Awe-inspiring photos of the world’s most remarkable football pitches
Catherine Shoichet, CNN British journalist Ryan Herman still remembers the first football ground he ever visited as a kid in 1978 — the sights, the…
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Highlights from New Idaho State Head Coach Cody Hawkins’ introductory press conference
Sunday afternoon, Idaho State officially introduced Cody Hawkins, the son of former Boise State and current UC Davis Head Coach Dan Hawkins, as Head…
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Idaho State introduces Cody Hawkins as its next Head Football Coach
An Idaho native has returned to the Gem State, as Cody Hawkins was officially introduced as the next leader of the ISU football program on…
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Sports Line Friday Night: Dec. 9, 2022
Idaho State has hired its next head football coach, and the Spud Kings faced the Bulls on Teddy Bear Toss Night! You can see that and more in the…
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Idaho State University names new head football coach
After a national search, Idaho State University Director of Athletics Pauline Thiros announced Cody Hawkins has been named head coach of the Idaho…
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Athlete of the Week: Kenyon Sadiq, Skyline Football
Our Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week has dazzled on the football field his entire career at Skyline. Our Athlete of the Week is Kenyon…
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Athlete of the Week: Daniel Neal, Sugar-Salem Football
Our Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week played a huge role for Sugar-Salem as the diggers reclaimed a state championship. Our Athlete of…
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Idaho State Football Head Coach Charlie Ragle stepping down, heading to Arizona State
For the second offseason in a row, the Idaho State Bengals will be searching for a new head coach. ISU announced Monday Charlie Ragle will not return…
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Boise State caps perfect regular season in the Mountain West with a 42-23 win over Utah State
The Boise State Broncos are back on a win streak, capping off a perfect conference slate Friday with a 42-23 victory against the Utah State…
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Utah State and Boise State set to face off on Black Friday in Boise
Friday morning, the Utah State Aggies and Boise State Broncos, both coming off of victories, will battle on the blue of Albertsons Stadium in a…
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Bear Lake community celebrates the Bears’ first football state championship
The Bear Lake Bears are state champions in football for the first time in school history. The Bears defeated the Firth Cougars 14-6 in the 2A title…
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Sugar-Salem reclaims 3A state title with 20-15 victory over Homedale
It is four championships in five seasons for the Sugar-Salem Diggers, as Sugar took down the Homedale Trojans 2015 Saturday to win the 3A state…
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Skyline completes first three-peat in school history, winning 4A title over Bishop Kelly
In a slugfest Friday night at Holt Arena, the Skyline Grizz knocked off the previously unbeaten Bishop Kelly Knights 50-35 for their first three-peat…
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Rigby goes back-to-back, winning the 5A state title 28-21 against Meridian
A 21-point 4th quarter propelled the Rigby Trojans to glory for the third time in four years, as Rigby claimed the 5A state title on the blue turf of…
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Idaho State drops Battle of the Domes to Idaho 38-7 in season finale
The Idaho State Bengals capped a 1-10 season in 2022 Saturday afternoon with a second straight loss to Idaho in the Battle of the Domes…
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Sports Line Friday Night: Nov. 18, 2022
With state championships up for grabs, the best players in the state faced off at the biggest time of the football…
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Bear Lake wins first 2A state championship with 14-6 victory over Firth
For the first time in school history, at any classification, the Bear Lake Bears are football state champions. Bear Lake won a defensive showdown…
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Grace falls to Oakley 58-20 in the 1AD1 State Championship Game
The Oakley Hornets pulled off the three-peat Thursday night, dominating the Grace Grizzlies 58-20 in the 1AD1 state title…
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Idaho State gets ready for Battle of the Domes against Idaho in Bengals’ season finale
In what has been a tumultuous first season of the Charlie Ragle era at ISU, the Bengals can end it on a high note Saturday by pulling off an upset…
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Six local teams can bring home a state championship this weekend
This weekend’s high school football state title games feature multiple local teams with a chance to win a championship, and for some, a chance to…
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No. 13 Utah has its way with Stanford on senior night, winning 42-7 in a blowout
It was a happy senior night for the Utah Utes Saturday night, as the 13th-ranked Utes won big over the Stanford Cardinal…
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To uncover the richest NFL players, Stacker consulted Celebrity Net Worth and ranked them by their 2022 net worth, calculated using a proprietary…
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Athlete of the Week: Lachlan Haacke, Skyline Football
Our Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week has helped the Skyline Grizz make it back to the state semifinals, and he’s also helped Ukrainian…
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Boise State tries to stay perfect in Mountain West play while avoiding a trap at Nevada
After a heartbreaking defeat to BYU on a late touchdown Saturday night, the Boise State Broncos return to the Mountain West play and try to avoid…
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Expectations remain for 1-8 Idaho State football in final two weeks of the season
