Brandon Walton

5 days ago | idahostatejournal.com | Brandon Walton

Spencer Van Orden had been waiting for this moment since the eighth grade, when he watched Emmett's Landon Helms set the Idaho state record in the 110-meter hurdles. The 13-year-old at the time actually went up to the now Boise State track star that day with the wide-eyed enthusiasm of a future champion. "I was just like, the biggest fanboy," Van Orden recalled. "Looking back, it's a little corny, but I went up to him and told him, 'Hey, good job, dude. That was super cool.

3 weeks ago | idahostatejournal.com | Brandon Walton

POCATELLO — The Gate City Grays return to action Saturday, opening up their 12th season with a 6 p.m. doubleheader against Smithfield at Halliwell Park. When they do, fans will be greeted by a team different from year’s past. “It’s been exciting. It’s almost been refreshing,” said Gate City skipper Rhys Pope. “We didn’t have to chase guys, they're wanting to come play for us this summer, and that’s awesome.

3 weeks ago | idahostatejournal.com | Brandon Walton

POCATELLO — The Gate City Grays return to action Saturday, opening up their 12th season with a 6 p.m. doubleheader against Smithfield at Halliwell Park. When they do, fans will be greeted by a team different from year’s past. “It’s been exciting. It’s almost been refreshing,” said Gate City skipper Rhys Pope. “We didn’t have to chase guys, they're wanting to come play for us this summer, and that’s awesome.

1 month ago | idahostatejournal.com | Brandon Walton

Ronald Haun, the legendary football coach who built a dynasty in Rexburg, passed away on May 2 in his St. George home. He was 82, having fought brain cancer for a year with the same determination that marked his coaching career. "Meeting coach Haun and having him as a mentor was literally a life-changing event for me," said former Ricks College player and Bonneville head football coach Kevin Kempf in a story last year.

1 month ago | bronconationnews.com | Brandon Walton

BOISE – Zdena Safarova had become quite familiar with airport terminals and long flights. The Boise State women’s tennis standout has crisscrossed continents and traversed America’s vast landscape in pursuit of her dream. And after years of grueling travel, she’s finally living it. The sophomore sensation rewrote the Bronco (20-6) record books and propelled them to their best season in a decade and a half.