Basketball Archives

Blackfoot hangs on to beat Skyline

December 11, 2020 10:09 PM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot beat Skyline, 48-46 to pick up their second win in High Country Conference play. Esperanza Vergara had a…

Snake River stays perfect with their victory over Shelley

December 11, 2020 10:04 PM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Snake River pulled away in the second half to beat Shelley, 44-31 on Friday night. With the win, the Panthers improve…

Late free throws give Idaho Falls win over Skyline

December 10, 2020 11:33 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Jaxon Sorenson hit a pair of free throws with four seconds left to pull out the 54-53 win over Skyline Thursday…

Preston takes down Blackfoot on the road

December 10, 2020 9:07 PM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preston pulled out a 60-50 win on Thursday night to stay unbeaten. Gabe Hammons scored 22 points for the Indians.…

Rigby hands Thunder Ridge their first loss

December 9, 2020 9:29 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby’s sixth-straight win handed Thunder Ridge their first loss of the season. The Trojans defeated the Titans,…

Athlete of the Week: Tylie Jones, Rigby girls basketball

December 9, 2020 9:21 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week helped her team win five-straight games. Adrian Luevano…

Thunder Ridge edges Hillcrest

December 8, 2020 11:24 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge just got past District 93 rival Hillcrest 55-54 Tuesday. Thunder Ridge (2-0) visits Rigby to start…

Madison blows past Skyline

December 5, 2020 11:46 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Madison picked up their first win of the season with a 56-24 beat down of Skyline. Logan Crane had 10 points for the…

Highland wins Black and Blue matchup against Pocatello

December 5, 2020 11:39 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After falling down 10 points in the first quarter, Highland came back to beat Pocatello, 45-35 on Saturday night.…

#3 Kade DaBell dribbles in transition in Rigby's 56-49 win over Blackfoot

Rigby defeats Blackfoot in early non-conference matchup

December 5, 2020 9:07 AM Cole Sams

Leading by two going into halftime, Rigby capitalized on their momentum in the second half and defeated Blackfoot 56-49.…

Ririe avenges only loss with win over Soda Springs

December 5, 2020 12:41 AM Dylan Carder

RIRIE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ririe got some revenge over Soda Springs Friday. The Bulldogs beat the Cardinals 45-35. Ririe’s only loss this season came…

Skyline wins battle of 4A contenders

December 5, 2020 12:24 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline beat Century 64-58 Friday in a battle of 4A heavyweights. The Grizzlies entered the game tied for #1 in the…

Idaho Falls defends home court against Shelley

December 5, 2020 12:05 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Tigers beat Shelley 50-37 Friday. It was the first win of the year for Idaho Falls. The Tigers got…

Preston holds off Highland to stay undefeated

December 4, 2020 11:16 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preston, the defending 4A State champions, picked up their second win with a 64-60 victory over Highland on Friday…

Century stays unbeaten with win over Logan (UT)

December 4, 2020 11:11 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Century picked up their third straight win with a 61-46 victory over Logan (UT). The game was moved up from Wednesday,…

Thunder Ridge beats Idaho Falls to open 5A play

December 3, 2020 11:25 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge downed Idaho Falls 58-39 in the conference opener for both teams. Thunder Ridge (5-0, 1-0) hosts…

Rigby blows past Hillcrest for fourth-straight win

December 3, 2020 9:21 PM Adrian Luevano

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – In their second matchup of the season, Rigby defeated Hillcrest, 70-50 on Thursday night. Tylie Jones and Brooke Donnelly…

Blackfoot tops Idaho Falls in season opener

December 2, 2020 11:19 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot beat Idaho Falls 51-48 to open the high school boys basketball season for both teams. Blackfoot (1-0) will…

Wednesday high school scores – December 2

December 2, 2020 10:15 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls high school…

Rigby rolls past Highland in conference opener

December 1, 2020 11:28 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby began conference play with a dominating 53-15 win over Highland on Tuesday. The Trojans scored the first 13 points…

Idaho State opens season with a blowout win

November 29, 2020 12:18 AM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After having their season opener canceled on Wednesday, the Idaho State women’s basketball team opened the season…

Idaho State gets swept in Bronco Invitational

November 29, 2020 12:18 AM Adrian Luevano

SANTA CLARA, California (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball season started with three-straight loses in the Bronco Invitational in Santa…

