Coach Leon Rice has Boise State playing its best basketball of the season, putting a modest four-game winning streak together with a 70-56 WAC win over Fresno State tonight in Fresno.
La'Shard Anderson was spectacular for Boise State with 33 points, nine shy of the school record. Anderson, who torched San Jose State for 31 last week, was 11-14 on the night. Anderson moved into second place on the all-time steals list at Boise State.
Kevin Olekaibe led Fresno State with 23 points.
With the win, the Broncos advanced to 16-11 overall and 8-6 in the WAC. With Idaho's win over Nevada, Boise State and Idaho are tied for third in the conference but should they remain that way, the Broncos would get the tie-breaker because of two wins over the Vandals.
Boise State takes on that same Nevada team Saturday night.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Seeds for Pac-10 Wrestling Championships
125 pounds
1. Anthony Robles, Arizona State
2. Ryan Mango, Stanford
3. Jason Lara, Oregon State
4. Alan Bartelli, Boise State
5. Tyler Iwamura, Bakersfield
6. Andre Gonzalez, Fullerton
7. Britain Longmire, Cal Poly
133 pounds
1. Andrew Hochstrasser, Boise State
2. Justin Paulsen, Stanford
3. Garrett Drucker, Oregon State
4. Jose Mendoza, Bakersfield
5. Brandan Rocha, Cal Poly
6. Marcus Orona, Fullerton
7. Kalin Goodsite, Arizona State
141 pounds
1. Boris Novachkov, Cal Poly
2. Levi Jones, Boise State
3. Michael Mangrum, Oregon State
4. Elijah Nacita, Bakersfield
5. Jordan Gray, Stanford
6. Josh Sandoval, Arizona State
7. Peter Hoang, Fullerton
149 pounds
1. Jason Chamberlain, Boise State
2. Scott Sakaguchi, Oregon State
3. Filip Novachkov, Cal Poly
4. Timmy Boone, Stanford
5. John Cardenas, Bakersfield
6. Nick Jordan, Fullerton
7. Tai Fukumoto, Arizona State
157 pounds
1. Adam Hall, Boise State
2. Bubba Jenkins, Arizona State
3. Barrett Abel, Cal Poly
4. Kyle Meyer, Stanford
5. Alex Elder, Oregon State
6. Andrew Balch, Bakersfield
7. Chris Stinnett, Fullerton
1. Anthony Robles, Arizona State
2. Ryan Mango, Stanford
3. Jason Lara, Oregon State
4. Alan Bartelli, Boise State
5. Tyler Iwamura, Bakersfield
6. Andre Gonzalez, Fullerton
7. Britain Longmire, Cal Poly
133 pounds
1. Andrew Hochstrasser, Boise State
2. Justin Paulsen, Stanford
3. Garrett Drucker, Oregon State
4. Jose Mendoza, Bakersfield
5. Brandan Rocha, Cal Poly
6. Marcus Orona, Fullerton
7. Kalin Goodsite, Arizona State
141 pounds
1. Boris Novachkov, Cal Poly
2. Levi Jones, Boise State
3. Michael Mangrum, Oregon State
4. Elijah Nacita, Bakersfield
5. Jordan Gray, Stanford
6. Josh Sandoval, Arizona State
7. Peter Hoang, Fullerton
149 pounds
1. Jason Chamberlain, Boise State
2. Scott Sakaguchi, Oregon State
3. Filip Novachkov, Cal Poly
4. Timmy Boone, Stanford
5. John Cardenas, Bakersfield
6. Nick Jordan, Fullerton
7. Tai Fukumoto, Arizona State
157 pounds
1. Adam Hall, Boise State
2. Bubba Jenkins, Arizona State
3. Barrett Abel, Cal Poly
4. Kyle Meyer, Stanford
5. Alex Elder, Oregon State
6. Andrew Balch, Bakersfield
7. Chris Stinnett, Fullerton
165 pounds
1. Ryan DesRoches, Cal Poly
2. Kurt Swartz, Boise State
3. Jon Brascetta, Oregon State
4. Te Edwards, Arizona State
5. Trevor Hall, Bakersfield
6. Lucas Espericueta, Stanford
