Local Sports Archives

Rigby improves to 9-1 with a double-digit victory against Idaho Falls

December 13, 2022 10:01 PM Eric Moon

The red-hot Rigby Trojans continue to win, as Rigby took down the Idaho Falls Tigers Tuesday night on home court…

Former MLB All-Star Billy Butler to return as Chukars Hitting Coach in 2023

December 13, 2022 6:10 PM Eric Moon

In a Sports Line exclusive story, former MLB All-Star Billy Butler is returning as Hitting Coach for the Idaho Falls Chukars in…

Highlights from New Idaho State Head Coach Cody Hawkins’ introductory press conference

December 12, 2022 6:10 PM Eric Moon

Sunday afternoon, Idaho State officially introduced Cody Hawkins, the son of former Boise State and current UC Davis Head Coach Dan Hawkins, as Head…

Spud Kings complete first winning weekend of the season against Pueblo

December 12, 2022 6:10 PM Eric Moon

For the first time in team history, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings finished off a winning weekend Saturday, taking two of three games from the Pueblo…

Idaho State introduces Cody Hawkins as its next Head Football Coach

December 11, 2022 7:37 PM Eric Moon

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…

Spud Kings defeat Pueblo Bulls 5-3 on Saturday

Spud Kings win two out of three against Pueblo Bulls with 5-3 victory on Saturday

December 11, 2022 1:27 PM Cole Sams

The Idaho Falls Spud Kings closed out the weekend with a 5-3 victory over the Pueblo Bulls on Saturday night.…

ISU loses to St. Thomas 76-70 on Saturday

ISU falls to 3-8 with 76-70 loss to St. Thomas

December 11, 2022 1:20 PM Cole Sams

The Idaho State Bengals men’s basketball team fell to 3-8 on the season on Saturday, losing to St. Thomas (MN) 76-70 at Reed…

Mason Zweigart taking the floor in Pocatello's win over Idaho Falls

Pocatello dominates in victory over Idaho Falls 68-38

December 11, 2022 1:10 PM Cole Sams

The Pocatello Thunder left Idaho Falls still undefeated on Saturday night, taking down the Tigers 68-38.…

American Falls falls to Nampa Christian 60-51

December 11, 2022 1:02 PM Cole Sams

The American Falls Beavers fell to 0-3 on Saturday, losing to Nampa Christian…

Pocatello guard Julian Bowie shakes Highland coach Matt Stucki's hand after Thunder victory

Pocatello stays unbeaten with win over rival Highland

December 11, 2022 12:56 PM Cole Sams

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Pocatello Thunder improved to 5-0 on the season, defeating their cross-town rival Highland 50-44 on Thursday night.…

AJ Burgin celebrates with fans after ISU's win

ISU gets third win of season against Montana Western

December 11, 2022 12:47 PM Cole Sams

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State Bengals men’s basketball team got their third win of the season on Tuesday, taking down Montana Western…

Saturday high school scores – December 10

December 10, 2022 10:26 PM News Team

Area boys and girls high school basketball…

Friday high school basketball scores – December 9

December 9, 2022 9:36 PM News Team

Area boys and girls high school basketball scores, Wyoming boys basketball…

Sports Line Friday Night: Dec. 9, 2022

December 9, 2022 10:56 PM Eric Moon

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…

Despite fun atmosphere for Teddy Bear Toss Night, Spud Kings fall against Pueblo 7-2

December 9, 2022 10:56 PM Eric Moon

A fun night turned into a tough game for the Idaho Falls Spud Kings Friday night from the second period, as the Spuds lost to the Pueblo Bulls…

Idaho State University names new head football coach

December 9, 2022 3:55 PM News Team

After a national search, Idaho State University Director of Athletics Pauline Thiros announced Cody Hawkins has been named head coach of the Idaho…

Thursday high school scores – December 8

December 8, 2022 9:49 PM News Team

Area boys and girls high school basketball…

Spud Kings explode for three third period goals in 4-1 win against Pueblo

December 8, 2022 10:13 PM Eric Moon

In a defensive battle, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings took over in the third period against the Pueblo Bulls Thursday night, scoring three goals in the…

Hillcrest extends single-digit lead in second half to blow out Preston 84-58

December 8, 2022 10:02 PM Eric Moon

Through five games in the 2022-23 season, the Hillcrest Knights cannot be stopped. The Knights turned a single-digit lead into a blowout victory…

