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High school basketball scores – Monday, February 24

February 24, 2020 10:20 PM News Team

Boys district high school basketball tournament scores

Blackfoot upsets Idaho Falls to punch ticket to state

February 24, 2020 11:24 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot knocked off top seeded Idaho Falls 60-55 Monday to clinch a berth in the state tournament. The Bronco attack was lead by Reece Robinson’s 16 points. Isaiah Thomas put up 13 points. Jett Shelley added 12 points. Keynion Clark lead all scorers with 22 points for Idaho Falls. Dylan

Sugar-Salem tops Teton to win 3A District 6 Championship

February 24, 2020 11:03 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The defending 3A state boys basketball champions are heading back to defend their title. Sugar-Salem beat Teton 65-51 to win the Mountain Rivers Conference district championship. Crew Clark lead the Diggers with 20 points. Hadley Miller added 15 points. Tanner Harris pitched in 12 points for Sugar-Salem. Teton was lead by

Three East Idaho teams bring home state titles

February 23, 2020 11:56 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rockland, Bonneville, and Soda Springs all left the Ford Idaho Center with hardware. “It’s a pretty good feeling honestly,” Soda Springs guard Sadie Gronning said. “We’ve been waiting all year for it. It’s been our goal and to finally have it come true is really, I don’t even know how

Meet Century cheerleader, Brooke Schuelke

February 21, 2020 11:52 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Brooke Schuelke is a member of the Century High School cheer team. Just like every other cheerleader, she does her laps and conditioning in the morning. She also does the team routine at games. “I thought it would be a really neat opportunity for both Brooke and my team,” Century cheer

Bengals drop their 11th straight game

February 22, 2020 11:18 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The rough opening in the new year continues for the Idaho State men’s basketball team. The Bengals losing streak extends to 11 straight games due to Northern Colorado’s 85-72 win over Idaho State. Northern Colorado led the entire game, using points in the paint to their advantage. 52 of the Bears

Bonneville caps off perfect championship season

February 22, 2020 9:55 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville defeated Century 54-39 in the 4A state girls basketball championship to finish 27-0. For the Bees, it’s redemption after failing to make it to state after running the table in the regular season last year. Sadie Lott lead the Bees with 24 points. Makayla Sorensen scored 11 points for Bonneville.

Snake River takes second place in 3A state girls basketball tournament

February 22, 2020 5:44 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Snake River fell to Timberlake in the 3A state championship game on Saturday. The Panthers struggled to score in the first half managing only nine points. Josee Steadman lead Snake River with 15 points. Adia Goff put up seven points for the Panthers. Jordan Gilbert added six points. Snake River finishes

ISU welcomes newest Sports Hall of Fame class

February 22, 2020 5:04 PM News Team

Idaho State University welcomed six Bengals into the Sports Hall of Fame during a Saturday ceremony.

Soda Springs completes threepeat behind Gronning’s 31

February 22, 2020 5:03 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Soda Springs won its third straight 2A state girls basketball championship Saturday. The Cardinals beat Coley Valley 67-56 in the title game at the Ford Idaho Center. Sadie Gronning lead the Cardinals with 31 points. She went 16 for 20 from the charity stripe. Jorianne Balls had 18 points and eight

Sugar-Salem beats Teton for 3A consolation

February 22, 2020 12:56 PM Dylan Carder

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem topped district six rival Teton 68-39 to win the 3A consolation prize Saturday. The Diggers were lead by Hailey Harris with 20 points and eight rebounds. Macey Fillmore provided 12 points. Mardee Fillmore added eight points. Waklee Kunz and Abby Thomas each scored ten points to lead Teton. Annalea Brown

Blackfoot falls to Burley in 4A Consolation game

February 22, 2020 12:48 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot fell to Burley 56-43 in the 4A consolation game on Saturday. The Broncos were lead by Hadley Humphries with 12 points and seven rebounds. Tenleigh Smith scored eight points. Kristen Thomas added six points. Blackfoot ends the 2019-2020 season with a 19-10 overall record.