7. Bryce Whitehead, Fullerton
1. Ryan DesRoches, Cal Poly
2. Kurt Swartz, Boise State
3. Jon Brascetta, Oregon State
4. Te Edwards, Arizona State
5. Trevor Hall, Bakersfield
6. Lucas Espericueta, Stanford
7. Bryce Whitehead, Fullerton
174 pounds
1. Colby Covington, Oregon State
2. Nick Amuchastegui, Stanford
3. Joey Granata, Bakersfield
4. Jake Swartz, Boise State
5. Eric Starks, Arizona State
6. Steve Vasquez, Cal Poly
7. Mark Savalle, Fullerton
184 pounds
1. Kirk Smith, Boise State
2. Jake Meredith, Arizona State
3. Todd Noel, Fullerton
4. Brice Arand, Oregon State
5. Dan Sherer, Stanford
6. Troy Goodban, Bakersfield
7. Kelan Bragg, Cal Poly
1. Colby Covington, Oregon State
2. Nick Amuchastegui, Stanford
3. Joey Granata, Bakersfield
4. Jake Swartz, Boise State
5. Eric Starks, Arizona State
6. Steve Vasquez, Cal Poly
7. Mark Savalle, Fullerton
184 pounds
1. Kirk Smith, Boise State
2. Jake Meredith, Arizona State
3. Todd Noel, Fullerton
4. Brice Arand, Oregon State
5. Dan Sherer, Stanford
6. Troy Goodban, Bakersfield
7. Kelan Bragg, Cal Poly
197 pounds
1. Matt Casperson, Boise State
2. Zack Giesen, Stanford
3. Riley Orozco, Bakersfield
4. Ryan Smith, Cal Poly
5. Chad Hanke, Oregon State
6. Luke Macchiaroli, Arizona State
7. Kyle Bergstedt, Fullerton
1. Matt Casperson, Boise State
2. Zack Giesen, Stanford
3. Riley Orozco, Bakersfield
4. Ryan Smith, Cal Poly
5. Chad Hanke, Oregon State
6. Luke Macchiaroli, Arizona State
7. Kyle Bergstedt, Fullerton
Heavyweight
1. Levi Cooper, Arizona State
2. Clayton Jack, Oregon State
3. David Morgan, Bakersfield
4. J.T. Felix, Boise State
5. Atticus Disney, Cal Poly
6. Kurt Klimek, Fullerton
7. Dylan Rush, Stanford
1. Levi Cooper, Arizona State
2. Clayton Jack, Oregon State
3. David Morgan, Bakersfield
4. J.T. Felix, Boise State
5. Atticus Disney, Cal Poly
6. Kurt Klimek, Fullerton
7. Dylan Rush, Stanford
Broncos Roar Back to Lead Fresno State 33-31
Boise State came from seven points down to take a 33-31 lead at Fresno State tonight. Idaho is beating Nevada so Boise State could move into a tie for third in the WAC with a win.
Boise State hit 10 of their last 13 shots to get the halftime lead. La'Shard Anderson has been magnificent, scoring 17 first-half points and moving into second place on the all-time Boise State steals list.
Boise State hit 10 of their last 13 shots to get the halftime lead. La'Shard Anderson has been magnificent, scoring 17 first-half points and moving into second place on the all-time Boise State steals list.
Bronco Wrestlers Drop to #6 in Intermat Poll
The fallout from the poor performance in Stillwater continues to affect Boise State. No matches were played, and the Broncos still dropped, as voters assess their chances in the upcoming post-season. With an injured Kirk Smith and the fact that only Alan Bartelli stepped forward against Oklahoma State, Intermat views Boise State as a team without a leader.
Click on the story title for the Intermat poll.
Click on the story title for the Intermat poll.
Bronco Players Set to Work Out at NFL Combine
In the ridiculous modern NFL, it isn't how good you are but rather how fast you are and how much you can lift. But, if you want to get in the crazy league, you have to play the game.
