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2020 football previews: Shelley Russets

August 20, 2020 10:07 AM Dylan Carder

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Shelley Russets are looking to make progress in year two under head coach Josh Wells. They went 0-8 his first season…

Chukars look forward to more events at Melaleuca Field

August 19, 2020 8:55 PM Adrian Luevano

Wednesday night is the last Brews at the Ballpark at Melaleuca…

2020 football previews: Bonneville Bees

August 18, 2020 11:04 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There is a new head man in charge of the Bonneville Bees in 2020. Kevin Kempf enters his first year as head football…

2020 football previews: Idaho Falls Tigers

August 17, 2020 10:57 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Tigers have a new challenge for the 2020 season. For the first time since 2015 Idaho Falls will be…

Idaho State and Boise State are trying to figure out spring season details

August 16, 2020 9:58 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With no Big Sky and Mountain West fall sports in 2020, athletic directors in Idaho are scrambling trying to figure…

Harsin wants to play this fall but understands safety comes first

August 15, 2020 9:54 AM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – If Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin had it his way, the Broncos would be playing football this fall. There…

2020 football previews: Highland Rams

August 14, 2020 10:53 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The biggest change for the Highland Rams in 2020 is where they will play their home games. Idaho State University is…

Idaho State Soccer and Volleyball are optimistic on a spring season

August 14, 2020 4:57 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – It’s going to be quiet this fall at Idaho State with no sports being played on campus. However, both Bengals soccer…

2020 football previews: Thunder Ridge Titans

August 13, 2020 10:59 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge enters year three as a program in 2020. After going winless in the inaugural season, the Titans…

Big Sky postpones all fall sports until spring

August 13, 2020 10:51 AM Dylan Carder

FARMINGTON, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference announced Thursday that it will be postponing the remainder of the fall sports until spring.…

2020 football previews: Madison Bobcats

August 11, 2020 11:10 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Madison Bobcats are looking to bounce back from a 3-7 season in 2019. Head coach Mitch Buck says he likes the energy…

2020 football previews: Rigby Trojans

August 10, 2020 11:00 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rigby Trojans enter the 2020 season with a title they’ve never held before: defending state champs. Rigby beat Coeur…

Mountain West Conference postpones fall sports

August 10, 2020 4:58 PM Dylan Carder

The Mountain West Conference announced Monday it is postponing all fall competition due to COVID-19 concerns.…

No high school football games at Holt Arena this fall

August 7, 2020 10:15 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State University announced Friday that it will not be hosting high school football games at Holt Arena this…

Big Sky Conference pushes football season to spring

August 7, 2020 10:32 AM Dylan Carder

The Big Sky Conference announced Friday that it is postponing the 2020 football season to spring of…

Navy and BYU to play season opener on Labor Day

August 6, 2020 12:37 PM Associated Press

PROVO, Utah (AP) – BYU will play at Navy on Labor Day night in a matchup of teams that had openers against traditional rivals canceled as Power Five…

Los Banditos run-rule the Lightning for the tournament crown

August 2, 2020 10:09 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Los Banditos used a seven-run, second inning to beat the Lightning Gold of Colorado, 12-2 in the Bandits…

Bandits take third place in Bandits Invitational

August 2, 2020 10:05 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits used a four hit day from McGwire Jephson to beat the Spokane Expos, 11-1. The Bandits…

Mustangs clinch a spot in the ICFL title game

August 1, 2020 9:36 PM Adrian Luevano

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – New year, new league, and the same Idaho Mustangs winning football games. The Mustangs clinched a spot in the Idaho…

Los Banditos advance to the title game with a win over the Bandits

August 1, 2020 9:31 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Los Banditos clinched a spot in the Bandits Invitational Championship game by beating the Idaho Falls Bandits, 9-6.…

AA Legion Baseball Scores, Friday, July 31

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Feast or famine for Bandits in double header split

July 31, 2020 10:52 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits split a double header Friday that featured two drastically different games. Idaho Falls beat…

