Regional College Sports Archives

Idaho State preps for Montana State after great effort against Montana

October 3, 2022 5:26 PM Eric Moon

Even in a loss Saturday afternoon, the Idaho State Bengals took a step forward in their 28-20 defeat. Now, the focus is to continue getting better as…

No. 19 BYU tops Utah State 38-26 to win third straight Battle for the Wagon Wheel

September 30, 2022 12:26 PM Cole Sams

In the 91st and maybe final matchup between Utah State and BYU on the gridiron, with no future matchups currently scheduled, the Cougars kept the…

Idaho State Football makes first appearance on the CW East Idaho this Saturday

September 27, 2022 9:58 PM Eric Moon

For the first time, the Idaho State Bengals will be on the CW East Idaho when the Bengals face off with the No. 2 Montana…

Boise State QB Hank Bachmeier set to hit transfer portal

September 27, 2022 4:53 PM Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier intends to transfer with the Broncos off to a disappointing 2-2 start. A spokesman for…

Idaho State down to its 3rd-string QB when Bengals face No. 2 Montana Saturday

September 26, 2022 5:15 PM Eric Moon

When the Idaho State Bengals suit up Saturday afternoon at Holt Arena against No. 2 Montana, ISU will do it with 3rd-string quarterback Sagan…

College of Idaho Men’s Basketball to hold open practice/clinic in Pocatello Oct. 1st

September 21, 2022 9:08 PM Eric Moon

The College of Idaho Men’s Basketball team is coming to Pocatello, as the Yotes will an open practice/clinic at Pocatello High School next Saturday,…

Boise State preps for UTEP as fans keep their eye on the QB position

September 20, 2022 4:57 PM Eric Moon

The Boise State Broncos have won two in a row since their season-opening loss to Oregon State, but despite the budding win streak, not all is well on…

Idaho State preps for Big Sky play following an 0-3 start to the season

September 19, 2022 5:01 PM Eric Moon

A 31-16 loss to Central Arkansas in Saturday’s home opener was a tough pill to swallow for the Idaho State Bengals. But this week, ISU’s Big Sky…

Despite bounce back win, Boise State looks for more offensive growth against UT Martin

September 13, 2022 4:50 PM Eric Moon

The Boise State Broncos are back on the blue this weekend, when the Broncos match up with UT Martin after picking up their first win of the season…

ISU football returns to Holt Arena Saturday as Vander Waal gets sidelined 4-6 weeks

September 12, 2022 9:39 PM Eric Moon

A new era at Holt Arena begins Saturday when the Idaho State Bengals begin their home schedule against the Central Arkansas Bears, but ISU will take…

Idaho State preps for a showdown with another Mountain West foe in San Diego State

September 5, 2022 5:08 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho State Bengals are gearing up for another road trip south, as ISU will battle San Diego State in San Diego Saturday…

Boise State preps for Oregon State as George Holani takes over feature back role

September 1, 2022 6:07 PM Eric Moon

The Boise State Broncos begin their chase for another Mountain West title Saturday night against Oregon State in Corvallis, a formidable Pac-12 foe.…

Former ISU Bengal Tanner Conner makes the Miami Dolphins’ 53-man roster

August 30, 2022 3:54 PM Eric Moon

After signing with Miami hours after not being taken in April’s NFL Draft, former Idaho State wide receiver Tanner Conner has made the Dolphins’…

Despite a blowout loss in Week 0, Charlie Ragle says there’s plenty of optimism at ISU

August 29, 2022 6:08 PM Eric Moon

One quarter made the difference in Idaho State’s 52-21 loss Saturday at UNLV to open its season, as the Bengals allowed 35 points in that frame…

Commitment to Boise State is a “dream come true” for Pocatello’s Julian Bowie

August 25, 2022 7:53 PM Eric Moon

For Pocatello Basketball star Julian Bowie, his announcement Tuesday that he’s committing to play college basketball at Boise State in 2024 is the…

Tyler Vander Waal getting ready for ISU season after winning starting QB job

August 23, 2022 3:39 PM Eric Moon

Tyler Vander Waal will be the Idaho State Bengals’ starting quarterback when ISU battles UNLV in Saturday’s season opener in Las…

