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Sugar-Salem knocks off another 4A team

September 4, 2020 11:19 PM Adrian Luevano

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem beat 4A’s Shelley, 24-6 on Friday night. The Diggers beat 4A’s Century last Friday in overtime. Sugar-Salem…

Thursday high school scores – September 3

September 3, 2020 10:26 PM News Team

Boys and girls soccer,…

Bonneville handles Madison in four sets

September 3, 2020 10:58 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Bonneville Bees picked a home win over Madison in volleyball Thursday. The Bees won the match 3-1. Bonneville…

Idaho Falls boys soccer secure conference win with late goal

September 2, 2020 11:15 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A goal in the 80th minute lifted the Idaho Falls over Thunder Ridge 2-1 in boys soccer Wednesday. The game was the…

Hillcrest, Marsh Valley rise in week 1 state media football poll

September 2, 2020 4:48 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem and West Side retain top spots in this week’s state media football poll. Friday night wins propelled…

Tuesday high school scores – September 1

September 1, 2020 10:50 PM News Team

Boys and girls soccer, High school…

Local business donates temperature kiosk to high schools

September 1, 2020 10:50 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline High School has a new tool at its gym to help keep the community safer from COVID-19 during sporting events.…

High school scores – Monday, August 31

August 31, 2020 10:10 PM News Team

Boys and girls high school…

New video scoreboard being installed at Thunder Stadium

August 31, 2020 8:20 PM Dylan Carder

Workers are installing a new video scoreboard at Thunder Stadium at Bonneville High School.…

Highland gets shutout by Sky View

August 29, 2020 9:36 PM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – In the final game of the Rocky Mountain Rumble Sky View shutout Highland, 45-0. The Bobcats are the reigning 4A state…

Rigby charges past Box Elder

August 29, 2020 9:36 PM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby used their ground game to beat Box Elder, 51-0 in the Rocky Mountain Rumble. Rigby running back Gabe Mobley scored…

Grace runs past North Gem in defensive battle

August 29, 2020 12:54 AM Cole Sams

After a scoreless first half, Grace was able to seize the momentum and defeat North Gem 14-6.…

Butte County pulls away from Watersprings for season opening win

August 29, 2020 12:45 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Butte County knocked off Watersprings 42-8 on Friday. The Pirates scored 34 unanswered points to walk out with the…

Pocatello shocks Madison on the road

August 29, 2020 12:30 AM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The night cap of the Rocky Mountain Rumble provided a statement to the rest of East Idaho. Pocatello used five turnovers…

Aberdeen playing American Falls on Friday night

Aberdeen takes down American Falls

August 29, 2020 12:26 AM Cole Sams

AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Aberdeen got out to an early 14-0 lead in the first half and never gave it up, defeating arch rival American…

Snake River falls to Kimberly 30-26

August 29, 2020 12:32 AM Dylan Carder

KIMBERLY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Kimberly outlasted Snake River 30-26 Friday in a game that saw multiple weather delays. The first delay came just five…

Skyline blanks Minico

August 29, 2020 12:22 AM Dylan Carder

RUPERT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Second ranked Skyline blanked fifth ranked Minico 32-0 in a battle of 4A schools Friday. The Grizzlies blew the game open…

Mountain Crest rolls past Bonneville

August 29, 2020 12:26 AM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rocky Mountain Rumble started with a big 56-22 win by Mountain Crest over Bonneville. The Mustangs only scored 14…

Sugar-Salem takes down Century in overtime

August 29, 2020 12:20 AM Adrian Luevano

SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Friday night was a defensive battle between Sugar-Salem and Century. The Diggers came out on top, 13-7 in overtime.…

West Side sails past Firth

August 29, 2020 12:15 AM Adrian Luevano

FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – West Side sailed past Firth, 33-6. The Pirates play Snake River next Friday and Firth hosts Soda…

Blackfoot grabs road win over Thunder Ridge

August 29, 2020 12:09 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot started the Jerrod Ackley era with a 40-21 road win over Thunder Ridge on Friday. It was Ackley’s first…

Hillcrest runs past Idaho Falls

August 28, 2020 11:59 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Hillcrest Knights opened the season with a 56-20 win over Idaho Falls Friday. Hillcrest (1-0) hosts Vallivue…

Friday H.S. football scores – August 28

August 28, 2020 10:01 PM News Team

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Thunder Ridge tops Hillcrest in boys soccer

August 27, 2020 11:14 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Thunder Ridge Titans defeated the Hillcrest Knights 4-1 in boys soccer on Thursday. Thunder Ridge (2-0-0) will host…

Thursday high school scores – August 27

August 27, 2020 11:08 PM News Team

Boys and girls soccer,…

Highland beats Pocatello for their first win in 2020

August 27, 2020 9:05 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Highland picked up their first win of the season by defeating Pocatello, 4-1, in the Black and Blue rivalry game. Set…

