Local Sports Archives

Hillcrest names Matt Barber as the program’s next boys basketball head coach

April 25, 2024 4:12 PM Eric Moon

Hillcrest High School announced Thursday Matt Barber will be the programs next boys basketball head coach.

Wednesday boys H.S. baseball scores – April 24, 2024

April 24, 2024 8:53 PM News Team

Area boys baseball scores

Wednesday girls H.S. softball scores – April 24, 2024

April 24, 2024 8:56 PM News Team

Area girls high school softball scores

Pocatello High’s head basketball coach resigns

April 23, 2024 9:56 PM Sam Gelfand

Pocatello Thunder’s Boys’ Basketball head coach, Joe Green, has resigned.

Tuesday girls H.S. softball scores – April 23, 2024

April 23, 2024 7:07 PM News Team

Area girls high school softball scores

Tuesday high school baseball scores – April 23, 2024

April 23, 2024 7:06 PM News Team

Area boys high school baseball scores

Monday high school scores – April 22, 2024

April 22, 2024 10:42 PM News Team

Area boys baseball and girls softball scores

Will the NHL succeed in Salt Lake City? A breakdown of hockey in the region

April 21, 2024 5:30 PM Eric Moon

As East Idaho has seen with the Spud Kings in Idaho Falls the last two years, hockey has grown in this area through the team’s success. With the NHL now going to Utah through the hybrid relocation of the Arizona Coyotes, will we see the same kind of growth?

Highland sweeps weekend series against Madison

April 21, 2024 4:16 PM Cole Sams

After 17 games on the road, the Highland Rams opened up their season at Westmark Field in a major way with a two game sweep of the Madison Bobcats.

Snake River splits doubleheader against Filer

April 21, 2024 4:11 PM Cole Sams

The Snake River Panthers spilt their doubleheader at home against Filer on Saturday afternoon.

Saturday high school scores – April 20, 2024

April 20, 2024 10:16 PM News Team

Area boys baseball and girls high school softball scores

Friday high school baseball scores – April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024 7:36 PM News Team

Area boys high school baseball scores

Friday girls high school softball scores – April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024 7:33 PM News Team

Aea girls high school softball scores

Blackfoot’s Dax Whitney pitches perfect game

April 19, 2024 1:21 AM Sam Gelfand

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – In 1952, 19-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Ron Necciai became the only pitcher ever to strike out every batter in a game. His effort resulted in a no-hitter. Thursday, one month shy of 72 years later, 17-year-old Dax Whitney of the Blackfoot Broncos nearly matched that feat. He struck out all but

Thursday high school scores – April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024 7:22 PM News Team

Area boys baseball and girls high school softball scores

Wednesday high school scores – April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024 6:42 PM News Team

Area boys baseball and girls high school softball scores

Tuesday high school scores – April 16, 2024

April 16, 2024 7:58 PM News Team

Area high school boys baseball and girls softball scores

Skyline’s Merzlock flirts with greatness in 6-2 win

April 17, 2024 11:46 PM Sam Gelfand

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – Skyline High School’s Brayden Merzlock was nigh untouchable in the Grizz’s win against Hillcrest on Wednesday afternoon. Snow dusted the ground at Melaleuca Field as Merzlock hurled a gem on the diamond. The senior threw 110 pitches and went the distance, taking a no-hitter through four and two-thirds innings. Merzlock’s final

Athlete of the Week: Dax Whitney, Blackfoot Baseball

April 17, 2024 11:22 PM Sam Gelfand

BLACKFOOT (KIFI) – It’s hard to stress just how dominant Dax Whitney has been this baseball season. Blackfoot’s senior ace leads 4A in strikeouts, he’s third in ERA, and he’s also batting .500. He’s putting up video game numbers very few high schoolers can ever hope to reach. “I just try to make sure that

Monday high school scores – April 15, 2024

April 15, 2024 9:02 PM News Team

Area boys baseball and girls high school softball scores

Idaho Falls Eagles take down Centennial 13-4

April 14, 2024 11:52 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho Falls girls lacrosse team picked up a big win on Saturday over Centennial, defeating the Patriots 13-4 in Ravsten Stadium.

