Oct. 10, 2021.

Utes linebacker Devin Lloyd wants Utah’s defense to ‘start fast’ against Oregon State

By Alex Vejar | October 22, 2021, 12:00 p.m.

(Matt Rourke | AP) Former U.S. soccer star Landon Donovan, pictured here in 2015, has reportedly withdrawn his name from consideration to be the next head coach of Real Salt Lake.

Report: Landon Donovan withdraws name from consideration for Real Salt Lake coaching vacancy

By Alex Vejar | October 18, 2021, 10:48 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jack Hadfield (2) of Skyridge tries to catch a pass intended for Jared Malula (8) of Corner Canyon in prep football action between the Corner Canyon Chargers and the Skyridge Falcons, on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Draper.

High school football power rankings: With playoff matchups set, who has what it takes to win it all?

By Alex Vejar | October 18, 2021, 11:48 a.m.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) celebrates his touchdown with the team as the University of Utah hosts the Arizona Sun Devils in Pac-12 action at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Oct. 10, 2021.

Utah-Arizona State live blog: Utes become only undefeated team in Pac-12 with 35-21 win over Sun Devils

By Alex Vejar | October 17, 2021, 5:28 a.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brighton High School linebacker Lander Barton at football practice in Cottonwood Heights on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.

Brighton linebacker Lander Barton’s college decision might mean leaving his ‘favorite place in the world’

By Alex Vejar | October 17, 2021, 6:18 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes running back Tavion Thomas (9) celebrates a touchdown in PAC-12 football action between the University of Utah and Weber State at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.

How Utes running back Tavion Thomas is finding his way after bumpy start to season

By Alex Vejar | October 15, 2021, 7:40 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) outmaneuvers the Arizona State Sun Devils defense in the 4th quarter of play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

BYU quarterback Jaren Hall ‘completely healthy,’ offensive coordinator says

By Alex Vejar | October 14, 2021, 9:15 p.m.