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Highland blows out Century at Holt Arena

September 10, 2021 11:07 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Highland opened their rivalry matchup against Century by scoring 17 unanswered points in the first quarter. The Rams went…

Thursday high school scores – September 9

September 9, 2021 10:01 PM News Team

High school volleyball, boys and girls soccer…

Chukars make the playoffs thanks to Missoula, blow out Great Falls 16-4 for good measure

September 9, 2021 11:29 PM Eric Moon

The defending Pioneer League champions are back in the playoffs to defend their crown, as the Chukars clinch their playoff spot thanks to another…

Chukars open final homestand with win against Great Falls, get help from Missoula

September 9, 2021 12:17 AM Eric Moon

The Idaho Falls Chukars won Wednesday night and got help from the Missoula Paddleheads, putting the Chukars one Missoula win away from making the…

Wednesday high school scores – September 8

September 8, 2021 9:55 PM News Team

High school volleyball, boys and girls soccer…

Thunder Ridge holds off Rigby

September 8, 2021 9:05 PM Adrian Luevano

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Thunder Ridge scored a second-half goal to lift them past Rigby 2-1 on Wednesday night. Willow Rhoda scored the opening goal…

Thunder Ridge moves to the top of the 5A conference

September 8, 2021 8:59 PM Adrian Luevano

RIGBY, Idaho (KIF) – Thunder Ridge used a three-goal second half to beat Rigby 4-1 on Wednesday night. Tyler Thompson scored the opening goal for the…

Pocatello rises, Sugar-Salem falls in latest Idaho high school football media polls

September 8, 2021 11:54 AM Eric Moon

The week three Idaho high school football media poll saw notable changes involving teams in eastern Idaho, including Pocatello’s stock rising and…

Idaho State expects big challenge Saturday against Nevada after defeating Wolf Pack in 2017

September 8, 2021 12:17 AM Eric Moon

The Idaho State Bengals face a tall challenge this weekend in their first road game of the season, taking down a talented Nevada Wolf Pack…

The final night of this year’s Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo thrills a packed crowd

September 7, 2021 11:59 PM Eric Moon

Fans at the Eastern Idaho State Fair Tuesday Night got their money’s worth for night two of the Gem State Classic Pro…

Tuesday high school scores – September 7

September 7, 2021 10:14 PM News Team

High school volleyball, boys and girls soccer…

After season-opening loss, Idaho State football looks ahead to Saturday showdown with Nevada

September 6, 2021 6:33 PM Eric Moon

Saturday’s season opener did not go the way of the Idaho State Bengals, but ISU is moving forward to this Saturday’s matchup against FBS opponent…

Century’s late first half safety holds up as Diamondbacks defeat Bonneville 15-13

September 4, 2021 12:10 AM Eric Moon

In the final minute of the first half, Century recorded a safety after tackling Dylan Caldwell in Bonneville’s end zone, and that score held up as…

Skyline bounces back, runs away from Thunder Ridge with 39-18 win

September 3, 2021 11:57 PM Eric Moon

Coming off of an opening week loss to Green Canyon, Skyline bounced back in a big way Friday night with a 39-18 victory at Thunder…

Friday high school football scores – September 3

September 3, 2021 10:07 PM News Team

high school football scores from the…

Idaho Falls holds on to beat Blackfoot by a point

September 3, 2021 11:12 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls held off a late rally by Blackfoot to beat the Broncos 34-33. The Tigers host Thunder Ridge next Friday at…

Rigby shuts down Post Falls in Trojan War

September 3, 2021 11:10 PM Adrian Luevano

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Rigby showed why they are the top team in 5A as they shut down Post Falls 49-14 on Friday night. Lucas Mikkola scored two…

Thursday high school scores – September 2

September 2, 2021 10:49 PM News Team

High school volleyball, boys and girls soccer…

Chukars lose third straight game with 5-4 loss against Billings

September 2, 2021 11:20 PM Eric Moon

The playoff chase continues to heat up in the Pioneer League, but the Chukars are stumbling at the right time after their third straight loss, a 5-4…

Naming contest begins Thursday for new Idaho Falls hockey team

September 2, 2021 6:56 PM Eric Moon

A junior hockey team is coming to Idaho Falls and fans now get their chance to be apart of the team through the team’s naming…

ISU to add alcohol service in Holt Arena

September 2, 2021 9:37 AM News Team

Idaho State University will add alcohol service to home football games in Holt Arena this fall, starting with the opening game on Sept. 4.…

Titans and Tigers clash for a draw

September 1, 2021 11:27 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Thunder Ridge and Idaho Falls girls soccer team’s fought to a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night at the Idaho Falls Soccer…