Blackfoot’s Adi Adams signs NLI to play volleyball at Treasure Valley Community College

December 8, 2022 9:56 PM Eric Moon

Adi Adams will play volleyball in Ontario, OR next year. The Bronco standout signed her letter of intent Thursday to compete for Treasure Valley…

Wednesday H.S. scores – December 7

December 7, 2022 9:50 PM News Team

Area boys and girls high school basketball and wrestling…

Idaho Falls wins rivalry battle against Skyline on the road 77-66

December 7, 2022 10:42 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho Falls Tigers were victorious on the road against their arch rivals Wednesday night, as IF took down the Skyline Grizzlies…

Athlete of the Week: Kenyon Sadiq, Skyline Football

December 7, 2022 6:44 PM Eric Moon

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…

Tuesday H.S. basketball scores – December 6

December 6, 2022 9:47 PM News Team

Area boys and girls high school, basketball…

Hillcrest shows off in a blowout home-opening win against Thunder Ridge 67-44

December 6, 2022 9:52 PM Eric Moon

It was all Knights, all night at Hillcrest Tuesday, as the Hillcrest Knights made it look easy in their home opener with a 67-44…

Rigby runs away from Bonneville in a dominating 76-42 victory

December 6, 2022 9:48 PM Eric Moon

The Rigby Trojans remain perfect early in the high school basketball season. Rigby ran away from the Bonneville Bees Tuesday for a 76-42…

Spud Kings weekend recap from first games at the Mountain America Center

December 5, 2022 6:42 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho Falls Spud Kings have played their first games at the Mountain America Center, officially bringing junior hockey to East…

Spud Kings fall to Ogden Mustangs on Sunday 6-2

December 5, 2022 11:08 AM Cole Sams

After a big win on Saturday night, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings lost to the Ogden Mustangs on Sunday…

Spud Kings defeat Provo Predators 5-1 on Saturday for first home win

December 5, 2022 11:00 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho Falls Spud Kings took down the Provo Predators 5-1 on Saturday night.…

Braden Parker playing defense in ISU's 69-59 loss to Southern Utah

ISU falls to Southern Utah 69-59

December 5, 2022 10:31 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho State men’s basketball team fell to Southern Utah 69-59 on…

ISU defeats St. Thomas 58-54 on Saturday

ISU survives against St. Thomas in overtime 58-54

December 5, 2022 10:16 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho State women’s basketball team rallied from a second half deficit to force overtime and defeat St. Thomas 58-54.…

Century falls to Middleton 50-44 on Saturday

Middleton edges past Century 50-44

December 5, 2022 10:07 AM Cole Sams

The Century Diamondbacks lost their first game of the season on Saturday, falling to Middleton 50-44.…

Owen Wilde hits three in Highland's 52-47 loss to Timberline

Timberline rallies in second half to defeat Highland 52-47

December 5, 2022 10:00 AM Cole Sams

The Highland Rams split their two games over the weekend, losing to Timberline 52-47 on Saturday afternoon. …

Saturday high school scores – December 3

December 4, 2022 12:00 AM News Team

Area high school baskeball…

Girls H.S. basketball scores – Friday, December 2

December 2, 2022 9:57 PM News Team

Girls high school basketball…

Friday boys H.S. basketball scores – December 2

December 2, 2022 9:49 PM News Team

Bouys high school basketball…

Spud Kings fall 6-1 against the Outliers in first game at the Mountain America Center

December 2, 2022 10:58 PM Eric Moon

A sellout crowd created a great atmosphere in the first hockey game at the Mountain America Center, but against a very good Utah Outliers squad, the…

Sports Line Friday Night: Dec. 2, 2022

December 2, 2022 10:59 PM Eric Moon

The Spud Kings played their first game at the Mountain America Center, and it was the first big Friday night of basketball…

Spud Kings play first game at the Mountain America Center tonight

December 2, 2022 11:45 AM Eric Moon

562 days after crews broke ground on the Mountain America Center, the Spud Kings play their first game at the MAC Friday night, hosting the Utah…

