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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

POCATELLO — The Idaho State Bengals held their latest scrimmage Saturday at the ICCU Dome. After the scrimmage, head coach Cody Hawkins made his decision public as to who will start under center in Las Vegas. Entering camp, junior Jordan Cooke and freshman Jackson Sharman were the favorites to get the nod. Hawkins made it […]

EASTERN IDAHO — Over the weekend, local basketball players of all ages took over the ICCU Dome parking lot for the Bill Parrish Family 3-on-3 tournament. At the same time, dozens of adult softball teams flocked to American Falls for the Kyle Curry Memorial Softball Tournament. Both events raised funds and awareness for meaningful causes. […]

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — The Chukars arrived in Grand Junction, Colo., on Monday with high hopes. Facing a Jackalopes squad that started the second half with just one win in six games, Idaho Falls no doubt expected a series win to maintain high hopes in the playoff race. Instead, they had to scratch and claw […]

POCATELLO — The Gate City Grays hosted their annual charity night at Halliwell Park on Tuesday. The event included games, raffles, “Reading in the Outfield” and, of course, the “celebrity” game, with the proceeds going to New Day Products and Resources. New Day is a non-profit “community therapy program” assisting southeast Idaho residents with disabilities, […]

EASTERN IDAHO — Three local teams will represent eastern Idaho at this weekend’s 2025 Idaho State AA Tournament, at Nampa’s Rodeo Park. The Idaho Falls Knights will play in game one Thursday, starting at 10 a.m., against the Parma Charros. Game two, at 1 p.m., will pit the Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels against the CDA Lumbermen, […]