The standard remains the same as it has all season for the 1-8 Idaho State Bengals for their final two games of the season, even though ISU has…
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High School Football Semifinal games coming up this weekend
The dream is still alive for nine East Idaho teams, as they continue their chases for a state…
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Grace races past Raft River 56-26 in 1A DI quarterfinals
The Grace offense was humming all night against Raft River, winning in a route 56-26.…
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Skyline moves on to 4A semifinals with 43-21 win over Twin Falls
Looking to win back-to-back 4A state championships, Skyline took care of business against Twin Falls 43-21.…
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Dietrich blows past Rockland 64-14 in 1A DII quarterfinal
Dietrich continued their undefeated season going with a 64-14 win over…
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West Side advances to 2A semifinal with 31-10 win over Declo
West Side kept their hopes alive for winning a fourth consecutive state title with a 31-10 victory over Declo on Saturday.…
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BYU wins thriller over Boise State 31-28 thanks to a late touchdown on 4th-and-goal
Puka Nacua’s second touchdown Saturday night in Boise proved to be the winner for BYU against Boise State, as the Cougs snapped a four-game losing…
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Sports Line Friday Night: Nov. 4, 2022
The high school quarterfinal round did not disappoint on Friday Night! Check out the highlights, scores, and more on this week’s Sports Line Friday…
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Boise State and BYU face off Saturday in last rivalry game scheduled for foreseeable future
Boise State and BYU battle in Boise Saturday for the 11th straight season and 13th time ever, but it is the last scheduled matchup at this point in…
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High School football quarterfinal matchups coming up this weekend
It’s time for the quarterfinals in this year’s high school football playoffs! Lots of local teams continue to their chase for a state…
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Idaho State Bengals prep for final three games in a tumultuous 2022 season
The 1-7 Idaho State Bengals return to the gridiron this week after a bye week looking to bounce back from a defeat to Northern Arizona when ISU takes…
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Blackfoot’s Javonte King, Sugar-Salem’s Kennedy Gillette announce college commitments
A pair of star local athletes, Blackfoot’s Javonte King and Sugar-Salem’s Kennedy Gillette announced their commitments to college on…
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South Fremont advances to second round with 48-14 win over Kimberly
South Fremont dominated in their playoff opener on Saturday, defeating Kimberly 48-14.…
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Boise State throttles Colorado State 49-10 in a scary good performance on Halloween Weekend
The Boise State Broncos dominated the Colorado State Rams Saturday night 49-10 to stay perfect in Mountain West play and become bowl eligible for the…
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Sports Line Friday Night: Oct. 28, 2022
Multiple local teams began their chases for a state championship on the gridiron Friday night! Check out this week’s edition of Sports Line Friday…
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Athlete of the Week: Thomas Endsley, Hillcrest Football and Boys Soccer
Our Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week has been busy this fall, starring in the kicking game for the Hillcrest football team and also…
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Boise State looks to become bowl eligible Saturday against Colorado State on the blue
Coming off its third straight win last weekend at Air Force, the Boise State Broncos can become bowl eligible with a win against Colorado State…
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Sugar-Salem, Bear Lake lead in final high school football media polls in regular season
Entering the state playoffs this weekend, the Sugar-Salem Diggers and Bear Lake Bears lead the final 3A and 2A media polls of the high school…
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First Round High School football playoff action begins this weekend in East Idaho
The Idaho High School Football playoffs begin this weekend, and lots of local teams hope it’s the start of a run to the state…
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ISU falls to 1-7 with 24-10 loss to Northern Arizona
The Idaho State football team lost to Northern Arizona on Saturday 24-10 to fall to 1-7 on the season.…
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Sports Line Friday Night: Oct. 21, 2022
District championships and playoff berths were on the line in the final week of high school football regular season action! Check out the highlights…
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Athlete of the Week: Brayson Stoddard, Madison Football
Our Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week has been automatic in the kicking game for the Madison Bobcats, and he’s just a freshman. Our…
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Sugar-Salem, Bear Lake lead in last regular season media polls
The undefeated Sugar-Salem Diggers and 6-1 Bear Lake Bears enter the final week of the regular season leading their respective…
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Coming off first win this season, Idaho State gets ready for Northern Arizona
371 days after their last victory, the Idaho State Bengals got back in the win column with a 40-31 win on homecoming over Cal Poly on…
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Idaho State defeats Cal Poly 40-31 to get first win of the season
On Homecoming Saturday, Idaho State got their first win of the season, defeating Cal Poly 40-31.…
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Sports Line Friday Night: Oct. 14, 2022
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Playoff spots were up for grabs, and a back-to-back state champion went down in Idaho Falls! Check out this week’s…