Saturday boys H.S. baseball scores – April 13, 2024

April 13, 2024 5:23 PM News Team

Area boys high school baseball scores

Saturday girls H.S. softball scores- April 13, 2024

April 13, 2024 5:44 PM News Team

Area girls high school softball scores

Multiple reports say Arizona Coyotes players have been informed the team is moving to Utah

April 12, 2024 11:04 PM Eric Moon

According to multiple sources, including Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and ESPN, Arizona Coyotes players and staff were informed Friday the team will be moving to Salt Lake City next season.

Blackfoot bull riding star reflects on return to Idaho

April 12, 2024 10:51 PM Sam Gelfand

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – “Blackfoot’s actually a pretty good place to grow up if you want to be a bull rider.” Blackfoot native Brady Oleson, 28, is one of the best bull riders in the world. He’s a two-time PBR world finalist who’s ranked within the top 10 during his decade-long career. “Y’know, I had

Blackfoot dominates, then Skyline comes back in a Friday doubleheader split

April 12, 2024 10:17 PM Eric Moon

Both the Blackfoot Broncos and Skyline Grizz scored shutout victories Friday at Melaleuca Field, splitting a doubleheader to keep the top two spots in the 4A High Country Conference.

Bonneville takes game 1, then Idaho Falls grabs game 2 to split doubleheader

April 12, 2024 10:09 PM Eric Moon

Both the Bonneville Bees and Idaho Falls picked up a victory and a defeat Friday in a doubleheader split.

Friday girls H.S. softball scores – April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024 7:14 PM News Team

Area girls high school softball scores

Friday high school baseball scores – April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024 6:59 PM News Team

Area boys high school baseball scores

Kentucky hires BYU’s Mark Pope as men’s basketball coach to replace John Calipari

April 12, 2024 8:20 AM Associated Press

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky has hired BYU’s Mark Pope as men’s basketball coach, bringing home a member of the Wildcats’ 1996 national championship team to succeed John Calipari. The school announced the 51-year-old Pope’s hiring in a release Friday morning but did not mention any contract details.

Bull Riding sells out Mountain America Center

April 11, 2024 11:04 PM Sam Gelfand

Professional Bull Riders has sold out the Mountain America Center Friday and Saturday.

Hillcrest scores 14th win of the season in dominating fashion over Bonneville

April 11, 2024 9:52 PM Eric Moon

The Hillcrest Knights had it rolling Thursday afternoon against the Bonneville Bees, ultimately winning convincingly 10-0 to improve to 14-4 on the season.

Hillcrest sweeps Shelley in a doubleheader with 7-4 and 10-6 victories

April 11, 2024 9:47 PM Eric Moon

The Hillcrest Knights were victorious twice on Thursday against the Shelley Russets, sweeping a twin billing with 7-4 and 10-6 wins.

Jefferson School District 251 names Ty Shippen as next Rigby Athletic Director

April 11, 2024 9:42 PM Eric Moon

Ty Shippen is the new athletic director at Rigby High School. Jefferson Joint School District 251 made the announcement Thursday.