Rockland wins first state title in school history

February 22, 2020 12:38 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rockland defeated Carey 45-30 to win the 1AD2 state girls basketball championship. For the Bulldogs, it’s their first state championship of any kind. Rockland was lead by senior Madalyn Permann with 20 points. She also had nine rebounds. Kiersley Boyer had 15 points and ten rebounds for the Bulldogs. Evie Waite

Teton advances to district title game

February 22, 2020 12:43 AM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Teton edges out South Fremont, 71-69 to advance to the 3A District 6 Championship game against Sugar-Salem. The title game will be on Monday, Feb. 24. Tip-off from Madison High School is at 7 pm.

Mackay knocks off Lakeside

February 21, 2020 11:33 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mackay advances to the 1AD2 consolation game with a 49-41 win over Lakeside. The Miners dominated the Knights on the glass. Mackay outrebounded Lakeside 52-23. Six different players grabbed at least seven boards for the Miners. Chloe Fullmer topped them all with ten rebounds. Riley Moore lead a balanced scoring attack

High school basketball scores – Friday, February 21

February 21, 2020 8:50 PM News Team

Boys district H.S. scores, Girls state H.S. tournament scores, Wyoming Boys basketball scores

Bonneville in line for perfect championship season

February 21, 2020 11:19 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville swarmed Sandpoint 48-26 in the 4A State girls basketball semifinals. The Bees are now 26-0 heading into the state championship game. Sadie Lott lead the way with 24 points. Makayla Sorensen added nine points. Sage Leishman provided five points. Bonneville can polish off the perfect season with the 4A state

Grace falls to Prairie in 1AD1 state semifinals

February 21, 2020 11:00 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Grace came up short against Prairie in the 1AD1 state semifinals. The Grizzlies fell 47-42 to the Pirates. Grace had a balanced offensive attack. Breanna Hill lead the Grizzlies with 12 points. Zoeigh Walker and Madison Windley each had 11 points. Maniah Clegg added six points and 14 rebounds. The Grizzlies

Soda Springs tops Melba to earn chance for a three-peat

February 21, 2020 10:46 PM Dylan Carder

KUNA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Soda Springs took care of Melba in the 2A state semifinals 49-41. The Cardinals will now look for a third straight state girls basketball championship. Sadie Gronning lead Soda Springs with 20 points. Jordan Gilbert provided 13 points. The Cardinals got ten points and eight rebounds from Adia Goff. Cole Valley

Snake River beats Filer to earn 3A title shot

February 21, 2020 10:33 PM Dylan Carder

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Snake River is back in the 3A girls basketball state championship game. The Panthers beat Filer 62-45 in the semifinals Friday. Josee Stedman lead the way for Snake River with 24 points and nine rebounds. Jordan Gilbert pitched in 13 points. Adia Goff provided ten points and eight rebounds. The Panthers

Century beats Caldwell to reach 4A championship game

February 21, 2020 9:17 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Century earned a spot in the 4A girls basketball championship game with a 47-28 win over Caldwell. The Diamondbacks dominated both the first and third quarter. They outscored the Cougars a combined 24-7 in those two quarters. Lexi Bull lead the way for Century with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Ashton

Bear Lake pulls away from Ririe in overtime

February 21, 2020 7:06 PM Dylan Carder

KUNA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bear Lake advances to the 2A state consolation game after beating Ririe in overtime 45-39. The Bears outscored the Bulldogs 7-1 in the extra frame. Bear Lake was lead by Hailey Humphreys with 14 points. Chelsea Gunderson added 11 points and nine rebounds. Jimi Lloyd scored eight points. Josi Kelsey and

