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Kristin Cox

Marysville, Washington
5-7 • Sophomore

Sophomore (2001): Named to the Pacific West Conference All-Academic Team.

Before BYUH: Graduated from Marysville-Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington in 2000 … graduated from high school with an Associate of Arts Degree … lettered in cross country three years and track four years … team was state champions in 1998-99 and runner-up in 1999-2000 … named Most Inspirational Athlete and Most Dedicated Athlete … recruited by Eastern Washington, Western Washington, Boise State, and Wittworth College.

Personal: Born November 26, 1981 in Everett, Washington … parents are Edward Cox and Bruce and Iwalani Paquette … has two brothers and one sister … majoring in international cultural studies … enjoys hiking and weightlifting … wants to be a lawyer … ultimate goal in life is to be a mother.

Fun Facts:
Sports Hero: Flo Jo
Taste in Music: Country and Rap
Favorite Song/Artist: "I Believe" by Blessid Union of Souls
Favorite Saying: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift."


Namea Curtis

Enoch, Utah
5-5 • Junior

Junior (2001): Named to the Pacific West Conference All-Academic Team.

Before BYUH: Graduated from Cedar High School in Cedar, Utah in 1998 … named Academic All-State for Cross Country/Track … graduated with an Academic Medallion … lettered four years in cross country … named All-Region and All-State in junior and senior years … team was 3A cross country champs four years and track champs once.

Personal: Born January 26, 1980 in Cedar City, UT … full name is Janee Namealoha Curtis … parents are Neal and April Curtis … has two brothers and one sister … majoring in exercise and sports science … enjoys playing piano, hiking and hula … wants to be a physical therapist and coach cross country … ultimate goals in life are to have a family and run marathons.

Fun Facts:
Favorite Movies: Top Gun and Footloose
Favorite Foods: Chinese and Hawaiian
Who would she like to be stranded on a deserted island with and why: "Hopefully I won't get stranded, because eventually I'd get tired of spending 24/7 with the same person."
Nickname and why given: Bubu- "Good question."


Anne Hopkins

Roseburg, Oregon
5-5 • Freshman

Before BYUH: Graduated from Glide High School in Glide, Oregon in 1999 … was Valedictorian … named an Oregon Scholar … lettered four years in track and cross country, three years in basketball … named 1st team All-Conference twice and 2nd team All-State once for cross country … 5K time of 19:20 … was team Captain three times … recruited by Ricks College and Umpqua Community College.

Personal: Born August 8, 1981 in Santa Cruz, California … full name is Anne Michela Hopkins … parents are Jon and Andria Hopkins … has three brothers and three sisters … majoring in biology … enjoys basketball, reading, cooking, and outdoor activities … likes steak and strawberries … favorite color is blue.

Fun Facts:
Favorite Movies: Three Amigos and Ghostbusters
Favorite Song/Artist: "White Wedding" by Billy Idol
Favorite Saying: "It's a sweater!"
Advice to Young People: "Don't watch TV."


Annie Kahle-Clark

Greenleaf, Idaho
5-6 • Sophomore

Sophomore (2001): Named to the Pacific West Conference All-Academic Team.

Before BYUH: Attended Ricks College for two years but did not run cross country … graduated from Vallivue High School in Caldwell, Idaho … won English Merit Award and Excellence Awards for math and science … lettered four years in cross country … cross country team took second in state twice … helped set state 4 x 400 relay record … placed at state in the 800m.

Personal: Born September 4, 1979 in Missoula, MT … parents are Rodney and Terri … has three sisters … majoring in elementary education … wants to teach kindergarten … enjoys running, working with kids, and hiking.

Fun Facts:
Favorite Movie: Cutting Edge
Non-sports hero: Her Dad
Who would she like to be stranded on a deserted island with: "My best friend, Jessica, because we would have a blast together."
Favorite colors: Blue and yellow


Amanda Mauldin

Cincinnati, Ohio
5-2 • Sophomore

Sophomore (2001): Named to the Pacific West Conference All-Academic Team.

Before BYUH: Attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah in 1998 … graduated from Madeira High School in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1998 … lettered in cross country, track, diving, and basketball … 3200m state champion … three-time regional cross country champion … placed third in state three times … named team MVP.

Personal: Born October 3, 1979 in Cincinnati, OH … married Randal Kyle Mauldin in August 2000 … parents are Ralph and Janet … has three brothers and six sisters … majoring in exercise and sport science … wants to be a mother … likes lasagna.

Fun Facts:
Sports Hero: Michael Jordan
Non-Sports Hero: Gordon B. Hinckley
Favorite Movie: Titanic
Advice to Young People: "Try your hardest to do your best."


Ashley Miller

Jasper, Indiana
5-4 • Sophomore

Before BYUH: Attended Southern Utah University … 5K time of 19:20 … graduated from Timpanogos High School in Orem, Utah in 2000 … graduated with a 3.75 GPA … lettered in volleyball, cross country and track … ran 1600m in 5: 28 … medley relay team placed 6th in state.

Personal: Born July 25, 1981 in Jasper, Indiana … parents are Greg and Debbie Miller … has three brothers and one sister … majoring in exercise and sport science … wants to be a personal trainer or coach ... loves running … has competed in two Ironman Triathlons, including the world championship in Kona, Hawaii.

Fun Facts:
Favorite Food: Ice cream
Favorite color: Red
Nickname: Ironfreakin' Woman


Kristi Woolley

Spokane, Washington
5-6 • Senior

Senior (2001): Named to the Pacific West Conference All-Academic Team.

Before BYUH: Graduated from University High School in Spokane, Washington in 1997 … member of Honor Society … lettered in cross country, track and cheerleading … was captain of track team … named Most Inspirational three times.

