Basketball Archives

Skyline basketball helps raise $500 for special olympics

March 3, 2020 10:48 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Skyline boys and girls basketball teams took the floor one more time on Tuesday. This time they shared to floor…

Bengals beat Weber State to end losing streak

March 2, 2020 11:30 PM Dylan Carder

OGDEN, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State put to bed a 12 game losing streak by beating rival Weber State Monday 78-70. It is the Bengals second win in…

Blackfoot beats Idaho Falls for District Championship

March 1, 2020 12:01 AM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot takes home their first District Championship since 1992 with their 61-56 win over Idaho Falls. Reece…

Madison gets eliminated by Timberline

February 29, 2020 10:33 PM Adrian Luevano

AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Madison did not get back to the State Tournament this year with their 49-45 loss to Timberline. The Wolves used…

Bengal women’s basketball is peaking at the right time

February 28, 2020 10:15 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State is on a four-game win streak after beating Portland State on Thursday night. The Bengals close their…

Idaho State try to snap 12 game skid

February 28, 2020 10:15 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team is won more loss away from a school record. The Bengals dropped their 12th…

High school basketball scores – Thursday, February 27

February 27, 2020 10:28 PM News Team

Boys high school district tournament…

Idaho State drops their 12th straight game

February 27, 2020 11:09 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Senior Night for Idaho State quickly turned sour by way of Portland State. The Vikings came into Reed Gym and handed…

Pocatello eliminate Century to advance to play-in game

February 27, 2020 11:04 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Pocatello eliminated their cross-town rival Century, 63-36 in the 4A third-place District 4-5 matchup. The Indians…

Idaho Falls outlasts Blackfoot to force one more game

February 27, 2020 11:17 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls beat Blackfoot 61-55 in overtime to force a winner-take-all game Saturday for the 4A District 6…

Marsh Valley takes Teton in 3A regional play-in game

February 27, 2020 10:52 PM Dylan Carder

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Marsh Valley continues its season after beating Teton 54-51 Thursday in the 3A regional play-in game. The Eagles were…

High school basketball scores – Wednesday, February 26

February 26, 2020 11:26 PM News Team

Boys district high school basketball tournament…

North Fremont handles Firth to win 2A District 6 title

February 26, 2020 11:05 PM Dylan Carder

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – North Fremont is heading back to state to defend its 2A state championship. The Huskies beat Firth 49-43 to win the…

Athlete of the week: Sadie Gronning, Soda Springs girls basketball

February 26, 2020 10:48 PM Dylan Carder

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Idaho Falls rallies to edge Hillcrest to earn trip to state

February 25, 2020 11:23 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Dylan Seeley nailed a three with 13 seconds remaining to lift Idaho Falls past Hillcrest 41-40 Tuesday. The victory…

High school basketball scores – Tuesday, February 25

February 25, 2020 10:39 PM News Team

High school boys district tournament scores…

Rigby holds off Madison to win district championship

February 25, 2020 11:01 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby holds off Madison 50-49 Tuesday to win the 5A District 5/6 boys basketball tournament. The Trojans jumped out to a…

High school basketball scores – Monday, February 24

February 24, 2020 10:20 PM News Team

Boys district high school basketball tournament…

Blackfoot upsets Idaho Falls to punch ticket to state

February 24, 2020 11:24 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot knocked off top seeded Idaho Falls 60-55 Monday to clinch a berth in the state tournament. The Bronco…

Sugar-Salem tops Teton to win 3A District 6 Championship

February 24, 2020 11:03 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The defending 3A state boys basketball champions are heading back to defend their title. Sugar-Salem beat Teton 65-51 to…

Three East Idaho teams bring home state titles

February 23, 2020 11:56 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rockland, Bonneville, and Soda Springs all left the Ford Idaho Center with hardware. “It’s a pretty good feeling…

Bengals drop their 11th straight game

February 22, 2020 11:18 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The rough opening in the new year continues for the Idaho State men’s basketball team. The Bengals losing streak…

Bonneville caps off perfect championship season

February 22, 2020 9:55 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville defeated Century 54-39 in the 4A state girls basketball championship to finish 27-0. For the Bees, it’s…

Snake River takes second place in 3A state girls basketball tournament

February 22, 2020 5:44 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Snake River fell to Timberlake in the 3A state championship game on Saturday. The Panthers struggled to score in the first…

Soda Springs completes threepeat behind Gronning’s 31

February 22, 2020 5:03 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Soda Springs won its third straight 2A state girls basketball championship Saturday. The Cardinals beat Coley Valley 67-56…