Fillmore scores 31 in Diggers rout of Kimberly

February 21, 2020 5:28 PM Dylan Carder

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem overwhelmed Kimberly 75-32 in the 3A state tournament. Mardee Fillmore alone nearly outscored the Bulldogs. She finished with 31 points and 13 rebounds for Sugar-Salem. Hailey Harris scored 15 points for the Diggers. Natalyah Nead added six points. Sugar-Salem jumped out to a 21-5 first quarter lead and never looked

Rigby’s season ends with loss to Post Falls

February 21, 2020 5:18 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby lost to Post Falls 69-53 in the 5A state girls basketball tournament. The Trojans finished with a strong fourth quarter. They outscored Post Falls 24-11. Tylie Jones lead Rigby with 24 points. Ruby Murdoch put up 11 points. Brooke Donnelly provided the Trojans with six points. Rigby’s season ends with

Teton cruises past Fruitland

February 21, 2020 4:56 PM Dylan Carder

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Teton defeated Fruitland 61-39 to advance to the 3A state consolation game. Teton never trailed outscoring the Grizzlies in three of the four quarters. Cambrie Streit powered Teton’s offense with 21 points. Annalea Brown provided 15 points. Kinley Brown added 11 points. Teton plays for the 3A consolation title Saturday at

Blackfoot beats Preston to advance to consolation game

February 21, 2020 4:44 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot took control early to defeat Preston 42-32 in the 4A state basketball tournament. The Broncos held the Indians to just one point in the first quarter. Blackfoot scored 11 in the opening frame. That number was a theme for the Broncos. They had three players score 11 points each to

Rockland earns chance to play for first state title

February 21, 2020 4:23 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rockland routs Salmon River 44-28 Friday to advance to the 1AD2 state championship game in girls basketball. The Bulldogs left no doubt outscoring the Savages 21-4 in the fourth quarter. Rockland was lead by Madalyn Permann with 16 points. Kiersley Boyer registered a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Charlotte

Bonneville tops Middleton in wire-to-wire win at 4A state tournament

February 21, 2020 12:22 AM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville lead the entire way in a 53-43 win over Middleton in the first round of the 4A state girls basketball tournament. The Bees improve to 25-0 on the season Sydnee Hunt lead the Bonneville attack with 24 points. Sadie Lott pitched in 13 points. Sage Leishman added 12 points. Bonneville

Mackay fades in fourth quarter in state tournament loss

February 21, 2020 12:11 AM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mackay can’t hold lead late in a 42-39 loss to Carey in the 1AD2 state girls basketball tournament. The Miners took a seven point lead into the fourth quarter. The Panthers outscored Mackay 16-6 in the final frame to grab the win. Chloe Fullmer lead the Miners with a double-double. She

Ririe falls to Declo in first round of 2A state tournament

February 20, 2020 11:59 PM Dylan Carder

KUNA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ririe got defeated by Declo 40-36 in the first round of the 2A girls basketball state tournament. The Bulldogs lead by two after three quarters. The Hornets would pull away to claim the victory. Ririe got 11 points from both Sara Boone and Dallas Sutton to lead their offense. Boone also

Bengals pick up their 10th conference win

February 20, 2020 11:47 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team takes the season sweep over Weber State with their 55-41 win over Weber State. Callie Bourne led the Bengals with 11 points. According to Idaho State Athletics, it is her fourteenth consecutive double-digit game. Idaho State hits the road for a two-game road trip starting

Bear Lake loses in first round of 2A state tournament

February 20, 2020 11:44 PM Dylan Carder

KUNA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bear Lake fell to Cole Valley Christian 47-40 in the first round of the 2A state girls basketball tournament. The Bears offense was lead by Josi Kelsey with 12 points. She also grabbed eight rebounds. Jimi Lloyd added ten points. Chelsea Gundersen had a solid game with nine points, nine rebounds

Sugar-Salem falls in double overtime in 3A state tournament opener

February 20, 2020 11:34 PM Dylan Carder

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem’s quest for a three-peat ended in double overtime Thursday. The Diggers lost to Timberlake 45-40 in the first round of the 3A girls state basketball tournament. Sugar-Salem were lead by Mardee Fillmore with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Macey Fillmore scored 11 points. The Diggers got five points each from

