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Highland gets shutout by Sky View

August 29, 2020 9:36 PM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – In the final game of the Rocky Mountain Rumble Sky View shutout Highland, 45-0. The Bobcats are the reigning 4A state…

Rigby charges past Box Elder

August 29, 2020 9:36 PM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby used their ground game to beat Box Elder, 51-0 in the Rocky Mountain Rumble. Rigby running back Gabe Mobley scored…

Grace runs past North Gem in defensive battle

August 29, 2020 12:54 AM Cole Sams

After a scoreless first half, Grace was able to seize the momentum and defeat North Gem 14-6.…

Butte County pulls away from Watersprings for season opening win

August 29, 2020 12:45 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Butte County knocked off Watersprings 42-8 on Friday. The Pirates scored 34 unanswered points to walk out with the…

Pocatello shocks Madison on the road

August 29, 2020 12:30 AM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The night cap of the Rocky Mountain Rumble provided a statement to the rest of East Idaho. Pocatello used five turnovers…

Aberdeen playing American Falls on Friday night

Aberdeen takes down American Falls

August 29, 2020 12:26 AM Cole Sams

AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Aberdeen got out to an early 14-0 lead in the first half and never gave it up, defeating arch rival American…

Snake River falls to Kimberly 30-26

August 29, 2020 12:32 AM Dylan Carder

KIMBERLY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Kimberly outlasted Snake River 30-26 Friday in a game that saw multiple weather delays. The first delay came just five…

Skyline blanks Minico

August 29, 2020 12:22 AM Dylan Carder

RUPERT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Second ranked Skyline blanked fifth ranked Minico 32-0 in a battle of 4A schools Friday. The Grizzlies blew the game open…

Mountain Crest rolls past Bonneville

August 29, 2020 12:26 AM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rocky Mountain Rumble started with a big 56-22 win by Mountain Crest over Bonneville. The Mustangs only scored 14…

Sugar-Salem takes down Century in overtime

August 29, 2020 12:20 AM Adrian Luevano

SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Friday night was a defensive battle between Sugar-Salem and Century. The Diggers came out on top, 13-7 in overtime.…

West Side sails past Firth

August 29, 2020 12:15 AM Adrian Luevano

FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – West Side sailed past Firth, 33-6. The Pirates play Snake River next Friday and Firth hosts Soda…

Blackfoot grabs road win over Thunder Ridge

August 29, 2020 12:09 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot started the Jerrod Ackley era with a 40-21 road win over Thunder Ridge on Friday. It was Ackley’s first…

Hillcrest runs past Idaho Falls

August 28, 2020 11:59 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Hillcrest Knights opened the season with a 56-20 win over Idaho Falls Friday. Hillcrest (1-0) hosts Vallivue…

Friday H.S. football scores – August 28

August 28, 2020 10:01 PM News Team

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Sugar-Salem, West Side earn top spots in preseason high school football media poll

August 26, 2020 5:14 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The preseason Idaho high school football media poll is out. Two east Idaho teams find themselves on top to start the…

Storm causes significant damage to Butte County High School football field

August 26, 2020 5:05 PM Dylan Carder

ARCO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Butte County High School is assessing the damage to its football field after winds blow over half their field lights. Four…

D91 releases COVID protocols for Ravsten Stadium

August 25, 2020 8:40 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls School District 91 revealed Tuesday its COVID protocols for allowing fans into Ravsten Stadium for…

2020 football previews: Blackfoot Broncos

August 25, 2020 7:44 PM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Blackfoot Broncos have a new head coach on the sidelines for the first time in 28 years. Jerrod Ackley takes over…

2020 football previews: Skyline Grizzlies

August 24, 2020 4:48 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Skyline Grizzlies enter 2020 with a lot of confidence. “Our main goal is to win a state championship.” Head…

2020 football previews: Hillcrest Knights

August 21, 2020 11:23 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Hillcrest Knights are looking to get back to championship form in 2020. The 2018 4A state champs had an early exit in…

Highland rams past Thunder Ridge

August 21, 2020 11:26 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Jack Whitmer’s four touchdown passes helped Highland beat Thunder Ridge, 38-12. The Rams are scheduled to play the…

Friday High School Scores – August 21

August 21, 2020 10:54 PM News Team

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2020 football previews: Shelley Russets

August 20, 2020 10:07 AM Dylan Carder

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Shelley Russets are looking to make progress in year two under head coach Josh Wells. They went 0-8 his first season…

2020 football previews: Bonneville Bees

August 18, 2020 11:04 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There is a new head man in charge of the Bonneville Bees in 2020. Kevin Kempf enters his first year as head football…

2020 football previews: Idaho Falls Tigers

August 17, 2020 10:57 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Tigers have a new challenge for the 2020 season. For the first time since 2015 Idaho Falls will be…

