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Thunder improve to 4-2 after dominant win against Blackfoot Broncos

October 2, 2026 11:19 PM Max Gershon

The Idaho Falls Thunder defeated the Blackfoot Broncos 40-14 behind two touchdown passes from Ryder…

Highland Rams return to .500 after defeating rival Pocatello Thunder

October 2, 2026 11:14 PM Max Gershon

The Highland Rams extended their 16-year winning streak in the ‘Black and Blue’ bowl with a 17-8 victory over the Pocatello Thunder, highlighted by a…

Area high school football scores for October 1 & 2

October 2, 2026 9:42 PM News Team

Area high school football scores for Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2 for eastern Idaho and Western…

Mackay Miners secure 80-26 win over Watersprings Warriors

October 2, 2026 11:01 PM William Syslo

The Mackay Miners defeated the Watersprings Warriors 80-26 in Watersprings’ homecoming…

Hillcrest secures Civil War victory with 22-10 win

October 2, 2026 10:49 PM William Syslo

Hillcrest secured its fifth consecutive victory in the annual Civil War rivalry game by defeating Bonneville 22-10 at Westmark…

Idaho State improves to 4-0 with gritty 28-24 win over Southern Utah

September 27, 2026 7:49 PM William Syslo

The Idaho State Bengals improved to a 4-0 record following a 28-24 victory over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds on Saturday…

The Madison Bobcats secure third shutout in six games

September 25, 2026 11:20 PM News Team

The Madison Bobcats defeated the Skyline Grizzlies 21-0 behind a dominant defensive performance that marked their third shutout of the…

The Bonneville Bees secure a narrow 7-6 victory against the Pocatello Thunder

September 25, 2026 11:28 PM William Syslo

The Bonneville Bees defeated the Pocatello Thunder 7-6 following a touchdown pass from Jaxton Briggs to Ryan…

Century Diamondbacks fall 41-7 to Highland Rams

September 25, 2026 11:19 PM News Team

The Highland Rams continued their dominance over the Century Diamondbacks with a 41-7 victory, leaving the Diamondbacks to prepare for an upcoming…

Sugar-Salem scores season-high 49 points in victory over Preston

September 25, 2026 11:18 PM News Team

The undefeated Sugar Salem Diggers defeated Preston 49-35 in a matchup where Preston managed to score 35 points despite facing a top-tier…

Game of the Week: Hillcrest remains undefeated, dominate Thunder Ridge

September 25, 2026 11:17 PM News Team

The undefeated Hillcrest Knights defeated Thunder Ridge 52-22, and both teams will face upcoming opponents when Thunder Ridge hosts the Blackfoot…

Teton Timberwolves earn first victory of the season with 26-7 win

September 25, 2026 11:14 PM William Syslo

The Teton Timberwolves earned their first victory of the season with a 26-7 win over the Snake River…

Blackfoot Broncos defeat Idaho Falls Tigers 32-21 to move to 3-2

September 25, 2026 11:02 PM William Syslo

The Blackfoot Broncos improved to a 3-2 record on the season with a 32-21 victory over the Idaho Falls Tigers on Friday…

All-American Cleaning & Restoration Athlete of the Week – Jaxton Briggs – Sep. 24, 2026

September 24, 2026 9:38 PM William Syslo

Quarterback Jaxton Briggs led the Bonneville Bees to a victory over the Blackfoot Broncos on September 18th, helping the team reach a 2-2 record…

More than a touchdown: Kason Loveland & Thunder Ridge football

September 23, 2026 12:05 AM Max Gershon

Thunder Ridge High School senior Kason Loveland, who has Down syndrome, achieved a personal milestone by scoring a touchdown during a football game…

Diggers rally from deficit to beat Kimberly 14-7 for fourth consecutive win

September 19, 2026 12:02 AM William Syslo

Sugar-Salem secured its fourth consecutive victory with a 14-7 win over…

1A Watersprings scores season-high 72 points to beat St. Joseph

September 18, 2026 11:51 PM William Syslo

The 1A Watersprings Warriors secured their second victory of the season with a 72-43 win over the Saint Joseph…

South Fremont improves to 4-1 with road win against Snake River

September 18, 2026 11:39 PM Max Gershon

South Fremont improved to 4-1 on the season after defeating Snake River 12-0, while Snake River dropped to 0-5 ahead of their respective matchups…

Russets find offensive rhythm in dominant victory before Spud Day

September 18, 2026 11:29 PM Max Gershon

The Shelley Russets improved to 2-3 on the season after securing a dominant victory over the Canyon Ridge…

