Sports Line Game of the Week Announcement: Owyhee vs. Highland

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - After first round bye, the Highland Rams begin their pursuit for a 12th state championship, and they face the Owyhee Storm in the 5A quarterfinals in our Sports Line Game of the Week, presented by your Southern Idaho Honda Dealers.

Highland is back in action after a spectacular regular season in which the Rams went 8-1, finishing their schedule with four straight wins.

The Rams are also trying to avoid the same fate as last year when they fell to the Mountain View Mavericks at Holt Arena after a bye in the quarterfinals.

As for Owyhee, the Storm come into Pocatello 8-2 on the season and coming off of an OT win at Boise to reach the quarters. Owyhee's only East Idaho opponent was Madison in the regular season, and the Storm won that game 24-17.

Kickoff Friday night at Holt Arena is at 5:30 p.m., and we will have more coverage later in the week on Sports Line.