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ISU alum Emery Beckles and Poky’s Tyson Beckles forge father-son bond through football
As part of Idaho State’s homecoming weekend, the 2002 Bengals Big Sky Championship squad is back in town. One player on that team, Emery Beckles,…
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Marsh Valley pulls off huge upset over South Fremont 41-21
The Marsh Valley Eagles pulled off a shocker on Thursday night, defeating South Fremont 41-21 in…
Continue Reading Limiting contact in practice may be one of the best ways to reduce head injuries in youth football, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN Mark Jonas, a member of the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, knows what it takes to make kids into…
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Athlete of the Week: Javonte King, Blackfoot Football
Our Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week is a very talented wide receiver who has made some impossible catches look easy. Our Athlete of…
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Sugar-Salem leads in 3A while West Side reclaims 2A top spot in latest media polls
A wild week in high school football action led to some major shuffling in this week’s High School Football Media…
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Idaho State preps for Cal Poly as Charlie Ragle returns from absence
The Idaho State Bengals have their head coach back after Charlie Ragle missed last Saturday’s contest at Montana State due to an emergency…
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Hillcrest wins Civil War over Bonneville on Thomas Endsley’s game-winning field goal
Friday night, the Hillcrest Knights won their biggest game of the season, taking the Civil War over the Bonneville Bees 16-14 thanks in part to a…
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Idaho State University celebrates homecoming this week
Idaho State University will celebrate Homecoming 2022 Oct. 10-15 with a variety of traditional events, from a Homecoming bonfire to the annual parade…
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After an excellent Bengals opening drive, Montana State dominates Idaho State for 37-6 win
On a day where ISU Head Coach Charlie Ragle was unavailable to an emergency situation, the Bengals started the scoring but lost big to the Montana…
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Sports Line Friday Night: Oct. 7, 2022
A 22-point comeback? A last-second game-winning field goal? This week’s high school football games in East Idaho had it…
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Athlete of the Week: Ryker Clinger, Shelley Football
Our Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week has made a significant impact both on the field for the Shelley Russets and off the field in the…
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Sugar-Salem, North Fremont lead latest media polls, while Skyline falls out of first
The Sugar-Salem Diggers and North Fremont Huskies continue to lead the 3A and 2A High School Football media polls, both rolling in undefeated seasons…
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Idaho State preps for Montana State after great effort against Montana
Even in a loss Saturday afternoon, the Idaho State Bengals took a step forward in their 28-20 defeat. Now, the focus is to continue getting better as…
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ISU falls to 0-5 with 28-20 loss to Montana
The Idaho State football team came out strong versus #2 ranked Montana, but the Grizzlies were able to pull away in the end on Saturday 28-20 in Holt…
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Sports Line Friday Night: Sept. 30, 2022
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A plethora of non-conference tilts highlighted the final Friday night slate in the final week of September! Check out…
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No. 19 BYU tops Utah State 38-26 to win third straight Battle for the Wagon Wheel
In the 91st and maybe final matchup between Utah State and BYU on the gridiron, with no future matchups currently scheduled, the Cougars kept the…
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Idaho State Football makes first appearance on the CW East Idaho this Saturday
For the first time, the Idaho State Bengals will be on the CW East Idaho when the Bengals face off with the No. 2 Montana…
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North Fremont tops 2A while Skyline and Sugar-Salem continue to lead in latest media polls
After Bear Lake upset West Side to end the Pirates’ 35-game win streak last Friday, the North Fremont Huskies have taken the lead in the 2A High…
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Boise State QB Hank Bachmeier set to hit transfer portal
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier intends to transfer with the Broncos off to a disappointing 2-2 start. A spokesman for…
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Idaho State down to its 3rd-string QB when Bengals face No. 2 Montana Saturday
When the Idaho State Bengals suit up Saturday afternoon at Holt Arena against No. 2 Montana, ISU will do it with 3rd-string quarterback Sagan…
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Skyline reclaims Emotion Bowl title in 46-7 blowout win over Idaho Falls
In the 58th annual Emotion Bowl, the Skyline Grizzlies dominated from the start on their way to a 46-7 victory over Idaho Falls.…
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Idaho State drops to 0-4 with 35-14 loss to Northern Colorado
The Idaho State football team opened Big Sky play on Saturday with a 35-14 loss to Northern…
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Must be NFL on the brain: Pop icon and entrepreneur Rihanna will perform at next year’s Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, the NFL announced…
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Sports Line Friday Night: Sept. 23, 2022
Week 5 of high school football action featured thrilling games and a major upset in…
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Apple Music is replacing Pepsi as the new sponsor for the NFL’s Super Bowl halftime show. The multi-year…