Rigby loses to Rocky Mountain in 5A state tournament

February 20, 2020 11:25 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby falls to Rocky Mountain 53-49 in the 5A state girls basketball tournament Thursday. The Trojans were lead by Tylie Jones with 18 points and eight rebounds. Brooke Donnelly added 11 points for Rigby. Victoria Briggs pitched in ten points. Rigby meets up with Post Falls in an elimination game Friday

Girls High School Basketball State Tournament Scores – Thursday, February 20

February 20, 2020 10:07 PM Adrian Luevano

FILER 55, TETON 52 ROCKY MOUNTAIN 53, RIGBY 49 TIMBERLAKE 45, SUGAR-SALEM 40 DECLO 40, RIRIE 36 BONNEVILLE 53, MIDDLETON 43 SNAKE RIVER 56, FRUITLAND 44 ROCKLAND 59, KENDRICK 47

Rockland drops Kendrick in 1AD2 state opening round

February 20, 2020 9:40 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rockland moves on in the 1AD2 state girls basketball tournament with a 59-47 win over Kendrick. The Bulldogs were lead in scoring by Ember Farr with 16 points. Farr also collected nine rebounds. Kiersley Boyer was right behind her with 15 points. Rockland got 14 points from Madalyn Permann. Rockland faces

Grace flies past Liberty Charter in 1AD1 state tournament

February 20, 2020 9:29 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Grace advances to the 1Ad1 semifinals with a 46-34 win over Liberty Charter on Thursday. The Grizzlies took control early outscoring the Patriots 12-4 in the first quarter. Maniah Clegg had a big game with a double-double for Grace. She lead them in scoring with 18 points. She also grabbed 10

Teton comes up short in overtime in 3A state tournament

February 20, 2020 9:14 PM Dylan Carder

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Teton rallied to force overtime before falling to Filer 55-52 in the 3A girls state tournament. Teton scored 20 fourth quarter points to tie it up after regulation. Waklee Kunz lead the way for Teton with 22 points. Cambrie Streit provided 14 points and eight rebounds. Abby Thomas pitched in eight

Century slips past Blackfoot in 4A State quarterfinals

February 20, 2020 9:02 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Clutch free throws from Kassidy Gardea lifts Century past Blackfoot 36-34 in overtime in the 4A state tournament. Gardea lead the Diamondbacks with 15 points. Lexi Bull put up nine points. Preslie Merrill and Ashton Adamson each had six points. Blackfoot was lead by Tenleigh Smith with ten points. Hadley Humphries

Snake River rides early lead to 3A state semifinals

February 20, 2020 8:50 PM Dylan Carder

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Snake River defeated Fruitland 56-44 in the first round of the 3A state girls basketball tournament. The Panthers built a 17-point lead in the first half and never looked back. Josee Steadman lead the Snake River attack with 25 points. Adia Goff provided 12 points. Jordan Gilbert put up sevent points

Soda Springs routs New Plymouth in 2A state opener

February 20, 2020 8:40 PM Dylan Carder

KUNA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Soda Springs began its quest for a three-peat with a 49-30 win over New Plymouth. The Cardinals pulled away in the second quarter of the 2A state tournament game to take control. Soda Springs outscored the Pilgrims 18-5 in the quarter. Soda was lead by Sadie Gronning’s 15 points. Jorianne Balls

Preston falls in first round of 4A state tournament

February 20, 2020 8:26 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preston fell to Caldwell 49-45 to open the 4A girls basketball state tournament at Timberline High School. The Indians were lead Cassee Pugmire with 12 points. She also added 11 rebounds. Hailey Meek scored nine points for Preston. Mickayla Robertson and Kylie Larsen each added seven points. Larsen also grabbed nine

Grace Lutheran eliminate Butte County

February 19, 2020 11:25 PM Adrian Luevano

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Grace Lutheran starved off elimination and beat Butte County, 44-26. With the loss, the Pirates are out of the district tournament.