Wednesday high school scores – August 26

August 26, 2020 11:07 PM News Team

Boys and girls high school soccer, H.S.…

Sugar-Salem, West Side earn top spots in preseason high school football media poll

August 26, 2020 5:14 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The preseason Idaho high school football media poll is out. Two east Idaho teams find themselves on top to start the…

Storm causes significant damage to Butte County High School football field

August 26, 2020 5:05 PM Dylan Carder

ARCO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Butte County High School is assessing the damage to its football field after winds blow over half their field lights. Four…

D91 releases COVID protocols for Ravsten Stadium

August 25, 2020 8:40 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls School District 91 revealed Tuesday its COVID protocols for allowing fans into Ravsten Stadium for…

2020 football previews: Blackfoot Broncos

August 25, 2020 7:44 PM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Blackfoot Broncos have a new head coach on the sidelines for the first time in 28 years. Jerrod Ackley takes over…

D91 announces new rules, expectations for Ravsten Stadium

August 25, 2020 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho Falls School District 91 is unveiling new rules and expectations for Ravsten Stadium amid COVID-19 in accordance with guidance from local…

Haylie Keck lands assistant coach job with Idaho State volleyball

August 25, 2020 3:38 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Former Bonneville Bee Haylie Keck is returning to Idaho State volleyball as an assistant coach. Keck was one of the…

Tuesday high school scores – August 24

August 24, 2020 11:15 PM News Team

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Idaho Falls, Bonneville battle to a 2-2 draw in girls soccer

August 24, 2020 10:57 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls scored a late equalizer to salvage a 2-2 draw against Bonneville in girls soccer Monday. Bonneville lead…

2020 football previews: Skyline Grizzlies

August 24, 2020 4:48 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Skyline Grizzlies enter 2020 with a lot of confidence. “Our main goal is to win a state championship.” Head…

Rigby routs Bonneville in boys soccer

August 21, 2020 11:52 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rigby Trojans scored early and often in a dominating 17-1 over Bonneville in boys soccer Friday. Rigby (1-0)…

Legendary basketball coach Boyd Grant has passed away at 87

August 17, 2020 11:00 AM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Legendary basketball coach Boyd Grant has passed away at 87. The American Falls native won the NJCAA National…

Idaho Falls blanks Shelley to begin boys soccer season

August 21, 2020 11:42 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls beat Shelley 10-0 Friday to begin the 2020 boys soccer season. Next up for the Tigers (1-0) is a visit…

2020 football previews: Hillcrest Knights

August 21, 2020 11:23 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Hillcrest Knights are looking to get back to championship form in 2020. The 2018 4A state champs had an early exit in…

Highland rams past Thunder Ridge

August 21, 2020 11:26 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Jack Whitmer’s four touchdown passes helped Highland beat Thunder Ridge, 38-12. The Rams are scheduled to play the…

Friday High School Scores – August 21

August 21, 2020 10:54 PM News Team

Football, Boys…

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District announces athletic event spectator guidelines

August 20, 2020 6:08 PM News Team

With athletic events set to kick-off on Friday, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced Thursday the guidelines it will be requiring for…

2020 football previews: Shelley Russets

August 20, 2020 10:07 AM Dylan Carder

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Shelley Russets are looking to make progress in year two under head coach Josh Wells. They went 0-8 his first season…

Chukars look forward to more events at Melaleuca Field

August 19, 2020 8:55 PM Adrian Luevano

Wednesday night is the last Brews at the Ballpark at Melaleuca…

2020 football previews: Bonneville Bees

August 18, 2020 11:04 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There is a new head man in charge of the Bonneville Bees in 2020. Kevin Kempf enters his first year as head football…

2020 football previews: Idaho Falls Tigers

August 17, 2020 10:57 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Tigers have a new challenge for the 2020 season. For the first time since 2015 Idaho Falls will be…

Idaho State and Boise State are trying to figure out spring season details

August 16, 2020 9:58 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With no Big Sky and Mountain West fall sports in 2020, athletic directors in Idaho are scrambling trying to figure…

Harsin wants to play this fall but understands safety comes first

August 15, 2020 9:54 AM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – If Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin had it his way, the Broncos would be playing football this fall. There…

2020 football previews: Highland Rams

August 14, 2020 10:53 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The biggest change for the Highland Rams in 2020 is where they will play their home games. Idaho State University is…

Idaho State Soccer and Volleyball are optimistic on a spring season

August 14, 2020 4:57 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – It’s going to be quiet this fall at Idaho State with no sports being played on campus. However, both Bengals soccer…

2020 football previews: Thunder Ridge Titans

August 13, 2020 10:59 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge enters year three as a program in 2020. After going winless in the inaugural season, the Titans…

Big Sky postpones all fall sports until spring

August 13, 2020 10:51 AM Dylan Carder

FARMINGTON, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference announced Thursday that it will be postponing the remainder of the fall sports until spring.…

2020 football previews: Madison Bobcats

August 11, 2020 11:10 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Madison Bobcats are looking to bounce back from a 3-7 season in 2019. Head coach Mitch Buck says he likes the energy…