Runnin’ Rebels win 2020 AA Legion state title

July 31, 2020 8:43 PM Dylan Carder

RUPERT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Pocatello beat Twin Falls Friday 1-0 to win the AA Legion Baseball state tournament. Caden McCurdy pitched a complete…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Thursday, July 30

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AA Legion Baseball State Tournament Scores – Wednesday, July 29

July 29, 2020 10:20 PM News Team

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AA Legion Baseball State Tournament Scores – Tuesday, July 28

July 28, 2020 9:46 PM News Team

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AA Legion Baseball State Tournament Scores – Monday, July 27

July 27, 2020 9:54 PM News Team

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Legion Baseball State Tournament features plenty of East Idaho teams

July 26, 2020 9:07 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The AA American Legion State Tournament begins on Monday at Minico High School. Due to the Pandemic, Treasure Valley…

Car wash supports Firth sports

July 25, 2020 11:39 PM Ariel Schroeder

A local high is looking to raise funds to keep spring sports going. …

Mustangs head to division championship with another blowout win

July 25, 2020 11:56 PM Adrian Luevano

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Mustangs used another 50 point first-half to beat the Logan Stampede, 72-0. With the win the Mustangs have…

Idaho State soccer, volleyball, cross country to begin September 18

July 24, 2020 6:18 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Fall competition for olympic sports in the Big Sky Conference will begin Friday, September 18. The BSC President’s…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Thursday, July 23

July 23, 2020 10:09 PM News Team

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Madison takes two from the Bees

July 22, 2020 11:17 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Madison swept the Idaho Falls Bees in a AA Legion double header Wednesday. The Cats won the first game 10-6 and the…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Wednesday, July 22

July 22, 2020 10:26 PM News Team

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AA Legion Baseball Scores – Tuesday, July 21

July 21, 2020 10:35 PM News Team

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Local youth baseball team heading to national tournament

July 21, 2020 10:43 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIDI/KIDK) – A local youth baseball team is about to get a chance of a lifetime. The Dirty Dozen will be heading to Branson,…

Boise St, San Diego St favorites to win Mountain West

July 21, 2020 3:12 PM Associated Press

Boise State and San Diego State have been picked to win their divisions in the Mountain West preseason poll.…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Monday, July 20

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Bandits sweep weekend series over ID Prospects

July 18, 2020 11:23 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits extended their win streak to 8 with a weekend sweep over the Idaho Prospects. Kai Howell…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Friday, July 17

July 17, 2020 11:05 PM News Team

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Pocatello tops Skyline in Legion Baseball

July 17, 2020 10:08 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels swept Skyline in a home double header on Friday. Pocatello won the first game 12-6 and…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Thursday, July 16

July 16, 2020 10:47 PM News Team

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Bandits rally to complete sweep over South Fremont

July 16, 2020 10:24 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits scored ten unanswered runs to beat South Fremont 10-4 Thursday night. The win completed a…

Idaho High school sports to start on time this fall

July 16, 2020 3:11 PM Dylan Carder

The Idaho High School Activities Association released its guidelines and protocols for starting the 2020-2021 school year amid the coronavirus…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Wednesday, July 15

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Tigers get hard fought sweep over Skyline

July 15, 2020 10:58 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Tigers erased early deficits in both games of a double header to sweep Skyline Wednesday. The Tigers…

Bandits overpower Minico

July 14, 2020 11:01 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The offense lead the way for the Idaho Falls Bandits as they earn a double header sweep over Minico Tuesday. The…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Tuesday, July 14

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AA Legion Baseball Scores – Monday, July 13

July 14, 2020 3:25 PM News Team

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Renegades Football Club offering more options for youth soccer players

July 13, 2020 9:39 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Youth soccer players in the Idaho Falls area will soon have more options to enjoy the game. The Renegades Football…

Mustangs thrash Wolf Pack to stay unbeaten

July 11, 2020 10:19 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Both the Idaho Mustangs and East Idaho Wolf Pack entered Ravsten Stadium undefeated at 3-0. The Idaho Mustangs led…

Bandits split a double-header against Los Banditos

July 11, 2020 9:19 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits split a double-header against Los Banditos Saturday night at Melalueca Field. The Bandits…