Boise State's Titus Young and Austin Pettis, for example, are the top receiving duo in the nation. There isn't anything they have not proven, and above all, they are winners. But Young and Pettis, along with defensive end Ryan Winterswyk and defensive backs Brandyn Thompson and Jeron Johnson will work out for those who pose for NFL "scouts" at the NFL Combine this weekend. You will note that the 40 times measured are without pads, uniforms and helmets, which is what they'll be wearing when they actually get into the league.
But alas, I'll report the results here on this blog. The great past stars of the NFL must be thanking God they played in a league where talent mattered.
Boise State's Titus Young and Austin Pettis, for example, are the top receiving duo in the nation. There isn't anything they have not proven, and above all, they are winners. But Young and Pettis, along with defensive end Ryan Winterswyk and defensive backs Brandyn Thompson and Jeron Johnson will work out for those who pose for NFL "scouts" at the NFL Combine this weekend. You will note that the 40 times measured are without pads, uniforms and helmets, which is what they'll be wearing when they actually get into the league.
But alas, I'll report the results here on this blog. The great past stars of the NFL must be thanking God they played in a league where talent mattered.
Boise State Wins Another Relay at WAC Championships, Continues to Lead
At this moment, Boise State is not only keeping its lead but extending it at the WAC Swimming and Diving Championships. The Bronco 200-yard freestyle relay team of Amber Boucher, Stevie Hughey, Kelsy Diener and Stephanie North eclipsed their season best by nearly three seconds in winning the event. San Jose State, which had a WAC-best time of 1:33.35, also beat their season-best but it wasn't enough to top Boise State.
Boise State's 200-meter relay team set a pool record in upsetting San Jose State:
Boise State's 200-meter relay team set a pool record in upsetting San Jose State:
1 Boise St 'A' 1:33.54 1:30.63
1) Boucher, Amber JR 2) Hughey, Stevie SO
3) Diener, Kelsy JR 4) North, Stephanie JR 2 SJSU 'A' 1:33.35 1:32.40
1) DeWames, Marisa SO 2) Denman, Heather JR
3) Harvey, Erika FR 4) Foster, Kiley SO
Here are the finals in the 1-meter diving and freshman Ciera Cortney a bit of a surprise at #2, breaking up the Hawai'i monopoly:
1 Friesen, Emma SR Hawaii 280.20 292.20
2 Cortney, Ciera FR Boise St 244.55 288.75
3 Bosnick, Hannah SO Hawaii 243.05 274.35
4 Nero, Daniella JR Hawaii 241.25 265.15
5 Huang, Grace FR Nevada 250.45 264.05
6 Harris, Taryn SR NAU 245.80 254.05
7 De Lima, Stephanie SR Hawaii 243.05 251.75
8 Luke, Stacey SO Fresno St 238.55 247.10
Earlier tonight Boise State's Jennifer Cahill was third in the 500-yard freestyle, earning an NCAA-qualifying time of 4:51.96. Boise State swept the 50-meter freestyle with Amber Boucher, Jennifer North and Stevie Hughey all posting NCAA provisional times.
Five finals are in the books and after two days of competition:
1. Boise State 2812. Hawai'i 2153. San Jose State 1934. Northern Arizona 1905. New Mexico State 1366. Fresno State 1027. Nevada 868. Idaho 79
Broncos 1-2-3 in 50-Meter Freestyle Time Trial
1 Boucher, Amber JR Boise St 22.51 22.30 20 points
2 North, Stephanie JR Boise St 22.87 22.75 17 points
3 Hughey, Stevie SO Boise St 23.15 23.01 16 points
4 Barrett, Maura JR Hawaii 23.05 23.09 15 points
5 DeWames, Marisa SO SJSU 23.36 23.12 14 points
6 Yoho, Dani SO Fresno St 23.05 23.23 13 points
7 Foster, Kiley SO SJSU 23.17 23.52 12 points
8 Conrad, Kelly SR NM State 23.41 23.66 11 points
These are time trials, so I believe the eight fastest times get points.
