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Sugar-Salem wallops Century 43-0 in Sports Line Game of the Week

August 18, 2023 10:49 PM Eric Moon

The Sugar-Salem Diggers picked up right where they left off in 2022 on Friday night, blowing out the Century Diamondbacks 43-0 in the first Sports…

High School Football Week 0 Highlights

August 18, 2023 10:51 PM Eric Moon

Football is finally back in East Idaho with Week 0 games kicking off Friday night all across the…

Sports Line Game of the Week Preview: Century Diamondbacks vs. Sugar-Salem Diggers

August 18, 2023 12:28 PM Eric Moon

Friday night in Sugar City, Century and Sugar-Salem square off in the first Sports Line Game of the Week in the 2023 high school football…

Sports Line High School Football Preview Series: Skyline Grizzlies

August 17, 2023 7:13 PM Eric Moon

The 2023 Sports Line High School Football Preview Series concludes with the back-to-back 4A state champion Skyline Grizz, who seek a fourth straight…

Sports Line High School Football Preview Series: Hillcrest Knights

August 16, 2023 6:42 PM Eric Moon

One of the most intriguing teams to watch in East Idaho this football season is the Hillcrest Knights, who look to reach bigger heights after…

Reigning champions picked as favorites to repeat in Idaho Football Preseason Media Polls

August 15, 2023 10:43 PM Eric Moon

All six reigning high school football state champions in Idaho are tabbed as the favorites to win another title according to the Idaho football…

Sports Line High School Football Preview Series: Blackfoot Broncos

August 15, 2023 5:10 PM Eric Moon

The Blackfoot Broncos will have a new look on the gridiron in 2023 following the graduation of more than 30 seniors from last year’s…

Sports Line Game of the Week Announcement: Century vs. Sugar-Salem

August 14, 2023 10:07 PM Eric Moon

This football season, starting this year, Sports Line will feature a Game of the Week, starting with Century vs. Sugar-Salem this Friday…

Sports Line High School Football Preview Series: Bear Lake Bears

August 14, 2023 6:45 PM Eric Moon

For the first time in school history, Bear Lake football will try to defend a state championship this season after the Bears won their first title…

ISU holds preseason scrimmage at Holt Arena

August 14, 2023 10:21 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho State football team held their team scrimmage on Saturday night at the newly renovated Holt…

Sports Line High School Football Preview Series: Madison Bobcats

August 11, 2023 6:50 PM Eric Moon

After missing the playoffs in 2022, the Madison Bobcats are a dark horse to win a stacked 5A High Country conference, which features the likes of…

Sports Line High School Football Preview Series: Thunder Ridge Titans

August 10, 2023 4:09 PM Eric Moon

Following a 2-7 season in 2022, the Thunder Ridge Titans are looking to build more success in 2023 under second-year head coach Michael…

Sports Line High School Football Preview Series: Highland Rams

August 9, 2023 6:11 PM Eric Moon

After an early playoff exit in 2022, the Highland Rams, a team with plenty of returning talent, looks to get back to the 5A state championship this…

Hillcrest provides update on construction of Westmark Stadium

August 8, 2023 10:07 PM Eric Moon

As construction continues on Westmark Stadium at Hillcrest High School, Hillcrest said Tuesday the opening of the stadium could be in mid-to-late…

Sports Line High School Football Preview Series: Sugar-Salem Diggers

August 8, 2023 6:41 PM Eric Moon

The Sugar-Salem Diggers look to keep their dynasty going in 2023 after winning their fifth 3A title in six years last…

Sports Line High School Football Preview Series: Rigby Trojans

August 7, 2023 4:58 PM Eric Moon

The 2023 Sports Line High School Football Preview begins with the reigning back-to-back 5A state champions, the Rigby…

112th War Bonnet Round Up concludes in front of a sold out crowd at Sandy Downs

August 5, 2023 10:04 PM Eric Moon

Winners were crowned at Sandy Downs Saturday night on the final night of the 112th War Bonnet Round…

Burley’s Gatlin Bair, the top football recruit in Idaho, commits to Boise State for 2024

