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 game in charge of the Broncos. Blackfoot (1-0) will host Idaho Falls next Friday. Thunder Ridge (0-2) will look for its first win at Ravsten Stadium against Skyline.
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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 next Friday. Idaho Falls (0-1) travels to Blackfoot.
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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 season. Defending 3A state champion Sugar-Salem sits on top of the 3A poll. The Diggers got 10 out of 12 first place votes. Another state champ is number one
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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 of the eight light poles surrounding the field snapped during a storm Tuesday night. Athletic Director Angie McAffee says an insurance adjuster has been to look at the damage. Some
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls School District 91 revealed Tuesday its COVID protocols for allowing fans into Ravsten Stadium for football season. A limited number of tickets will be available. Fans will need a voucher in order to purchase a ticket to get in. Each individual athlete playing in the contest will get
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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 the program following the retirement of Stan Buck. Replacing a legendary coach can be tough, but Ackley likes how the transition has gone. “I’m really happy with the way
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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 coach Scott Berger says he thinks his offense will be explosive this year. Senior quarterback Cade Marlow likes what he has to work with. “We got a really high powered
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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 the state playoffs last year. Senior quarterback Demik Hatch wants that feeling from two years ago back. “We’re hungry. I think we’ve got the mindset. I think we’ve
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Jack Whitmer’s four touchdown passes helped Highland beat Thunder Ridge, 38-12. The Rams are scheduled to play the Titans again on October 2. Friday night’s game will be the only game to count in the conference standings. Next week Highland will play in the Rocky Mountain Rumble against the Sky View
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Football, Boys Soccer
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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 with the team. Wells says he likes what he has coming back. “We played a lot of really young guys last year, and to be able to have them
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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 coach. He says the kids have bought in from the start. “I just want the kids to come out here and have fun, and just give 100%
Continue Reading 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 competing at the 5A level. Head coach Marty Duffin is aware of the task at hand. “Were the smallest 5A in the state, so that poses a definite
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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 were some rumors of Boise State going against the Mountain West decision, but Harsin says it wasn’t possible. “The decision was a Mountain West decision,” Harsin said. “I asked the
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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 not hosting high school games this season due to COVID-19. This season the Rams will play in their own backyard at Iron Horse Stadium. “I think it’s a good change.”
Continue Reading IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge enters year three as a program in 2020. After going winless in the inaugural season, the Titans grabbed three wins last year. They hope for a similar jump in 2020. Head coach Jeff Marshall has more seniors to work with this year. “Every year it’s been better as
Continue Reading 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 that he is seeing out his team heading into the 2020. “Offensively I think we’ll be balanced, I think our run game is going to be better than
Continue Reading 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 d’Alene in a thrilling double overtime victory to claim its first 5A state championship. Head coach Armando Gonzalez says the Trojans need to stay hungry. “We can’t get complacent. Now that
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The Mountain West Conference announced Monday it is postponing all fall competition due to COVID-19 concerns.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State University announced Friday that it will not be hosting high school football games at Holt Arena this fall. It was part of the announcement that the Big Sky Conference is pushing its football season to the spring. That means Highland, Century and Pocatello lost their home field just weeks
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The Big Sky Conference announced Friday that it is postponing the 2020 football season to spring of 2021.
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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 leagues rearranged their schedules. The Cougars were originally slated to open their season on Sept. 3 at Utah, but the Pac-12 has gone to a conference-only schedule to
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SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – New year, new league, and the same Idaho Mustangs winning football games. The Mustangs clinched a spot in the Idaho Contact Football League Championship with their 50-0 win over Mini-Cassia. The Eastern Division champions used reigning Offense MVP Morris Bunn to score their opening touchdown. Quarterback AJ Martin threw three touchdowns
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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 outscored their opponents 382-0. The Mini-Cassia Diggers beat the East Idaho Wolf Pack. 48-0. That sets up a showdown between the Diggers and Mustangs on August 1 for the Eastern Division
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The Idaho High School Activities Association released its guidelines and protocols for starting the 2020-2021 school year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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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 32-0 at halftime and never looked back. They beat the Wolf Pack 50-0. The Mustangs have outscored their opponents 218-0.