Grace wins district title

February 19, 2020 11:27 PM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Grace punched their ticket to the state tournament with their, 61-47, win over Butte County.

High school basketball scores – Wednesday, February 19

February 19, 2020 10:37 PM News Team

Boys district tournament scores

Madison defeats Thunder Ridge in 5A district tournament opener

February 18, 2020 11:06 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Madison opened up the 5A District 5/6 tournament with a 58-30 win over Thunder Ridge Tuesday. The second seeded Bobcats never trailed after starting the game with a 9-0 run. Madison was lead by Wesley Jensen with 17 points. Taden King provided 12 points. Dawson Wills pitched in 11 points for

High school basketball scores – Tuesday, February 18

February 18, 2020 10:52 PM News Team

Boys high school district tournament scores

Rigby downs Highland in 5A district tournament

February 18, 2020 10:55 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Top seed Rigby beat four seed Highland 52-36 in the 5A District 5/6 tournament Tuesday. The Trojans outscored the Rams in every quarter on route to the 16 point victory. Rigby hosts second seed Madison on Thursday. The winner earns a spot in the district championship game. Highland travels to Thunder

High school basketball scores – Monday, February 17

February 17, 2020 9:50 PM News Team

Boys high school district tournament scores

Salmon opens up district tournament with win over West Jefferson

February 17, 2020 11:20 PM Dylan Carder

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Salmon grabbed a 58-47 win over West Jefferson Monday in the 2A District six boys basketball tournament. Blazen Burgess lead the Savages in scoring with 15 points. Aiden Hobbs chipped in 12 points. Salmon got nine points each from Brax Kauffman and Cayden Caywood. West Jefferson’s offense was lead by

South Fremont edges Teton to open 3A District 6 tournament

February 17, 2020 11:07 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Third seed South Fremont beat second seed Teton 44-42 Monday. It was the opener for the 3A District 6 boys basketball tournament. The Cougars were lead Jace Neville with 12 points. Kaimen Peebles put up 11 for South Fremont. Tag Bair added eight points. Luke Thompson paced Teton with 17 points.

Associate head coach Jared Phay out at Idaho State

February 17, 2020 5:26 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Jared Phay is no longer a part of Idaho State basketball’s coaching staff. Phay is on administrative leave from his duties as associate head coach. Idaho State University and Phay mutually agreed that he will not be on the coaching staff next season. Phay coached at the College of Southern Idaho

Rockland clinches a spot in the state tournament

February 15, 2020 10:42 PM Adrian Luevano

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rockland advances to State with their, 34-21, win over Watersprings. Joanna Hayes led Watersprings with 12 points.

Eagle takes out Thunder Ridge to advance to State

February 15, 2020 10:36 PM Adrian Luevano

AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge’s season is over after falling to Eagle, 59-51. With the win, Eagle clinches a spot in the 5A State Tournament.

Idaho State take season sweep over Montana

February 15, 2020 10:42 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State took the Big Sky standings battle, 72-59, over Montana. The victory gives the Bengals the season sweep over the Lady Grizz. Idaho State guard Dora Goles erupted for a career-high 36 points.

Friday high school basketball scores – February 14

February 14, 2020 9:50 PM News Team

Boys high school basketball scores and Wyoming boys basketball scores

Thunder Ridge holds off Bonneville

February 14, 2020 11:49 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge withstood a rally to beat Bonneville 59-50 Friday night. The Bees got within striking distance late before the Titans were able to put the game away. The game wrapped up the regular season for both teams. Thunder Ridge will open the 5A District 5/6 tournament as the three seed

Preston ends conference play undefeated

February 14, 2020 11:38 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preston escaped Pocatello with a 58-55 win. The victory for Preston keeps them undefeated in Great Basin Conference play.

Century takes down Jerome at the Snake Pit

February 14, 2020 11:36 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Century surged past Jerome, 56-33 on Friday night. Drew Gunter and Nathan Manning were honored pregame for Senior Night.