Thursday high school basketball scores – December 1

December 1, 2022 9:47 PM News Team

Area boys and girls basketball…

Highland’s Hannah Bailey heading to Weber State to run track and cross country

December 1, 2022 6:07 PM Eric Moon

Highland runner Hannah Bailey is staying in Big Sky country, as she will head to south to run track and cross country for Weber…

Blackfoot’s Madison Duke signs NLI to play softball at Dawson Community College

December 1, 2022 6:04 PM Eric Moon

Bronco softball player Madi Duke officially sealed her collegiate path Thursday, as she will play softball at Dawson Community…

1st Annual Ririe Bulldog Shootout Day 1 Recap

December 1, 2022 9:38 PM Eric Moon

The first Ririe Bulldog Shootout began Thursday at Ririe High School, and five local teams hit the court hoping to begin a run to a tournament…

Wednesday high school scores – November 30

November 30, 2022 9:59 PM News Team

Area boys and girls high school basketball…

In back-and-forth battle, Century tops Thunder Ridge 62-60 in a close contest

November 30, 2022 9:27 PM Eric Moon

The Century Diamondbacks and Thunder Ridge Titans dueled on the hardwood Wednesday, and Century came out on top 62-60 with a late basket in the final…

Rigby wins by double digits over Idaho Falls, picks up first win this season with 65-50 victory

November 30, 2022 9:19 PM Eric Moon

The Rigby Trojans are off and running in the 2022-23 campaign as they try to return to the state tournament. Trojans took control in a 65-50 win over…

Athlete of the Week: Daniel Neal, Sugar-Salem Football

November 30, 2022 6:39 PM Eric Moon

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…

Tuesday high school basketball scores – November 29

November 29, 2022 10:04 PM News Team

Area boys and girls high school basketball…

Rigby trounces Skyline with a 71-35 blowout victory on the road

November 29, 2022 10:10 PM Eric Moon

After a slow start in the game’s first minutes, the Rigby Trojans caught fire against the Skyline Grizzlies Tuesday night, winning…

Shelley picks up conference victory over Bonneville 58-37

November 29, 2022 10:05 PM Eric Moon

On Tuesday night, High Country conference play treated the Shelley Russets kindly, as Shelley stayed unbeaten with a 58-37 win over the Bonneville…

Spud Kings excited to take the ice at the brand new Mountain America Center

November 28, 2022 7:53 PM Eric Moon

After starting their inaugural season with 25 straight road games, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings are just days away from their home opener at the…

Idaho State Football Head Coach Charlie Ragle stepping down, heading to Arizona State

November 28, 2022 10:58 AM Eric Moon

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…

Boise State caps perfect regular season in the Mountain West with a 42-23 win over Utah State

November 25, 2022 4:23 PM Eric Moon

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…

Utah State and Boise State set to face off on Black Friday in Boise

November 23, 2022 6:07 PM Eric Moon

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…

Tuesday girls H.S. basketball scores – November 22

November 22, 2022 10:00 PM News Team

Area girls high school basketball…

Idaho State returns home and gets back in the win column with a 63-39 victory over Montana Tech

November 22, 2022 9:16 PM Eric Moon

ISU women’s basketball is back home and back in business thanks to a dominating 63-39 win against Montana Tech at Reed Gym Tuesday…

Bear Lake community celebrates the Bears’ first football state championship

November 21, 2022 10:46 PM Eric Moon

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…

Saturday girls H.S. basketball scores – November 19

November 19, 2022 10:15 PM News Team

Area girls high school basketball…

State H.S. football championship scores- Saturday, November 19

November 19, 2022 9:54 PM News Team

State high school football…

Sugar-Salem reclaims 3A state title with 20-15 victory over Homedale

November 19, 2022 8:49 PM Eric Moon

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…

Skyline completes first three-peat in school history, winning 4A title over Bishop Kelly

November 19, 2022 8:44 PM Eric Moon

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…

Rigby goes back-to-back, winning the 5A state title 28-21 against Meridian

November 19, 2022 8:38 PM Eric Moon

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…

Idaho State drops Battle of the Domes to Idaho 38-7 in season finale

November 19, 2022 8:33 PM Eric Moon

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…

Friday girls H.S. basketball scores – November 18

November 18, 2022 10:17 PM News Team

Area girls high school basketball…

State H.S. football championships scores – Friday, November 18

November 18, 2022 10:02 PM News Team

State high school football championship…

Sports Line Friday Night: Nov. 18, 2022

November 19, 2022 1:24 AM Eric Moon

With state championships up for grabs, the best players in the state faced off at the biggest time of the football…

