Basketball Archives

Friday American Legion baseball scores – July 11

July 11, 2025 9:25 PM News Team

Area American Legion baseball scores for Friday, July…

Tuesday American Legion baseball scores – July 8

July 8, 2025 9:08 PM News Team

Area American Legion baseball scores for Tuesday, July…

Sermon Service & Electric Student-Athlete of the Week – Tasha Larsen – February 27, 2025

February 27, 2025 10:43 PM William Syslo

Tasha Larsen is a Junior on the Sugar-Salem Diggers Girl’s Basketball team. In the team’s State Championship win over Bear Lake, Tasha dropped 15…

Sermon Service & Electric Student Athlete of the Week – Tyson Sweetwood – February 12, 2025

February 12, 2025 10:54 PM William Syslo

Rebounding is a big part of many team’s gameplans. Some think that, if you win the rebound battle, you’ll win the game. Tyson Sweetwood of Hillcrest…

Los Angeles Lakers cruise to win over Utah Jazz in Luka Dončić’s highly anticipated debut

February 11, 2025 4:18 AM CNN Newsource

n one of the most anticipated debuts in NBA history, Luka Dončić introduced himself to Lakers fans in winning fashion, helping Los Angeles to a…

Sermon Service & Electric Student Athlete of the Week – Dawson Jackman – February 5, 2025

February 5, 2025 9:35 PM William Syslo

Dawson Jackman is a senior on the Snake River Panthers basketball team. This past week, Jackman had some impressive performances on the court. On…

Sermon Service & Electric Student Athlete of the Week – January 22, 2025 – Titus Driver

January 22, 2025 11:01 PM William Syslo

Titus Driver is a senior on the Watersprings Warrior’s Boy’s Basketball team. He is top 5 in a few statistical categories in the state of Idaho –…

Thursday high school basketball scores – January 16

January 16, 2025 10:16 PM News Team

Area boys and girls high school basketball scores for Thursday, January…

Sermon Service & Electric Athlete of the Week – Titan Larsen – January 15, 2025

January 15, 2025 9:16 PM William Syslo

In sports, some nights everything clicks. Titan Larsen, our Sermon Service & Electric Athlete of the Week, knows that feeling. On January 9,…

Blackfoot bests Bonneville in 5A clash

January 9, 2025 10:58 PM William Syslo

The Bees and the Broncos met at Bonneville tonight for a conference match-up. Bonneville entered this one at 3 wins and 0 losses in conference play,…

Larsen impresses, Hillcrest defeats Idaho Falls

January 9, 2025 10:46 PM William Syslo

Just before tip-off in this match-up, the Hillcrest football team was honored in front of a packed gym as their 5A state championship banner was…

Sermon Service & Electric Athlete of the Week – January 8, 2025 – Nash Humpherys

January 8, 2025 9:56 PM William Syslo

This week’s honoree for the Sermon Service & Electric Athlete of the Week is Nash Humpherys, a basketball player on the Madison Bobcats.

Nash…

Sermon Service & Electric Athlete of the Week – December 18, 2024

December 18, 2024 10:57 PM William Syslo

This week’s Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week is Shay Shippen, the Senior girl’s basketball player from Skyline High School. Shay has…

Caitlin Clark just did something no athlete has done since Michael Jordan

May 21, 2024 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

Breakout basketball star Caitlin Clark has a new achievement that hasn’t been accomplished since Michael…

Caitlin Clark’s debut draws largest WNBA audience in two decades, beating NHL playoffs head-to-head

May 15, 2024 6:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — The Caitlin Clark era in the WNBA kicked off in a big way Tuesday night. The season opener between the Indiana Fever and…

Pocatello promotes Kobi Gardea to Boys Basketball Head Coach

May 10, 2024 6:21 PM Eric Moon

Pocatello High School has named its replacement for Joe Green, and one of his former players, Kobi Gardea, is the new leader of the Boys Basketball…

Hillcrest’s Isaac Davis announces commitment to Utah State

May 9, 2024 8:38 PM Eric Moon

Just one day after we reported Hillcrest Basketball star Isaac Davis has reopened his recruitment, he has found a home, and it’s in Logan with the…