August 5, 2023 9:58 PM Eric Moon

In an exclusive announcement on Preediction All Access Saturday, Burley wide receiver Gatlin Bair revealed his commitment to Boise State after his…

Utah leaving Pac-12 conference for the Big 12 conference in 2024

August 4, 2023 9:52 PM Eric Moon

As part of one of the most momentous days in the history of college sports, the Utah Utes are one of five schools Friday to leave the Pac-12…

Solid performances continue on second night of pro events at War Bonnet Round Up

August 4, 2023 9:43 PM Eric Moon

The excitement rolled on at the 112th War Bonnet Round Up Friday night, featuring more solid performances on the second night of the pro…

Local competitors shine on first night of pro events at War Bonnet Round Up

August 3, 2023 10:11 PM Eric Moon

Pro events kicked off at the War Bonnet Round Up Thursday night, featuring competitors from all across eastern Idaho and western…

Runnin’ Rebels survive with 7-6 victory to improve to 2-0 at regionals

August 3, 2023 10:04 PM Eric Moon

The Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels’ pursuit for a regional championship took another step forward, as they topped the Cheyenne Sixers 7-6 Thursday,…

American Legion baseball tournament scores – August 3, 2023

August 3, 2023 6:39 PM News Team

American Legion baseball…

Runnin’ Rebels win tournament opener, advance to winner’s bracket at regionals

August 2, 2023 10:45 PM Eric Moon

The Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels are off and running at regionals, as the Rebs won their first game of the tournament, a 2-0 defeat of the Portland…

Idaho State kicks off fall camp as the 2023 season quickly approaches

August 2, 2023 10:43 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho State Bengals are exactly one month out from their season opener at San Diego State, and with the start of fall camp Wednesday, excitement…

Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji visits with Junior Jazz players in Pocatello

August 2, 2023 7:27 PM Eric Moon

Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji made a special appearance in East Idaho on Tuesday, as he visited with Junior Jazz players at Pocatello High…

Boise State Men’s Basketball will play a game in Idaho Falls this season

August 1, 2023 3:01 PM Eric Moon

Bronco hoops is coming to Idaho Falls this season, as Boise State will host Saint Mary’s Dec. 1 at the Mountain America…

Grays cap regular season on nine-game win streak with 12-5 victory over the Hornets

July 31, 2023 10:22 PM Eric Moon

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Gate City Grays enter the playoffs as perhaps the hottest team in the Northern Utah League following their ninth…

Boise State football gears up for fall camp, which begins Wednesday

July 31, 2023 9:54 PM Eric Moon

The Boise State Broncos enter the 2023 season as the favorites to win the Mountain West conference, and the work to get to that point ramps up this…

Runnin’ Rebels celebrate state championship while preparing for regionals

July 29, 2023 8:57 PM Eric Moon

The Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels are off to regionals for the first time since the 1980s after they won the Idaho American Legion state championship on…

Four BYU players visit a football camp in Ammon

July 29, 2023 8:50 PM Eric Moon

A football camp in Ammon got some special visitors on Saturday, as four members of the BYU football team made the trek north to help future Cougs get…

Spud Queens take the diamond for “A League of Their Own” tribute game Saturday

July 28, 2023 8:22 PM Eric Moon

“A League of Their Own” will come to life Saturday night at Melaleuca Field when the Idaho Falls Spud Kings and Ogden Whoopie Girls square off in the…

Thursday American Legion state tournament scores – July 27

July 27, 2023 6:57 PM News Team

Single A and AA state tournament…

Runnin’ Rebels win Idaho American Legion state title, advance to regionals

July 27, 2023 6:57 PM Eric Moon

East Idaho will be represented at the American legion Northwest regional tournament for the fourth straight season, but this time, it will be the…

Wednesday American Legion state tournament scores – July 26, 2023

July 26, 2023 9:28 PM News Team

Single A and AA baseball…

Grays win eighth straight game, a 7-0 victory over the Cutthroats

July 25, 2023 9:55 PM Eric Moon

Another game, another victory for the Gate City Grays. They shut out the Idaho Cutthroats 7-0 Tuesday night to win their eighth straight…

