Rigby dominates Thunder Ridge 71-51 to win 5A High Country Championship

By Eric Moon

February 7, 2023 9:54 PM

Published February 7, 2023 9:56 PM

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) - On Tuesday night, domination was spelled R-I-G-B-Y, as the Rigby Trojans won the 5A High Country championship by 20 points, defeating the Thunder Ridge Titans 71-51.

The Trojans were in control from the get-go, jumping out to a 12-0 lead before the Titans even scored.

Thunder Ridge got as close six points at halftime, but Rigby pulled away in the second half for the 20-point win.

Next up, Rigby advances to the 5A state tournament, which begins Thursday, Feb. 16th, while Thunder Ridge heads to a state play-in game this Saturday at Burley High School with tipoff at 1:00 p.m.

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