Blackfoot Broncos defeat Shelley 43-14 to move forward in 5A state playoffs

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – The Blackfoot Broncos advanced to the second round of the 5A state playoffs after defeating Shelley Friday night 43-14. The game was tied at one point, 14-14, but the Broncos came out of halftime firing on all cylinders, scoring 29 unanswered points to rout the Russets.

The Broncos struck first when QB Ledger Baldwin find Keaton Shoaf wide open in the end zone to take a 7-0 Blackfoot lead. They then expanded on that lead when Parker Wright punched one in to make it 14-0.

In the second quarter, the Russets finally found the end zone. From down near the goal line, QB Alex Beck was pushed into the end zone by his offense to cut the Bronco lead to 7. The winners of tonight's 5A games will be reseeded for the quarterfinal round. MaxPreps rankings are released on Sunday.