It's been awhile (1996 to be exact), but the Boise State men's cross country team jumped up to #19 in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The Broncos had been in the "others receiving votes" category, but were ranked in the poll after giving Oregon trouble in the Bill Dellinger Invitational.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Emma Bates Named Mountain West Athlete of the Week
Emma Bates of Boise State is this week's Mountain West Female Athlete of the Week after finishing as the top collegian at the Bill Dellinger Invitational last week. Bates finished the 5-kilometer course in 16:35.
Bronco Swim Team Off to Good Start
The Boise State swimming and diving team didn't quite triple their opponent. They'll have to work on that.
The Broncos downed Idaho (Moscow) 217.5 to 82.5 in the season opener in Boise. Freshman Brittany Aoyama won the 50-yard freestyle (23.36) and the 100-butterfly (54.95), while fellow freshman Felicity Cann won the 200-freestyle in 1:50.25. Junior Heather Harper captured both the 100 and 200-yard breastrokes, with respective times of 1:05.50 and 2:22.51.
Ciera Courtney was second in the three-meter diving with a score of 308.93.
Boise State will compete this weekend at the Fresno Invitational.
The Broncos downed Idaho (Moscow) 217.5 to 82.5 in the season opener in Boise. Freshman Brittany Aoyama won the 50-yard freestyle (23.36) and the 100-butterfly (54.95), while fellow freshman Felicity Cann won the 200-freestyle in 1:50.25. Junior Heather Harper captured both the 100 and 200-yard breastrokes, with respective times of 1:05.50 and 2:22.51.
Ciera Courtney was second in the three-meter diving with a score of 308.93.
Boise State will compete this weekend at the Fresno Invitational.
Bronco Harriers Finish 2nd, 3rd at Prestigious Bill Dellinger Invitational
After a month off of competition, the Boise State men's and women's cross country teams showed no effects, as the men nearly shocked #4 Oregon, finishing seven points behind the Ducks, while the Bronco women were third behind #7 Washington and #5 Oregon.
Oregon had 32 points to win the men's competition, while Boise State had 39 and Washington and #8 Portland tied with 87 points. Washington had 30 points to win the women's competition, with Oregon at 52 points and Boise State with 63.
Allan Schroeder was fifth overall in the men's race, finishing the course in 24:19, with Aaron Nelson of Washington winning the individual title in 23:55.
Boise State's Emma Bates was the top collegian on the 5-kilometer course with a time of 16:35. Teammate Marisa Howard was third in 16:50.
Boise State will get their final tuneup before the Mountain West Championships when they travel to the 2013 Pre-National Invitational in Terre Haute, Indiana, where the upstart Broncos will compete against over 200 teams from throughout the country.
Oregon had 32 points to win the men's competition, while Boise State had 39 and Washington and #8 Portland tied with 87 points. Washington had 30 points to win the women's competition, with Oregon at 52 points and Boise State with 63.
Allan Schroeder was fifth overall in the men's race, finishing the course in 24:19, with Aaron Nelson of Washington winning the individual title in 23:55.
Boise State's Emma Bates was the top collegian on the 5-kilometer course with a time of 16:35. Teammate Marisa Howard was third in 16:50.
Boise State will get their final tuneup before the Mountain West Championships when they travel to the 2013 Pre-National Invitational in Terre Haute, Indiana, where the upstart Broncos will compete against over 200 teams from throughout the country.
Boise State Golf Team Wins Utah Invitational
The Boise State golf team finished with a flurry to win the Utah Invitational, in Ark City, Utah, the Broncos' first in more than six years.
Boise State entered the final round six strokes behind Utah State, but rallied to win by 10 at the par-71 Jeremy Golf and Country Club. The margin of victory is the largest for Boise State since it won the Bronco Spring Invitational by 15 strokes in 1995.
Boise State had rounds of 364, 356 and 356 to finish 11-over for the tournament.
Ty Travis finished in second place individually with a 7-under 206. Seokwon Jeon of Utah State sank a 20-foot birdie putt on the second hole of a playoff for medalist honors. Sophomore Logan France posted a 70 to finish with a three-round total of 214, good for seventh place.
Boise State will travel to Las Cruces, New Mexico for the Price's "GIve 'Em Five" Invitational October 25-26.
Boise State entered the final round six strokes behind Utah State, but rallied to win by 10 at the par-71 Jeremy Golf and Country Club. The margin of victory is the largest for Boise State since it won the Bronco Spring Invitational by 15 strokes in 1995.