Bandits sweep double-header in Pocatello

July 10, 2020 10:17 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits scored 4 runs in the first inning and never looked back in their, 14-4 win over the Pocatello…

Blackfoot’s Payton Brooks shuts out Rigby

July 10, 2020 10:04 PM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot pitcher Payton Brooks threw five shutout innings as the Broncos beat Rigby, 14-0 in game one of a…

Erickson shuts out Hillcrest to secure South Fremont sweep

July 9, 2020 9:49 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – South Fremont swept Hillcrest in a AA Legion baseball doubleheader Thursday. The Cougars won the first game 16-6 and took…

American Legion AA Baseball Scores – July 8

July 8, 2020 9:46 PM News Team

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Skyline routs Rigby in Legion sweep

July 8, 2020 9:14 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline combined to score 28 runs in a AA Legion double header sweep over Rigby Wednesday. The Grizzlies won the…

American Legion AA Baseball Scores – July 7

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Tigers overpower Titans for double header sweep

July 7, 2020 11:19 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Tigers combined to outscore Thunder Ridge 28-4 to earn a AA Legion sweep Tuesday. Idaho Falls won…

Los Banditos outslug Bandits 18-7

July 7, 2020 10:48 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The former Bandits got the better of the current group Tuesday at Melaleuca Field. Los Banditos beat the Bandits…

Idaho State Athlete tests positive for COVID-19

July 7, 2020 10:52 AM Dylan Carder

A student-athlete at Idaho State University is in self isolation after testing positive for…

Hillcrest spilts double header with Blackfoot

July 3, 2020 9:36 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot and Hillcrest trade wins in a AA Legion double header Friday. The Broncos won the first game 6-5. Candon Dahle…

Boise State cutting baseball, women’s swimming and diving

July 2, 2020 11:07 AM Associated Press

Boise State is discontinuing its baseball program just months after the school was forced to cut short its first season in 40 years with only a…

Hillcrest secures sweep with bases loaded walk

July 1, 2020 10:13 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ben Zarate drew a walk with the bases loaded to secure an 8-7 win for Hillcrest over Rigby in AA Legion baseball…

Chukars debut Brews at the Ballpark

July 1, 2020 8:02 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Even though the Idaho Falls Chukars will not play in 2020, they are still finding ways to bring the community to the…

McGowen’s game winner picked top Holt Arena moment

July 1, 2020 5:12 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Kenny McGowen will never be forgotten in Pocatello. His game winning shot against Weber State in 2012 won the title of…

Blackfoot football staff member tests positive for COVID-19

June 30, 2020 5:15 PM Dylan Carder

A Blackfoot High School football staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Principal Roger Thomas sent a message to athletes and parents on…

Chukars season officially canceled

June 30, 2020 3:21 PM Dylan Carder

The Idaho Falls Chukars 2020 season is officially…

American Legion Baseball Scores – June 25

June 25, 2020 9:26 PM News Team

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Highland High School athletic staff member tests positive for COVID-19

June 25, 2020 12:31 PM News Team

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has confirmed a Highland High School athletic staff member who was participating in the summer high school…

Bees sweep Titans in AA Legion baseball

June 24, 2020 10:02 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bees took both games from Thunder Ridge in a double header Wednesday. The visiting Bees outlasted…

Pocatello Downs welcomes back fans

June 24, 2020 8:43 PM Adrian Luevano

Pocatello Downs hosted fans for the first time on Wednesday…

Madison beats Kimberly in double header

June 23, 2020 10:26 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Madison Cats swept the Kimberly Astros in AA Legion baseball Tuesday. Madison won the first game 8-4. The Cats…

American Legion AA Baseball Scores – June 23

June 23, 2020 9:43 PM News Team

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Sugar-Salem’s Bennion recognized by National Football Foundation

June 23, 2020 5:32 PM Dylan Carder

IRVING, Texas (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem graduate Browning Bennion is a member of the 2020 National Football Foundation team of Distinction. The…

Balginy added to Chukars hall of fame

June 20, 2020 10:18 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Legendary broadcaster John Balginy became the fifth member of the Chukars hall of fame Saturday. It also happened to…