Hillcrest basketball star and two-time state champion Isaac Davis reopens his recruitment

May 8, 2024 7:00 PM Eric Moon

The highest-ranked basketball recruit in Idaho this year is now searching for a new collegiate home, as Hillcrest star and two-time state…

No hate crime charges filed against man who yelled racist slurs at Utah women’s basketball team

May 8, 2024 12:59 PM Associated Press

A northern Idaho prosecutor won’t bring hate crime charges against an 18-year-old accused of shouting a racist slur at members of the Utah…

Hillcrest names Matt Barber as the program’s next boys basketball head coach

April 25, 2024 4:12 PM Eric Moon

Hillcrest High School announced Thursday Matt Barber will be the programs next boys basketball head…

Pocatello High’s head basketball coach resigns

April 23, 2024 9:56 PM Sam Gelfand

Pocatello Thunder’s Boys’ Basketball head coach, Joe Green, has…

Kentucky hires BYU’s Mark Pope as men’s basketball coach to replace John Calipari

April 12, 2024 8:20 AM Associated Press

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky has hired BYU’s Mark Pope as men’s basketball coach, bringing home a member…

The NCAA women’s basketball final outrated the men’s for the first time ever

April 9, 2024 4:51 PM CNN Newsource

For the first time in its 42-year history, more people watched the women’s NCAA basketball final than the…

UConn routs Purdue to win first back-to-back men’s NCAA basketball titles since 2007

April 9, 2024 6:12 AM CNN

CNN By Steve Almasy, Issy Ronald and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Connecticut became the first Division I men’s college basketball team to win…

Won (or lost) your March Madness bets? Don’t forget to report them on your taxes

April 9, 2024 9:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — If you won big on bets you made for the March Madness men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments, enjoy the…

Caitlin Clark will head to the WNBA at a critical moment for the league

April 5, 2024 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

Tiger Woods did it for pro golf. Serena and Venus Williams did it for women’s tennis. Michael Jordan did it for the…

Police say use of racial slur clearly audible as they investigate racist incidents toward Utah team

April 4, 2024 1:56 PM Associated Press

Police investigating racist incidents directed toward the Utah women’s basketball team when they were near their Idaho hotel while in town for the…

Caitlin Clark named Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year following record-breaking season

April 3, 2024 3:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Iowa Hawkeyes superstar guard Caitlin Clark has been rewarded for her historic season by being named the…

Hillcrest Boys Basketball Head Coach Dave Austin will retire, per Hillcrest AD

March 29, 2024 9:49 PM Eric Moon

The leader of the Hillcrest Boys Basketball program, Dave Austin, is retiring, per Hillcrest AD Larry Stocking. Austin is the only coach to lead the…

Caitlin Clark addresses offer to play in Big3 ahead of Iowa’s Sweet 16 clash with Colorado

March 29, 2024 1:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Iowa Hawkeyes superstar Caitlin Clark was asked Friday about a much-publicized offer to join the Big3, a 3-on-3…

Sweet 16: How to watch and everything you need to know about the men’s and women’s tournaments

March 28, 2024 5:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — 68 teams begin March Madness on both the men’s and women’s brackets. But now, it’s down to just 16 on each…

Utah women’s basketball team ‘troubled and shaken’ as ‘disturbing’ details of alleged racist abuse directed at players emerge

March 27, 2024 6:42 AM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay and Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Members of the Utah women’s basketball team have been left “deeply troubled and shaken” by…

Caitlin Clark’s Iowa win opening March Madness clash while referee removed at halftime of NC State-Chattanooga game

March 24, 2024 2:53 AM CNN Newsource

Caitlin Clark scored 27 points as her Iowa Hawkeyes won their opening game of March Madness on…

Men’s March Madness Day 1: How to watch, which teams to look out for and potential upsets

March 21, 2024 8:51 AM CNN Newsource

One of the most eagerly anticipated periods of the US sporting calendar is upon us as the inevitable drama of March Madness gets underway on…

North Fremont’s Shannon Hill and Ben Lenz to retire from coaching boys basketball and football

