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#22 Taden King makes 3 in Madison's 53-49 win over Highland

Madison holds on in second half to defeat Highland

January 30, 2021 11:37 AM Cole Sams

After storming out a big lead in the first half, Madison had to pull away late and get the victory over Highland…

Thunder Ridge gets a win at Hillcrest

January 30, 2021 12:53 AM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Thunder Ridge went into the Dungeon Friday and walked out with a win over rival Hillcrest 61-58. The Titans earned a season…

Bonneville hangs to beat Blackfoot

January 30, 2021 1:05 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Bonneville picked up a nice win over Blackfoot 69-62 in boys basketball Friday. The win puts the Bees in second place in…

Friday high school basketball scores – Jan.29

January 29, 2021 9:56 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school scores, Wyoming basketball…

Idaho State ramps up for spring season

January 29, 2021 10:14 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – After not having a fall season, Idaho State hit the field on Friday night for their first practice before the Big Sky…

Skyline mashes Shelley

January 29, 2021 9:58 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – In a battle of four-win teams, Skyline picked up their fifth win with a 59-37 victory over Shelley. The Grizzlies…

Idaho Falls stuns Rigby

January 29, 2021 9:52 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Dylan Seeley and the Idaho Falls Tigers used a strong second-half to upset Rigby 55-52 on Friday night. With the win, the…

Thunder Ridge holds off Bonneville

January 28, 2021 11:28 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thunder Ridge knocked off Bonneville 57-43 in girl’s basketball Thursday to wrap up the regular season. The Titans…

Skyline beats Rigby again to end regular season

January 28, 2021 11:11 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline girl’s basketball ended the regular season by beating Rigby 53-41 Thursday. Two of the Trojans’ three loses came…

Thursday high school basketball scores – Jan. 28

January 28, 2021 9:18 PM Adrian Luevano

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL & GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL…

Chukars hope to hire their new manager soon

January 28, 2021 9:34 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – With the Pioneer League schedule out, the Idaho Falls Chukars have started to look for their next manager. Once that is…

South Fremont knocks off Sugar-Salem in Cold War battle

January 28, 2021 9:27 PM Adrian Luevano

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – In a 3A Mountain Rivers Conference and rivalry matchup, South Fremont defeated Sugar-Salem, 69-61 on Thursday night. Tag…

Wednesday high school basketball scores – Jan. 27

January 27, 2021 10:30 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school…

Rigby hands Madison their first conference loss

January 27, 2021 9:55 PM Adrian Luevano

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – In a rivalry and 5A conference matchup, Rigby beat Madison 58-48. With the win, the Trojans split the season series against the…

Athlete of the Week: Dallas Sutton, Ririe girls basketball

January 27, 2021 9:47 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week has helped Ririe climb to the top of the 2A Media Poll. Adrian…

Chukars release 2021 schedule

January 27, 2021 3:20 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Chukars released their 96 game schedule for the 2021 season on Wednesday. The season will feature 48 home…

Tuesday high school basketball scores – Jan. 26

January 26, 2021 10:27 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school…

Skyline grabs top seed in district tournament

January 26, 2021 11:17 PM Dylan Carder

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline knocked off Shelley 59-39 in girls basketball Thursday. With the win, the Grizzlies secured the top seed in the 4A…

Blackfoot downs Bonneville to end regular season

January 26, 2021 11:03 PM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Blackfoot girls basketball finished off the regular season with a 63-44 win over Bonneville on Tuesday. Esperanza Vergara…

No more cleaning between games

January 26, 2021 5:43 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education has made another change to its plan for winter…

IHSAA announces changes to state basketball tournament

January 26, 2021 4:25 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho High School Activities Association announced some changes to the state basketball tournament dates on Tuesday. The…

#20 Taylor Smith guards defender in Century's 55-51 win

Century outlasts Preston to sweep season series

January 23, 2021 6:56 PM Cole Sams

Looking to host the 4A District 5 tournament, Century put on a strong second half effort to edge past Preston 55-51 and clinch the #1 seed.…

Friday high school basketball scores – Jan. 22

January 22, 2021 9:58 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school scores, Wyoming…

Thunder Ridge takes care of business against Idaho Falls

January 23, 2021 12:17 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thunder Ridge defeated Idaho falls 67-30 in girl’s basketball Friday. The Titans have now won back to back games after…

