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Ellie Walbruch

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BYU duo runs its way to Eugene as Hedengren, Hutchins qualify for NCAA championships

By Ellie Walbruch
May 31, 2026 12:42 PM
The road to Eugene is officially set for two more BYU distance stars.
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BYU’s Carter Cutting takes control at NCAA preliminary round

By Ellie Walbruch
May 29, 2026 11:10 AM
Pressure has a way of changing races.
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BYU track and field looks to punch tickets to NCAA championships

By Ellie Walbruch
May 28, 2026 10:00 AM
After months of fast times, broken records and conference titles, the postseason path now narrows for BYU track and field.
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Taylor Crump’s last ride ends in a national championship

By Ellie Walbruch
May 22, 2026 11:09 AM
The final whistle should have felt loud. Instead, for BYU lacrosse player Taylor Crump, everything seemed to stop at once.
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BYU men’s golf advances to NCAA championship after strong regional showing

By Ellie Walbruch
May 21, 2026 11:15 AM
The No. 24 BYU men’s golf team is headed to the NCAA national championship after securing a fourth-place finish Wednesday at the NCAA Athens Regional in Georgia, continuing one of the program’s most impressive seasons in recent years.
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BYU golfer Kihei Akina earns Big 12 honors after breakout freshman season

By Ellie Walbruch
May 15, 2026 12:23 PM
For most freshmen, college golf is about adjusting. For Kihei Akina, it has been about arriving.
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How BYU runner Taylor Rohatinsky found strength beyond the finish line

By Ellie Walbruch
May 12, 2026 11:06 AM
On the surface, Taylor Rohatinsky looks like the kind of athlete who has always had it figured out.
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BYU men's lacrosse overwhelms Florida State to reach MCLA championship game

By Ellie Walbruch
May 08, 2026 08:59 AM
No. 1 seed BYU did not just beat Florida State on Thursday afternoon, the Cougars made a statement.
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