March 14, 2024 10:42 PM Eric Moon

Big changes are coming to North Fremont athletics next school year. The school announced Shannon Hill has retired from coaching boys basketball and…

A thrilling dunk contest highlights the District 5 Senior Showcase in Pocatello

March 11, 2024 10:44 PM Eric Moon

Dunks and threes were at the center of the District 5 Senior Showcase inside The Palace at Pocatello High School…

Sports Line Friday Night: March 8th, 2024

March 8, 2024 10:45 PM Eric Moon

Five local basketball teams, two wrestling teams, and two dozen wrestlers capped the winter sports season with state…

Idaho State’s Brayden Parker named to Big Sky All-Conference First Team

March 7, 2024 4:16 PM Eric Moon

Idaho State’s best player and Preston native Brayden Parker is a Big Sky All-Conference First Team honoree, the first Bengal to make the first team…

4A High Country and 2A Nuclear conferences name all-conference basketball teams

March 7, 2024 3:58 PM Eric Moon

A pair of conferences announced their all-conference basketball teams Thursday, with the 4A High Country unveiling its boys hoops honorees and the 2A…

Both Idaho State Men and Women fall to Montana in final tune-ups before Big Sky Tournaments

March 4, 2024 10:44 PM Eric Moon

It was a tough night for Idaho State hoops Monday night on the final night of the Big Sky regular season, as the Bengals fell to the Montana…

Pocatello Thunder celebrate first Boys Basketball State Championship since 2000

March 4, 2024 5:12 PM Eric Moon

It’s a championship 24 years in the making. The Pocatello Thunder have finally gotten over the hump to win their first state title since…

Maleek Arington playing defense in ISU's loss to UNC

Idaho State falls in home finale against Northern Colorado 81-79

March 3, 2024 9:56 AM Cole Sams

In their final home game of the season at Reed Gym, the Idaho State Bengals men’s basketball team lost a thriller to Northern Colorado on Saturday…

Julian Bowie’s incredible fourth quarter leads Pocatello to first 4A championship since 2000

March 2, 2024 11:04 PM Eric Moon

They never quit, and they are finally over the hump. The Pocatello Thunder won the 4A state championship Saturday night in their third try against…

Teton’s cinderella run falls short in 54-47 loss to Bonners Ferry in 3A Championship

March 2, 2024 10:50 PM Eric Moon

The Teton Timberwolves came just a few points short of a state championship Saturday, falling to the Bonners Ferry Badgers 54-47 in the 3A title…

Pocatello, Hillcrest, and Teton advance to Saturday’s Boys Basketball State Championships

March 1, 2024 10:30 PM Eric Moon

Three local teams are just one win away from glory. Pocatello, Hillcrest, and Teton each won their semifinal games Friday to advance to their…

Ticket prices to see Caitlin Clark are still crazy expensive

March 1, 2024 12:15 PM CNN Newsource

Ticket prices to see one of Caitlin Clark’s final home games for Iowa are taking off since Clark announced her intention to enter the 2024 WNBA…

Eight local teams advance to semifinals in Boys Basketball State Tournaments

February 29, 2024 8:58 PM Eric Moon

One-third of Friday’s semifinal squads are from East Idaho, as eight local teams punched their tickets to the semis…

Biggest March Madness upsets since 1982

February 27, 2024 11:41 PM Stacker

ATS.io compiled a ranking of the biggest men’s March Madness upsets since 1982—when the term was coined—using Sports Reference…

Caitlin Clark is breaking more records

February 27, 2024 10:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — It wouldn’t be a Caitlin Clark game without a record being broken. The Iowa guard, who has seen her…

Brackets are set for this year’s boys basketball state tournaments in the Boise area

February 25, 2024 2:16 PM Eric Moon

Boys state basketball tournaments tip off Thursday in the Boise area, and 13 local teams head west to chase a state title this…

Sports Line Friday Night: February 23rd, 2024

February 23, 2024 10:45 PM Eric Moon

Local wrestlers moved closer to winning state titles, Butte County and Grace boys basketball contested the 1AD1 High Desert Conference championship,…