Bear Lake wins first 2A state championship with 14-6 victory over Firth

November 18, 2022 12:03 PM Eric Moon

For the first time in school history, at any classification, the Bear Lake Bears are football state champions. Bear Lake won a defensive showdown…

State H.S. football championships scores – Thursday, November 17

November 17, 2022 9:51 PM News Team

State high school football playoff championship…

Thursday girls H.S. basketball scores – November 17

November 17, 2022 9:48 PM News Team

Area girls high school basketball…

Grace falls to Oakley 58-20 in the 1AD1 State Championship Game

November 17, 2022 10:51 PM Eric Moon

The Oakley Hornets pulled off the three-peat Thursday night, dominating the Grace Grizzlies 58-20 in the 1AD1 state title…

Skyline’s Claire Petersen signs NLI to run track for Utah State

November 17, 2022 8:11 PM Eric Moon

A six-time state champion will run collegiately in Logan, as Skyline’s Claire Petersen signed her letter of intent Thursday to join the Utah State…

Wednesday girls H.S. basketball scores – November 16

November 16, 2022 9:59 PM News Team

Area girls high school basketball…

Athlete of the Week: Matt Thomas, Blackfoot Cross Country

November 16, 2022 10:44 PM Eric Moon

Our Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week was featured in this segment last year, and since then, he’s become an individual cross country…

Tuesday girls H.S. basketball scores – November 15

November 15, 2022 9:54 PM News Team

Area girls high school basketball…

Bonneville trounces Highland 57-42 for the Bees’ first win of the season

November 15, 2022 9:37 PM Eric Moon

The Bonneville Bees have their first win of the season, and they got it done by stinging the Highland Rams for a 15-point…

Highland’s Ruby Jordan signs NLI to join Utah State Track and Field team

November 15, 2022 6:08 PM Eric Moon

As signing season rolls on, a Highland Ram has made her next step official, as Ruby Jordan is heading to Utah…

Local players contributing to a successful 6-0 start for CSI Men’s Basketball

November 15, 2022 9:30 PM Eric Moon

The College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles are rolling so far in the 2022-23 campaign, winning six straight games to begin the…

Idaho State gets ready for Battle of the Domes against Idaho in Bengals’ season finale

November 14, 2022 4:49 PM Eric Moon

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…

Six local teams can bring home a state championship this weekend

November 14, 2022 4:39 PM Eric Moon

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…

No. 13 Utah has its way with Stanford on senior night, winning 42-7 in a blowout

November 13, 2022 2:40 PM Eric Moon

It was a happy senior night for the Utah Utes Saturday night, as the 13th-ranked Utes won big over the Stanford Cardinal…

Saturday girls high school basketball scores – Nov. 12

November 12, 2022 10:23 PM News Team

girls high school basketball…

State H.S. football playoffs – Week 3 Semifinals, Saturday, Nov. 12

November 12, 2022 10:08 PM News Team

State high school football playoff…

State H.S. football playoff scores – Friday, November 11

November 11, 2022 9:40 PM News Team

State high school football playoffs, Wyoming football…

Girls high school basketball scores – Friday, November 11

November 11, 2022 9:54 PM News Team

Girls high school basketball…

Idaho State throttles Westcliff 97-56 for an emphatic win in home opener

November 10, 2022 9:28 PM Eric Moon

After narrowly missing out on an upset win against BYU in Provo Monday, the Idaho State Bengals dominated Westcliff Thursday night 97-56 in their…

Thunder Ridge’s Aspen Caldwell and Marley Spencer commit to play college basketball

November 10, 2022 9:23 PM Eric Moon

A pair of long-time friends and girls basketball teammates made their next steps official Thursday. Aspen Caldwell will play college basketball at…

Blackfoot’s Marli Pearson signs to play volleyball at Utah State-Eastern

November 10, 2022 9:18 PM Eric Moon

Volleyball star Marli Pearson is set to continue her career collegiately, as she will play at Utah…

Athlete of the Week: Lachlan Haacke, Skyline Football

November 9, 2022 6:41 PM Eric Moon

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…