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A Blackfoot High School football staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Principal Roger Thomas sent a message to athletes and parents on Tuesday.
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IRVING, Texas (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem graduate Browning Bennion is a member of the 2020 National Football Foundation team of Distinction. The announcement was made Tuesday. Bennion is one of 82 high school student athletes from across the country to be honored. As part of the award, he will be enshrined in a permanent digital display
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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 they beat the Diggers 50-0. Saturday’s win was the first home game for the Mustangs this season. It is also Idaho’s first season in Idaho Contact Football League after previously playing
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Goodbye, Redskins. Hello, Timberwolves.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Some Idaho State student athletes returned to campus for voluntary workouts Monday. It is the first day the NCAA allowed athletes on campus under its coronavirus related rule changes. Idaho State strength and conditioning coach Dan Ryan is making sure protocols are in place to keep his athletes safe. Fifteen people
Continue Reading 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 committee chose 16 options out of suggestions made by the public. Students currently in grades 8-12 are eligible to vote on the new mascot. Here are the following names
Continue Reading INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (KIFI/KIDK) – A potential path back to high school sports is out. The National Federation of High School Associations released guidelines Wednesday for a safe return amid coronavirus concerns. The three phase plan is intended to be ideas for state associations to consider. The Idaho High School Activities Association is working on its
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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 years of eligibility. That causes a quarterback competition with Chase Cord and Hank Bachmeier. For Harsin, he is welcoming the QB battle. “Everybody on our team, I hope, wants to
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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 Saturday. It will take place on Zoom at 8 am May 23. Normally college coaches would get to work with high school coaches face to face throughout the spring. However,
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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 website Max Preps revealed its top ten high school football games of the past decade. The Trojans title win came in at number 10. Rigby erased a 15 point fourth quarter
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State offensive lineman, Ezra Cleveland is reunited with former Bronco Alexander Mattison in Minnesota. The Vikings selected the tackle in the second round. Cleveland’s former teammate Khalil Shakir says Minnesota is getting a monster on the line. “Ezra meant a lot to us and our offense,” Shakir said. “What
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State defensive end Curtis Weaver waited longer than expected to get drafted. The Miami Dolphins selected the Bronco in the 5th round. Weaver’s former teammate Avery Williams says the Dolphins are getting a high character player. “He’s really a different person on the field, and not in the bad
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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 a team. Boise State David Moa – DL – Minnesota VikingsJohn Molchon – OL – Tampa Bay Buccaneers Weber State Jonah Williams – DE – Los Angeles Rams Utah Utes
Continue Reading BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – American Falls native Jerrod Ackley is taking over the Blackfoot football program. He is taking over for long-time coach Stan Buck. Ackley’s previous jobs include head coach at Soda Springs and an assistant at Idaho State. He also coached at the high school level in both Florida and Texas. He is
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin let his players go home after spring football was canceled. For Bronco wide receiver Khalil Shakir, he is at home training with his brother. The Junior wideout is trying to stay ready for the first day of practice, whenever that happens. “I mean
Continue Reading IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – One challenge for any head coach taking over a program is building relationships with players. That gets harder to do during a pandemic. New Bonneville football coach Kevin Kempf is finding a way.
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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 spoke with Sports Line about his XFL experience and more.
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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 Finalist, which is the top award a kicker can get in college. Eberle went from being a walk-on his Freshman year to a top NFL prospect his Senior year. Adrian:
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Wyoming’s 2020 Shrine Bowl all-star high school football game has been canceled due to the coronavirus.