Sugar-Salem beats Teton for 3A consolation

February 22, 2020 12:56 PM Dylan Carder

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem topped district six rival Teton 68-39 to win the 3A consolation prize Saturday. The Diggers were lead by…

Blackfoot falls to Burley in 4A Consolation game

February 22, 2020 12:48 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot fell to Burley 56-43 in the 4A consolation game on Saturday. The Broncos were lead by Hadley Humphries with 12…

Rockland wins first state title in school history

February 22, 2020 12:38 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rockland defeated Carey 45-30 to win the 1AD2 state girls basketball championship. For the Bulldogs, it’s their first…

Teton advances to district title game

February 22, 2020 12:43 AM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Teton edges out South Fremont, 71-69 to advance to the 3A District 6 Championship game against Sugar-Salem. The title…

Mackay knocks off Lakeside

February 21, 2020 11:33 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mackay advances to the 1AD2 consolation game with a 49-41 win over Lakeside. The Miners dominated the Knights on the…

High school basketball scores – Friday, February 21

February 21, 2020 8:50 PM News Team

Boys district H.S. scores, Girls state H.S. tournament scores, Wyoming Boys basketball…

Bonneville in line for perfect championship season

February 21, 2020 11:19 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville swarmed Sandpoint 48-26 in the 4A State girls basketball semifinals. The Bees are now 26-0 heading into the…

Grace falls to Prairie in 1AD1 state semifinals

February 21, 2020 11:00 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Grace came up short against Prairie in the 1AD1 state semifinals. The Grizzlies fell 47-42 to the Pirates. Grace had a…

Soda Springs tops Melba to earn chance for a three-peat

February 21, 2020 10:46 PM Dylan Carder

KUNA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Soda Springs took care of Melba in the 2A state semifinals 49-41. The Cardinals will now look for a third straight state…

Snake River beats Filer to earn 3A title shot

February 21, 2020 10:33 PM Dylan Carder

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Snake River is back in the 3A girls basketball state championship game. The Panthers beat Filer 62-45 in the…

Century beats Caldwell to reach 4A championship game

February 21, 2020 9:17 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Century earned a spot in the 4A girls basketball championship game with a 47-28 win over Caldwell. The Diamondbacks…

Bear Lake pulls away from Ririe in overtime

February 21, 2020 7:06 PM Dylan Carder

KUNA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bear Lake advances to the 2A state consolation game after beating Ririe in overtime 45-39. The Bears outscored the Bulldogs…

Fillmore scores 31 in Diggers rout of Kimberly

February 21, 2020 5:28 PM Dylan Carder

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem overwhelmed Kimberly 75-32 in the 3A state tournament. Mardee Fillmore alone nearly outscored the…

Rigby’s season ends with loss to Post Falls

February 21, 2020 5:18 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby lost to Post Falls 69-53 in the 5A state girls basketball tournament. The Trojans finished with a strong fourth…

Teton cruises past Fruitland

February 21, 2020 4:56 PM Dylan Carder

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Teton defeated Fruitland 61-39 to advance to the 3A state consolation game. Teton never trailed outscoring the…

Blackfoot beats Preston to advance to consolation game

February 21, 2020 4:44 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot took control early to defeat Preston 42-32 in the 4A state basketball tournament. The Broncos held the Indians…

Rockland earns chance to play for first state title

February 21, 2020 4:23 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rockland routs Salmon River 44-28 Friday to advance to the 1AD2 state championship game in girls basketball. The Bulldogs…

Bonneville tops Middleton in wire-to-wire win at 4A state tournament

February 21, 2020 12:22 AM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville lead the entire way in a 53-43 win over Middleton in the first round of the 4A state girls basketball…

Mackay fades in fourth quarter in state tournament loss

February 21, 2020 12:11 AM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mackay can’t hold lead late in a 42-39 loss to Carey in the 1AD2 state girls basketball tournament. The Miners took a…

Ririe falls to Declo in first round of 2A state tournament

February 20, 2020 11:59 PM Dylan Carder

KUNA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ririe got defeated by Declo 40-36 in the first round of the 2A girls basketball state tournament. The Bulldogs lead by two…

Bengals pick up their 10th conference win

February 20, 2020 11:47 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team takes the season sweep over Weber State with their 55-41 win over Weber State.…

Bear Lake loses in first round of 2A state tournament

February 20, 2020 11:44 PM Dylan Carder

KUNA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bear Lake fell to Cole Valley Christian 47-40 in the first round of the 2A state girls basketball tournament. The Bears…

