Arden Locke becomes first female voice for a men's professional team in Utah

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Arden Locke becomes first female voice for a men's professional team in Utah
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Arden Locke, 21, is calling games for the Ogden Raptors this summer, making her the first woman to serve as the play-by-play voice for a men's professional team in Utah. Daughter of Utah Jazz radio voice David Locke, Arden grew up shadowing her father and was inspired by her family's broadcasting legacy. She is pursuing a broadcasting degree at the University of Nebraska and successfully landed the Raptors role, which she viewed as a dream opportunity. Locke has previously called games alongside her father at various events, including the Las Vegas Bowl in December 2025.

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  • Arden Locke calls games for the Ogden Raptors.
  • David Locke is her father and a notable sports broadcaster.
  • She is one year away from completing her broadcasting degree.
  • Locke has previous experience calling games with her father.
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  • 3:00 AMYahoo SportsArden Locke used to shadow her dad at Jazz games. Now, she’s forging her own path in sports broadcasting
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The 21-year-old Locke may be following in her parents’ footsteps, but she’s also a trailblazer.

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