Thursday girls H.S. softball scores – April 11, 2024

April 11, 2024 9:13 PM News Team

Area girls high school softball scores

Thursday high school baseball scores – April 11, 2024

April 11, 2024 8:07 PM News Team

Area boys high school baseball scores

Wednesday high school scores – April 10, 12024

April 10, 2024 11:26 PM News Team

Area boys baseball and girls softball scores

Tuesday girls H.S. softball scores – April 9, 2024

April 9, 2024 8:06 PM News Team

Area girls high school softball scores

Tuesday high school baseball scores – April 9, 2024

April 9, 2024 7:34 PM News Team

Area boys high school baseball scores

Monday high school scores – April 8, 2024

April 8, 2024 7:43 PM News Team

Area high school boys baseball and girls softball scores

Saturday high school scores – April 6, 2024

April 6, 2024 9:53 PM News Team

Area boys baseball and girls softball scores

#80 Julian Mason catches touchdown in ISU's spring game

Idaho State’s offense shows out in spring football game

April 6, 2024 10:42 PM Cole Sams

The Idaho State football team concluded their spring season on Saturday with their annual spring game at the ICCU Dome.

Friday high school scores – April 5, 2024

April 5, 2024 9:33 PM News Team

Area boys high school baseball and girls softball scores

Spud Kings rule junior hockey attendance records

April 4, 2024 10:55 PM Sam Gelfand

The Idaho Falls Spud Kings wrapped up another record-setting season Wednesday night – not on the ice, but around it.

Spud Kings season comes to an end, but not without making memories fans will never forget

April 4, 2024 10:47 PM Eric Moon

A roller coaster second Spud Kings season came to and end in the playoffs Wednesday night, but the end of the campaign gives fans a chance to look back on the memories from a season they won’t forget.

Thursday boys H.S. baseball scores – April 4, 2024

April 4, 2024 7:13 PM News Team

Area boys high school baseball scores

Thursday girls H.S. softball scores – April 4, 2024

April 4, 2024 7:12 PM News Team

Area girls high school softball scores

Idaho Falls Spud Kings suffer season-ending OT heartbreak

April 3, 2024 11:24 PM Sam Gelfand

The Idaho Falls Spud Kings’ season is over.

Wednesday high school scores – April 3, 3024

April 3, 2024 8:07 PM News Team

Area high school boys baseball and girls softball scores

Tuesday girls H.S. softball scores – April 2, 2024

April 2, 2024 7:24 PM News Team

Area girls high school softball scores

Tuesday high school baseball scores – April 2, 2024

April 2, 2024 8:09 PM News Team

Area boys high school baseball scores

Spud Kings win Game 3 in overtime to keep their season alive and force a Game 4 Wednesday

April 1, 2024 11:29 PM Eric Moon

In their first home playoff game in team history with their season on the line, the Spud Kings won their first playoff overtime game on home ice 2-1 over the Ogden Mustangs to force a Game 4 Wednesday.

Highland runs away with an early lead to dominate Madison 13-0

April 1, 2024 11:29 PM Eric Moon

Once Highland took the lead Monday on the diamond, they never looked back, as the Rams stormed by the Madison Bobcats 13-0.

Rigby holds onto two-run advantage for 6-4 conference victory over Thunder Ridge

April 1, 2024 11:29 PM Eric Moon

Early offense turned into late defense Monday in Rigby, with the Trojans keeping their lead in the final three frames for a 6-4 victory over the Thunder Ridge Titans.

Monday high school scores – April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024 6:50 PM News Team

Area boys high school baseball and girls softball scores

Saturday high school scores – March 30, 2024

March 30, 2024 11:00 PM News Team

Area boys baseball and girls H.S. softball scores

Centennial defeats Highland 12-8 on Saturday

Centennial survives in extra innings against Highland 12-8

March 30, 2024 9:36 PM Cole Sams

Despite an impressive comeback attempt, the Highland Rams softball team fell to Centennial on Saturday in extra innings 12-8.

Rigby defeats Pocatello 15-14 on Saturday

Rigby wins thriller in extra innings over Pocatello 15-14

March 30, 2024 9:09 PM Cole Sams

In one of the games of the season so far, the Rigby Trojans survived over the Pocatello Thunder on Saturday in extra innings 15-14.