Sugar-Salem falls in double overtime in 3A state tournament opener

February 20, 2020 11:34 PM Dylan Carder

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem’s quest for a three-peat ended in double overtime Thursday. The Diggers lost to Timberlake 45-40 in the…

Rigby loses to Rocky Mountain in 5A state tournament

February 20, 2020 11:25 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby falls to Rocky Mountain 53-49 in the 5A state girls basketball tournament Thursday. The Trojans were lead by Tylie…

Girls High School Basketball State Tournament Scores – Thursday, February 20

February 20, 2020 10:07 PM Adrian Luevano

FILER 55, TETON 52 ROCKY MOUNTAIN 53, RIGBY 49 TIMBERLAKE 45, SUGAR-SALEM 40 DECLO 40, RIRIE 36 BONNEVILLE 53, MIDDLETON 43 SNAKE RIVER 56, FRUITLAND…

Rockland drops Kendrick in 1AD2 state opening round

February 20, 2020 9:40 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rockland moves on in the 1AD2 state girls basketball tournament with a 59-47 win over Kendrick. The Bulldogs were lead in…

Grace flies past Liberty Charter in 1AD1 state tournament

February 20, 2020 9:29 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Grace advances to the 1Ad1 semifinals with a 46-34 win over Liberty Charter on Thursday. The Grizzlies took control early…

Teton comes up short in overtime in 3A state tournament

February 20, 2020 9:14 PM Dylan Carder

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Teton rallied to force overtime before falling to Filer 55-52 in the 3A girls state tournament. Teton scored 20 fourth…

Century slips past Blackfoot in 4A State quarterfinals

February 20, 2020 9:02 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Clutch free throws from Kassidy Gardea lifts Century past Blackfoot 36-34 in overtime in the 4A state tournament. Gardea…

Snake River rides early lead to 3A state semifinals

February 20, 2020 8:50 PM Dylan Carder

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Snake River defeated Fruitland 56-44 in the first round of the 3A state girls basketball tournament. The Panthers…

Soda Springs routs New Plymouth in 2A state opener

February 20, 2020 8:40 PM Dylan Carder

KUNA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Soda Springs began its quest for a three-peat with a 49-30 win over New Plymouth. The Cardinals pulled away in the second…

Preston falls in first round of 4A state tournament

February 20, 2020 8:26 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preston fell to Caldwell 49-45 to open the 4A girls basketball state tournament at Timberline High School. The Indians…

Grace Lutheran eliminate Butte County

February 19, 2020 11:25 PM Adrian Luevano

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Grace Lutheran starved off elimination and beat Butte County, 44-26. With the loss, the Pirates are out of the district…

Grace wins district title

February 19, 2020 11:27 PM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Grace punched their ticket to the state tournament with their, 61-47, win over Butte…

High school basketball scores – Wednesday, February 19

February 19, 2020 10:37 PM News Team

Boys district tournament…

Madison defeats Thunder Ridge in 5A district tournament opener

February 18, 2020 11:06 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Madison opened up the 5A District 5/6 tournament with a 58-30 win over Thunder Ridge Tuesday. The second seeded Bobcats…

High school basketball scores – Tuesday, February 18

February 18, 2020 10:52 PM News Team

Boys high school district tournament…

Rigby downs Highland in 5A district tournament

February 18, 2020 10:55 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Top seed Rigby beat four seed Highland 52-36 in the 5A District 5/6 tournament Tuesday. The Trojans outscored the Rams in…

High school basketball scores – Monday, February 17

February 17, 2020 9:50 PM News Team

Boys high school district tournament…

Salmon opens up district tournament with win over West Jefferson

February 17, 2020 11:20 PM Dylan Carder

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Salmon grabbed a 58-47 win over West Jefferson Monday in the 2A District six boys basketball tournament. Blazen…

South Fremont edges Teton to open 3A District 6 tournament

February 17, 2020 11:07 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Third seed South Fremont beat second seed Teton 44-42 Monday. It was the opener for the 3A District 6 boys basketball…

Associate head coach Jared Phay out at Idaho State

February 17, 2020 5:26 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Jared Phay is no longer a part of Idaho State basketball’s coaching staff. Phay is on administrative leave from his…

Rockland clinches a spot in the state tournament

February 15, 2020 10:42 PM Adrian Luevano

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rockland advances to State with their, 34-21, win over Watersprings. Joanna Hayes led Watersprings with 12…