Boise State had rounds of 364, 356 and 356 to finish 11-over for the tournament.
Ty Travis finished in second place individually with a 7-under 206. Seokwon Jeon of Utah State sank a 20-foot birdie putt on the second hole of a playoff for medalist honors. Sophomore Logan France posted a 70 to finish with a three-round total of 214, good for seventh place.
Boise State will travel to Las Cruces, New Mexico for the Price's "GIve 'Em Five" Invitational October 25-26.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Wacker Set To Be A Bronco
Boise State got their center. David Wacker (6-9, 210) of Judson High School in Converse, Texas, has committed to Coach Rice and the basketball program. Wacker averaged 11.5 points and 8.7 rebounds a game the last two seasons.
Bronco Cross Country Teams Well Regarded in Preseason Poll
The Boise State cross country teams earned respect from their Mountain West Conference counterparts, as the Mountain West coaches voted the Bronco women second and the men third in the annual preseason poll.
New Mexico was the choice to win the conference in both men and women.
New Mexico was the choice to win the conference in both men and women.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Not Bronco Related, However...
It is sports related. Sort of.
Just finished watching the movie The Legend of Bagger Vance for the umpteenth time, and it is, without a doubt, one of the best movies ever made.
Just finished watching the movie The Legend of Bagger Vance for the umpteenth time, and it is, without a doubt, one of the best movies ever made.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Boise State Football Team Gets 5 Votes in Coaches Poll
A far cry from years gone by, but believe it or not, it's more votes than the Broncos received last week:
http://bluefootballthroughandthrough.blogspot.com/2013/09/fresno-state-25-boise-state-gets-5.html
http://bluefootballthroughandthrough.blogspot.com/2013/09/fresno-state-25-boise-state-gets-5.html
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Friday, September 6, 2013
Boise State Cross Country Teams Put On Exciting Performance In Utah
Both Boise State cross country teams did well in Utah, with the Bronco women winning the triangular meet and the men finishing just six points behind the #4 team in the nation, BYU.
Junior Emma Bates picked up where she left off last season, winning the 4-k in 14:11.0. Marisa Howard was second with a time of 14:14.3, while Lauren Lucas took fifth (14:40.5). In a sport where you want the low score, the Bronco ladies had 23 points with Weber State finishing second with 56 points and Utah 58.
Aaron Back was third in the men's 6-k race with a time of 19:08.2. David Elliott was fourth in 19:13.9. Boise State had 34 points, nearly pulling off a huge upset of BYU, which finished with 28, and Weber State was back with 66 points.
Boise State competes at the annual Roger Curran Invitational in Nampa--action gets underway at noon next Saturday.
Junior Emma Bates picked up where she left off last season, winning the 4-k in 14:11.0. Marisa Howard was second with a time of 14:14.3, while Lauren Lucas took fifth (14:40.5). In a sport where you want the low score, the Bronco ladies had 23 points with Weber State finishing second with 56 points and Utah 58.
Aaron Back was third in the men's 6-k race with a time of 19:08.2. David Elliott was fourth in 19:13.9. Boise State had 34 points, nearly pulling off a huge upset of BYU, which finished with 28, and Weber State was back with 66 points.
Boise State competes at the annual Roger Curran Invitational in Nampa--action gets underway at noon next Saturday.
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Kellen Moore Secures Roster Spot On Detroit Team
Thanks to a great preseason, former Bronco quarterback Kellen Moore has made the roster again this year. That's the key--just keep showing up and performing, get vested, and then wait for your turn.
Friday, August 30, 2013
Boise State Soccer Starts a Bronco-Huskie Tripleheader This Weekend
Boise State's soccer team will take on #5 Washington tonight at 6 in Seattle, the first of three encounters between the Bronco and Huskie sports teams this weekend.
The Bronco volleyball team will face Washington at 7 tonight, and then of course the Boise State football team meets Washington tomorrow night at 8.
The Bronco volleyball team will face Washington at 7 tonight, and then of course the Boise State football team meets Washington tomorrow night at 8.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Travis Hartke Joins Boise State Track Coaching Staff
Travis Hartke, a key part of Iowa State's two Big 12 track titles, will join head coach Corey Ihmels in making the move to Boise State. According to Hartke, some of Iowa State's student-athletes will also transfer to Boise State. Hartke has coached at Iowa State for seven seasons, helping seven Cyclone athletes to national titles.
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