Idaho State gearing up for a new era and the season opener on Saturday

August 22, 2022 9:50 PM Eric Moon

Excitement is building at Idaho State, because the Bengals play football this week when they open the 2022 season, and a new era of ISU football at…

Boise State looks for rebound after surprising down season

August 19, 2022 2:40 PM Associated Press

Boise State finished last season with seven wins for its lowest total since…

Utah receives highest preseason ranking in school history; BYU checks in at 25th in AP Poll

August 15, 2022 4:12 PM Eric Moon

The Utah Utes are ranked higher than they’ve ever been in the AP Preseason Top 25, as the Utes are 7th going into the 2022…

Rigby’s Kambree Barber, all-area girls basketball player of the year, commits to BYU

August 5, 2022 11:23 PM Eric Moon

The all-area girls basketball player of the year has committed to play for the BYU Cougars in 2024 after a super sophomore season, according to Rigby…

Burley’s Amari Whiting flips commitment to play for her mom at BYU in 2023

July 26, 2022 3:57 PM Eric Moon

One of the best players in recent Idaho State basketball history has flipped her commitment, as Burley’s Amari Whiting will now play for her mom,…

Former ISU assistant football coach charged with murder

June 2, 2022 2:56 PM Cole Sams

Idaho State University assistant football coach DaVonte’ Neal was arrested last week in Bannock County for an outstanding warrant in…

Hillcrest’s Cooper Kesler officially signs to play basketball at the College of Southern Idaho

May 25, 2022 9:47 PM Eric Moon

A star player on Hillcrest’s 2022 boys basketball state championship squad has made his next step official, as Cooper Kesler will compete for the…

Century’s Brandon Miller and Wyatt Merzlock sign NLI’s to cheer for Idaho State

May 25, 2022 9:41 PM Eric Moon

History was made at Century High School Wednesday afternoon, as cheerleaders Brandon Miller and Wyatt Merzlock signed to cheer for Idaho…

Idaho State Football’s Tanner Conner signs free agent contract with Miami Dolphins

April 30, 2022 7:43 PM Eric Moon

Former Idaho State Bengal Tanner Conner is officially going pro, as the standout wide receiver signed with the Miami Dolphins…

Lawsuit over Idaho transgender athlete ban likely to proceed

April 14, 2022 3:19 PM Associated Press

A lawsuit challenging Idaho’s ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports will likely move forward after both sides agreed the woman who sued…

ISU Wide Receiver Tanner Conner preparing to compete in the NFL

April 12, 2022 4:56 PM Eric Moon

Star Idaho State wide receiver Tanner Conner continues his preparation for the NFL, and with the NFL Draft two weeks from Thursday, Conner could…

Exclusive Interview with ISU alum and Birmingham Stallions Safety Christian McFarland

April 5, 2022 4:43 PM Eric Moon

Former Idaho State Safety Christian McFarland is getting ready to suit up for the USFL’s Birmingham Stallions in the first ever game for the brand…

Spring practice presents first opportunity for ISU football players to earn roster spots

March 31, 2022 6:38 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho State football team continues to prepare for its 2022 campaign and the spring game at Holt Arena in late…

Idaho State Football kicks off spring practice

March 30, 2022 4:08 PM Eric Moon

It won’t be long before college football season returns, and on Tuesday, Idaho State began its journey to turn the program around after a one-win…

ISU Softball falls twice to Sacramento State to start Big Sky conference play

March 25, 2022 8:17 PM Eric Moon

Conference play and the home schedule did not begin as the Idaho State Bengals envisioned, as ISU dropped both games of a doubleheader to the…

Idaho State Women’s Basketball falls to Northern Colorado in Big Sky Tournament

March 8, 2022 4:54 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho State Bengals’ bid for back-to-back Big Sky Championships and trips to the NCAA Tournament fell short Tuesday afternoon, when ISU lost in…

Boise State Broncos’ highest NFL draft picks since 1970

February 24, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker investigated the highest NFL draft picks from the Boise State Broncos using data from Pro Football…

ISU Women’s Basketball pulls away late for a 79-62 victory against Eastern Washington

February 12, 2022 8:19 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho State Bengals are putting together another win streak, and ISU took down the Eastern Washington Eagles Saturday 79-62 in a closer game than…