Bengals go for season sweep over Montana

February 14, 2020 11:32 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State welcomes Montana to Reed Gym, Saturday afternoon. The Grizzlies are one place ahead of the Bengals at fourth in the Big Sky standings. A positive for Idaho State is that they already beat Montana last month in Missoula. Tip-off from Pocatello is set for 2 pm.

Idaho State looks to snap their nine-game losing streak

February 14, 2020 11:31 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team travels to Missoula looking to end their nine-game skid. Overall, the Bengals are 2-10 away from Reed Gym. Tip-off from Dahlberg Arena is at 7 pm.

Rigby beats Madison to finish off conference sweep

February 14, 2020 11:39 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby capped off the regular season with a 77-67 win over rival Madison Friday. The Trojans swept through the conference finishing 6-0. Britton Barrett lead the Trojans with 28 points. Keegan Thompson added 16 points. Madison got 23 from Taden King to lead their attack. Dawson Wills pitched in 19 points.

High school basketball scores- Thursday, February 13

February 13, 2020 10:48 PM News Team

Boys basketball and Girls district tournaments

Mackay tops Rockland to win district championship

February 13, 2020 11:44 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mackay defeated Rockland 62-51 Thursday to win the 1AD2 District 5/6 championship in girls basketball. The Miners are back in the state tournament for the first time since 2015. Chloe Fullmer topped the Mackay scoring with 16 points. Trinity Seefried put up 14 points. The Miners got 11 points from Alana

Bonneville heads to state as undefeated district champs

February 13, 2020 11:20 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville made sure their perfect regular season didn’t go to waste. The Bees beat Blackfoot 60-41 Thursday to win the 4A District 6 championship. Bonneville will be the top seed from District 6 at the 4A state tournament. Blackfoot is also state-bound and will be the district’s second seed. Sage

Special basket for Sugar Salem basketball

February 13, 2020 11:04 PM News Team

SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Wednesday night’s game for Sugar Salem was also senior night. It also proved to be a very special night for one of their own. The Diggers student section was chanting for Kimball Miller to come into the game. Miller is a student with Down Syndrome. With 7.7 seconds left on

Century wins back-to-back district championships

February 13, 2020 10:04 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Century advances to the state tournament as the top seed after beating Burley, 52-31.

Montana State ends Idaho State’s win streak

February 13, 2020 9:59 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Montana State extended their win streak to eight games by beating Idaho State, 74-55. The loss ended the Bengals four-game win streak. Callie Bourne led Idaho State with 17 points but the Bengals could not keep up with the number one team in the Big Sky. Idaho State is now 1-7

Kempf hired to be new head football coach at Bonneville

February 13, 2020 6:12 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville high school hires Keven Kempf to be the new head football coach. Kempf served as the Bees defensive coordinator for the past two season. He replaces Matt Virgil has head coach. Virgil resigned in January after four seasons. Kempf stood out as a high school player in Pittsburgh at

WATCH: Simplot Games ribbon cutting

February 13, 2020 4:15 PM News Team

The Simplot Games ribbon cutting at Holt Arena.

High school basketball scores – Wednesday, February 12

February 12, 2020 10:35 PM News Team

Boys high school basketball and girls district tournament scores

Bonneville pulls away to beat Shelley

February 12, 2020 11:23 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville defeated Shelley 59-51 in boys basketball on Wednesday. It is just the Bees second win in their last eight games. The other victory also came against Shelley. The Russets finish the regulars season winless in league play. Bonneville was lead by Carson Johnson with 23 points. He scored 11

Idaho Falls finishes season sweep over Skyline

February 12, 2020 11:09 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls beat rival Skyline 72-63 in boys basketball Wednesday. With the win, Idaho Falls sweeps the rivalry for the regular season. The Tigers also remain a perfect 9-0 in the conference standings. Idaho Falls was lead by Keynion Clark with 23 points. Dylan Seeley had 13 points for the