Tuesday American Legion baseball scores – July 25, 2023

July 25, 2023 9:14 PM News Team

State tournament…

Davis Harsin, son of former Boise State Head Coach Bryan Harsin, commits to Idaho State

July 25, 2023 5:31 PM Eric Moon

On the recruiting trail, Idaho State picked up a big name Tuesday, three-star quarterback Davis Harsin, the son of former Boise State Head Coach…

Monday American Legion baseball scores – July 24, 2023

July 24, 2023 9:52 PM News Team

Area summer baseball…

Boise State football players visit Idaho Falls

July 24, 2023 10:43 PM Eric Moon

Five Boise State football players made the trek east to Idaho Falls Monday to visit with East Idaho Bronco…

Idaho State picked to finish last in the Big Sky conference this season

July 24, 2023 4:28 PM Eric Moon

Though optimism is high for new Head Coach Cody Hawkins and the Idaho State Bengals in 2023, ISU is predicted to finish last in the Big Sky this year…

Chukars fall to Jackalopes 18-17 in Sunday thriller

July 24, 2023 10:34 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho Falls Chukars had one of their toughest losses of the season on Sunday, losing to Grand Junction 18-17.…

Chukars explode on offense with 14-3 victory on Saturday

July 24, 2023 10:21 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho Falls Chukars bounced back in a big way on Saturday night with a 14-3 win over Grand…

Despite early advantage, Chukars fall against the Jackalopes 10-8

July 22, 2023 3:47 PM Eric Moon

Just like Thursday’s victory, the Idaho Falls Chukars jumped out to a 4-0 lead early against the Grand Junction Jackalopes, but nine unanswered runs…

Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji to visit Junior Jazz players in Pocatello Aug. 1

July 22, 2023 3:38 PM Eric Moon

Junior Jazz players in Pocatello will have the chance to meet Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Pocatello High…

Friday American Legion baseball scores – July 21, 2023

July 21, 2023 9:01 PM News Team

Area summer baseball scores – AA district…

Thursday American Legion baseball scores – July 20, 2023

July 20, 2023 9:36 PM News Team

Area summer baseball scores – district…

Chukars end nine-game losing skid with a 10-9 victory over the Jackalopes

July 20, 2023 10:52 PM Eric Moon

Thursday night, the Idaho Falls Chukars got a big monkey off their backs when they ended a nine-game losing streak with a 10-9 victory over the Grand…

Chukars drop two straight games against Grand Junction to begin second half

July 19, 2023 10:03 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho Falls Chukars continue to struggle in the second half of the Pioneer League season, as they lost their ninth straight game Wednesday, an…

Wednesday American Legion baseball scores – July 19, 2023

July 19, 2023 9:03 PM News Team

Area summer baseball…

Five Boise State football players will visit Idaho Falls Monday night

July 19, 2023 8:09 PM Eric Moon

Five players on the Boise State Broncos football squad are set to visit Idaho Falls Monday night in an event at Ravsten…

Boise State picked to win Mountain West; three Broncos and one Aggie make preseason all-conference team

July 19, 2023 8:16 PM Eric Moon

By a significant margin, the Boise State Broncos are picked to win the Mountain West according to the conference’s media members with 28 out of 37…

Chukars fall to Grand Junction Jackalopes 20-13 to begin second half

July 19, 2023 12:12 PM Eric Moon

The struggling Idaho Falls Chukars couldn’t get off the schneid to start the second half of the Pioneer League season Tuesday, as they fell to the…

Tuesday American Legion baseball scores – July 18, 2023

July 18, 2023 9:09 PM News Team

Area summer baseball…

Utah leads conference with six players on the preseason All-Pac-12 1st Team

July 18, 2023 8:40 PM Eric Moon

Utah tight end Brant Kuithe headlined the six players representing the Utes on the preseason All-Pac-12 1st Team, which was announced by the…