After three finals, Boise State continues to lead with 133 points and so far, San Jose State, which accumulated their fast times at sea-level pools, is seeing the Broncos top them.
1. Boise State 133
2. San Jose State 88
3. Hawai'i 77
4. New Mexico State 73
5. Fresno State 65
6. Northern Arizona 56
7. Idaho 30
8. Nevada 22
2 North, Stephanie JR Boise St 22.87 22.75 17 points
3 Hughey, Stevie SO Boise St 23.15 23.01 16 points
4 Barrett, Maura JR Hawaii 23.05 23.09 15 points
5 DeWames, Marisa SO SJSU 23.36 23.12 14 points
6 Yoho, Dani SO Fresno St 23.05 23.23 13 points
7 Foster, Kiley SO SJSU 23.17 23.52 12 points
8 Conrad, Kelly SR NM State 23.41 23.66 11 points
These are time trials, so I believe the eight fastest times get points.
After three finals, Boise State continues to lead with 133 points and so far, San Jose State, which accumulated their fast times at sea-level pools, is seeing the Broncos top them.
1. Boise State 133
2. San Jose State 88
3. Hawai'i 77
4. New Mexico State 73
5. Fresno State 65
6. Northern Arizona 56
7. Idaho 30
8. Nevada 22
Diener second, Thiltgen finishes third in 200 IM Heat
1 Ritenberg, Taylor Hawaii 2:02.80 2:00.66
2 Diener, Kelsy JR Boise St 2:02.45 2:01.95
3 Connell, Fi NAU 2:03.56 2:03.05
4 Kiss, Tricia FR NM State 2:03.06 2:03.22
5 Denman, Heather JR SJSU 2:01.94 2:03.71
6 Raininger, Christine SO Boise St 2:04.87 2:04.38
7 Cate, Beth SO NM State 2:03.21 2:04.42
8 Craddock, Julia SO SJSU 2:03.77 2:04.68
1 Anderson, Darcie FR SJSU 2:07.24 2:05.84
2 Venlos, Megan FR Idaho 2:09.58 2:06.73
3 Thiltgen, Andrea SR Boise St 2:07.53 2:06.89
4 Brown, Karly JR SJSU 2:07.54 2:07.43
5 Eisenman, Kyley JR Hawaii 2:07.88 2:08.38
6 Runestrand, Kelly SR NM State 2:08.41 2:09.29
7 Macky, Caitlin SR SJSU 2:10.77 2:09.78
8 Nelson, Kim SR Boise St 2:09.24 2:10.29
2 Diener, Kelsy JR Boise St 2:02.45 2:01.95
3 Connell, Fi NAU 2:03.56 2:03.05
4 Kiss, Tricia FR NM State 2:03.06 2:03.22
5 Denman, Heather JR SJSU 2:01.94 2:03.71
6 Raininger, Christine SO Boise St 2:04.87 2:04.38
7 Cate, Beth SO NM State 2:03.21 2:04.42
8 Craddock, Julia SO SJSU 2:03.77 2:04.68
1 Anderson, Darcie FR SJSU 2:07.24 2:05.84
2 Venlos, Megan FR Idaho 2:09.58 2:06.73
3 Thiltgen, Andrea SR Boise St 2:07.53 2:06.89
4 Brown, Karly JR SJSU 2:07.54 2:07.43
5 Eisenman, Kyley JR Hawaii 2:07.88 2:08.38
6 Runestrand, Kelly SR NM State 2:08.41 2:09.29
7 Macky, Caitlin SR SJSU 2:10.77 2:09.78
8 Nelson, Kim SR Boise St 2:09.24 2:10.29
Green wins 500-free heat
Boise State's Denise Green won her heat of the 500-yard freestyle at the WAC Swimming & Diving Championships tonight in San Antonio.
I believe these are timed finals, so Green puts her 4:55.64 out there.