Blackfoot earns state berth with win over Skyline

February 11, 2020 11:19 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot took care of business the second time around. The Broncos beat Skyline 53-41 to clinch a spot in the state tournament. The Grizzlies upset second seed Blackfoot earlier in the tournament. Blackfoot put forth a balanced effort on offense. Gracie Andersen lead the Broncos with 13 points. Tenleigh Smith

High school basketball scores – Tuesday, February 11

February 11, 2020 10:34 PM News Team

Girls district basketball tournaments, Boys basketball

Rigby downs Thunder Ridge to win 5A district title

February 11, 2020 11:03 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby girls basketball is heading back the state tournament. The Trojans beat Thunder Ridge 68-56 Tuesday night to win the 5A District 5/6 tournament. Rigby wins its second straight district championship. Brooke Donnelly lead the Trojans with 10 points. Tylie Jones contributed a solid 16 points. Ruby Murdock added 14 points.

High school basketball scores – Monday, February 10

February 10, 2020 10:36 PM Jana Ward

Girls district tournaments scores

Sugar-Salem scales Teton to win 3A District 6 title

February 11, 2020 12:10 AM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem defeated Teton 52-28 to win the Girls Mountain River Conference championship Monday night. The Diggers will move to the 3A state tournament looking for a three-peat. Sugar-Salem was lead by Mardee Fillmore with 14 points. Eight of those points came in the first quarter. The Diggers dominated the opening frame

Bonneville rallies past Skyline to earn state tournament berth

February 10, 2020 11:53 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville earns a bit of redemption Monday night when the Bees defeated Skyline 69-55 at Hillcrest High School. The win clinched a spot in the Girls 4A state tournament. Last season, Bonneville failed to make it to state following an undefeated season. After running the table again this year, the Bees

Bengals drop their 8th straight game

February 8, 2020 11:49 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – The rough stretch continues for Idaho State. Sacramento State handed the Bengals their 8th straight loss, 63-59. Idaho State travels to Montana State on Thursday, Feb. 13.

Century clinch a spot in the state tournament

February 8, 2020 11:51 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – Century returns to the state tournament after beating Jerome, 53-38. The Diamondbacks host Burley for the district title on Thursday, Feb. 13.

Idaho Falls beat Hillcrest and clinch a conference title

February 7, 2020 11:53 PM Adrian Luevano

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls sits in first in the High Country Conference, but a loss on Friday would keep Blackfoot in the mix for the top spot. They put that doubt to rest beating Hillcrest, 70-60. Kenynion Clark had a double-double with 28 points and 10 rebounds. The Tigers stay perfect in conference

High school basketball scores – Friday, February 7

February 7, 2020 10:33 PM News Team

Boys scores and Girls district tournament scores

Blackfoot holds off Bonneville’s comeback attempt

February 7, 2020 11:49 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot led by 20 points at halftime and held off Bonneville’s comeback to win, 64-59. Broncos’ Jett Shelley scored a team-high 21 points tonight.

Idaho State looks for their 4th straight win

February 7, 2020 11:47 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State continues their road trip at Sacramento State on Saturday. The Hornets have five players averaging double-digit points. Tip-off tomorrow is at 3 pm MST.

Bengals try to end 7 game skid

February 7, 2020 11:41 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The new year has not been kind to the Idaho State men’s basketball team. The Bengals have lost 9 of their last 10 in 2020. They host Sacramento State on Saturday and the Hornets have a losing streak of their own. Sac State enters Reed Gym having lost four straight. Tip-off

Madison outlasts Thunder Ridge in overtime

February 8, 2020 12:20 AM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Madison takes care of Thunder Ridge in overtime 68-59 Friday. Madison (13-6, 3-1) hosts Highland on Wednesday. Thunder Ridge (8-11, 1-4) travels to Rigby.