Idaho Mustangs rout Logan Stampede

June 20, 2020 9:50 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Mustangs defeated the Logan Stampede 58-0 Saturday. It is the second straight shutout for Idaho. Last week…

Bandits receive championship rings, split with Pocatello

June 19, 2020 10:46 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits got their 2019 American Legion World Series championship rings on Friday. The ceremony was…

Skyline claims sweep over Thunder Ridge

June 19, 2020 10:17 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline took both games of a double header against Thunder Ridge Friday in AA Legion baseball. The Grizzlies won the…

Pocatello sweeps Idaho Falls Tigers in AA Legion baseball

June 18, 2020 9:38 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels won both games of a double header with the Idaho Falls Tigers Thursday. The Rebels won the…

State High School rodeo finals underway

June 17, 2020 3:20 PM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The rodeo is on. After weeks of uncertainty, the Idaho High School state rodeo finals are underway. The Eastern Idaho…

Teton High School students pick Timberwolves as new mascot

June 16, 2020 5:09 PM Dylan Carder

Goodbye, Redskins. Hello, Timberwolves.…

Thunder Ridge takes two from Rigby

June 15, 2020 10:25 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge swept Rigby in a AA Legion baseball double header Monday. The Titans got a boost from Conner Hall in…

American Legion Baseball Scores – June 15

June 15, 2020 10:16 PM News Team

Game 1Bozeman, MT Bucks 6I.F. Bandits 8 Game 2Bozeman, MT Bucks 6I.F. Bandits 10 Game 1Thunder Ridge 13Rigby 3 Game 2Thunder Ridge 8Rigby…

Bandits sweep Bozeman

June 15, 2020 10:19 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits took a double header against Bozeman Monday. The defending national champs took game one…

Bandits split opening double-header

June 13, 2020 9:56 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Baseball returned to Melaleuca Field and this time it was the Idaho Falls Bandits opening the 2020 season as the…

American Legion Baseball Scores, June 12

June 12, 2020 10:04 PM News Team

GAME 1:UT Bluechips Grey 13Idaho Falls Tigers AA 7GAME 2:UT Bluechips Grey 10Idaho Falls Tigers AA 8 GAME 1:Skyline Grizzlies AA 9Utah Bluechips…

Disc golf takes over Idaho Falls

June 11, 2020 10:07 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Disc golf is taking over Freeman Park and College of Eastern Idaho this week. The Lucky Disc Golf Open started on…

Gonzaga plans to host baseball camp in Idaho Falls

June 11, 2020 9:51 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – More baseball is coming to Idaho Falls. The Gonzaga Bulldogs baseball program will hold a camp at Melaleuca Field on…

NCAA says it will review Idaho’s transgender law in August

June 11, 2020 5:56 PM Associated Press

The NCAA will discuss Idaho’s law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports amid calls for the organization to move men’s…

Rights groups, athletes ask NCAA to move tourney from Idaho

June 10, 2020 1:00 PM Associated Press

Groups that advocate for civil rights and women’s rights have joined notable athletes in asking the NCAA to move 2021 men’s basketball tournament…

Some Boise State student-athletes test positive for COVID-19

June 9, 2020 11:15 AM Associated Press

Multiple student-athletes at Boise State University have tested positive for COVID-19 after some teams started returning to the Idaho campus for…

Bandits and Runnin’ Rebels meet up for a scrimmage

June 6, 2020 1:43 AM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits and Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels met up at Bonneville High School for a scrimmage. The Rebels…

Grizzlies walk-off in extra innings

June 6, 2020 1:29 AM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Skyline Grizzlies used a George Price walk-off single to win 10-9 over the Utah Blue Chips. Landon Merzlock got…

No 2020 season for the Grays

June 6, 2020 1:14 AM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Gate City Grays announced their Northern Utah League season is suspended. Pocatello’s independent baseball team…

State Rodeo Finals are back on

June 6, 2020 1:09 AM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Rodeo Finals will happen in Bingham County. The rodeo will start on June 16 at the Eastern Idaho…