Good morning! A big thank you to all of Bronco Nation that showed up in Nampa on the trail of the Bronco Stampede.

What else are we kicking into today’s edition, Bronco Nation?

👟 Three Broncos earn All-Mountain West honors
⛳️ Rueck closes out at the NCAA Stanford Regional
🔷 And much, much more!

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🔷 ONE BIG THING

Three Boise State track and field student-athletes earned All-Mountain West honors for their performances at the 2024 MW Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Austen Apperson and Ollie Newman garnered all-conference honors with runner-up finishes in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase and men's 1,500-meter, respectively. Emily Jobes earned an all-conference selection as she took home third place in the women's 3,000m steeplechase.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 High Note. Boise State men’s golfer Cole Rueck climbed 12 spots on the final day at the NCAA Stanford Regional to finish in a tie for 28th at even-par for the tournament. The Mountain West Individual Champion closes out his season with lots to build on for the future.

📊 See the final leaderboard from the NCAA Stanford Regional

🔼 Ready, Set. This summer is setting up to be a good one! Register today for Boise State Volleyball’s Advanced Setting Camp, hosted by Elle Cotton, on June 26 and July 8.

🔼 Lights, Camera, Action. Don’t miss out on your chance to watch a movie on The Blue! The Bronco Stampede is making its final stop on the tour in Boise, and with it comes free admission to a Q&A panel and a viewing of Miracle inside Albertsons Stadium.

🔼 In The Ordinary. Sometimes, it’s the simple things in life that bring us the most joy. Check out this quote from longtime Boise State equipment manager, Dale Holste.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Going The Distance. One event group in particular shined the brightest for Boise State track and field at the Mountain West Championships: the distance runners.

Our question today: do you know which of the three all-conference selections ran the top-5 fastest time in their event in program history?

Think you got it? Click one of the choices above to see if you know your stuff!

📱 FROM THE AD’S DESK

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🗓 THE WEEK AHEAD

*All times are Mountain

Thursday, May 16

🚌 Bronco Stampede in Coeur d’Alene at Crafted Tap House & Kitchen @ 5:30 p.m.

Friday, May 17

No scheduled events

Saturday, May 18

🚌 Bronco Stampede in Boise at Albertsons Stadium

• 5 p.m. Doors Open (Opportunity to meet Bronco student-athletes and participate in on-field activities.)

• 5:30 p.m. Q&A with Bronco football head coach Spencer Danielson, volleyball head coach Shawn Garus, and Spirit Squad head coach Kelsey Messer

• 6:30 p.m. Movie on The Blue 

🔷 Click here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Austen Apperson!

Apperson’s 8:46.66 time in the 3,000m steeplechase marked the fifth-fastest time in program history, and his silver medal was the highest conference finish since 2018.

🔷 Have a great Thursday, Bronco Nation!