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EASTERN IDAHO — The Highland Rams claimed a state 6A soccer consolation championship last month, overcoming the Mountain View Mavericks and inclement weather for an extra-time victory. This week, the team that brought eastern Idaho its lone 6A soccer trophy earned some individual honors. Highland seniors Devree Bell and Gracee Anderson, who led the Rams […]
27 days ago
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RIGBY — Rigby’s Amani Morel was one of the most dominant forces in the state this year. Despite being slowed by nagging injuries to his ankle and shoulder, the senior carried the load all season for the Trojans. And when the playoffs started, he took his already overpowering play to the next level. Morel was, […]
30 days ago
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Note: As a bonus to our readers who have followed us into Year 2, the East Idaho Sports staff will post a special story on Sundays – Could be a column, opinion, feature, or just something fun and goofy. Hope you enjoy, and thanks again for coming along on this journey. EASTERN IDAHO — Between […]
about 1 month ago
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POCATELLO — At the corner of Pocatello’s East Lander Street and North 5th Avenue sits an auto repair shop. At least it looks like an auto repair shop, with its large bay doors and detached lobby. But inside, you won’t find any lifts, no service wells, just a few dozen of the area’s top MMA […]
about 1 month ago
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POCATELLO — The Sandpoint Bulldogs seemed happy to stand in the middle of the proverbial ring and trade haymakers with the Skyline Grizzlies. And for 35 minutes, they seemed capable of doing so. The No. 3 Grizz (9-2) led at halftime, but No. 11 Sandpoint (8-3) was within striking distance, down 23-14. The first 13 […]
about 2 months ago
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ABERDEEN — The Idaho High School Football State Championships second-round fields are all set, after three winners advanced Saturday. The Aberdeen Tigers, who earned an at-large bid into the 3A tournament after finishing third in the South East Idaho Conference with a 5-3 record, kept the wins coming with a 28-6 victory over Melba. With […]
about 2 months ago
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NAMPA — The Blackfoot Broncos and Pocatello Thunder met in a win-or-out game at Columbia High School Thursday morning, and the result was a defensive battle for the record books. Pocatello produced just two shots on goal through the first 40 minutes — to Blackfoot’s seven. And things got even tighter after the break. The […]
2 months ago
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POCATELLO — The Rigby Trojans were staring an upset defeat in the face. With 14 seconds left in a tied game, the Woods Cross Wildcats lined up for a 30-yard potential game-winning field goal. Rigby needed a miracle. That miracle came, though, in the form of senior defensive back Cannon Korth, who broke through the […]
4 months ago
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POCATELLO — Like last year, the Highland Rams have started their season with a pair of dominant wins over Nevada teams with title aspirations. Behind a massive day from junior running back Cedric Mitchell, the Rams (2-0, 0-0) cruised to a 35-13 victory over the SLAM! (Sports Leadership and Management academy) Bulls at Idaho State […]
4 months ago
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POCATELLO — Get to a Pocatello volleyball game in time to watch warmups, and you’ll see Abby Lusk rising high above the net to launch absolute rockets to the floor. It may be difficult, but avert your gaze from the 6-foot-2 senior to her opponents at the other end of the court, and you’ll see […]
4 months ago
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LAS VEGAS — Looking for a Week 0 upset at UNLV, the Idaho State Bengals held a seven-point lead in the fourth quarter. But two late interceptions thrown by quarterback Jordan Cooke, who was excellent otherwise, led to a go-ahead touchdown for the Rebels (1-0) in a 38-31 loss for the Bengals (0-1). ISU was […]
4 months ago