Event 3 Women 500 Yard Freestyle
Heat 2 of 3 - Finals
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Name Year School Prelims Finals
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1 Green, Denise SR Boise St 4:56.28 4:55.64
2 Ferro, Claire SR NAU 4:59.03 4:57.65
3 Myers, Melissa FR Hawaii 4:58.56 4:58.33
4 Gray, Madison JR Boise St 5:01.74 4:58.93
5 Moore, Brittney JR NM State 5:00.31 4:59.16
6 Jones, Kristin JR NAU 5:01.22 5:00.40
7 Schellenberg, Ricarda Hawaii 4:58.32 5:00.76
8 Gansneder, Haley SO NM State 5:02.52 5:03.88
I believe these are timed finals, so Green puts her 4:55.64 out there.
Event 3 Women 500 Yard Freestyle
Heat 2 of 3 - Finals
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Name Year School Prelims Finals
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1 Green, Denise SR Boise St 4:56.28 4:55.64
2 Ferro, Claire SR NAU 4:59.03 4:57.65
3 Myers, Melissa FR Hawaii 4:58.56 4:58.33
4 Gray, Madison JR Boise St 5:01.74 4:58.93
5 Moore, Brittney JR NM State 5:00.31 4:59.16
6 Jones, Kristin JR NAU 5:01.22 5:00.40
7 Schellenberg, Ricarda Hawaii 4:58.32 5:00.76
8 Gansneder, Haley SO NM State 5:02.52 5:03.88
Boise State's Morton Wins Pentathlon
The team hopes for the Boise State women aren't good, but the Broncos have a few stars that are threats for finishing first. A bit of a surprise here, though, as freshman Alexi Morton has taken the prize in the pentathlon, breaking the Boise State school record no less in the first event to be decided at the WAC Track Championships in Boise.
Morton set lifetime bests in all five events in racking up 3,769 points. That shattered the existing school mark of 3,600 points which was shared by Megan Olivetti two years ago and Sally Vail (2002). Morton's score is the 26th-best in the nation this year. She ran the 60-meter hurdles in 8.89, placed fourth in the high jump (5-5) and tied her career-best in the shot put (34-0.75). Alexi then moved on to the long jump and let loose for a leap of 19-feet to not only beat her personal recor by 9.5 inches but win the event and move into the lead after four events. Morton ran the 800 in 2:29.34, nearly seven seconds better than her career best and most importantly, ahead of Utah State's Chari Hawkins, who was challenging her for the title.
Women Indoor Pentathlon
Points 60H HJ SP LJ 800
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1 Morton, Alexi 8.89 1.65m 10.38m 5.79m 2:29.34
Boise State 5-05 34-00.75 19-00
FR Team Points: 10 3769 (933) (795) (554) (786) (701)
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2 Hawkins, Chari 8.76 1.68m 10.34m 5.57m 2:33.01
Utah State 5-06 33-11.25 18-03.25
FR Team Points: 8 3719 (961) (830) (552) (720) (656)
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3 Meade, Zoe 9.62 1.68m 10.46m 5.19m 2:23.74
New Mexico St. 5-06 34-04 17-00.5
FR Team Points: 6 3560 (785) (830) (560) (612) (773)
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4 Pate, April 8.82 1.56m 11.68m 5.45m 2:38.47
Nevada 5-01.25 38-04 17-10.75
JR Team Points: 5 3554 (948) (689) (640) (686) (591)
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5 Balentine, Samantha 9.64 1.68m 10.19m 5.08m 2:31.56
Hawaii 5-06 33-05.25 16-08
SO Team Points: 4 3407 (781) (830) (542) (581) (673)
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6 Fehlberg, Camille 9.57 1.50m 9.97m 5.32m 2:21.72
Utah State 4-11 32-08.5 17-05.5
JR Team Points: 3 3390 (794) (621) (527) (648) (800)
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7 Nichols, Sarah 9.41 1.50m 10.69m 5.29m 2:28.27
Nevada 4-11 35-01 17-04.25
SO Team Points: 2 3377 (826) (621) (575) (640) (715)
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8 Cleveland, Jndia 8.94 1.50m 7.38m 5.68m 2:33.86
New Mexico St. 4-11 24-02.5 18-07.75
JR Team Points: 1 3300 (922) (621) (359) (753) (645)
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Morton set lifetime bests in all five events in racking up 3,769 points. That shattered the existing school mark of 3,600 points which was shared by Megan Olivetti two years ago and Sally Vail (2002). Morton's score is the 26th-best in the nation this year. She ran the 60-meter hurdles in 8.89, placed fourth in the high jump (5-5) and tied her career-best in the shot put (34-0.75). Alexi then moved on to the long jump and let loose for a leap of 19-feet to not only beat her personal recor by 9.5 inches but win the event and move into the lead after four events. Morton ran the 800 in 2:29.34, nearly seven seconds better than her career best and most importantly, ahead of Utah State's Chari Hawkins, who was challenging her for the title.