Grays win their fifth straight game, a 10-0 defeat of the Cutthroats

July 17, 2023 9:58 PM Eric Moon

The Gate City Grays stayed red hot Monday night, as they blew out the Idaho Cutthroats 10-0 for their fifth straight win and their 10th victory in 11…

Bandits cap home regular season schedule with doubleheader sweep of the Runnin’ Rebels

July 15, 2023 12:03 PM Eric Moon

In their final home doubleheader at Melaleuca Field this season, the Idaho Falls Bandits used big innings to sweep the Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels…

Friday American Legion baseball scores – July 14, 2023

July 14, 2023 9:36 PM News Team

Area sumer baseball…

Thursday American Legion baseball scores – July 13, 2023

July 13, 2023 9:38 PM News Team

Area summer baseball…

Gate City scores a win on back-to-back nights thanks to a 13-8 victory against Logan

July 13, 2023 10:05 PM Eric Moon

A Thursday night slugfest went the way of the Gate City Grays, as they took down the Logan Royals 13-8 for their second win in as many nights at…

Wednesday American Legion baseball scores – July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023 8:49 PM News Team

Area summer baseball…

Bandits dominate the Jackson Giants at home to score 21-2 and 19-1 victories

July 12, 2023 10:15 PM Eric Moon

It was all Bandits, all day at Melaleuca Field Wednesday, as the Idaho Falls Bandits trounced the Jackson Giants 21-2 and 19-1 for a dominating…

Grays take care of business at home, picking up a 9-5 win against the Idaho Threads

July 12, 2023 10:06 PM Eric Moon

The Gate City Grays got back in the win column Wednesday night, as Gate City scored a home victory 9-5 over the Idaho…

Holt Arena construction nearing completion

July 12, 2023 12:06 PM Cole Sams

We are just two months away from the Idaho State football team kicking off their 2023 season in Holt Arena, and this year home games will look a…

Tuesday American Legion baseball scores – July 11, 2023

July 11, 2023 9:25 PM News Team

Area summer baseball scores…

Monday American Legion baseball scores – July 10, 2023

July 10, 2023 8:48 PM News Team

Area summer baseball…

Archery State Championships held in Ririe

July 8, 2023 8:35 PM Braydon Wilson

Over 60 kids gathered at the Downwind Archery store in Ririe to compete for a chance, to be called the state champion. All the kids were aiming high…

Chukars win consecutive games for first time since mid-June with 4-3 victory against Voyagers

July 7, 2023 9:55 PM Eric Moon

A big fifth inning and a go-ahead home run from Robb Paller gave the Idaho Falls Chukars a comeback Friday night, a 4-3 victory over the Great Falls…

Chukars get back in the win column with a 14-9 victory against Great Falls

July 6, 2023 10:47 PM Eric Moon

A back-and-forth slugfest went the way of the Idaho Falls Chukars Thursday night, as they defeated the Great Falls Voyagers 14-9 to open up a…

Thursday American Legion baseball scores – July 6, 2023

July 6, 2023 9:43 PM News Team

(KIFI/KXPI)Hillcrest 8Northern Colorado Elite 17U 9 Pocatello Runnin Rebels 7Jackson, WY 2 GAME 1:Pocatello Rebels 14 South Fremont 2…

Spud Kings full schedule released; season begins Sep. 22 in Rock Springs

July 6, 2023 4:48 PM Eric Moon

Following the release of their home schedule earlier this week, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings’ full 2023-24 slate was unveiled Thursday by the…

BYU picked to finish 11th in Big 12 football preseason poll

July 6, 2023 4:40 PM Eric Moon

Following an 8-5 season last year, the BYU Cougars, coming into their first season in the Big 12 conference, are picked to finish 11th out of 14…

Wednesday American Legion baseball scores – July 5, 2023

July 5, 2023 9:23 PM News Team

Area summer baseball…

Runnin’ Rebels dominate, blowing out the Billings Royals 20-3

July 5, 2023 9:48 PM Eric Moon

From the get-go, the Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels had full control against the Billings Royals Wednesday night, winning 20-3 at Halliwell…

