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Austin Pace

Senior News Producer and Sports Reporter

About Me:

I was born and raised in Southeastern Arizona. I am the oldest child and the best older brother my 3 little sisters could ever ask for. My family is everything to me, especially my wife Rachel, and we find ourselves in constant competition on the Pickleball courts where she tends to beat me 95% of the time!

I was also the winner of Gila Valley Idol, a local singing competition, in 2021. I then used those winnings to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Mozambique Beira Mission speaking Portuguese.

My comm background:

As a kid, I never had a problem writing, and I enjoyed it. My genuine interest in journalism started in high school, realizing that Sportscasting is something I would love to do.

I am a Communications major with an emphasis on News and Journalism and am currently working to further my studies to become a Sportscaster.

I have worked with BYU-Idaho Radio since October 2023, first as a Music Programmer, then as the Intern, and now as a Senior News Producer and news and sports reporter.


Latest from Austin Pace

February 18, 2026 03:12 PM
Richie Saunders suffered a season-ending injury Saturday against Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball.
2 Min Read
February 17, 2026 04:44 PM
BYU honored Jimmer Fredette by retiring his No. 32 jersey during halftime of its men’s basketball game against Colorado, celebrating his lasting impact on the program and his role in leading the Cougars to the Sweet 16 in 2011. The emotional night ended with a 90–86 overtime victory, highlighted by Rob Wright’s 39-point performance and praise from head coach Kevin Young about Fredette’s global influence on BYU basketball.
2 Min Read
February 03, 2026 03:33 PM
BYU men’s basketball has dropped two straight games to top-ranked opponents, falling to No. 16 in the latest AP Top 25 after slow starts against Arizona and Kansas. Despite the losses, the Cougars have proven they can compete with the nation’s best as they prepare for a challenging Big 12 schedule and a push toward March Madness.
2 Min Read
January 30, 2026 03:13 PM
Idaho Falls District #91 has kicked off its 20th annual Souper Bowl, where Idaho Falls High School and Skyline High School compete to collect the most food and monetary donations for the Idaho Falls Community Food Basket. The weeklong rivalry-driven fundraiser aims to reach 100,000 cans to help local families facing food insecurity while continuing a long-standing community tradition.
2 Min Read
January 27, 2026 03:58 PM
BYU battled No. 1 Arizona all night and nearly completed a late comeback before falling 86–83 at home. Despite the loss, the Cougars proved they can compete with the nation’s best as they prepare to face No. 14 Kansas next.
2 Min Read
January 26, 2026 03:49 PM
AJ Dybansta delivered a historic performance, where he poured in 43 points to lead BYU past rival Utah 91–78 and secured the Cougars’ third straight win over the Utes. The freshman’s record-breaking night keeps No. 13 BYU rolling as it prepares to host top-ranked Arizona.
2 Min Read