2020 football previews: Rigby Trojans

August 10, 2020 11:00 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rigby Trojans enter the 2020 season with a title they’ve never held before: defending state champs. Rigby beat Coeur…

No high school football games at Holt Arena this fall

August 7, 2020 10:15 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State University announced Friday that it will not be hosting high school football games at Holt Arena this…

Big Sky Conference pushes football season to spring

August 7, 2020 10:32 AM Dylan Carder

The Big Sky Conference announced Friday that it is postponing the 2020 football season to spring of…

Los Banditos run-rule the Lightning for the tournament crown

August 2, 2020 10:09 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Los Banditos used a seven-run, second inning to beat the Lightning Gold of Colorado, 12-2 in the Bandits…

Bandits take third place in Bandits Invitational

August 2, 2020 10:05 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits used a four hit day from McGwire Jephson to beat the Spokane Expos, 11-1. The Bandits…

Mustangs clinch a spot in the ICFL title game

August 1, 2020 9:36 PM Adrian Luevano

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – New year, new league, and the same Idaho Mustangs winning football games. The Mustangs clinched a spot in the Idaho…

Los Banditos advance to the title game with a win over the Bandits

August 1, 2020 9:31 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Los Banditos clinched a spot in the Bandits Invitational Championship game by beating the Idaho Falls Bandits, 9-6.…

AA Legion Baseball Scores, Friday, July 31

July 31, 2020 10:22 PM News Team

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Feast or famine for Bandits in double header split

July 31, 2020 10:52 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits split a double header Friday that featured two drastically different games. Idaho Falls beat…

Runnin’ Rebels win 2020 AA Legion state title

July 31, 2020 8:43 PM Dylan Carder

RUPERT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Pocatello beat Twin Falls Friday 1-0 to win the AA Legion Baseball state tournament. Caden McCurdy pitched a complete…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Thursday, July 30

July 30, 2020 9:54 PM News Team

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AA Legion Baseball State Tournament Scores – Wednesday, July 29

July 29, 2020 10:20 PM News Team

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AA Legion Baseball State Tournament Scores – Tuesday, July 28

July 28, 2020 9:46 PM News Team

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AA Legion Baseball State Tournament Scores – Monday, July 27

July 27, 2020 9:54 PM News Team

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Legion Baseball State Tournament features plenty of East Idaho teams

July 26, 2020 9:07 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The AA American Legion State Tournament begins on Monday at Minico High School. Due to the Pandemic, Treasure Valley…

Mustangs head to division championship with another blowout win

July 25, 2020 11:56 PM Adrian Luevano

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Mustangs used another 50 point first-half to beat the Logan Stampede, 72-0. With the win the Mustangs have…

Idaho State soccer, volleyball, cross country to begin September 18

July 24, 2020 6:18 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Fall competition for olympic sports in the Big Sky Conference will begin Friday, September 18. The BSC President’s…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Thursday, July 23

July 23, 2020 10:09 PM News Team

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Madison takes two from the Bees

July 22, 2020 11:17 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Madison swept the Idaho Falls Bees in a AA Legion double header Wednesday. The Cats won the first game 10-6 and the…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Wednesday, July 22

July 22, 2020 10:26 PM News Team

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AA Legion Baseball Scores – Tuesday, July 21

July 21, 2020 10:35 PM News Team

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Local youth baseball team heading to national tournament

July 21, 2020 10:43 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIDI/KIDK) – A local youth baseball team is about to get a chance of a lifetime. The Dirty Dozen will be heading to Branson,…

Boise St, San Diego St favorites to win Mountain West

July 21, 2020 3:12 PM Associated Press

Boise State and San Diego State have been picked to win their divisions in the Mountain West preseason poll.…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Monday, July 20

July 20, 2020 10:22 PM News Team

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Bandits sweep weekend series over ID Prospects

July 18, 2020 11:23 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits extended their win streak to 8 with a weekend sweep over the Idaho Prospects. Kai Howell…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Friday, July 17

July 17, 2020 11:05 PM News Team

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Pocatello tops Skyline in Legion Baseball

July 17, 2020 10:08 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels swept Skyline in a home double header on Friday. Pocatello won the first game 12-6 and…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Thursday, July 16

July 16, 2020 10:47 PM News Team

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Bandits rally to complete sweep over South Fremont

July 16, 2020 10:24 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits scored ten unanswered runs to beat South Fremont 10-4 Thursday night. The win completed a…

Idaho High school sports to start on time this fall

July 16, 2020 3:11 PM Dylan Carder

The Idaho High School Activities Association released its guidelines and protocols for starting the 2020-2021 school year amid the coronavirus…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Wednesday, July 15

July 15, 2020 10:41 PM News Team

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Tigers get hard fought sweep over Skyline

July 15, 2020 10:58 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Tigers erased early deficits in both games of a double header to sweep Skyline Wednesday. The Tigers…