Best of DyeStat: Chuck Utash's top photos of 2018

By Doug Binder, DyeStat Editor

Chuck Utash has become an indispensible part of the DyeStat team with his photography in California.

Chuck shoots nearly all of the important events in the Golden State and has demonstrated skill shooting athletes at every level -- high school, college and pros. 

Here are some of Chuck's best photos from 2018.

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Jason Gomez of Westmont CA exults in his victory in the 800 meters at the California state championships.

Chuck set up a tree with fall colors and shot athletes, like Great Oak's Tori Gaitan, with senior photo worthy images at the California state cross country championships.

Chuck got this photo of global phenom Jakob Ingebrigtsen at the Payton Jordan Invitational at Stanford. 

Talented newcomer to the high school cross country scene, Sydney Masciarelli, emerges from the shadows at Balboa Park on the way to winning the Foot Locker cross country title.

Sondre Guttormsen of Davis Senior CA got a big clearance of 18-2.75 to set the state record in the pole vault at the Arcadia Invitational. 

Matt Llano, who ultimately finished second at the USATF Marathon Championships. 

Any rundown of Chuck's best work wouldn't feel complete without a photo of Michael Norman.

Boise State's Allie Ostrander at Payton Jordan bears the marks of a spiking incident.

Matthew Centrowitz at the USATF Distance Classic.

Jada Hicks of Upland ripped through the California state finals in the 100-meter hurdles in 13.35 seconds.