Balanced effort leads Highland over Century

November 24, 2020 11:03 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ten different players scored for Highland in a 41-37 win over Century in girls basketball Tuesday. The Rams got eight…

Idaho State women’s basketball season opener canceled

November 23, 2020 9:16 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The women’s basketball team at Idaho State will have to wait a little longer to start their season. The opener…

#4 Kaitlynn Moldenhauer lines up for free throw in Soda Springs win over Ririe 51-48(OT)

Soda Springs hangs on in OT against Ririe

November 21, 2020 8:53 PM Cole Sams

After a pair of free throws from Kaitlynn Moldenhauer that sent the game into overtime, Soda Springs was able to capitalize from the line in the…

Firth picks up their first win of the season

November 20, 2020 8:31 PM Adrian Luevano

FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Firth opened up their five game home stand with a 44-28 win over…

Bengals excited to get Parker, Carr back this season

November 21, 2020 12:50 AM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team starts the season on Wednesday. The Bengals will play three games at Santa…

Skyline defeats rival Idaho Falls for first win of the season

November 21, 2020 12:17 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline jumped ahead early to beat rival Idaho Falls 57-41 in girls basketball Friday. The Grizzlies started the…

Century dominates Blackfoot to go 2-0

November 19, 2020 11:12 PM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Century shut down Blackfoot 43-16 in girls basketball on Thursday. The Diamondbacks dominated early. They lead 15-3…

Thursday high school scores – November 19

November 19, 2020 10:33 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Girls high school basketball…

Thunder Ridge stay unbeaten with their win over Skyline

November 19, 2020 10:48 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge spoiled Skyline’s home opener by beating the Grizzlies 64-59 on Wednesday night. With the win, Thunder…

Rigby shuts down Hillcrest

November 19, 2020 10:39 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby’s 15 point halftime lead ballooned to a 41 point win over Hillcrest. The Trojans defeated the Knights 65-24 on…

Ririe spoils South Fremont’s season opener

November 18, 2020 11:14 PM Dylan Carder

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ririe defeated South Fremont in girls basketball Wednesday 46-28. The Bulldogs scored the first nine points of the…

Wednesday high school scores – November 18

November 18, 2020 10:05 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Girls high school basketball…

Tuesday high school scores – November 17

November 17, 2020 10:35 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), girls high school basketball…

No fans allowed at District 91 sporting events

November 16, 2020 10:22 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls school district 91 will not be allowing any fans at any of its school’s home sporting events effective…

No fans allowed at Reed Gym to start Idaho State basketball season

November 16, 2020 2:45 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Reed Gym will be without fans when the season starts for Idaho State men’s and women’s basketball. The Department of…

Thunder Ridge pair signs on to be Division I athletes

November 11, 2020 11:17 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Paige Clark and Lauren Davenport are the latest Thunder Ridge Titans to become division student athletes. On…

Big Sky releases 2020-21 basketball schedules

October 15, 2020 1:28 PM Dylan Carder

FARMINGTON, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky conference introduced a new model for its men’s and women’s basketball schedule on Thursday. The 11 week…

Looney is counting on returners to make an impact

October 14, 2020 10:18 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After their first official practice, Idaho State men’s basketball coach Ryan Looney felt optimistic about the season.…

Idaho State expect to use depth this season

October 14, 2020 10:12 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team have most of their starters coming back in 2020. With a young roster, they get…

BYU reveals WCC men’s basketball schedule

October 8, 2020 2:54 PM Dylan Carder

PROVO, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – The West Coast Conference portion of BYU’s men’s basketball scheduled is out. The WCC released the full conference slate of…

Idaho State women’s basketball selects all-decade team for 2010’s

September 24, 2020 4:42 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State University revealed the final members of the women’s basketball all-decade team on Thursday. To be…

Idaho State coaches at ease with new start dates

September 18, 2020 11:17 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State Director of Athletics Pauline Thiros says a lot of work has been going on behind the scenes to get her…

Wyoming plans for high school basketball to start on time

September 18, 2020 1:13 PM Associated Press

The Wyoming High School Activities Association says it plans for high school basketball and wrestling to start on…

Legendary basketball coach Boyd Grant has passed away at 87

August 17, 2020 11:00 AM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Legendary basketball coach Boyd Grant has passed away at 87. The American Falls native won the NJCAA National…