Butte County takes down Grace 63-54 to win 1AD1 High Desert title and return to states

February 23, 2024 9:45 PM Eric Moon

The Butte County Pirates will play for a 1AD1 state championship this season, as Butte County took round three against Grace in the High Desert…

Most surprising March Madness winners of all time

February 21, 2024 11:41 PM Stacker

ATS.io compiled a ranking of the most surprising men’s March Madness national champions of the last 40 years using Sports Reference…

Pocatello tops Preston again 58-46 to win district title and punch its ticket to states

February 22, 2024 10:00 PM Eric Moon

Pocatello makes a thunderous return to the 4A state tournament thanks to a 58-46 victory over Preston to win the 4A South East Idaho…

Hillcrest dominates Shelley 75-45 to win 4A High Country title and return to states

February 22, 2024 9:50 PM Eric Moon

The back-to-back 4A state champs are back in the dance thanks to a third straight district championship, as Hillcrest took care of business against…

Caitlin Clark just broke another record

February 21, 2024 7:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa athlete who last week became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA…

Shelley, Snake River, Bear Lake, and Grace Celebrate Girls Basketball State Championships

February 19, 2024 3:16 PM Eric Moon

It was a weekend to remember for four local girls basketball teams in the Boise area, because Shelley, Snake River, Bear Lake, and Grace all brought…

#3 Rhidge Barela dribbles in Highland's win

Highland edges past Thunder Ridge 44-42 to advance to 5A High Country championship

February 18, 2024 11:41 AM Cole Sams

After losing to Thunder Ridge earlier this week, the Highland Rams boys basketball team got their revenge on Saturday with a narrow win over the…

Sugar-Salem defeats South Fremont 57-30 on Saturday

Sugar-Salem keeps season alive with over South Fremont 57-30

February 18, 2024 11:34 AM Cole Sams

The Sugar-Salem boys basketball team kept their season alive on Saturday with a victory over South Fremont…

Idaho defeats Idaho State 49-48 on Saturday

Idaho State falls in heartbreaker to Idaho 49-48

February 18, 2024 11:50 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho State women’s basketball team is on a cold streak, losing to Idaho 49-48 on Saturday night for their fifth loss in a…

Four Local Girls Basketball Teams Bring Home State Championships

February 17, 2024 10:49 PM Eric Moon

Shelley, Snake River, Bear Lake, and Grace are all girls basketball state champions in…

Girls Basketball State Semifinals Recap

February 16, 2024 11:06 PM Eric Moon

At least three local teams will win a state championship Saturday, and as many as four titles could belong to East…

Caitlin Clark-onomics and the new era of profitability in college sports

February 16, 2024 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

Caitlin Clark made history Thursday as women’s college basketball’s all-time leading…

Thursday boys H.S. district tournament scores – Feb. 15, 2024

February 15, 2024 8:41 PM News Team

Area boys district H.S. basketball tournament…

Girls Basketball State Tournaments First Round Recap

February 15, 2024 10:45 PM Eric Moon

Nine local teams are one step closer to winning a state championship after big first round wins…

Athletes of the Week: Kysa and Shay Shippen, Skyline Girls Basketball

February 14, 2024 12:25 AM Cole Sams

Our Sermon Service and Electric Athletes of the Week have led the Skyline Grizzlies girls basketball team to a 17-7 record and to a #3 seed in this…

Thunder Ridge defeats Highland 50-46 on Tuesday night

Thunder Ridge survives against Highland 50-46 to advance in 5A High Country tournament

February 14, 2024 12:14 AM Cole Sams

The Thunder Ridge Titans boys basketball team held off a late surge on Tuesday night to take down Highland…

#0 Nash Humpherys makes three in Madison's win

Madison races past Rigby 68-38 to advance in 5A High Country tournament

February 14, 2024 12:02 AM Cole Sams

The Madison Bobcats boys basketball team got out to a big first half lead and held control the rest of the way in their 68-38 victory over…