Idaho Falls meets up with Thunder Ridge for boys soccer matchup

September 1, 2021 11:25 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls and Thunder Ridge boys soccer team’s met up for a 5A conference clash on Wednesday afternoon. No final…

Wednesday high school scores – September 1

September 1, 2021 10:32 PM News Team

High school volleyball, boys and girls soccer…

Chukars lose series opener to Billings as northern division race heats up

September 1, 2021 11:06 PM Eric Moon

The big inning haunted the Idaho Falls Chukars on Wednesday night, as the Chuks lost its series opener in Billings to the Mustangs…

Sugar-Salem drops, Rigby, Skyline and West Side maintain first in Idaho football media polls

September 1, 2021 9:47 PM Eric Moon

After the first full week of football in Idaho, there were multiple changes in this week’s Idaho high school football media…

Idaho Falls Volleyball picks up pair of wins over Pocatello and Century

September 1, 2021 12:42 PM LocalNews8-Newsroom

The Idaho Falls Volleyball team had themselves a good night on the court Tuesday night, sweeping Pocatello and taking down Century…

Century takes on Idaho Falls in volleyball action

September 1, 2021 12:42 PM Eric Moon

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – In the Tiger den, we find Century and Idaho Falls facing off. First set, Tigers trying to get the ball across the…

Tuesday high school scores – August 31

August 31, 2021 10:02 PM News Team

High school volleyball, boys and girls soccer…

Bonneville volleyball sweeps Pocatello and Century to start season at 4-0

August 31, 2021 11:07 PM Eric Moon

The Bonneville Bees volleyball team is off to a roaring start in 2021, starting their season at 4-0 after sweeping a pair of opponents Tuesday…

Idaho State football looks to get over the hump in the 2021 season

September 2, 2021 6:41 PM Eric Moon

A 2-4 record in the spring season didn’t tell the full story for the Idaho State Bengals, as ISU led in three of their four losses in the final…

Idaho State football looking for better results this season after a 2-4 spring

September 1, 2021 12:32 PM Eric Moon

A 2-4 record in the spring season didn’t tell the full story for the Idaho State Bengals, as ISU led in three of their four losses in the final…

Tyler Vander Waal ready to lead Idaho State offense in his first full 12-game season

August 31, 2021 4:58 PM Eric Moon

As the Idaho State football season begins in four days, quarterback Tyler Vander Waal begins his second season, and first full 12-game schedule as…

Bonneville girls soccer uses 2nd half surge to defeat Thunder Ridge 4-0

August 30, 2021 11:55 PM Eric Moon

Bonneville girl’s soccer is off to a roaring start to their season, keeping up the winning ways Monday with a 4-0 victory at Thunder…

Hillcrest boy’s soccer edges Idaho Falls 1-0, hands Tigers first loss of the season

August 30, 2021 11:40 PM Eric Moon

Monday night at the Idaho Falls Soccer Complex, both the Knights got scoring chance after scoring chance, but it was Hillcrest scoring the only goal…

Monday high school scores – August 30

August 30, 2021 10:11 PM News Team

Boys and girls high school soccer…

Idaho State football begins season Saturday against North Dakota with first full capacity home game since 2019

August 30, 2021 9:49 PM Eric Moon

Idaho State hosts North Dakota Saturday afternoon to begin its 2021 campaign, and Saturday’s game represents the Bengals’ first game with a full…

Boise shuts down Idaho Falls in Highway Series finale

August 29, 2021 9:59 PM Adrian Luevano

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Liga Latina brings the soccer community together in East Idaho

August 29, 2021 9:57 PM Adrian Luevano

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Rigby honors Larry Wilson with a monument

August 29, 2021 9:55 PM Adrian Luevano

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Echo Hawk scores three times in Pocatello’s shutout win

August 29, 2021 9:55 PM Adrian Luevano

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Highland bounces back with a win over Alta

August 29, 2021 9:54 PM Adrian Luevano

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Green Canyon holds off Skyline

August 27, 2021 11:51 PM Adrian Luevano

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Morgan shuts down Sugar-Salem

August 27, 2021 11:50 PM Adrian Luevano

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Marsh Valley loses a thriller to Beaver

August 27, 2021 11:43 PM Adrian Luevano

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Idaho Falls makes a statement, blows out Hillcrest 41-7 to open season with a win

August 28, 2021 12:10 AM Eric Moon

The Tigers came out swinging on opening night at Thunder Stadium, blowing out Hillcrest 41-7 in a statement road…

Rigby begins quest for a 5A championship with a 43-6 blowout victory over Sky View

August 28, 2021 12:09 AM Eric Moon

It was a tight first quarter at Rigby High School Friday night, but from the second quarter, Rigby dominated Sky View (UT) for a 43-6 season-opening…

