Rachel Roberts

The Mustangs return to the state title game for the first time since 2011. The Trojans draw two-time defending champ Sugar-Salem.

The preseason rankings are out. These are the teams to beat and top players to watch this winter.

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The Broncos play No. 25 Utah State on Saturday in the Mountain West Tournament championship.

Four Treasure Valley teams played in championship matches Saturday.

Defending state champs Skyview, Melba and Horseshoe Bend advanced to Saturday morning semifinals. Six other local teams were fighting to extend their seasons.

How Treasure Valley teams fared in the first round of the state playoffs

Owyhee, Skyview and Centennial advanced in 6A action, while defending champs Fruitland, Melba and Horseshoe Bend also won.

The athletic department announced a “transformational gift” Thursday that bodes well for the Broncos’ future.

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