#2 Carter Taylor shoots free throw in Sugar-Salem's win

Sugar-Salem picks up big win in 3A district tournament over South Fremont 78-51

February 13, 2024 11:53 PM Cole Sams

The Sugar-Salem boys basketball team took down South Fremont on Tuesday night…

Firth dominates Ririe 60-27 to advance in 2A Nuclear Conference Tournament

February 12, 2024 9:50 PM Eric Moon

Once the Firth Cougars got going offensively Monday, it was smooth sailing to victory, as Firth cruised by the Ririe Bulldogs 60-27 to open the 2A…

Girls Basketball State Tournaments Preview

February 12, 2024 9:59 PM Eric Moon

15 local teams head to the Boise area this week three victories away from winning a state championship, and three of those teams (Shelley, Teton,…

From Ethiopia to Idaho: Brey Steffensen’s Journey to Senior Night at Hillcrest

February 11, 2024 11:18 PM Eric Moon

Hillcrest Boys Basketball has won back-to-back 4A state championships, and they chase a three-peat this season. Their unsung hero is their team…

#25 ISU center Brayden Parker posting up

Idaho State rallies in second half to take down Portland State 68-65

February 11, 2024 10:55 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho State men’s basketball team is on a hot streak, defeating Portland State 68-65 on Saturday night for their third win in a…

Skyline defeats Blackfoot to advance to 4A state tournament

Skyline defeats Blackfoot in rematch 50-39 to advance to 4A state tournament

February 11, 2024 10:36 AM Cole Sams

After losing their first game to Blackfoot in the district tournament, the Skyline girls basketball team came out victorious on Saturday night…

American Falls takes down South Fremont to advance to 3A state tournament

American Falls takes down South Fremont 50-37 to advance to 3A state tournament

February 11, 2024 10:29 AM Cole Sams

The American Falls girls basketball team kept their season alive on Saturday with a victory over South Fremont 50-37.…

Soda Springs defeats West Jefferson to advance to 2A state tournament

Soda Springs defeats West Jefferson 49-38 to advance to 2A state tournament

February 11, 2024 10:23 AM Cole Sams

The Soda Springs girls basketball team survived a second half comeback to outlast West Jefferson 49-38 on…

Sports Line Friday Night: Feb. 9, 2024

February 9, 2024 10:55 PM Eric Moon

Friday was the final night of the boys basketball regular season for many of our local boys basketball…

Shelley wins 4A High Country title 58-37 against Blackfoot and returns to states at 22-0

February 8, 2024 10:54 PM Eric Moon

The only unbeaten girls basketball team in Idaho stayed perfect Thursday when Shelley defeated Blackfoot 58-37 to win the 4A High Country…

Grace dominates Butte County 54-33 to win 1AD1 High Desert Championship

February 8, 2024 10:13 PM Eric Moon

The Grace Grizzlies are going back to the 1AD1 state tournament, thanks to a 54-33 win over the Butte County Pirates Thursday to punch their…

Shelley, Teton and Grace pace final girls basketball media polls of the season

February 8, 2024 10:03 PM Eric Moon

The final statewide media polls before next week’s girls basketball state tournaments say one thing, East Idaho teams are here to win this season.…

Rigby goes back-to-back, winning the 5A High Country Conference 62-34 against Madison

February 6, 2024 10:05 PM Eric Moon

The Rigby Trojans are district champions for the second season in a row, as the Trojans dominated the Madison Bobcats 62-34 to return to…

North Fremont wins Nuclear Conference Championship 60-43 over West Jefferson

February 6, 2024 10:01 PM Eric Moon

The North Fremont Huskies are going back to the 2A state tournament, as the Huskies defeated the West Jefferson Panthers Tuesday night to win a…

Hillcrest and Snake River lead in latest boys basketball statewide media polls

February 6, 2024 3:49 PM Eric Moon

The Hillcrest Knights and the Snake River Panthers are unanimous leaders in their classes in the latest boys basketball media polls this…

Butte County takes nail biter 29-27 over Challis to advance to 1AD1 High Desert Championship

February 5, 2024 9:46 PM Eric Moon

Only one team could keep its season alive Monday night in Ammon, and it’s Butte County that advances to its district championship thanks to a 29-27…