Skyline beats Blackfoot to create tie for first place

January 23, 2021 12:04 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Maddie Olson scored 20 points to lead Skyline to a 61-49 win over Blackfoot Friday. The win draws the Grizzlies even with…

Hillcrest takes home Civil War victory over Bonneville

January 22, 2021 10:29 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – In the Civil War rivalry game, the Hillcrest girls basketball team beat Bonneville, 56-48. This story will be…

Rigby blows past Shelley

January 22, 2021 10:26 PM Adrian Luevano

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Rigby girls basketball cruised to a 53-21 victory over Shelley on Friday night. This story will be…

Pocatello’s Dirk Koetter retires from coaching

January 22, 2021 6:00 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Highland High School alum, Dirk Koetter, has retired from coaching per his Facebook account. Dirk Koetter has officially…

State adopts updated sports spectator policy

January 22, 2021 2:09 PM News Team

In line with the Governor’s updated high school athletic plan, the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District has released its own updated policy. …

Thursday high school scores – Jan. 21

January 21, 2021 10:33 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and high school scores,…

Madison tops Thunder Ridge to take over first place

January 21, 2021 10:56 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Madison grabbed the inside lane to the conference top seed by beating Thunder Ridge at home 57-54 Thursday. Both teams came…

Bengals stay perfect in Big Sky play

January 21, 2021 10:16 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team stayed perfect at Reed Gym with a 80-55 win over Portland State. Dora Goles…

Century picks up their first conference win over Pocatello

January 21, 2021 10:13 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Century boys basketball team took down cross-town rival Pocatello, 58-49 on Thursday night. With the win, the…

South Fremont hands Snake River their first loss

January 20, 2021 9:46 PM Adrian Luevano

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – It took double overtime for South Fremont to hand Snake River a 67-55 loss on Wednesday night. With the loss the…

Wednesday high school scores – January 20

January 20, 2021 10:25 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) , Boys and girls high school basketball, wrestling…

Athlete of the Week: Kaden Ramos, Thunder Ridge wrestling

January 20, 2021 9:41 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week took home another championship at the Tiger-Grizz wrestling…

High school athletic plan to include more spectators at sporting events

January 20, 2021 4:38 PM News Team

Following a week-long decrease in statewide COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Governor Brad Little announced Wednesday he is instructing the State…

Tuesday high school basketball scores – Jan. 19

January 19, 2021 10:29 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school…

Watersprings earns sweep over North Gem

January 19, 2021 11:23 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Watersprings beat North Gem 69-65 Tuesday to complete the season sweep over their conference rivals. The Warrior offense…

Skyline upsets Hillcrest for first conference win

January 19, 2021 11:07 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline shocked Hillcrest 45-39 Tuesday to pick up its first conference win of the season. In the process, the Grizzlies handed…

Idaho State signs Phenicie to two-year extension

January 19, 2021 6:05 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State University is extending the contract of Rob Phenicie as head football coach. The new two-year deal will pay…

Highland grad Tommy Togiai declares for 2021 NFL draft

January 18, 2021 11:02 PM Dylan Carder

COLUMBUS, Ohio (KIFI) – Highland High School graduate Tommy Togiai will skip his senior season at Ohio State and go to the NFL. The 6’2″, 300 pound…

Bengals winning streak snapped by Hornets

January 18, 2021 10:16 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State came up short Monday 70-65 against Sacramento State. The loss snapped a four game winning streak for the…

Bengals beat Sacramento State in overtime

January 17, 2021 8:27 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Brayden Parker and Tarik Cool each scored 18 points to help Idaho State beat Sacramento State, 57-56 in overtime on Sunday.…

Highland takes home team title at Tiger-Grizz

January 17, 2021 8:23 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – In the final day of the Tiger-Grizz wrestling tournament, Highland took home the team title with 185.5 points. At 101…

Saturday high school basketball scores – Jan. 16

January 16, 2021 9:53 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho…

#4 Dylan Seeley makes three in Idaho Falls 51-47 win over Highland

Idaho Falls edges past Highland

January 16, 2021 4:26 AM Cole Sams

Idaho Falls held steady throughout this back-and-forth matchup and defeated Highland 51-47.