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…

Teton High School students pick Timberwolves as new mascot

June 16, 2020 5:09 PM Dylan Carder

Goodbye, Redskins. Hello, Timberwolves.…

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…

Bengals add to their coaching staff

May 26, 2020 9:33 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team added two new coaches to their staff. Former two-time Big Sky Coach of the…

Rice at ease with his veteran roster

May 23, 2020 10:10 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Boise State men’s basketball team is ready to get back on campus and train for the first time in months. For head…

Big Sky basketball to play 16 game conference schedule in 2020-2021

May 22, 2020 6:11 PM Dylan Carder

FARMINGTON, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – Big Sky basketball teams will play just 16 conference games in 2020-2021. The conference announced the change Friday.…

Longtime Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan has died at 78

May 22, 2020 10:04 AM Associated Press

The Utah Jazz say Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan has died at…

Chidi Udengwu ready to chase NBA dream

April 30, 2020 11:52 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The last Idaho State Bengal to play in the NBA was Jeff Cook in 1988. Chidi Udengwu wants the be the next one. Udengwu…

ISU’s Udengwu to test NBA waters

April 28, 2020 8:03 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Chidi Udengwu won the Most Inspirational Player award for Idaho State men’s basketball. Now he hopes to inspire much…

Bengals ink 8 new players

April 26, 2020 11:26 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team added eight new players to its roster and some much needed size. Head coach…

Hawkins leaves lasting legacy at Madison

April 22, 2020 8:43 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The name Bill Hawkins and Madison boys basketball will forever be linked. Twenty-nine years and five state championships…

Bengals ink four new recruits

April 19, 2020 11:05 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State women’s basketball coach Seton Sobolewski was hard at work recruiting four new Bengals to Pocatello. The…

Madison’s Bill Hawkins named to IHSAA Hall of Fame

April 16, 2020 4:52 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Madison legend Bill Hawkins has a long list of accomplishments to his name. He can add hall of famer to that list. The…

Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell cleared of COVID-19

March 27, 2020 6:07 PM News Team

The Utah Jazz announced Friday all players and personnel, including Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, were medically cleared by the state’s health…

Big Sky shares details leading up to tournament cancellation

March 16, 2020 11:03 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill held a conference call with media Monday. He outlined the events leading to the…

Sobolewski surprised by Bengals success, excited for future

March 13, 2020 11:28 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The future is bright for Idaho State women’s basketball. Head Coach Seton Sobolewski is excited for next season. Following…

A family title game

March 13, 2020 11:09 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Grace guard Gage Stoddard and his grandpa made the 1A D1 State Championship game. Gage’s grandpa received a kidney…

Idaho State men’s basketball team reacts to canceled tournament

March 13, 2020 11:07 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ending your season with a win, usually means you won a championship. In this case, it means your season ended before…

Big Sky Conference cancels rest of mens basketball tournament

March 12, 2020 11:04 AM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference is canceling the remainder of the mens basketball tournament due to concern over the coronavirus.…

NBA season postponed, Gobert tests positive for COVID-19 according to reports

March 11, 2020 10:25 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The NBA has postponed their season due to coronavirus. Before Wednesday’s Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz game,…

Bengals fall to Idaho in Big Sky semifinals

March 11, 2020 10:31 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women lost to Idaho 66-51 in the Big Sky women’s basketball semifinals Wednesday. It was the third time in…

Athlete of the Week: Crew Clark, Sugar-Salem basketball

March 11, 2020 10:18 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem basketball player, Crew Clark is the Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week. Clark helped his…

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, Tom Hanks tested positive for the coronavirus

March 11, 2020 7:43 PM Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – AP Source: Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has tested positive for the coronavirus. Also, Actor Tom Hanks says he and his wife,…

Jazz-Thunder postponed due to “unforeseen circumstances”

March 11, 2020 7:08 PM Associated Press

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night has been postponed, with the only explanation a public address announcement…

Idaho State hangs on to beat Northern Arizona

March 11, 2020 5:31 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State rode a big first half to grind out a 64-62 win over Northern Arizona in the Big Sky Men’s basketball…

Only essential staff and limited family at NCAA tournaments

March 11, 2020 3:17 PM Associated Press

NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will not be open to the general public because of concerns about the…

Idaho State knocks out Southern Utah in tournament opener

March 10, 2020 10:54 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team advanced to the semifinals with their 70-63 win over Southern Utah. Montana…