Continue Reading 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 @mikeydean5 about his virtual pro day and we discussed some of his favorite video games as well. @ISUBengals @localnews8 @KIDKnews https://t.co/fxgQgdnMjJ pic.twitter.com/zA3nKZCest— Adrian Luevano (@a_luevano) April 6, 2020
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FARMINGTON, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference cancels all practices and workouts through May 15. The President’s Council voted to make the decision on Monday. This means the cancellation of spring football practices not yet completed. The Council previously canceled all spring sports and competitions. On March 18, they also suspended team and individual
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Idaho State University welcomed six Bengals into the Sports Hall of Fame during a Saturday ceremony.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville high school hires Keven Kempf to be the new head football coach. Kempf served as the Bees defensive coordinator for the past two season. He replaces Matt Virgil has head coach. Virgil resigned in January after four seasons. Kempf stood out as a high school player in Pittsburgh at
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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 roster for the XFL team. “He’s been wanting to compete at that level.” Pearson’s football coach at Blackfoot Stan Buck says he’s worked hard for this chance. “I saw
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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 backyard, they added Century wide receiver Drew Gunter, Century defensive lineman De’Qua Lang, Rigby quarterback Keegan Thompson, and Highland High defensive end Kamiah Olsen. Here is the full list of
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Keegan Thompson signed to play football at Idaho State Wednesday afternoon. Thompson was named all-Idaho Player of the Year by MaxPreps and helped lead Rigby to the 5A state championship.
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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 backyard, they added Century wide receiver Drew Gunter, Century defensive lineman De’Qua Lang, Rigby quarterback Keegan Thompson, and Highland High defensive end Kamiah Olsen. Here is the full list of
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Two Century football players are staying in their hometown to play college football. De’Qua Lang and Drew Gunter signed their National Letter of Intent to attend Idaho State. Gunter has the career receiving yards record at Century. Lang is a first-team all-area defensive lineman.
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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 state football championships. He is Sugar-Salem’s Browning Bennion.
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Sports Director Dylan Carder breaks down the selection of football coach of the year.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Sugar-Salem Diggers won a second straight state football championship Saturday at Holt Arena. After winning its first in school history last year, Head Coach Tyler Richins is turning Sugar-Salem into a football power. “The kids have bought in. The community has bought in and the culture has changed so much.
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MOSCOW, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The celebration continues in Rigby after the Trojans won their first state football title Saturday. The Trojans outlasted Coeur d’Alene in a double overtime thriller up in the Kibbie Dome. Rigby made several critical plays late, including the game winning two point conversion by Brigham Youngstrom. “I didn’t even have a
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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 14-13 for the 2A state title. The Pirates last title came in 2014. West Side finishes the season 11-1. The Pirates only loss was by one point on the road
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For the second straight season, Sugar-Salem ends its season with a victory over Homedale. The Diggers beat the Trojans 48-14 in the 3A state title game to win back to back championships. Last year, the Diggers beat Homedale 30-22 to win the school’s first state football championship. Sugar-Salem is 20-2 during
Continue Reading 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 champs for the first time since 1991. Broncos started well with Craig Young connecting with Reece Robinson on the first play of the game for a touchdown. Those two
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MOSCOW, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby is state football champs for the first time in school history. The Trojans outlasted Coeur d’Alene 57-56 in double overtime Saturday to win the 5A crown. Rigby converted a two point conversion in the second overtime to grab the win. In the process, the Trojans avenge their only loss of
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State football championship, Girls H.S. basketball scores
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MOSCOW, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Both Lost Rivers and Prairie entered Friday night’s 1ADI state championship game undefeated. Both teams are called the Pirates. Only Prairie can call itself state champion. It is their second title in three years. Lost Rivers bid to win a state title in its first year of existence fell short with
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Our Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the week will be playing for a state championship on Saturday. He anchored a defensive effort that dethroned the reigning state champ and ended a 22 game winning streak. He is Rigby’s Zhigy Falevai.
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State wraps up the 2019 football season Saturday against rival Weber State. The Bengals are looking for their first win in Ogden since 1984. The last victory over the Wildcats came in 2014 at Holt Arena. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 pm.
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