Malad secures second straight win over Firth

September 18, 2026 11:29 PM Max Gershon

Malad secured its second consecutive victory by defeating Firth 26-7 on Friday, moving to a 2-2 record for the…

Bulldogs drop to 1-4 after losing to Aberdeen 36-24

September 18, 2026 11:36 PM William Syslo

The Ririe Bulldogs fell to 1-4 on the season following a 36-24 loss to the Aberdeen…

Idaho Falls Tigers move to 2-2 after defeating the Pocatello Thunder

September 18, 2026 11:25 PM Max Gershon

The Idaho Falls Tigers secured their second win of the season by defeating the Pocatello Thunder…

Hillcrest secures victory over Century as winning streak hits four

September 18, 2026 11:24 PM Max Gershon

The Hillcrest Knights moved to 4-0 on the season after defeating the Century Diamondbacks…

Bonneville Bees earn first victory over Blackfoot since 2023

September 18, 2026 11:25 PM William Syslo

The Bonneville Bees secured their first win over the Blackfoot Broncos since 2023 with a 21-13 comeback victory on Friday…

The Thunder Ridge Titans secure a 30-6 victory in the Berger Bowl

September 18, 2026 10:54 PM William Syslo

The Thunder Ridge Titans defeated the Skyline Grizzlies 30-6 in the Berger Bowl, marking head coach Michael Berger’s first victory over his father,…

All-American Cleaning & Restoration Athlete of the Week – McKay Scoresby – Sep 17, 2026

September 17, 2026 11:04 PM William Syslo

Thunder Ridge Titan McKay Scoresby has become a versatile impact player for his team, contributing significantly on offense, defense, and special…

Bengals improve to 3-0 following 59-17 victory over San Diego

September 12, 2026 10:35 PM William Syslo

Idaho State University secured a 59-17 victory over the University of San Diego, marking their first 3-0 start to a football season since…

South Fremont hands Bear Lake its first loss of the season

September 11, 2026 11:20 PM News Team

South Fremont handed Bear Lake its first loss of the season with a 21-6 victory on Friday…

Thunder Ridge pulls away to beat Idaho Falls 48-13

September 11, 2026 11:27 PM William Syslo

The Thunder Ridge Titans defeated the Idaho Falls Tigers 48-13 at Ravsten…

Rigby Trojans crush Minico Spartans 48-14 after 38-0 first half lead

September 11, 2026 11:19 PM William Syslo

The Rigby Trojans defeated the Minico Spartans 48-14 following a dominant first half and are scheduled to play the Box Elder Bees in Utah next…

Skyline secures 43-32 victory over Pocatello in the Gate City

September 11, 2026 11:06 PM News Team

Skyline defeated Pocatello 43-32 in their Friday night football matchup in the Gate…

Strong defense leads Diggers to 27-14 win over Braves

September 11, 2026 10:57 PM Max Gershon

The Diggers secured a 27-14 victory over the Braves behind a strong defensive performance and several key offensive…

Hillcrest builds early lead to secure 40-21 win over Shelley

September 11, 2026 11:09 PM William Syslo

Hillcrest High School defeated Shelley High School 40-21 on Friday night behind an early…

Madison moves to 4-0 following 15-7 win over Mountain View

September 11, 2026 10:54 PM William Syslo

The Madison Bobcats improved to 4-0 following a 15-7 victory over Mountain View driven by a strong defensive…

John Giannini named All-American Cleaning & Restoration student-athlete of the week after Skyline victory

September 10, 2026 10:15 PM William Syslo

Skyline High School quarterback John Giannini has been named the All-American Cleaning and Restoration Student-Athlete of the Week following his…

Idaho State stuns Utah State 29-17 in upset victory

September 6, 2026 3:32 PM William Syslo

Idaho State upset the Utah State Aggies 29-17 on Saturday night, securing their first victory over an FBS opponent since 2017 behind five successful…

Watersprings secures 24-point victory over Sho-Ban

September 4, 2026 11:48 PM William Syslo

Watersprings defeated Sho-Ban 50-26 in Fort Hall on Friday…

Skyline High School defeats Century 35-24 in Pocatello

September 4, 2026 11:38 PM William Syslo

Skyline High School defeated Century 35-24 in Pocatello, overcoming an early deficit to secure the…

Hillcrest Knights edge Twin Falls Bruins 28-27 in state semifinal rematch

September 4, 2026 11:29 PM Max Gershon

The Hillcrest Knights secured a narrow 28-27 victory over the Twin Falls Bruins in a state semifinal…

Malad escapes Ririe with 21-18 victory after late Bulldogs push

September 4, 2026 11:20 PM Max Gershon

Malad secured a 21-18 victory over Ririe on Friday night after overcoming a fourth-quarter push by the…