Spud Kings fall to Mustangs 4-1 in Game 1 of Dineen Cup Playoffs

March 29, 2024 9:59 PM Eric Moon

The first game of the postseason goes to the top-seeded Mustangs, as the Idaho Falls Spud Kings fell to Ogden 4-1 Friday in Game 1 of their best-of-five first round series in the Dineen Cup Playoffs.

Friday girls H.S. softball scores – March 29, 2024

March 29, 2024 9:48 PM News Team

Area girls high school softball scores

Hillcrest Boys Basketball Head Coach Dave Austin will retire, per Hillcrest AD

March 29, 2024 9:49 PM Eric Moon

The leader of the Hillcrest Boys Basketball program, Dave Austin, is retiring, per Hillcrest AD Larry Stocking. Austin is the only coach to lead the Knights to a boys basketball state title.

Friday boys H.S. scores – March 29, 2024

March 29, 2024 9:22 PM News Team

Area high school baseball scores

Blackfoot sweeps doubleheader against Hillcrest 11-1 and 10-0

March 29, 2024 6:52 PM Eric Moon

Right from the get-go Friday, the Blackfoot Broncos were in control against the Hillcrest Knights, sweeping a doubleheader 11-1 and 10-0.

Starting pitchers star in Bonneville’s 4-2 win over Skyline Friday

March 29, 2024 6:52 PM Eric Moon

Both Bonneville and Skyline’s starting pitchers, Lincoln Stuart and Brayden Merzlock went the distance Friday for their teams, with the Bees scoring the victory 4-2.

Spud Kings Game 3 Playoff Tickets sell out in 10 hours; Game 4 Tickets still available

March 28, 2024 9:41 PM Eric Moon

Spud Kings proved once again this week they are the best fans in junior hockey by selling out Game 3 of the team’s first round playoff series against the Ogden Mustangs in just 10 hours.

Thursday high school scores – March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024 7:40 PM News Team

Area high school baseball and girls softball scores

Wednesday high school scores – March 27, 2024

March 27, 2024 7:37 PM News Team

Area high school boys baseball and girls softball scores

Tuesday high school scores – March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024 7:48 PM News Team

Area high school boys baseball and girls softball scores

Saturday high school scores – March 23, 2024

March 23, 2024 11:06 PM News Team

Area high school boys baseball and girls softball scores

Friday high school scores – March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024 8:02 PM News Team

Area high school boys baseball and girls softball scores

Thursday high school scores – March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024 8:51 PM News Team

Area baseball scores and girls softball scores

Spud Kings clinch playoff berth with dominating 5-1 victory over Provo Predators

March 21, 2024 10:46 PM Eric Moon

In a must-win scenario, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings prevailed emphatically Thursday night, defeating the Provo Predators 5-1 in their regular season finale to clinch the final spot in the NCDC Mountain Division Playoffs.

Wednesday high school scores – March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024 7:46 PM News Team

Area boys baseball and girls softball scores

Tuesday high school scores – March 19, 2024

March 19, 2024 6:23 PM News Team

Area boys baseball and girls high school softball scores

Saturday high school scores – March 16, 2024

March 16, 2024 10:07 PM News Team

Area boys baseball and girls softball scores

Friday high school scores – March 16, 2024

March 15, 2024 6:21 PM News Team

Area boys baseball and girls softball scores

Spud Kings fall to Mustangs 2-1 in heartbreaker, but keep lead for final playoff spot

March 15, 2024 10:46 PM Eric Moon

In a hard fought Friday night battle, a late third period goal stung the Idaho Falls Spud Kings in a 2-1 defeat against the NCDC Mountain Division-leading Ogden Mustangs.

Thursday high school scores – March 14, 2024

March 14, 2024 8:57 PM News Team

Area boys baseball and girls softball scores

North Fremont’s Shannon Hill and Ben Lenz to retire from coaching boys basketball and football

March 14, 2024 10:42 PM Eric Moon

Big changes are coming to North Fremont athletics next school year. The school announced Shannon Hill has retired from coaching boys basketball and Ben Lenz has retired from coaching football, per the North Fremont High School Facebook Page.