Bandits win an Independence Day thriller 8-7 on a Conner Hall walkoff RBI single

July 4, 2023 6:38 PM Eric Moon

On this 4th of July, Conner Hall was the hero for the Idaho Falls Bandits, as his walkoff RBI single led to a thrilling 8-7 victory over the Upper…

Grays return to the win column, blowing out the Cutthroats 22-0

July 3, 2023 10:42 PM Eric Moon

It was all Grays, all night at Halliwell Park Monday, as Gate City dominated the Idaho Cutthroats for a 22-0…

Monday American Legion baseball scores – July 3, 2023

July 3, 2023 9:26 PM News Team

Area summer baseball…

Spud Kings unveil 2023-24 Home Schedule

July 3, 2023 5:22 PM Eric Moon

The Idaho Falls Spud Kings revealed their 2023-24 Mountain America Center schedule Monday, with their first home game set for Oct. 7 against the Rock…

Chukars lose a heartbreaker on Sunday 14-13

July 3, 2023 11:04 AM Cole Sams

In a high-scoring affair on Sunday, the Ogden Raptors edged past the Idaho Falls Chukars…

Chukars fall to Raptors 8-2 on Saturday night

July 3, 2023 10:49 AM Cole Sams

After a big comeback win on Friday night, the Idaho Falls Chukars fell back to earth on Saturday with a 8-2 loss to the Ogden…

Chukars score much-needed victory, winning 8-7 over the Ogden Raptors

June 30, 2023 10:42 PM Eric Moon

After losing eight of their prior nine games, the Idaho Falls Chukars picked up a much-needed win Friday night, an 8-7 victory against the Ogden…

Friday American Legion baseball scores – June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023 9:26 PM News Team

Area summer baseball…

Thursday American Legion baseball scores – June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023 9:37 PM News Team

Area summer baseball…

Pocatello Boarding School co-founder and owner competing for chance to skate with Tony Hawk

June 29, 2023 5:57 PM Eric Moon

Pocatello Boarding School co-founder and owner Rudie Aguiar is competing for the opportunity of a lifetime, a chance to skate with skateboarding…

Grays win seventh straight game, a 12-5 victory over the Logan Royals

June 28, 2023 9:53 PM Eric Moon

The Gate City Grays stayed red hot Wednesday night, picking up a 12-5 victory over the Logan Royals at Halliwell…

Tuesday American Legion baseball scores – June 27, 2023

June 27, 2023 9:49 PM News Team

Area summer baseball scores for…

Monday American Legion baseball scores – June 26, 2023

June 26, 2023 8:52 PM News Team

Area summer baseball…

Whoopee Days Rodeo sells out once again

June 25, 2023 1:22 PM Braydon Wilson

The weekend before independence day weekend in Rexburg is a celebration of the wild west and a watch to see just who can last on the 8-second ride.…

Friday American Legion baseball scores – June 23, 2023

June 23, 2023 9:27 PM News Team

Area summer baseball…

Thursday American Legion baseball scores – June 22, 2023

June 22, 2023 9:17 PM News Team

Area summer baseball…

Paddleheads sweep Chukars, winning 7-0 before weekend series in Missoula

June 22, 2023 9:22 PM Eric Moon

So far this season, the Missoula Paddleheads have been too tough to tame for any Pioneer League team, and that includes the Idaho Falls Chukars, as…

Wednesday American Legion baseball scores – June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023 8:07 PM News Team

Area summer baseball…

Spud Kings introduce King Tot on Potato Night, but Chukars fall to Paddleheads 14-7

June 21, 2023 10:12 PM Eric Moon

On Potato Night at Melaleuca Field, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings introduced their new mascot, King…

Paddleheads dominate Chukars, take series opener 14-7

June 21, 2023 12:25 AM Eric Moon

The best team in the Pioneer League showed why it has the league’s best record Tuesday, as the Missoula Paddleheads dominated the Idaho Falls Chukars…

Jazz unveil over-the-air, streaming options to watch games starting next season

June 20, 2023 11:50 AM Associated Press

Utah Jazz will begin making their game broadcasts available over-the-air starting this coming season, becoming the latest franchise to pivot to a new…