Stoddard’s late kick secures narrow victory for Madison

September 4, 2026 11:23 PM William Syslo

Brenner Stoddard kicked a 48-yard field goal with 12 seconds remaining to give Madison a 10-9 victory over the Middleton…

Sugar-Salem shuts out rival Shelley High School in dominant win

September 4, 2026 11:06 PM Max Gershon

The Sugar-Salem High School Diggers defeated their rivals, Shelley High School, with a 41-0 victory in a road…

Thunder Ridge secures first win of the season over Bonneville 28-6

September 4, 2026 11:04 PM Max Gershon

Thunder Ridge earned its first win of the season with a 28-6 victory over Bonneville on Friday…

Rigby overcomes early deficit to beat Syracuse 28-14

September 4, 2026 11:13 PM William Syslo

The Rigby Trojans overcame an early deficit to defeat the Syracuse Titans 28-14 in their first home game of the…

All-American Cleaning & Restoration Athlete of the Week – Briggs Esplin – September 3rd, 2026

September 3, 2026 11:25 PM William Syslo

Blackfoot High School senior Briggs Esplin was named the All-American Cleaning and Restoration Athlete of the Week after scoring three touchdowns in…

Bengals rank No. 23 in weekly Stats Perform FCS Top 25 poll

August 31, 2026 4:54 PM Max Gershon

Idaho State football returned to the national rankings at No. 23 following a victory over VMI and is scheduled to play Utah State on September…

Jordan Cooke throws four TDs as Idaho State defeats VMI 38-10

August 29, 2026 10:53 PM William Syslo

Idaho State University football opened its season with a 38-10 victory over the Virginia Military Institute behind four touchdown passes from…

Sugar-Salem Shuts Out Snake River 35-0

August 28, 2026 11:16 PM Max Gershon

Sugar-Salem secured a dominant 35-0 shutout victory over Snake River on Friday…

Hillcrest Tops Pocatello 32-7 in Rainy Matchup

August 28, 2026 11:02 PM Max Gershon

Hillcrest defeated the Thunder 32-7 in Pocatello on Friday night despite heavy…

Russets secure first win of season over Idaho Falls in heavy rain

August 28, 2026 11:13 PM William Syslo

Shelley defeated Idaho Falls 24-14 in the heavy rain, marking their first win of the…

Skyline Grizzlies beat Bonneville Bees 18-14 in rainy season opener

August 28, 2026 10:51 PM William Syslo

The Skyline Grizzlies defeated the Bonneville Bees 18-14 in their season opener under rainy second-half conditions at Thunder…

Madison Rolls Past Riverton at ICCU Dome

August 27, 2026 11:09 PM Max Gershon

The Madison Bobcats continued their strong start to the season by defeating Riverton at the ICCU…

Bear River defeats Thunder Ridge 49-35 in Rocky Mountain Rumble opener

August 27, 2026 11:05 PM Max Gershon

Bear River defeated Thunder Ridge 49-35 in the opening game of the Rocky Mountain Rumble at the ICCU…

Bonneville seeks better start vs. Skyline after tough season

August 27, 2026 10:04 PM Max Gershon

The Bonneville High School football team is scheduled to open its season at home this Friday night against Skyline, seeking to overcome the memory of…

Skyline Grizzlies prepare for season opener vs. Bonneville Bees

August 26, 2026 10:23 PM William Syslo

The Skyline Grizzlies football team is preparing for its upcoming season opener against the Bonneville Bees on Friday, August 28, following some…

Thunder Ridge Titans seek new standard as season opens Thursday

August 25, 2026 6:59 PM Max Gershon

The Thunder Ridge Titans football team is set to open its season this Thursday at the ICCU Dome against the Bear River Bears as part of the Rocky…

Melba overcomes rain and lightning to dominate Ririe in season opener

August 22, 2026 10:36 PM William Syslo

The Melba Mustangs defeated the Ririe Bulldogs 26-0 during a season opener interrupted by severe…

Madison cruised to a 52-0 victory over Minico in season opener

August 21, 2026 11:05 PM Max Gershon

Madison shut out Minico 52-0 in their season opener on Friday…

South Fremont secures 53-0 blowout victory against North Fremont

August 21, 2026 11:13 PM William Syslo

The South Fremont Cougars secured a dominant 53-0 shutout victory over the North Fremont Huskies to open up the 2026…

Decisive two-point conversion leads Blackfoot past Shelley

August 21, 2026 11:01 PM William Syslo

The Blackfoot Broncos secured a narrow 8-7 victory over the Shelley Russets following a decisive two-point conversion in the final moments of the…