Idaho State Men’s Basketball blown out by Montana State 72-54 at home

February 8, 2022 3:48 PM Eric Moon

Idaho State’s latest attempt at consecutive wins this season did not pan out Monday night, as the Bengals lost 72-54 on home court to the very good…

Three Highland Football Stars sign letters of intent on National Signing Day

February 2, 2022 10:16 PM Eric Moon

A trifecta of great football players at Highland made their next steps official on Wednesday, as Ian Hershey, Jack Whitmer and Kody Colvin all signed…

Rigby’s Taylor Freeman officially signs letter of intent to play football at ISU

February 2, 2022 10:16 PM Eric Moon

On National Signing Day, Rigby’s Taylor Freeman made his commitment official, signing his letter of intent to play football at Idaho…

Highland’s Ian Hershey announces commitment to play football at Idaho State

January 30, 2022 10:33 PM Eric Moon

Another talented local player will play college football in Pocatello, as Highland Kicker Ian Hershey announced via Twitter his commitment to Idaho…

ISU Women’s Basketball bounces back, defeats Northern Colorado 68-56

January 29, 2022 6:57 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho State Bengals are back in the win column thanks to a gritty performance Saturday afternoon against Northern Colorado in a 68-56…

Rigby’s Taylor Freeman announces commitment to Idaho State Football

January 25, 2022 3:07 PM Eric Moon

A star Rigby Trojans wide receiver will play football for the Idaho State Bengals, as Taylor Freeman committed to ISU on…

Idaho State Men’s Basketball loses big to Eastern Washington, drops to 3-15

January 25, 2022 2:57 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho State Bengals are in the midst of another losing streak after dropping their third straight game 89-63 Monday night to the Eastern…

ISU Men’s Basketball loses to Weber State 78-61, faces the Wildcats again Thursday

January 18, 2022 12:13 AM Eric Moon

After an emotional victory against Idaho Saturday night, the Idaho State Bengals fell short of starting a winning streak Monday night, losing to the…

Idaho State Men’s Basketball scores 81-74 victory against arch rival Idaho

January 15, 2022 8:49 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho State Bengals are back in the win column, and the taste of victory was even sweeter against arch rival Saturday night as ISU took down…

Montana State weekend women’s hoops games postponed, COVID

January 4, 2022 9:58 AM Associated Press

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — The Montana State women’s home basketball games slated for Thursday against Idaho and Sunday against Montana have been…

ISU Women score solid Big Sky victory over Montana State 67-57 on New Year’s Day

January 1, 2022 7:48 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho State Bengals are off and running in 2022, as ISU took down Montana State on New Year’s Day 67-57 for its fifth straight…

Utah State’s Anderson apologizes for sexual assault comment

December 17, 2021 6:19 PM Associated Press

Utah State football coach Blake Anderson has apologized for telling his players it “has never been more glamorized to be the victim” of sexual…

Idaho State hires Charlie Ragle as the program’s next head football coach

December 10, 2021 10:09 AM News Team

A new era in Idaho State football began Friday as ISU hired Charlie Ragle to be its next head football…

Idaho State Women’s Basketball survives against Carroll College in 69-66 OT win

December 8, 2021 5:33 PM Eric Moon

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – On Kids Day in its return to Reed Gym, the Idaho State survived an upset bid from NAIA foe Carroll College, pulling out a…

Idaho State loses 7th straight game 73-70 at home against Northern Arizona

December 4, 2021 10:03 PM Eric Moon

From the get-go, the Idaho State Bengals were in a close battle with the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, but ultimately fell 73-70 Saturday night at…

Tanner Conner makes All-Big Sky Second Team, four other Bengals receive conference honors

November 23, 2021 3:11 PM Eric Moon

Star wide receiver Tanner Conner is among five Idaho State Bengals who received All-Big Sky honors for their performances on the gridiron this season…

Gilyard II’s 30-point game sinks Idaho State Men’s Basketball 74-58

November 23, 2021 12:54 PM Eric Moon

Idaho State’s return to home court Monday night was spoiled by Evan Gilyard II’s incredible performance for Kansas City as the Roos took down the…

Idaho State loses Battle of the Domes to Idaho 14-0, ends season at 1-10

November 20, 2021 8:03 PM Eric Moon

A rough Idaho State football season ended with a thud Saturday afternoon, as the Idaho State Bengals lost 14-0 to the Idaho Vandals in the Battle of…