Harsin wants to play this fall but understands safety comes first

August 15, 2020 9:54 AM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – If Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin had it his way, the Broncos would be playing football this fall. There…

2020 football previews: Highland Rams

August 14, 2020 10:53 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The biggest change for the Highland Rams in 2020 is where they will play their home games. Idaho State University is…

2020 football previews: Thunder Ridge Titans

August 13, 2020 10:59 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge enters year three as a program in 2020. After going winless in the inaugural season, the Titans…

2020 football previews: Madison Bobcats

August 11, 2020 11:10 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Madison Bobcats are looking to bounce back from a 3-7 season in 2019. Head coach Mitch Buck says he likes the energy…

2020 football previews: Rigby Trojans

August 10, 2020 11:00 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rigby Trojans enter the 2020 season with a title they’ve never held before: defending state champs. Rigby beat Coeur…

Mountain West Conference postpones fall sports

August 10, 2020 4:58 PM Dylan Carder

The Mountain West Conference announced Monday it is postponing all fall competition due to COVID-19 concerns.…

No high school football games at Holt Arena this fall

August 7, 2020 10:15 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State University announced Friday that it will not be hosting high school football games at Holt Arena this…

Big Sky Conference pushes football season to spring

August 7, 2020 10:32 AM Dylan Carder

The Big Sky Conference announced Friday that it is postponing the 2020 football season to spring of…

Navy and BYU to play season opener on Labor Day

August 6, 2020 12:37 PM Associated Press

PROVO, Utah (AP) – BYU will play at Navy on Labor Day night in a matchup of teams that had openers against traditional rivals canceled as Power Five…

Mustangs clinch a spot in the ICFL title game

August 1, 2020 9:36 PM Adrian Luevano

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – New year, new league, and the same Idaho Mustangs winning football games. The Mustangs clinched a spot in the Idaho…

Mustangs head to division championship with another blowout win

July 25, 2020 11:56 PM Adrian Luevano

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Mustangs used another 50 point first-half to beat the Logan Stampede, 72-0. With the win the Mustangs have…

Idaho High school sports to start on time this fall

July 16, 2020 3:11 PM Dylan Carder

The Idaho High School Activities Association released its guidelines and protocols for starting the 2020-2021 school year amid the coronavirus…

Mustangs thrash Wolf Pack to stay unbeaten

July 11, 2020 10:19 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Both the Idaho Mustangs and East Idaho Wolf Pack entered Ravsten Stadium undefeated at 3-0. The Idaho Mustangs led…

Blackfoot football staff member tests positive for COVID-19

June 30, 2020 5:15 PM Dylan Carder

A Blackfoot High School football staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Principal Roger Thomas sent a message to athletes and parents on…

Sugar-Salem’s Bennion recognized by National Football Foundation

June 23, 2020 5:32 PM Dylan Carder

IRVING, Texas (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem graduate Browning Bennion is a member of the 2020 National Football Foundation team of Distinction. The…

Idaho Mustangs rout Logan Stampede

June 20, 2020 9:50 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Mustangs defeated the Logan Stampede 58-0 Saturday. It is the second straight shutout for Idaho. Last week…

Teton High School students pick Timberwolves as new mascot

June 16, 2020 5:09 PM Dylan Carder

Goodbye, Redskins. Hello, Timberwolves.…

Safety protocols in place at Idaho State as athletes return to campus

June 1, 2020 10:09 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Some Idaho State student athletes returned to campus for voluntary workouts Monday. It is the first day the NCAA…

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…

NFHS releases guidelines for return to high school sports

May 27, 2020 6:14 PM Dylan Carder

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (KIFI/KIDK) – A potential path back to high school sports is out. The National Federation of High School Associations released…

Harsin welcomes quarterback competition

May 24, 2020 10:25 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State added former USC quarterback Jack Sears to their roster this week. Sears transferred to the Blue Turf with two…

Digital football coaching clinic set for May 23

May 21, 2020 5:35 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI/KIDK) – College football coaches from Boise State, Idaho State, and College of Idaho will take part in an online coaches clinic…

Rigby’s 5A championship game among ten best of the decade

May 19, 2020 6:59 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby’s 5A championship win over Coeur d’Alene is among the best high school football games in the country. National…

Cleveland joins Vikings after 2nd round selection

April 25, 2020 10:18 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State offensive lineman, Ezra Cleveland is reunited with former Bronco Alexander Mattison in Minnesota. The…

Weaver picked by the Dolphins in the 5th round

April 25, 2020 10:10 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State defensive end Curtis Weaver waited longer than expected to get drafted. The Miami Dolphins selected the…

See where regional athletes signed after the 2020 NFL Draft

April 25, 2020 10:01 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The 2020 NFL Draft concluded Saturday and while some players did not hear their name called, they still signed with…

Ackley eager to start as new Blackfoot football coach

April 24, 2020 2:47 PM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – American Falls native Jerrod Ackley is taking over the Blackfoot football program. He is taking over for long-time…

