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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…

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…

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…

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…

Chukars season is in jeopardy

June 6, 2020 1:05 AM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls Chukars President & GM, Kevin Greene says he can see the writing on the wall. Nothing is official…

Bandits team up with Chukars at Melaleuca Field

June 3, 2020 6:35 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There will be baseball in Idaho Falls this Summer. Melaleuca Field will host at least 40 Idaho Falls Bandits games…

Teton High School students voting on new mascot

May 28, 2020 2:51 PM Dylan Carder

DRIGGS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – When high school sports return in the fall, teams at Teton High school will be going by a different name. A mascot…

Practices begin for American Legion baseball teams

May 18, 2020 11:04 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Practices are underway for American Legion Baseball teams throughout Idaho. Due to Coronavirus pandemic, only groups…

Fighting for a season

May 9, 2020 9:36 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With Idaho’s high school baseball season pretty much done due to the coronavirus, the focus has now turned to American…

Idaho American Legion Baseball releases schedule update for 2020

May 6, 2020 3:27 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There will be American Legion baseball in Idaho this year. The Idaho Legion baseball board announced a schedule to return…

Grays preparing for season with Covid precautions

May 6, 2020 12:16 AM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – “I can’t wait to hear the crack of the bat and hear the umpire yell play ball again.” Gate City Grays owner Terry…

Chukars team up to help Food Basket

April 24, 2020 8:24 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – This time of year Melaleuca Field is usually hosting high school baseball games. On Friday, they were filling up the…

Chukars hosting COVID-19 supply drive

April 22, 2020 5:00 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Chukars are doing their part to be good neighbors during these trying times. The defending Pioneer…

Long term future of Chukars in doubt after MiLB plans to concede

April 21, 2020 4:14 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The future of the Idaho Falls Chukars beyond 2020 is very much in doubt. Minor League Baseball is reportedly…

Spring coaches and athletes react to season cancellation

April 17, 2020 7:11 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Activities Association officially canceled the spring 2020 season Friday. Coaches and athletes…

IHSAA officially cancels spring sports season

April 17, 2020 11:30 AM Dylan Carder

The Idaho High School Activities Association is canceling all spring sports and activities for 2020. The release Friday stated the decision was based…

East Idaho participates in Be the Light campaign

April 10, 2020 11:04 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Friday night lights are typically associated with football. On Friday April 10, it was all about the spring sports.…

American Legion Baseball cancels national tournaments

April 7, 2020 4:43 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits will not have the chance to defend their national championship. The American Legion canceled…

IHSAA extends suspension of spring sports until April 20

March 31, 2020 1:16 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Activities Association announced Tuesday spring sports remain suspended until April 20. This is in…

Shelley sweeps Firth in double header

March 13, 2020 10:10 PM Dylan Carder

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Shelley baseball took both games from Firth in a double header at home on Friday. The Russets won the first game 8-7. In…