Dylan Seeley finished with a game-high 27 points,…

Madison tops Blackfoot in boy’s basketball

January 16, 2021 1:35 AM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Madison took care of business against Blackfoot 57-49 on Friday. The Bobcats extend their winning steak to six games.…

Friday high school basketball scores – Jan. 15

January 15, 2021 9:21 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school basketball scores, Wyoming…

International flair in the Bengals starting five

January 16, 2021 11:05 AM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – As the names are read off for the Idaho State women’s basketball team, you hear their position, place they are from, and…

Hillcrest stays unbeaten in conference with a Civil War victory

January 15, 2021 10:10 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – In a Civil War rivalry showdown Hillcrest beat Bonneville, 75-61 on Friday night. It is the second win this season for…

Driggs’ 23 points leads Thunder Ridge past Shelley

January 15, 2021 10:05 PM Adrian Luevano

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – In just three quarters of play, Lloyer Driggs scored 23 points to help Thunder Ridge beat Shelley, 64-47 on Friday night. Tyler…

Thursday high school basketball scores – Jan. 14

January 14, 2021 10:24 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school…

Marsh Valley grabs road win at South Fremont

January 14, 2021 11:04 PM Dylan Carder

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – Marsh Valley beats South Fremont 71-52 in a battle of top five 3A teams Thursday. Bracken Howell led the Eagles with 18…

Blackfoot storms past Thunder Ridge

January 14, 2021 10:58 PM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – The Blackfoot girls basketball team started their game against Thunder Ridge on a 17-5 run and never looked back. The…

Wednesday high school basketball scores – Jan. 13

January 13, 2021 9:59 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school basketball…

Madison defends home court against rival Rigby

January 13, 2021 11:02 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Madison beat Rigby 64-43 Wednesday in the first meeting of the season between the rivals. Round two will be January 27th in…

Athlete of the Week: Julian Bowie, Pocatello boys basketball

January 13, 2021 2:01 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week has only played high school basketball for a couple of months.…

Tuesday high school basketball scores – Jan. 12

January 12, 2021 9:59 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school basketball…

Skyline gets 7th straight win over rival Idaho Falls

January 12, 2021 11:52 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline beat Idaho Falls in girl’s basketball 64-56 on Tuesday. The Grizzlies have won seven straight games against their…

Rigby sweeps Thunder Ridge to go 6-0 in conference

January 12, 2021 11:27 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Rigby earned a season sweep over conference foe Thunder Ridge Tuesday with the 65-60 win. The Lady Trojans maintain control of…

Shelley hangs on to down Sugar-Salem

January 9, 2021 12:50 AM Dylan Carder

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI) – Shelley survived to beat Sugar-Salem 38-36 in boys basketball on Friday. Sugar-Salem missed a potential game winner as time…

Rigby tops Blackfoot in overtime

January 9, 2021 12:37 AM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Rigby outlasted Blackfoot in overtime 63-56 on Friday. It was a battle of ranked teams with state tournament aspirations.…

Century opens conference play with a win over Pocatello

January 9, 2021 12:33 AM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Century girls basketball team picked up their third-straight win and first in conference play with a 59-26 victory…

Friday high school basketball scores – Jan. 8

January 8, 2021 9:44 PM Jana Ward

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school basketball…

#11 Kylie Larsen finishes at the rim in Preston's 53-28 win over Marsh Valley

Preston continues strong start to season with win over Marsh Valley

January 9, 2021 12:22 AM Cole Sams

Taking an early lead in the first, Preston seized control en route to a 53-28 victory at Marsh…

Mariani and Highland HS celebrate the success of Hill and Togiai

January 8, 2021 6:03 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Highland High School head football coach, Gino Mariani can’t sit when he watches Taysom Hill and Tommy Togiai play. “I pace…

Miller adapts to broadcasting during a pandemic

January 8, 2021 5:48 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State broadcaster Jerry Miller has called hundreds of games from different locations around the country. “I know,…

Pocatello cruises past Highland

January 7, 2021 11:39 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – In a Black and Blue rivalry game, the Pocatello Indians boys basketball team cruised to a 52-41 win over Highland.…

Idaho State stays perfect at home

January 7, 2021 11:32 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team used defense down the stretch to beat Northern Arizona, 70-66 on Thursday night.…

Thursday high school basketball scores – Jan.7

January 7, 2021 10:24 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school…

Wednesday high school scores – Jan. 6

January 6, 2021 10:23 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school basketball scores, wrestling…

Athlete of the Week: Esperanza Vergarra, Blackfoot girls basketball

January 6, 2021 10:38 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week has helped Blackfoot climb to the top of the High Country…