Women Indoor Pentathlon
Points 60H HJ SP LJ 800
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1 Morton, Alexi 8.89 1.65m 10.38m 5.79m 2:29.34
Boise State 5-05 34-00.75 19-00
FR Team Points: 10 3769 (933) (795) (554) (786) (701)
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2 Hawkins, Chari 8.76 1.68m 10.34m 5.57m 2:33.01
Utah State 5-06 33-11.25 18-03.25
FR Team Points: 8 3719 (961) (830) (552) (720) (656)
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3 Meade, Zoe 9.62 1.68m 10.46m 5.19m 2:23.74
New Mexico St. 5-06 34-04 17-00.5
FR Team Points: 6 3560 (785) (830) (560) (612) (773)
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4 Pate, April 8.82 1.56m 11.68m 5.45m 2:38.47
Nevada 5-01.25 38-04 17-10.75
JR Team Points: 5 3554 (948) (689) (640) (686) (591)
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5 Balentine, Samantha 9.64 1.68m 10.19m 5.08m 2:31.56
Hawaii 5-06 33-05.25 16-08
SO Team Points: 4 3407 (781) (830) (542) (581) (673)
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6 Fehlberg, Camille 9.57 1.50m 9.97m 5.32m 2:21.72
Utah State 4-11 32-08.5 17-05.5
JR Team Points: 3 3390 (794) (621) (527) (648) (800)
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7 Nichols, Sarah 9.41 1.50m 10.69m 5.29m 2:28.27
Nevada 4-11 35-01 17-04.25
SO Team Points: 2 3377 (826) (621) (575) (640) (715)
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8 Cleveland, Jndia 8.94 1.50m 7.38m 5.68m 2:33.86
New Mexico St. 4-11 24-02.5 18-07.75
JR Team Points: 1 3300 (922) (621) (359) (753) (645)
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Felix Starts Strong in WAC Heptathlon
Boise State Head Coach J.W. Hardy has sent a monkey wrench into Utah State's expectation to win the WAC. Today Hardy sent freshmen Nathan Balcirak and Justin Malashin into the competition for men's heptathlon. Neither has competed at the collegiate level in this event. Utah State has two heptathletes, John Johnson and Philip Noble, that are expected to score strong in the event. Boise State often has a student-athlete win this competition but Utah State scores more points because they have more entries.
This time, Boise State has four competitors (Kurt Felix is favored and Anthony Belcher should score some points) compared to three for Utah State. If the Broncos can disrupt USU and steal some of their points away, it would already be a bit of a problem for Utah State.