Rob Phenicie fired as Idaho State Football Head Coach after five seasons

November 20, 2021 7:53 PM Eric Moon

Just hours before kickoff in the Battle of the Domes Saturday, Idaho State announced Head Coach Rob Phenicie would be relieved of his duties…

Boise State upsets No. 10 BYU with a 26-17 victory on the road in Provo

October 10, 2021 1:04 AM Eric Moon

This was the game Bronco fans had been waiting for all season long, a consistent, well-played victory against a tough opponent, much like the Boise…

2nd half stumbles haunt Boise State in 41-31 loss to Nevada

October 3, 2021 12:05 AM Eric Moon

In front of a school record crowd of 37,426 fans, the Boise State Broncos took a lead into halftime, then immediately faltered in the second half,…

Utah football player’s slaying under investigation

September 27, 2021 5:09 PM Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Investigators have made no arrests but say they have several promising leads in the shooting death of University of Utah…

Utah’s Lowe killed in shooting less than a year after Jordan

September 26, 2021 11:16 AM Associated Press

Utah sophomore cornerback Aaron Lowe has died in a shooting at house party less than a year after teammate Ty Jordan was killed in an accidental…

BYU defeats No. 21 Utah for first time since 2009, fans storm the field to celebrate

September 12, 2021 2:42 AM Eric Moon

Saturday night in Provo, BYU fans were partying like it was 2009 as the Cougars took down No. 21 Utah 26-17 in the Holy War for the first time in…

Boise State announces full capacity at Albertsons Stadium for 2021 football season

May 25, 2021 2:34 PM Dylan Carder

Boise State director of athletics Jeramiah Dickey announced Tuesday that Albertsons Stadium will be full capacity for the Broncos 2021 football…

Wyoming football recruit killed in Dallas hotel shooting

April 12, 2021 10:25 AM Associated Press

A member of Wyoming’s 2021 football recruiting class is dead after a shooting in Texas.…

Craig Smith, who fortified Utah State, hired as Utah coach

March 29, 2021 11:02 AM Associated Press

Utah has hired Utah State’s Craig Smith as its men’s basketball coach.…

Attendance plan releasesd for intercollegiate athletic events

February 11, 2021 5:47 PM Dylan Carder

he Idaho State Board of Education executive director, in consultation with the Governor’s office, released a plan Thursday for attendance at indoor…

Rigby duo sign NLI’s to Nevada and Idaho State

February 10, 2021 9:31 PM Adrian Luevano

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Two more Rigby Trojans are taking their talents to the next level. Brigden Craig signed to play at Nevada. He was a…

Thanakomsirichot signs on with Boise State esports program

February 3, 2021 11:03 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline’s Thamma Mark Thanakomsirichot is heading to Boise State to join the Broncos esports program. He caught the…

Highland duo sign to play at the next level

February 3, 2021 10:00 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Highland High School once again saw two players sign National Letters of Intent to play college football. Rams defensive…

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…

Jeramiah Dickey introduced as new Boise State athletic director

January 4, 2021 7:14 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Boise State introduced its new athletic director on Monday. Jeramiah Dickey takes over after a nearly 20 year career in…

Jaxon Sorenson signs NLI for Gonzaga baseball

November 12, 2020 11:17 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls senior Jaxon Sorenson made it official on Thursday. He signed his letter of intent to play baseball for…

Search for new Utah State football coach is on

November 9, 2020 6:41 PM Dylan Carder

LOGAN, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – Utah State is looking for a new head football coach after Gary Andersen was let go on Saturday. The 0-3 Aggies have lost by…

Utah State moves on from Gary Andersen

November 7, 2020 10:36 PM Associated Press

LOGAN, Utah (AP) – Utah State and football coach Gary Andersen are parting ways after a 0-3 start to the season for the Aggies. Andersen was in Year…

Big Sky releases spring football schedule

November 4, 2020 3:06 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference released a six game league football schedule Wednesday. The 58th season of Big Sky football…

Boise State opens their season with a win over Utah State

October 24, 2020 9:01 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Despite having no crowd at Albertsons Stadium, the Boise State Broncos brought their own energy to beat Utah State 42-13…

