Spencer Rodak

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Spencer has always been passionate about sports, growing up playing and following various sports. He ran cross country in high school and began his journey in sports media in 2017 as a journalism intern at The Spectrum & Daily News. Since then, his work has been published in numerous outlets including Deseret News, Standard-Examiner, St. George News, Southern Utah Now, SUU's Thunderground, SB Nation's RSL Soapbox, FanSided's Venom Strikes, fan-insider.com, The Spurs Web, and Iron County Today. Spencer is the founder of Stadium Sportzz and both the Sportzz with Spencer and Mountain States Sports Report podcasts. His experience extends to public address announcing, having first served as the PA announcer for Southern Utah University soccer in 2017 and as a high school sports PA announcer. He is now entering his fourth year as a PA announcer at Utah Tech University, where he also occasionally takes on the role of in-game emcee. Spencer's versatility also extends to radio, where at The Fan Sports Network he produced high school and Utah Tech athletics broadcasts, hosted the weekly Region 9 Football Tailgate Show, and appeared daily on The Drive. Now working towards completing his Bachelor's degree in Media Studies, Spencer was recently named the Sports Director at Utah Tech University's 91.3 The Blaze for the 2024-25 year. He will host a weekly show and serve as a play-by-play broadcaster, continuing his dedication to sports journalism and broadcasting. When he isn’t talking, writing about, or watching sports, Spencer enjoys traveling and spending time with his amazing wife.

Pappas’ record day leads Utah Tech softball to walk-off victory

SAINT GEORGE - Behind a school record three home runs from Kinley Pappas, the Utah Tech University softball team defeated Weber State University, 13-5, to close out the Lyman Classic Feb. 22 at Karl Brooks Field. The Trailblazer bats got...

Utah Tech Athletics Weekly: Recapping February 16-22

It was another action-packed week in Trailblazer Athletics, as the softball team began its home slate with a 4-1 record and women’s basketball recorded an undefeated week. Baseball, men’s basketball, women’s tennis, and women’s golf were also in action. Softball Hosting the...

SUU gymnastics battles at No. 13 Utah

SALT LAKE CITY - Traveling up I-15 to finish a three-meet road swing, the Southern Utah gymnastics team fell to No. 13 Utah, 197.425-195.825. Berlin Hall set a new career mark on the floor with a 9.925, while Kendall McGuire and...

Borden’s career night leads Trailblazers to 60-58 victory over UT Arlington

SAINT GEORGE - Led by a career-high 29 points from Kaylee Borden, the Utah Tech University women’s basketball team snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 60-58 win over the University of Texas at Arlington Feb. 18.

Trailblazer baseball sweeps opening series at UC Riverside

Traveling to Riverside, California, to open the 2026 season, the Utah Tech baseball team took four wins from four against the University of California, Riverside, Feb. 13-15. If you missed a game, you can also listen to the links below...

Utah Tech Athletics Weekly: Recapping Feb. 9-15

Thanks to the crossover season, it was another full week of Utah Tech University sports.  Seven different Trailblazer athletic programs competed, highlighted by baseball opening its season with a four-game sweep and men’s basketball winning twice to move into a...

Flippin’ Birds soar to new season-high in win at Oregon State

CORVALLIS, Ore. - Traveling to face future Pac-12 Conference rival Oregon State, the SUU gymnastics team set a new season-high score in a 196.825-196.300 victory Saturday afternoon. Southern Utah set new season high score totals on floor (49.450), bars (49.225), and...

2026 Utah Tech baseball preview

With first pitch only a few days away, it's time to preview the 2026 Utah Tech University baseball season as the program gears up for its swan song as members of the Western Athletic Conference. Last season The 2025 season certainly...

Southern Utah gymnastics place second at Utah State quad meet

LOGAN - Traveling to Logan for the second time this season, the SUU gymnastics team secured a second-place finish at the Utah State quad meet on Monday night. The Flippin' Birds compiled a score of 195.525, besting fellow MPSF members Sacramento...

Flippin’ Birds notch season-high score vs. No. 23 BYU

CEDAR CITY - Hosting in-state foe BYU on Friday night, the Southern Utah gymnastics team recorded a season-high score of 196.000, but it wasn't enough to overcome a strong performance by the Cougars (196.975). Niya Randolph once again secured the all-around...

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