Madison dominates Idaho Falls 95-47 to win 13th consecutive game

February 5, 2024 9:37 PM Eric Moon

The hottest boys basketball team in East Idaho kept it rolling Monday night on the road, as Madison scored its 13th straight win 95-47 over Idaho…

Hillcrest’s Ike Sutton announces commitment to play basketball at Hawaii Pacific

February 5, 2024 9:24 PM Eric Moon

Another Hillcrest Knight has decided where he will play college basketball, as Ike Sutton announced his commitment to Hawaii Pacific Sunday night on…

Northern Arizona defeats Idaho State 73-59

Northern Arizona ends Idaho State’s three game winning streak with a 73-59 victory

February 4, 2024 10:55 PM Cole Sams

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks came into Reed Gym on Saturday and ended Idaho State’s three game winning streak with a 73-59…

#13 Mia Walsh at free throw line in Madison's win

Madison advances to High Country championship game with 54-43 win over Thunder Ridge

February 4, 2024 10:11 PM Cole Sams

The Madison Bobcats survived a back and forth second half to defeat the Thunder Ridge Titans on Saturday night…

#2 Kenzly Neville at free throw line in South Fremont's win

South Fremont storms back to defeat Sugar-Salem 58-57 to advance to 3A district championship

February 4, 2024 10:05 PM Cole Sams

The South Fremont Cougars erased a double-digit second half deficit to end Sugar-Salem’s season with a 58-57…

Grace advances to district title game with 45-33 win over Butte County

February 4, 2024 9:55 PM Cole Sams

The Grace Grizzlies came out on top on Saturday with a 45-33 victory over the Butte County…

Michael Jordan’s championship sneakers sell for record $8 million at auction

February 3, 2024 6:54 AM CNN Newsource

Basketball legend Michael Jordan won six NBA championships during his prolific sporting career – and a set of the six sneakers he wore when…

Sports Line Friday Night: Feb. 2, 2024

February 2, 2024 10:46 PM Eric Moon

The start of February means the beginning of championship season for winter sports in…

Shelley dominates Hillcrest 71-41 to stay perfect and advance to conference title game

February 1, 2024 10:09 PM Eric Moon

The 4A High Country title runs through Shelley. The Russets took care of business 71-41 Thursday against the Hillcrest Knights to advance to the 4A…

Blackfoot uses strong second half to beat Skyline and reach 4A High Country Championship

February 1, 2024 10:09 PM Eric Moon

The Blackfoot Broncos had all the momentum in the second half Thursday night at Skyline, as the Broncos outscored the Grizz by 15 points in that half…

Shelley, Teton and Grace pace penultimate girls basketball media polls of the season

February 1, 2024 3:24 PM Eric Moon

East Idaho teams lead three of the six classes in the Gem State in the second-to-last girls basketball statewide media polls of the…

Ririe scores 51-42 road victory at Firth to begin 2A Nuclear Conference Tournament

January 29, 2024 9:51 PM Eric Moon

The Ririe Bulldogs were the road warriors Monday night in Firth, as the Bulldogs took down the Cougars 51-42 in the first round of the 2A Nuclear…

Grace takes care of business against Alturas Prep 79-11 in 1AD1 High Desert Tournament

January 29, 2024 9:46 PM Eric Moon

It was all Grace from the get-go Monday night at Thunder Ridge, as the Grizzlies opened up the 1AD1 High Desert Tournament with a 79-11 blowout of…

Idaho State defeats Weber State 55-47 on Saturday

Idaho State sweeps Weber State on Saturday

January 28, 2024 10:47 PM Cole Sams

The Idaho State basketball program had a big day on Saturday with both the men’s and women’s teams defeating Weber…

Sugar-Salem picks up win over South Fremont 60-44

January 28, 2024 10:11 PM Cole Sams

The Sugar-Salem Diggers boys basketball team came out on top on Saturday night defeating South Fremont…

Sports Line Friday Night: Jan. 26, 2024

January 26, 2024 10:48 PM Eric Moon

On the final Friday of January, the games keep getting bigger and better on the hardwood as the season winds…