Personal: Born February 23, 1979 in Seattle, WA … full name is Krista Nicole Woolley … married Logan Mills Woolley in August 2001 … parents are John and Sue Larson … has four sisters and two brothers … majoring in exercise and sports science … enjoys running, biking, snowboarding, shopping, and hiking … ultimate goal in life is to be of service to people all around the world.

Fun Facts:
Sports Hero: Lance Armstrong
Taste in Music: Country
Favorite Foods: Cheesecake and bread
Who would she like to be stranded on a deserted island with and why: "My husband, to show him all my girl-scout survival skills."


Alyson Zollinger

Englewood, Colorado
5-3 • Junior

Junior (2001): Named to the Pacific West Conference All-Academic Team.

Before BYUH: Graduated from Cherry Creek High school in Greenwood Village, Colorado … lettered in academics junior and senior years … lettered in cross country senior year … voted Most Improved Runner.

Personal: Born December 31, 1980 in Wichita, Kansas … parents are Gary and Thelissa … has four sisters and one brother … majoring in exercise and sports science … wants to be a lifestyle counselor … enjoys reading, watching movies and staying active.

Fun Facts:
Sports Hero: Lynne Eley
Favorite Food: Bananas
Favorite Movie: Father of the Bride
Who would she like to be stranded on a deserted island with and why: "Myself. I would really get to know myself."


Ivars Baikous

Rezekne, Latvia
6-1 • 160 • Freshman

Before BYUH: Graduated from Rezekne No. 3 in Rezekne, Latvia … lettered in track and field … was 1989 USSR Junior National Champion in 1500m with time of 3:54, 60.

Personal: Born July 2, 1970 in Riga, Latvia … mother is Roma Baikoua … has one brother, Alex … served in Latvian Customs Service from 1989-1991 ... majoring in computer science … wants to work for an international company … likes Mexican food.

Fun Facts:
Sports Hero: Sebastian Coe
Non-Sports Hero: Mother
Taste in Music: Techno
Favorite Movie: Goodfellas


Devin Barlow

Corvallis, Oregon
6-0 • 151 • Freshman

Before BYUH: Graduated from Crescent Valley High School in Corvallis, Oregon in 2001 … lettered four years in cross country and track.

Personal: Born June 20, 1983 in Corvallis, OR … full name is Devin Granville Barlow … parents are Ileen and Elwood Barlow … has six sisters and three brothers … enjoys playing frisbee, basketball and soccer and unicycling …ultimate goal in life is to get married in the temple.

Fun Facts:
Favorite Movie: You've Got Mail
Favorite Song/Artist: "With or Without You" by U2
Nicknames: Chip, D-bars, Seven
Favorite color: Purple


Kyle Briggs

Spanish Fork, Utah
5-8 • 133 • Junior

Before BYUH: Attended Utah Valley State College for two years … graduated with honors from Spanish Fork High School in Spanish Fork, Utah in 1999.

Personal: Born December 10, 1980 in Payson, UT … mother is Lisa Johnson ... has one brother and four sisters … majoring in biology with minor in linguistics … wants to become a registered nurse … goal while at BYU-Hawaii is to learn to surf.

Fun Facts:
Favorite Movie: Fight Club
Favorite colors: Blue and black
Sports Hero: Colby Frazier
Favorite Song/Artists: Nine Inch Nails, AFI, Lagwagon, and NOFX


Joshua Hoeh

Oakdale, California
5-7 • 160 • Junior

Junior (2001): Named to the Pacific West Conference All-Academic Team.

Before BYUH: Graduated from Oakdale High School in Oakdale, California in 1996… named scholar athlete … won letters for wrestling track, cross country, and football … named All-League for wrestling and cross country … won 34 wrestling matches in senior season … wrestling team won league championship … recruited by Stanislaus State.

Personal: Born July 7, 1978 in Oakdale, California … parents are Denny and Jeanie … has two sisters … served mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Washington, D.C. from 1997-99 … majoring in biochemistry … wants to be a pharmacist … enjoys juggling and singing.

Fun Facts:
Sports Hero: The Rock
Favorite Movie: Happy Gilmore
Non-Sports Hero: Grandpa
Advice to Young People: "Body piercing is the dumbest fad ever."


Matthew Morden

Mililani, Hawaii
6-0 • 150 • Freshman

Before BYUH: Graduated from Mililani High School in Mililani, Hawaii in 2001 … lettered in cross country and track … cross country and track teams were OIA champions … coach was Paul Oshiro.

Personal: Born November 25, 1982 in Bryan, Texas … parents are Cliff and Lori … has two brothers … majoring in accounting … enjoys skateboarding and playing hackysack … ultimate goal in life is to be middle class and married in the temple.

Fun Facts:
Non-Sports Hero: Joseph Smith
Favorite Food: Spaghetti Pie
Who he would like to be stranded on a deserted island with and why: "Sandra Bullock, she's pretty and funny."
Favorite color: Green


Jedediah Wheeler

Eagle Point, Oregon
5-8 • 150 • Freshman

Before BYUH: Graduated from Days Creek High School in Days Creek, Oregon in 1997 … was Valedictorian … served as Class President and Student Body President … lettered four years in football and track, three years in basketball, and two years in cross country … named All-League running back … named MVP and Most Inspirational for track.

Personal: Born September 28, 1978 in Sacramento, California … full name is Jedediah Larsen Wheeler … parents are Kurt and Theresa Sexton … has ten brothers and sisters … served in the Mexico-Leon Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1997-99 … ultimate goal in life is to be a good dad.

Fun Facts:
Favorite Foods: Lasagna, Spaghetti, and Pizza
Favorite Movie: Willow
Favorite Saying: "Keep on truckin'."
Advice to Young People: "Be yourself and be your best self."