North Fremont used team saying “IPP” to win state title

March 10, 2020 8:29 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Intensity, physicality, and poise. That is what North Fremont head coach Shannon Hill said helped his team win back to…

Sugar-Salem add another title to their trophy case

March 9, 2020 7:12 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Saturday’s 72-43 over Kimberly gave Sugar-Salem back-to-back state titles and their seventh overall in school history. The…

Preston boys team inspired by community support

March 9, 2020 4:15 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – The motto all year the Preston boys basketball team was “take it back”. Preston claimed their fourth state title in the…

Preston takes back 4A title

March 7, 2020 11:37 PM Adrian Luevano

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Preston student section chanted “take it back” inside the Ford Idaho Center, and the Indians delivered. Preston beat…

Sugar-Salem steamroll Kimberly to win 3A crown

March 7, 2020 11:33 PM Adrian Luevano

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem head coach Shawn Freeman saw it was raining outside the Ford Idaho Center and he told his team to make it rain…

North Fremont win back to back state championships

March 7, 2020 11:29 PM Adrian Luevano

North Fremont defended their state title by knocking off West Side…

Grace fall in 1A D1 title game

March 7, 2020 11:25 PM Adrian Luevano

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ambrose took a commanding lead early and never looked back. The Archers beat Grace, 49-27. Gage Stoddard led the Grizzlies…

North Gem falls to Dietrich in 1AD2 3rd place game

March 7, 2020 1:46 PM Dylan Carder

CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – North Gem loses to Dietrich 78-65 Saturday in the 1AD2 third place game. The Cowboys got another big game from James…

Miners dig up 1AD2 consolation title

March 7, 2020 1:10 PM Dylan Carder

CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mackay took care of Carey 62-54 Saturday to win the 1AD2 consolation championship. Chase Green led the way for the…

Malad grabs 2A consolation title

March 7, 2020 1:00 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Malad takes down New Plymouth 46-40 Saturday to win the 2A state consolation trophy. The Dragons were led by Trevor Howe…

Snake River tops Kellogg for 3A consolation title

March 7, 2020 12:52 PM Dylan Carder

MERIDIAN, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Snake River beat Kellogg 47-42 Saturday to claim the 3A consolation crown. The Panthers were led by Michael Ibarra with…

Idaho Falls season ends with loss to Minico

March 7, 2020 12:34 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Minico defeated Idaho Falls 55-51 in the 4A consolation game at Borah High School on Saturday. Keynion Clark had a solid…

Rigby wins 5A consolation championhip

March 7, 2020 12:21 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby beat Meridian 69-53 Saturday to win the 5A consolation title. Brycen Uffens led the Trojans with 24 points. Britton…

Preston edges out Middleton to advance

March 7, 2020 1:05 AM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – It took overtime, but Preston beat Middleton 51-50 to advance to Championship Saturday. The Indians’ only loss this season…

Sugar-Salem return to championship game

March 7, 2020 12:59 AM Adrian Luevano

MERIDIAN, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem muscled through Filer, 48-36, to up their winning streak to 8 straight. With the win, the Diggers will meet…

North Fremont return to title game

March 7, 2020 12:51 AM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The defending state champions return to the title game. North Fremont beat Cole Valley Christian 69-64. Jordan Lenz led…

West Side blows past St. Maries

March 7, 2020 12:45 AM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – West Side is one win away from ending their 41- year State Championship drought after beating St. Maries 62-41. Bryler…

North Gem falls in semifinals

March 7, 2020 12:36 AM Adrian Luevano

CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – North Gem’s first trip to state in 10 years ends in the semifinals. Cascade beat the Cowboys, 73-68. Blake Thurston…

Bengals fall to Vandals in regular season finale

March 7, 2020 12:45 AM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho pulled away in the second half to beat Idaho State 61-50 in women’s basketball Friday. Dora Goles hit a fast…

Mackay beats Garden Valley in a 1AD2 shootout

March 7, 2020 12:22 AM Dylan Carder

CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mackay outgunned Garden Valley 97-80 in a high scoring 1AD2 state boys basketball tournament game. The two teams…

Stoddard leads Grace to 1AD1 title game

March 7, 2020 12:09 AM Dylan Carder

CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Gage Stoddard scored 30 points to lift Grace past Lapwai 57-48 and into the 1Ad1 state championship game. The Grizzlies…