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A key conference game between Preston and Pocatello ended in victory for the Indians, thanks in part to defensive plays made throughout.

The Highland Rams tamed the Skyline Grizzlies Friday night in Pocatello, on the back of an impressive first half performance.

BLACKFOOT, Idaho — The Snake River Panthers outlasted the American Falls Beavers in a tightly contested battle, securing a narrow victory. The Panthers struck first, taking an early lead in the opening quarter.

The West Jefferson Panthers dominated the Firth Cougars Friday night, riding consistent offense to a 48-6 win.

The Madison Bobcats handed Minico their second loss of the season in Rexburg tonight, taking a 31-12 victory at Bobcat Stadium.

In a battle of defending state champs, the 6A defending champion took the win. Rigby defeated Hillcrest in Rigby 35-22 tonight in front of the Trojan home crowd.

The Skyline Grizzlies kept their winning-ways rolling Friday night in the 2025 Berger Bowl, taking a 31-7 victory at Ravsten Stadium.

The Rigby Trojans overcame a slight halftime deficit to take a 23-19 win in a rivalry match-up against the Madison Bobcats tonight in Rexburg.

In an anticipated match-up that lived up to the hype, the Hillcrest Knights surged late and took a 49-28 victory over the Twin Falls Bruins.

On Pink Out Night in Blackfoot to honor Breast Cancer Awareness, the Hillcrest Knights took a 20-point victory over the Broncos.

In a thrilling clash of Idaho’s 3A football powerhouses, Ririe High School emerged victorious against West Jefferson, securing a 42-28 win to maintain their undefeated record.

In a big match-up between one-loss 6A opponents tonight, it was Rigby who came up with a 31-point victory over the Highland Rams. Playing at home for the first time since August 22nd when they defeated Coeur D’Alene, the Trojans put up the first score of the game when senior running back Amani Morel powered through the Highland defense for a short yardage touchdown run.

In the annual Blue and Black Bowl in Pocatello, Highland High School dominated over rivals Pocatello High School with a commanding 32-7 win.

A conference opener for both teams, this game saw Ririe continue their bid for an undefeated season by defeating Firth handily 45 to 18. However, it was the Firth Cougars that got on the board first.

On a night where emotions were high and the stands were packed, it was the Skyline Grizzlies that made sure the goalposts at Ravsten Stadium stayed powder blue. They did so by setting the tone early with their explosive offense.

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – The Blackfoot Broncos hosted the Madison Bobcats tonight in Blackfoot, and it was Madison that came out on top and improved their record to 3-2.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Highland Rams traveled north to Thunder Ridge High School tonight and took a 2 score victory over the Titans. It started on the Rams’ first play of their first possession of the game.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Tigers came into this game searching for their first win since September 13th of last year, their and first home win since September 30th of 2022. And an interesting fact, Idaho Falls has just 6 wins since the 2022-23 season. Half of those 6 wins have come against Century. But tonight, it was a different story.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – This game entered halftime moments after Skyline QB John Giannini ran one into the endzone himself to tie this game up at 14 a piece. Both teams traded punches in that first half, but it was Skyline’s defensive stand and ensuing drive out of halftime that set them up for success.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Hillcrest Knights have now won 11 Civil War match-ups. The final score was indicative of a blowout, but the first quarter of play was close. On the Knights opening drive of the game, they worked all the way down inside the Bees’ 5-yard line. That’s when Tyson Sweetwood tossed the ball to Dax Sargent who punched it in for 6, and after the PAT they had a 7-0 lead.