Shelley football seeks stability under fourth coach in four years

August 21, 2026 3:04 PM Max Gershon

Interim head coach Mike Messick is leading the Shelley High School football team into the season with a focus on restoring stability and mental…

High School Football Preview Series: Hillcrest Knights gear up for campaign with new QB at the helm

August 19, 2026 11:02 PM William Syslo

The Hillcrest Knights football team is preparing for its upcoming season opener against Pocatello while integrating new talent following the…

Eagle holds off Highland 26-21 in Sportsline’s Game of the Week

August 21, 2026 10:54 PM Max Gershon

Eagle defeated Highland 26-21 in the first Friday Night SportsLine Game of the 2026 high school football…

2026 High School Football Preview Series: Rigby Trojans aim for toughness, accountability, and focus

August 15, 2026 12:07 AM William Syslo

Head coach Armando Gonzalez is preparing the Rigby Trojans for their upcoming Idaho 6A title-defense season, which begins August 21 against the Roy…

Dustin Medellin leads Idaho Falls High as Tigers aim to end 700-day drought

August 14, 2026 10:37 PM Max Gershon

Under new head coach Dustin Medellin, the Idaho Falls High School football program is focusing on fundamentals and increased roster size as it…

Ririe Bulldogs reload following 3A state championship runner-up finish

August 13, 2026 1:11 PM Max Gershon

Following a 3A state championship runner-up finish and significant senior graduation, the Ririe Bulldogs high school football team will implement a…

Coach Cody Hawkins dismisses preseason and stress home opener ahead of camp

July 28, 2026 10:36 PM Max Gershon

Idaho State Bengals head coach Cody Hawkins is set to open training camp with a focus on building team culture ahead of the season opener against VMI…

Skyline faithful celebrate Kenyon Sadiq’s big day in Idaho Falls

April 23, 2026 10:56 PM William Syslo

Today at Eagle Rock Middle School, the Skyline High School Alumni Association put on an NFL Draft watch party. The reason? Kenyon Sadiq, a former…

Skyline football’s Zyan Crockett commits to Idaho State University Bengals

February 5, 2026 11:55 PM David Pace, William Syslo

It was an emotional night at Skyline High School, as standout Skyline football player Zyan Crockett signed his letter of intent to play football at…

Rigby Trojans Dominate Rocky Mountain Grizzlies in Semifinal: Amani Morelli’s Six-Touchdown Night

November 14, 2025 11:05 PM Max Gershon

In a rematch of last year’s semifinal clash, the Rigby Trojans (also known as the Red Devils during the state tournament) hosted the Rocky Mountain…

Hillcrest pulls away from Twin Falls, back in state title game for 3rd straight season

November 14, 2025 11:07 PM William Syslo

In a 5A state Ssmifinal game that featured a back and forth, high scoring first half, the Hillcrest Knights came out victorious, and now will head…

Sermon Service & Electric Student-Athlete of the Week – Tyson Sweetwood – November 13, 2025

November 13, 2025 11:07 PM William Syslo

This week’s Sermon Service & Electric Student-Athlete of the Week is Tyson Sweetwood, the senior quarterback of the Hillcrest Knights’ football…

Hillcrest advances to 5A State Semifinals with 35-14 win over Lakeland

November 7, 2025 11:11 PM William Syslo

Hillcrest is moving on in the 5A High School Football State Playoff after defeating the Lakeland Hawks 35-14 in front of the Knight faithful at…

Serman Service and Electric Athlete of the Week: Justus Mangum

November 6, 2025 10:59 PM Max Gershon

Winning is not easy in high school football. It takes an entire team that is bought in and willing to do whatever it takes to win. And that is…

Skyline Dominates Over Bonneville Bees 42-21

October 31, 2025 11:22 PM News Team

Tonight the Skyline Grizzlies took the field at the ICCU Dome in Pocatello by storm. Fans fought through the I-15 traffic to make it to the game,…

Madison holds off Boise 17-14 to advance in 6A playoffs

October 31, 2025 11:13 PM William Syslo

Madison is now moving on in the 6A state playoff after a tight 17-14 victory over the Boise Braves in Rexburg tonight. Brennan Dredge of Madison…

Serman Service and Electric Student Athlete of the Week: Kimball Tonks

October 30, 2025 10:55 PM Max Gershon

SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) — In the competitive world of Idaho high school football, few programs have dominated like Sugar Salem at the 4A level.…

Halloween Havoc: Hillcrest Knights Dominate Shelley Russets in Round 1

October 31, 2025 11:21 PM Max Gershon

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Zombie cheerleaders and Darth Maul set the scene as No. 1 Hillcrest crushed No. 16 Shelley 49-15 in the 5A…