#40 RB Zach Stailey and #QB 16 Cole Gilbert celebrate in Snake River's 57-40 win

Snake River wins shootout over Kimberly

August 27, 2021 10:49 PM Cole Sams

s were on full display for Friday’s season opener between Snake River and Kimberly, with the Panthers outlasting the Bulldogs 57-40.…

Thursday high school scores – August 26

August 26, 2021 10:18 PM News Team

H.S. volleyball and boys and girls soccer…

Chukars blown out 6-1, Boise clinches at least a tie in I-84 Highway Series

August 26, 2021 11:39 PM Eric Moon

For a team that scored 19 runs in the last two games, the Chukars didn’t look good on the field Thursday night in a 6-1 loss to…

Zach Lowe’s bicycle kick leads Idaho Falls to victory

August 25, 2021 11:21 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The crowd erupted at the Idaho Falls Soccer Complex when Zach Lowe scored a bicycle kick goal for the Tigers in the first…

Bonneville stings Madison for five goals

August 25, 2021 11:16 PM Adrian Luevano

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – The Bonneville Bees girls soccer team beat the Madison Bobcats 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon. Bonneville used an early goal by…

Chukars score early and often, defeat Boise 9-2 for consecutive victories

August 25, 2021 11:13 PM Eric Moon

Early runs helped the Chukars take the lead in the first inning against Boise Wednesday night, and the Chuks stretched that advantage to blow out the…

Wednesday high school scores – August 25

August 25, 2021 11:08 PM News Team

High school volleyball, boys and girls soccer,…

Skyline hosts Preston and Highland for a volleyball showdown

August 25, 2021 11:11 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The volleyball season started in Idaho with Skyline hosting Preston on Wednesday afternoon. If you have a final score…

Idaho Falls and Ammon celebrate the Idaho Falls Bandits on Bandits Day

August 24, 2021 11:22 PM Eric Moon

The community showed up Tuesday to celebrate the Idaho Falls Bandits on Bandits Day, as the cities of Idaho Falls and Ammon honored the team with a…

Tuesday high school soccer scores – August 24

August 24, 2021 10:24 PM News Team

Boys & girls high school soccer…

Chukars bounce back, take down Boise 10-2 to even nine-game series

August 24, 2021 11:33 PM Eric Moon

Following the first game in which the Chukars were shut out this season Monday night, the Chuks roared back into the win column with a 10-2 victory…

Monday high school soccer scores – August 23

August 23, 2021 10:51 PM News Team

Boys and girls high school soccer…

Chukars blown out 9-0, on the verge of losing Highway Series to Boise

August 23, 2021 11:16 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho Falls Chukars were down from the get-go Monday night against Boise, ultimately losing to the Hawks…

Idaho Falls defeats Bonneville 3-1 in boys soccer, improves to 2-0 this season

August 23, 2021 10:05 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho Falls High School Boys Soccer team is off to a great start in 2021 after improving to 2-0 on the young season with a 3-1 victory over…

Parade set for Tuesday to celebrate Idaho Falls Bandits national championship

August 23, 2021 5:35 PM LocalNews8-Newsroom

The back-to-back American Legion World Series champions are ready to celebrate, and so is the city of Idaho…

Highland drops season opener to Rocky Mountain

August 21, 2021 11:14 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Rocky Mountain used two first-half touchdowns to beat Highland, 12-7 on Saturday night. The Grizzlies got a huge 95-yard…

Idaho State kicks off volleyball season with a sweep

August 21, 2021 11:13 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State volleyball competed in a scrimmage against Northwest Nazarene in preparation for the upcoming regular season.…

Friday high school scores – August 20

August 20, 2021 10:19 PM News Team

Friday high school football, boys soccer and girls soccer scores for August…

Preston shines against Hillcrest

August 20, 2021 10:03 PM Adrian Luevano

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Preston opened up the regular season with a 4-1 victory over Hillcrest. The defending 4A State champions got a goal from Tessa…

Rigby beats Bonneville in season-opener

August 20, 2021 9:08 PM Adrian Luevano

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Rigby used a second-half goal by Forrest Uminski to beat Bonneville, 2-1 on Friday night. The Trojans travel to Hillcrest on…

ISU updates mask policy

August 20, 2021 4:48 PM News Team

Due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases, Idaho State University has updated its mask…

Idaho high school football preseason media poll released, Rigby tops Rocky Mountain in 5A

August 19, 2021 8:57 PM Eric Moon

As the Idaho high school football season begins this week, we know which teams lead the polls coming into this…

Idaho Falls Bandits are back-to-back American Legion World Series Champions

August 18, 2021 2:23 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Bandits are back-to-back American Legion World Series…