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Idaho Falls and Skyline gear up for the 58th Emotion Bowl on Saturday
One of the state’s great rivalries adds another chapter to its storied history this weekend when the Idaho Falls Tigers and Skyline Grizzlies battle…
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Sugar-Salem joins Skyline and West Side as first place teams in latest media polls
The Sugar-Salem Diggers have taken the lead in 3A Idaho football after a bye week, joining the Skyline Grizzlies and West Side Pirates as first place…
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Boise State preps for UTEP as fans keep their eye on the QB position
The Boise State Broncos have won two in a row since their season-opening loss to Oregon State, but despite the budding win streak, not all is well on…
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Idaho State preps for Big Sky play following an 0-3 start to the season
A 31-16 loss to Central Arkansas in Saturday’s home opener was a tough pill to swallow for the Idaho State Bengals. But this week, ISU’s Big Sky…
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D91 plans special Emotion Bowl on new turf with ribbon cutting on Sept. 24
This year’s Emotion Bowl is more special than ever as Idaho Falls School District 91 celebrates recent upgrades to Ravsten Stadium with a…
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Idaho State drops home opener to Central Arkansas 31-16
In their first home game of the season at Holt Arena, Idaho State got off to a rough start, losing to Central Arkansas…
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Highland wins 12th straight Black and Blue Bowl with 14-7 victory over Pocatello
Highland took home their 12th straight Black and Blue Bowl Friday night in a 14-7 win over Pocatello.…
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Shelley pulls off big upset win over Blackfoot 35-28
South Fremont continues their impressive play on the season moving to 5-0 with a 34-14 win over Jackson Hole…
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Skyline opens conference play with a 43-24 victory over Hillcrest
The Skyline Grizzlies are off and running in 4A High Country play thanks to a 43-24 win over the Hillcrest Knights Friday…
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In a neck and neck battle, Idaho Falls scores its first win of the season 22-21 over Bonneville
The Idaho Falls Tigers are in the win column in 2022. The Tigers won a gritty 4A High County battle 22-21 over the Bonneville Bees in the conference…
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South Fremont still undefeated after 34-14 victory over Jackson Hole
South Fremont continues their impressive play on the season moving to 5-0 with a 34-14 win over Jackson Hole…
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Madison takes control from the get-go in a 42-7 rout of Thunder Ridge
It was all Madison Bobcats from the start Friday night at Thunder Ridge, as the Bobcats handily defeated the Titans 42-7 to open up conference…
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Bear Lake throttles Wendell 48-0 to extend its win streak to three games
After a two-point loss in Ashton to start the season, the Bear Lake Bears are red hot. They shut out Wendell in dominating fashion Friday night…
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Castleford outlasts Rockland 26-14 to advance to 3-0
Castleford held off a late Rockland rally to win on Friday…
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Sports Line Friday Night: Sept. 16, 2022
The Black and Blue Bowl and High Country Conference action highlighted week 4 of the high school football…
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Despite bounce back win, Boise State looks for more offensive growth against UT Martin
The Boise State Broncos are back on the blue this weekend, when the Broncos match up with UT Martin after picking up their first win of the season…
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Skyline and West Side pace their leagues in latest High School Football Media Polls
As has been the case all season long, the Skyline Grizzlies and West Side Pirates continue to lead in their respective classes in the high school…
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ISU football returns to Holt Arena Saturday as Vander Waal gets sidelined 4-6 weeks
A new era at Holt Arena begins Saturday when the Idaho State Bengals begin their home schedule against the Central Arkansas Bears, but ISU will take…
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Pocatello opens new field with big win over Twin Falls 27-7
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Pocatello played their first ever game at Lookout Credit Union Field on Friday night, and the Thunder opened their tenure…
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Sports Line Friday Night: Sept. 9, 2022
Week 3 in the High School Football season featured a family rivalry that lived up to the hype two teams taking control on brand new turf…
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Highland gets first win of season in 28-0 victory over Century
Highland Head Coach Nick Sorrell got his first victory as the Rams lead man on Friday night in a 28-0 blowout win over cross-town rival Century.…
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Scott Berger and Skyline win 1st annual Berger Bowl 34-27 over Thunder Ridge
The 1st Berger Bowl lived up to the hype Friday night, and Scott Berger’s Skyline Grizzlies prevailed over Michael Berger’s Thunder Ridge Titans…
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Rigby shows off new turf with a blowout, taking down Bonneville 49-14
The Rigby Trojans took control of their new turf in a flash Friday night, scoring early and winning big over the Bonneville Bees…
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Hagerman blanks North Gem 46-0
The Hagerman Pirates took control from the start in this one, shutting out North Gem…
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Blackfoot starts 4A High County conference with a solid 21-6 win over Hillcrest
Only one team could start 4A High County conference play 1-0 Friday night in Blackfoot, and it was the Blackfoot Broncos that prevailed in a 21-6…
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