Hillcrest cruises past Idaho Falls 55-6 on Senior Night

October 24, 2025 11:31 PM William Syslo

Senior Night was about as good as it could get for the Hillcrest Knights on Friday night, as they took a dominant 55-6 win over the Idaho Falls…

Snake River Panthers Pulled Away From Preston in a 30-14 Victory

October 24, 2025 11:13 PM Max Gershon

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — With Preston down 13-7, Quarterback Conner Thomson hit Cash Harris for a first down, later in that drive he threw to…

Blackfoot Broncos Rally Past Shelley Russets 39-21

October 24, 2025 11:02 PM Max Gershon

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — Both teams entered tonight’s conference clash at 2-2. Shelley struck first, marching downfield and capping the drive…

Madison tops Highland 28-17 to secure playoff spot

October 24, 2025 11:16 PM William Syslo

The Madison Bobcats secured themselves a spot in the 6A state tournament tonight with their 28-17 win over the Highland Rams. On the opening drive of…

Skyline Grizzlies Maul Bonneville Bees in 47-21 Rout at Ravsten Stadium

October 24, 2025 10:52 PM Max Gershon

IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI) — The 6-2 Skyline Grizzlies took the field against the 3-5 Bonneville Bees and never looked back, rolling to a 47-21…

Rigby dominates Thunder Ridge in season finale

October 24, 2025 10:56 PM William Syslo

The Rigby Trojans closed out their 2025 regular season on a high note, winning in dominant fashion over the Thunder Ridge Titans by a score of 52-7.…

Sermon Service and Electric Student Athletes of the Week: Malakai and Cedric Mitchell

October 23, 2025 11:00 PM Max Gershon

In football, teammates often call each other brothers, but for twins Cedric and Malachi Mitchell of Highland High School, the term carries a deeper…

Preston’s defense steps up in 12-7 win over Pocatello

October 18, 2025 12:56 AM William Syslo

A key conference game between Preston and Pocatello ended in victory for the Indians, thanks in part to defensive plays made…

Highland holds off Skyline for 31-14 victory

October 18, 2025 12:44 AM William Syslo

The Highland Rams tamed the Skyline Grizzlies Friday night in Pocatello, on the back of an impressive first half…

Snake River Panthers Beat American Falls Beavers in Close Victory

October 18, 2025 12:24 AM Max Gershon

BLACKFOOT, Idaho — The Snake River Panthers outlasted the American Falls Beavers in a tightly contested battle, securing a narrow victory. The…

West Jefferson dominates Firth in 48-6 rout

October 18, 2025 12:24 AM William Syslo

The West Jefferson Panthers dominated the Firth Cougars Friday night, riding consistent offense to a 48-6…

Blackfoot Broncos Triumph Over Thunder Ridge 33-14

October 17, 2025 11:43 PM Max Gershon

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The Blackfoot Broncos powered their way to a 33-14 victory over Thunder Ridge, showcasing their offensive. Leading 20-7 at…

Madison hands Minico their second loss of the season, 31-12

October 18, 2025 12:05 AM William Syslo

The Madison Bobcats handed Minico their second loss of the season in Rexburg tonight, taking a 31-12 victory at Bobcat…

Rigby bests Hillcrest, Knights take first loss of their season

October 17, 2025 11:28 PM William Syslo

In a battle of defending state champs, the 6A defending champion took the win. Rigby defeated Hillcrest in Rigby 35-22 tonight in front of the Trojan…

Sermon Service and Electric Student Athlete of the Week: Jensen Horlacher

October 17, 2025 3:01 PM Max Gershon

This week’s Sermon Service and Electric Student Athlete of the Week is Shelley High School running back Jensen Horlacher. After a challenging start…

Skyline dominates Thunder Ridge in ‘Berger Bowl’ victory, 31-7

October 11, 2025 12:17 AM William Syslo

The Skyline Grizzlies kept their winning-ways rolling Friday night in the 2025 Berger Bowl, taking a 31-7 victory at Ravsten Stadium.…

Rigby takes rivalry win over Madison in Rexburg

October 10, 2025 11:57 PM William Syslo

The Rigby Trojans overcame a slight halftime deficit to take a 23-19 win in a rivalry match-up against the Madison Bobcats tonight in…

Blackfoot Broncos Rout Idaho Falls Tigers 56-7

October 10, 2025 11:23 PM Max Gershon

In the first quarter, Briggs Esplin broke free on a jet sweep, followed by a quick pass to Parker Wright for a big gain. In the red zone, Cade Esplin…