Skyline squares off against Shelley

February 7, 2020 11:38 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Shelley made the short trip to Skyline. If you have a final score, send it to newsdesk@localnews8.com

Grace is state bound after winning District Championship

February 7, 2020 11:40 PM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Grace knocked off Butte County 46-38 at Blackfoot High School Friday to win the 1AD1 High Desert conference championship. The Grizzlies return to the state tournament where they won the consolation championship last year. Maniah Clegg lead the Grace offense with 16 points. Breanna Hill also reached double digits with 14

Konate’s career night powers 24-point comeback

February 6, 2020 11:59 PM Dylan Carder

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State women’s basketball overcame a 24-point first half deficit to beat Northern Arizona 79-76 Thursday night in Flagstaff. The Bengals trails 32-8 early in the second quarter. Diaba Konate powered the comeback with a career high 32 points. “Diaba went to another level today,” said Head Coach Seton Sobolewski. “She

Bonneville overpowers Hillcrest in 4A District 6 tournament

February 6, 2020 11:40 PM Dylan Carder

BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville beat Hillcrest 68-46 in the girls 4A district 6 tournament Thursday. The Bees jumped out to a 21 point lead after the first quarter. Sadie Lott lead Bonneville with 19 points. Sage Leishman scored 11. Makayla Sorenson added 10 points. Hillcrest was lead by Bailey Jones with 13 points.

High school basketball scores – Thursday, February 6

February 6, 2020 10:59 PM News Team

Boys basketball and Girls District tournaments

Century downs Pocatello in 4A District Tournament

February 6, 2020 10:14 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For the third time this season Century is victorious over Pocatello. Diamondbacks open up 4A District 4-5 play with a, 43-14 win. Lexi Bull and Kassidy Gardena each scored 18 points in the victory. Century continues their quest to repeat as district champions in Saturday’s semifinal round against Jerome or Twin

Idaho State drop their 7th straight game

February 6, 2020 10:02 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State’s last two meetings with Northern Arizona have been decided by single digits and tonight was no different. The Lumberjacks beat the Bengals, 88-87 in overtime. Northern Arizona broke down Idaho State in the paint. NAU scored 52 points inside the key at Reed Gym. Malik Porter led ISU with

Hgh school basketball scores – Wednesday, February 5

February 5, 2020 10:42 PM News Team

Boys high school basketball scores and girl district tournamentss

Rigby takes first round with rival Madison

February 5, 2020 10:50 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby beat Madison 57-53 in the first meeting of rivals this season. The win lifts the Trojans all alone in first place in the boys 5A conference standings. Rigby was lead by Keegan Thompson’s 17 points. Britton Berrett put down 13 points. Christian Fredricksen and Tanoa Togiai each provided 10 points

High school basketball scores – Tuesday, February 4

February 4, 2020 10:41 PM News Team

Boys H.S. Basketball and Girls District Tournament scores,

Thunder Ridge holds off Highland in 5A District tournament

February 4, 2020 11:22 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge took care of business against Highland 65-48 in the 5A girls basketball tournament Tuesday. Aspen Caldwell and Paige Clark each scored 14 points to lead the Titans offense. Lauren Davenport added 11 points. Avery Turnage reached double digits with ten. Down 15 at the half, Highland started the third

Hillcrest beats Idaho Falls in 4A District 6 tournament opener

February 4, 2020 11:01 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Hillcrest opened up the 4A District 6 girls tournament with a 44-25 win over Idaho Falls. The Knights were lead by Hallie Carlson’s nine points. They also got eight points each from Macy Larsen, Trinity Larsen, and Aspen Cook. Idaho Falls was lead by Kennedy Robertson’s seven points. Calyn Wood added

Teton blows past South Fremont

February 3, 2020 10:43 PM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – In the opening game of the 3A District 6 girls basketball tournament, Teton defeated Sout Fremont, 34-19. Teton won both regular-season matchups by 15 and tonight was no different. Teton plays first seeded Sugar-Salem on Wednesday at Madison High School.