A thrilling dunk contest highlights the District 5 Senior Showcase in Pocatello

March 11, 2024 10:44 PM Eric Moon

Dunks and threes were at the center of the District 5 Senior Showcase inside The Palace at Pocatello High School Monday.

Monday high school scores – March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024 8:58 PM News Team

Area boys high school baseball and girls softball scores

Ty Walker’s “Michigan” goal has the Spud Kings in a playoff spot with four games left to play

March 11, 2024 4:19 PM Eric Moon

Idaho Falls is still buzzing from a huge Spud Kings win Saturday, highlighted by the goal of the year, “The Michigan” from Ty Walker.

Spud Kings players celebrate Ty Walker's goal

Idaho Falls Spud Kings take down Utah Outliers on Saturday 4-1

March 10, 2024 11:41 AM Cole Sams

In their final weekend game of the season at home, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings got the win on Saturday night over the Utah Outliers 4-1.

Sports Line Friday Night: March 8th, 2024

March 8, 2024 10:45 PM Eric Moon

Five local basketball teams, two wrestling teams, and two dozen wrestlers capped the winter sports season with state championships!

Idaho State’s Brayden Parker named to Big Sky All-Conference First Team

March 7, 2024 4:16 PM Eric Moon

Idaho State’s best player and Preston native Brayden Parker is a Big Sky All-Conference First Team honoree, the first Bengal to make the first team since Ethan Telfair in the 2015-16 season.

4A High Country and 2A Nuclear conferences name all-conference basketball teams

March 7, 2024 3:58 PM Eric Moon

A pair of conferences announced their all-conference basketball teams Thursday, with the 4A High Country unveiling its boys hoops honorees and the 2A Nuclear naming its boys and girls basketball selections.

Both Idaho State Men and Women fall to Montana in final tune-ups before Big Sky Tournaments

March 4, 2024 10:44 PM Eric Moon

It was a tough night for Idaho State hoops Monday night on the final night of the Big Sky regular season, as the Bengals fell to the Montana Grizzlies in both men’s and women’s basketball.

Pocatello Thunder celebrate first Boys Basketball State Championship since 2000

March 4, 2024 5:12 PM Eric Moon

It’s a championship 24 years in the making. The Pocatello Thunder have finally gotten over the hump to win their first state title since 2000.

Maleek Arington playing defense in ISU's loss to UNC

Idaho State falls in home finale against Northern Colorado 81-79

March 3, 2024 9:56 AM Cole Sams

In their final home game of the season at Reed Gym, the Idaho State Bengals men’s basketball team lost a thriller to Northern Colorado on Saturday night 81-79.

Julian Bowie’s incredible fourth quarter leads Pocatello to first 4A championship since 2000

March 2, 2024 11:04 PM Eric Moon

They never quit, and they are finally over the hump. The Pocatello Thunder won the 4A state championship Saturday night in their third try against the Hillcrest Knights for their first title since 2000.

Teton’s cinderella run falls short in 54-47 loss to Bonners Ferry in 3A Championship

March 2, 2024 10:50 PM Eric Moon

The Teton Timberwolves came just a few points short of a state championship Saturday, falling to the Bonners Ferry Badgers 54-47 in the 3A title game.

Saturday state boys H.S. basketball tournament scores Day 3 – March 2

March 2, 2024 9:03 PM News Team

Area state boys high school basketball scores

Friday state boys H.S. basketball tournament scores Day 2 – March 1

March 1, 2024 7:06 PM News Team

Area state boys H.S. basketball scores

Pocatello, Hillcrest, and Teton advance to Saturday’s Boys Basketball State Championships

March 1, 2024 10:30 PM Eric Moon

Three local teams are just one win away from glory. Pocatello, Hillcrest, and Teton each won their semifinal games Friday to advance to their respective title bouts.