Pocatello High School to get new stadium through $1 million partnership with Lookout Credit Union

August 17, 2021 9:57 PM Eric Moon

In a press release Tuesday night, Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced Pocatello High School is getting a new stadium through a $1 million…

Hillcrest Football Boosters hold fundraiser to raise money for a new stadium

August 14, 2021 11:01 PM Eric Moon

Saturday night, Hillcrest Football Boosters held a fundraiser at Hillcrest High School to raise money for a new multi-purpose stadium to be built at…

Idaho State soccer is ready to open newly renovated Davis Field

August 13, 2021 10:15 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – After months of renovations to Davis Field, the Idaho State women’s soccer team is less than 24 hours away from playing…

Pinecrest Golf Course undergoing renovations to install a new irrigation system

August 13, 2021 6:46 PM Eric Moon

If you’ve been to Pinecrest Golf Course this summer, you might’ve noticed some changes. That’s because a new $3 million irrigation system and new…

Grays defeat Smithfield 6-3, force game 3 in NUL Semifinals

August 11, 2021 1:00 AM Eric Moon

Facing elimination Tuesday night, the Gate City Grays dug their cleats in, got an early lead and forced a game three to decide their semifinal series…

Ogden snaps Chukars’ win streak, takes down Idaho Falls 14-10

August 9, 2021 11:39 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho Falls Chukars were red hot entering Monday night’s tilt against Ogden, but their four-game win streak came to a halt at the hands of the…

Bandits win Regional Championship, advance to World Series to defend American Legion title

August 9, 2021 4:51 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho Falls Bandits are regional champions and they begin their run at another American Legion World Series title on…

Chukars win consecutive games, take down Ogden 12-8 in back and forth contest

August 6, 2021 10:50 PM Eric Moon

Before Thursday’s night game, the Chukars had lost…

ISU’s Winward has a great showing in Day 2 of the War Bonnet Round Up

August 6, 2021 10:37 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State’s Brooke Winward had a great showing in the breakway roping event on Friday night at Sandy Downs. The Bengal…

PRCA wrap up day one of their War Bonnet performance

August 5, 2021 10:39 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – It was the first performance day for the PRCA at the War Bonnet Round Up inside the Sandy Downs Arena. Blackfoot’s…

Youth events take center stage at War Bonnet Rodeo

August 4, 2021 10:36 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The War Bonnet Rodeo opened on Wednesday night with some youth events taking center stage at Sandy Downs. Mini-bull…

Grays open NUL playoffs with a win

August 4, 2021 10:28 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Gate City Grays shut out the Brigham City Peaches 5-0 in game one of their playoff series on Wednesday night. Grays…

Chukars blown out 12-4 to begin six-game homestand, remain in third place in the north

August 4, 2021 10:48 PM Eric Moon

Right from the get-go Wednesday night, the Ogden Raptors took charge against the Idaho Falls Chukars, blowing out the Chuks 12-4, handing Idaho Falls…

Deputies and firefighters play ball for charity

July 30, 2021 10:49 AM Adrian Luevano

Bonneville County deputies and Idaho Falls firefighters go head to head during the annual Guns vs. Hoses softball game…

Chukars drop series opener in Boise

July 28, 2021 11:45 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Game one of a six-game series against the Boise Hawks did not go the way the Idaho Falls Chukars wanted it to go. The Hawks put…

Chukars bounce back, defeat Rocky Mountain 9-8 to finish homestand

July 26, 2021 10:48 PM Eric Moon

After losing for just the second time in 23 games against the Rocky Mountain Vibes Sunday, the Idaho Falls Chukars used an early burst of offense to…

Water Polo takes over Rigby Lake

July 25, 2021 9:49 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The first annual Rigby Lake Water Polo Invitational featured eight teams competing. Tournament organizer Ryan Hancock…

Chukars take down Rocky Mountain 8-6 for fifth straight win

July 23, 2021 11:36 PM Eric Moon

Friday night at Melaleuca Field, the Idaho Falls Chukars made it 20 wins against the Rocky Mountain Vibes this season in 21…

Lucky Disc Golf Open returns to Idaho Falls

July 23, 2021 10:21 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The 2021 Lucky Disc Golf Open got started on Friday at Freeman Park and the College of Eastern Idaho. Joseph Kozlowski…

Chukars take their second game of the homestand

July 22, 2021 9:57 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Matt Feinstein’s grand slam in the second inning helped the Idaho Falls Chukars beat the Rocky Mountain Vibes 8-4 on…

Chukars blow past the Vibes

July 21, 2021 10:22 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Kona Quiggle’s three RBI day at the plate helped the Idaho Falls Chukars beat the Rocky Mountain Vibes 9-4. With the win,…