Eagle takes out Thunder Ridge to advance to State

February 15, 2020 10:36 PM Adrian Luevano

AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge’s season is over after falling to Eagle, 59-51. With the win, Eagle clinches a spot in the 5A State…

Idaho State take season sweep over Montana

February 15, 2020 10:42 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State took the Big Sky standings battle, 72-59, over Montana. The victory gives the Bengals the season sweep…

Friday high school basketball scores – February 14

February 14, 2020 9:50 PM News Team

Boys high school basketball scores and Wyoming boys basketball…

Thunder Ridge holds off Bonneville

February 14, 2020 11:49 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge withstood a rally to beat Bonneville 59-50 Friday night. The Bees got within striking distance late before…

Preston ends conference play undefeated

February 14, 2020 11:38 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preston escaped Pocatello with a 58-55 win. The victory for Preston keeps them undefeated in Great Basin Conference…

Century takes down Jerome at the Snake Pit

February 14, 2020 11:36 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Century surged past Jerome, 56-33 on Friday night. Drew Gunter and Nathan Manning were honored pregame for Senior…

Bengals go for season sweep over Montana

February 14, 2020 11:32 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State welcomes Montana to Reed Gym, Saturday afternoon. The Grizzlies are one place ahead of the Bengals at…

Idaho State looks to snap their nine-game losing streak

February 14, 2020 11:31 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team travels to Missoula looking to end their nine-game skid. Overall, the Bengals…

Rigby beats Madison to finish off conference sweep

February 14, 2020 11:39 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby capped off the regular season with a 77-67 win over rival Madison Friday. The Trojans swept through the conference…

High school basketball scores- Thursday, February 13

February 13, 2020 10:48 PM News Team

Boys basketball and Girls district…

Mackay tops Rockland to win district championship

February 13, 2020 11:44 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mackay defeated Rockland 62-51 Thursday to win the 1AD2 District 5/6 championship in girls basketball. The Miners are back…

Bonneville heads to state as undefeated district champs

February 13, 2020 11:20 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville made sure their perfect regular season didn’t go to waste. The Bees beat Blackfoot 60-41 Thursday to win…

Century wins back-to-back district championships

February 13, 2020 10:04 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Century advances to the state tournament as the top seed after beating Burley,…

Montana State ends Idaho State’s win streak

February 13, 2020 9:59 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Montana State extended their win streak to eight games by beating Idaho State, 74-55. The loss ended the Bengals…

High school basketball scores – Wednesday, February 12

February 12, 2020 10:35 PM News Team

Boys high school basketball and girls district tournament…

Bonneville pulls away to beat Shelley

February 12, 2020 11:23 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville defeated Shelley 59-51 in boys basketball on Wednesday. It is just the Bees second win in their last…

Idaho Falls finishes season sweep over Skyline

February 12, 2020 11:09 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls beat rival Skyline 72-63 in boys basketball Wednesday. With the win, Idaho Falls sweeps the rivalry for…

Blackfoot earns state berth with win over Skyline

February 11, 2020 11:19 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot took care of business the second time around. The Broncos beat Skyline 53-41 to clinch a spot in the state…

High school basketball scores – Tuesday, February 11

February 11, 2020 10:34 PM News Team

Girls district basketball tournaments, Boys…

Rigby downs Thunder Ridge to win 5A district title

February 11, 2020 11:03 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby girls basketball is heading back the state tournament. The Trojans beat Thunder Ridge 68-56 Tuesday night to win the…

High school basketball scores – Monday, February 10

February 10, 2020 10:36 PM Jana Ward

Girls district tournaments…

Sugar-Salem scales Teton to win 3A District 6 title

February 11, 2020 12:10 AM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem defeated Teton 52-28 to win the Girls Mountain River Conference championship Monday night. The Diggers will…

Bonneville rallies past Skyline to earn state tournament berth

February 10, 2020 11:53 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville earns a bit of redemption Monday night when the Bees defeated Skyline 69-55 at Hillcrest High School. The win…

Bengals drop their 8th straight game

February 8, 2020 11:49 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – The rough stretch continues for Idaho State. Sacramento State handed the Bengals their 8th straight loss, 63-59.…

Century clinch a spot in the state tournament

February 8, 2020 11:51 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – Century returns to the state tournament after beating Jerome, 53-38. The Diamondbacks host Burley for the district…

Idaho Falls beat Hillcrest and clinch a conference title

February 7, 2020 11:53 PM Adrian Luevano

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls sits in first in the High Country Conference, but a loss on Friday would keep Blackfoot in the mix for the top…