BYU reveals WCC men’s basketball schedule

October 8, 2020 2:54 PM Dylan Carder

PROVO, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – The West Coast Conference portion of BYU’s men’s basketball scheduled is out. The WCC released the full conference slate of…

No fans allowed at BYU game Saturday

October 6, 2020 3:26 PM Dylan Carder

PROVO, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – BYU announced on Tuesday that once again they will be playing football in an empty stadium on Saturday. The Cougars host UT…

BYU to visit Boise State on Nov 7

October 1, 2020 3:16 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – BYU and Boise State will get to play each other this year after all. Both schools announced Thursday they will play…

Mountain West releases 2020 football schedule

October 1, 2020 3:03 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The return of Mountain West football feels a lot more real now. The conference released its adjusted 2020 schedule…

Plan for NCAA fall championships in spring approved

September 22, 2020 3:19 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The plan to hold NCAA fall sports championships in the spring of 2021 is approved. The NCAA Division I Board of…

No fans allowed at BYU’s first two home games

September 22, 2020 2:54 PM Dylan Carder

PROVO, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – No fans will be allowed to attend BYU’s home opener Saturday against Troy. The State of Utah moved Provo from the low to…

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 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…

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.…

Mountain West Conference postpones fall sports

August 10, 2020 4:58 PM Dylan Carder

The Mountain West Conference announced Monday it is postponing all fall competition due to COVID-19 concerns.…

Navy and BYU to play season opener on Labor Day

August 6, 2020 12:37 PM Associated Press

PROVO, Utah (AP) – BYU will play at Navy on Labor Day night in a matchup of teams that had openers against traditional rivals canceled as Power Five…

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.…

Boise State cutting baseball, women’s swimming and diving

July 2, 2020 11:07 AM Associated Press

Boise State is discontinuing its baseball program just months after the school was forced to cut short its first season in 40 years with only a…

Gonzaga plans to host baseball camp in Idaho Falls

June 11, 2020 9:51 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – More baseball is coming to Idaho Falls. The Gonzaga Bulldogs baseball program will hold a camp at Melaleuca Field on…

Some Boise State student-athletes test positive for COVID-19

June 9, 2020 11:15 AM Associated Press

Multiple student-athletes at Boise State University have tested positive for COVID-19 after some teams started returning to the Idaho campus for…

Malone named All-American

May 26, 2020 9:26 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State track and field star Treyshon Malone holds the ISU record in the long jump, is the Big Sky MVP, and now…

Bengals add to their coaching staff

May 26, 2020 9:33 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team added two new coaches to their staff. Former two-time Big Sky Coach of the…

Harsin welcomes quarterback competition

May 24, 2020 10:25 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State added former USC quarterback Jack Sears to their roster this week. Sears transferred to the Blue Turf with two…

Rice at ease with his veteran roster

May 23, 2020 10:10 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Boise State men’s basketball team is ready to get back on campus and train for the first time in months. For head…

Digital football coaching clinic set for May 23

May 21, 2020 5:35 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI/KIDK) – College football coaches from Boise State, Idaho State, and College of Idaho will take part in an online coaches clinic…

Ryan uses creativity to keep Bengals in-shape

May 2, 2020 10:12 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – COVID-19 has changed life’s drastically. For Idaho State strength coach Dan Ryan, he has had to adjust his program on…

Bengals ink 8 new players

April 26, 2020 11:26 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team added eight new players to its roster and some much needed size. Head coach…

Cleveland joins Vikings after 2nd round selection

April 25, 2020 10:18 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State offensive lineman, Ezra Cleveland is reunited with former Bronco Alexander Mattison in Minnesota. The…

Weaver picked by the Dolphins in the 5th round

April 25, 2020 10:10 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State defensive end Curtis Weaver waited longer than expected to get drafted. The Miami Dolphins selected the…

See where regional athletes signed after the 2020 NFL Draft

April 25, 2020 10:01 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The 2020 NFL Draft concluded Saturday and while some players did not hear their name called, they still signed with…

Bengals ink four new recruits

April 19, 2020 11:05 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State women’s basketball coach Seton Sobolewski was hard at work recruiting four new Bengals to Pocatello. The…

Khalil Shakir misses the Blue Turf

April 19, 2020 10:59 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin let his players go home after spring football was canceled. For Bronco…