Kurt Felix today won the 60-meter dash with a time of 7.10; he was followed closely by Belcher (7.21).. Here is the scoring in this event:
1 Felix, Kurt JR Boise State 7.10 847
2 Belcher, Anthony JR Boise State 7.21 809
3 Noble, Philip SR Utah State 7.29 782
4 Balcirak, Nathan FR Boise State 7.41 742
5 Johnson, John JR Utah State 7.45 729
6 Hawkins, Sam JR Utah State 7.73 640
7 Malashin, Justin FR Boise State 7.84 607
Felix also won the long jump portion of the heptathlon:
Finals
1 Felix, Kurt JR Boise State 7.22m 23-08.25 866
7.22m 7.17m 6.07m
2 Noble, Philip SR Utah State 6.56m 21-06.25 711
6.21m 6.56m 6.44m
3 Malashin, Justin FR Boise State 6.49m 21-03.50 695
6.43m 6.49m 6.46m
4 Belcher, Anthony JR Boise State 6.24m 20-05.75 639
6.10m 6.21m 6.24m
5 Johnson, John JR Utah State 6.19m 20-03.75 628
5.84m FOUL 6.19m
6 Hawkins, Sam JR Utah State 5.90m 19-04.25 565
5.81m 5.69m 5.90m
7 Balcirak, Nathan FR Boise State 5.88m 19-03.50 561
5.22m 5.42m 5.88m
Felix won his third event of the day in the shot put, blowing away the competition. Felix threw 44-11.75 inches to score 711 points. Noble was second with 36-05, followed by Johnson (36-4.75), Hawkins (30-11.75), Belcher (28-9.75), Malashin (28-1.75) and Balcirak (27-3.75).
Felix also won the high jump and picked up 963 points. The Bronco star won all four events on the first day.
After today's four events:
1. Kurt Felix, Boise State (3,387 points)
2. Philip Noble, Utah State (2,655)
3. John Johnson, Utah State (2,444)
4. Anthony Belcher, Boise State (2,421)
5. Sam Hawkins, Utah State (2,267)
6. Justin Malashin, Boise State (2,239)
7. Nathan Balcirak, Boise State (1,688)
This time, Boise State has four competitors (Kurt Felix is favored and Anthony Belcher should score some points) compared to three for Utah State. If the Broncos can disrupt USU and steal some of their points away, it would already be a bit of a problem for Utah State.
Kurt Felix today won the 60-meter dash with a time of 7.10; he was followed closely by Belcher (7.21).. Here is the scoring in this event:
1 Felix, Kurt JR Boise State 7.10 847
2 Belcher, Anthony JR Boise State 7.21 809
3 Noble, Philip SR Utah State 7.29 782
4 Balcirak, Nathan FR Boise State 7.41 742
5 Johnson, John JR Utah State 7.45 729
6 Hawkins, Sam JR Utah State 7.73 640
7 Malashin, Justin FR Boise State 7.84 607
Felix also won the long jump portion of the heptathlon:
Finals
1 Felix, Kurt JR Boise State 7.22m 23-08.25 866
7.22m 7.17m 6.07m
2 Noble, Philip SR Utah State 6.56m 21-06.25 711
6.21m 6.56m 6.44m
3 Malashin, Justin FR Boise State 6.49m 21-03.50 695
6.43m 6.49m 6.46m
4 Belcher, Anthony JR Boise State 6.24m 20-05.75 639
6.10m 6.21m 6.24m
5 Johnson, John JR Utah State 6.19m 20-03.75 628
5.84m FOUL 6.19m
6 Hawkins, Sam JR Utah State 5.90m 19-04.25 565
5.81m 5.69m 5.90m
7 Balcirak, Nathan FR Boise State 5.88m 19-03.50 561
5.22m 5.42m 5.88m
Felix won his third event of the day in the shot put, blowing away the competition. Felix threw 44-11.75 inches to score 711 points. Noble was second with 36-05, followed by Johnson (36-4.75), Hawkins (30-11.75), Belcher (28-9.75), Malashin (28-1.75) and Balcirak (27-3.75).
Felix also won the high jump and picked up 963 points. The Bronco star won all four events on the first day.
After today's four events:
1. Kurt Felix, Boise State (3,387 points)
2. Philip Noble, Utah State (2,655)
3. John Johnson, Utah State (2,444)
4. Anthony Belcher, Boise State (2,421)
5. Sam Hawkins, Utah State (2,267)
6. Justin Malashin, Boise State (2,239)
7. Nathan Balcirak, Boise State (1,688)
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