Tuesday high school basketball scores – Jan. 5

January 5, 2021 10:17 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school basketball…

Diggers top Panthers once again in 3A showdown

January 5, 2021 11:31 PM Dylan Carder

SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – Sugar-Salem topped Snake River 59-46 in girls basketball Tuesday. Both teams came in with 10-1 records and ranked in the…

Madison hires Chandler Rhoads to be new football coach

January 5, 2021 11:13 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Chandler Rhoads is the new head football coach at Madison High School. The school board approved his hire in a special…

Highland grad Tristen Hoge to enter 2021 NFL draft

January 4, 2021 10:32 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Former Highland Ram Tristen Hoge will not be returning to BYU next season. He will be going pro. The senior left guard…

Konate’s 18 points powers Idaho State to victory

January 2, 2021 11:42 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team started their three-game homestand with a 72-53 win over Weber State. Bengals…

Blackfoot steamrolls Minico for their sixth-straight win

January 2, 2021 11:37 PM Adrian Luevano

MINICO, Idaho (KMVT) – The Blackfoot girls basketball team extended their winning streak to six games after their 60-44 win over Minico. The Broncos…

Wednesday high school basketball scores – Dec. 30

December 30, 2020 9:18 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls high school basketball…

Thunder Ridge finishes Holiday Tournament unbeaten

December 30, 2020 10:07 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thunder Ridge guard Lloyer Driggs powered the Titans to a 75-68 win over Coeur d’Alene by scoring 28 points. With…

Hillcrest cruises past Mountain Home

December 30, 2020 10:02 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – In the final day of the East Idaho Basketball Tournament, Hillcrest picked up their second straight win with a 52-28…

Star Valley stuns Skyline for their first win

December 30, 2020 9:59 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Star Valley battled every game in the East Idaho Holiday Tournament and they finally got rewarded for it on…

Hillcrest dominates Star Valley

December 29, 2020 11:48 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Hillcrest took down Star Valley, Wyoming 75-31 on day two of the East Idaho Holiday Tournament. The Knights were able to bounce…

Skyline slips past Coeur d’Alene

December 29, 2020 11:35 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Raleigh Shippen scored with less than a second left on the clock to secure Skyline a 55-52 win over Coeur d’Alene…

Tuesday high school basketball scores – Dec. 29

December 29, 2020 10:04 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls high school basketball…

Monday high school basketball scores – Dec. 28

December 28, 2020 9:47 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls high school…

Wednesday high school basketball scores – Dec. 23

December 23, 2020 10:43 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls high school basketball…

Athlete of the Week: Mattie Olson, Skyline girls basketball

December 23, 2020 2:15 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week scored 70 points in one week. Adrian Luevano introduces us to…

Monday high school basketball scores – December 21

December 21, 2020 10:02 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) Boys and girls high school…

Friday high school scores – December 18

December 18, 2020 9:32 PM Jana Ward

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls high school basketball…

Olson’s 41 points powers Skyline past Hillcrest

December 18, 2020 12:20 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mattie Olson scored 41 points to lead Skyline past Hillcrest 74-53 Thursday night. Skyline (6-4, 2-1) and Hillcrest…

Thursday high school scores – December 17

December 17, 2020 10:36 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls high school basketball…

Bengals pick up their second win at home

December 17, 2020 10:02 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team beat SAGU American Indian College, 89-54 on Thursday night. Tarik Cool led…

Thunder Ridge takes down Century on the road

December 17, 2020 9:53 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge picked up their second win over Century, 57-44 on Thursday night. Lauren Davenport scored 14 points for…

Wednesday high school scores – December 16

December 16, 2020 10:57 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) Boys and girls high school…

Hillcrest pulls away to beat Idaho Falls

December 16, 2020 11:02 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Hillcrest turned a four point halftime lead into a 16 point win over Idaho Falls Wednesday. The Knights beat the Tigers at…

Idaho State grinds out their third-straight win

December 16, 2020 8:02 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team picked up their third-straight win by beating Northern Colorado, 63-50 on…

Athlete of the Week: Stanton Howell, Marsh Valley boys basketball

December 16, 2020 12:54 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week excels in the classroom and the basketball court. Adrian Luevano…

Tuesday high school basketball scores – Dec. 15

December 15, 2020 10:11 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls high school…