Khalil Shakir misses the Blue Turf

April 19, 2020 10:59 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin let his players go home after spring football was canceled. For Bronco…

Bonneville football finds ways to build teamwork from a distance

April 15, 2020 9:35 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – One challenge for any head coach taking over a program is building relationships with players. That gets harder to…

Blackfoot’s Colby Pearson reflects on XFL experience

April 13, 2020 6:46 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Cobly Pearson played with the New York Guardians of the XFL. Pearson is a former Blackfoot Bronco and BYU Cougar. He…

Kicking for an opportunity: NFL Draft prep with Dominik Eberle

April 12, 2020 11:49 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – Utah State kicker Dominik Eberle graduated as the highest scoring kicker in Aggie history. He was a Lou Groza Award…

Coronavirus cancels Wyoming’s 2020 Shrine football game

April 6, 2020 11:13 AM Associated Press

Wyoming’s 2020 Shrine Bowl all-star high school football game has been canceled due to the…

Draft prep with Idaho State’s Michael Dean

April 5, 2020 10:43 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preparing for the NFL Draft has always been tough, but COVID-19 has made it even tougher. Had a chance to talk to…

Big Sky cancels all athletic activities until May 15

March 23, 2020 7:10 PM Dylan Carder

FARMINGTON, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference cancels all practices and workouts through May 15. The President’s Council voted to make the…

ISU welcomes newest Sports Hall of Fame class

February 22, 2020 5:04 PM News Team

Idaho State University welcomed six Bengals into the Sports Hall of Fame during a Saturday ceremony.…

Kempf hired to be new head football coach at Bonneville

February 13, 2020 6:12 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville high school hires Keven Kempf to be the new head football coach. Kempf served as the Bees defensive…

Blackfoot’s Pearson makes XFL opening roster

January 30, 2020 7:24 PM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Former Blackfoot Bronco Colby Pearson is now a New York Guardian. The wide receiver out of BYU made the final 52 man…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3

DC Commentary: MWC Boise botch will prove costly

January 25, 2020 12:10 AM Dylan Carder

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East Idaho is well represented in Idaho State latest signing class

December 20, 2019 11:31 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State Bengals head coach Rob Phenicie announced nine new players on the first day of signing day. In the Bengals…

5A state champion, Keegan Thompson, signs with Idaho State

December 18, 2019 11:07 PM Adrian Luevano

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Keegan Thompson signed to play football at Idaho State Wednesday afternoon. Thompson was named all-Idaho Player of the…

Bengals land a handful of East Idaho athletes

December 18, 2019 10:44 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State Bengals head coach Rob Phenicie announced nine new players on the first day of signing day. In the…

Idaho State adds De’Qua Lang and Drew Gunter

December 18, 2019 10:34 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Two Century football players are staying in their hometown to play college football. De’Qua Lang and Drew Gunter…

DC Commentary: Boise State football should appreciate its ‘Wonderful Life’

December 14, 2019 12:56 AM Dylan Carder

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Athlete of the week: Browning Bennion, Sugar-Salem Football

December 2, 2019 4:56 PM Dylan Carder

SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week is a two way player that helped drive his team to back to back…

DC Commentary: Best coaching job of the season may be at Lost Rivers

December 2, 2019 4:35 PM Dylan Carder

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DC Commentary

November 29, 2019 10:51 PM Dylan Carder

Sports Director Dylan Carder breaks down the selection of football coach of the year.…

Sugar-Salem vs Homedale extended highlights

November 25, 2019 6:14 PM Dylan Carder

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Blackfoot vs Kuna extended highlights

November 25, 2019 6:08 PM Dylan Carder

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Rigby vs Coeur d’Alene extended highlights

November 25, 2019 6:03 PM Dylan Carder

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Diggers building football dynasty

November 24, 2019 10:09 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Sugar-Salem Diggers won a second straight state football championship Saturday at Holt Arena. After winning its…

Rigby celebrates first state football title

November 24, 2019 9:54 PM Dylan Carder

MOSCOW, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The celebration continues in Rigby after the Trojans won their first state football title Saturday. The Trojans outlasted…

Defensive stop wins West Side 2A state championship

November 23, 2019 11:33 PM Dylan Carder

EAGLE, Idaho (KIFI,KIDK) – West Side is state champions for a sixth time. The defense held off a two point conversion attempt to beat McCall-Donnelly…

Sugar-Salem repeats as 3A state champs

November 23, 2019 11:20 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For the second straight season, Sugar-Salem ends its season with a victory over Homedale. The Diggers beat the Trojans…

Blackfoot falls to Kuna in 4A championship game

November 23, 2019 11:08 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI,KIDK) – Blackfoot will finish as state runner up after falling to Kuna 49-35 in the 4A state title game. The Kavemen are state…