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Vincent slings Highland to first home playoff win since 2020

POCATELLO — Highland’s Jacob Vincent was at his best when his team needed him most. The senior quarterback matched his season-high in touchdown passes, delivering Highland its first home playoff win in six years. For his performance in guiding the Rams (5-5) the 31-0 victory over the Lake City Timberwolves (6-1), Vincent has been named the East Idaho Sports District 5 Athlete of the Week. RELATED | Highland gets 3 TDs from Vincent, cruises past Lake City into quarterfinals Due to a sizable lead and effectiveness running the ball, Vincent’s role in the second half was quite limited. Of his 164 ...

Pocatello, ID · 5d

isubengals.com

Idaho State Heads to Wyoming and Air Force

POCATELLO, Idaho – Idaho State Men's Basketball hits the road for another two road games, opening the weekend at Wyoming on Friday, Nov. 6th, before traveling to Colorado Springs to face Air Force on Sunday, Nov. 8th. The Bengals look to earn their first win of the 2026-27 season after opening the year with a 58-94 loss at Utah State on Monday, Nov. 2nd.

Pocatello, ID · 5d

Idaho State Journal

Idaho State Bengals’ season hinges on Montana showdowns

No football coach in America will look at you and say that any single game or pair of games will make or break a season. Certainly not Cody Hawkins of Idaho State. Putting all your eggs in that basket can cause a lot of problems since the math says it is simply one game (or two) out of 12 in a season. But the importance of the next two weeks for the Idaho State football program cannot be overstated. Saturday, defending national champion Montana State comes to town, then the following week the Bengals go to Missoula to take on the Grizzlies ... in mid-November, outdoors, with an 8:30 p.m. kickoff in very possibly freezing weather or even snow. It wasn’t spoken out loud this August when fall camp began, but it was there nonetheless: “Playoffs or bust.” Since Hawkins was hired, all signs pointed toward this season and the next pair of games. The athletic department decided enough was enough: ISU was no longer going to be a laughingstock in Big Sky football. The days of losing 80-3 to UNLV, when its players were actually laughing at the Bengals and dancing on the sidelines, were going to be a

Pocatello, ID · 7d

East Idaho News

They’ve spent years helping kids play soccer. Now a Secret Santa is helping them.

ST. ANTHONY — A local Secret Santa is spreading holiday cheer across eastern Idaho, giving away $1 million to people who deserve a little extra magic this Christmas. Elizabeth and Steve Rowley are the parents of seven children. They have children ranging from a newborn to a young adult. The Rowleys have dedicated countless hours, resources, and energy to building and supporting their community’s soccer program, helping ensure that children who want to play have the opportunity to participate. From the program’s early days, the Rowleys have taken on nearly every role needed to help it grow. The...

Eastern Idaho, ID · 5d

Idaho State Journal

World record cyclist Jack Thompson rides with 100 local students during 10,000-mile trek

POCATELLO — Australian cyclist Jack Thompson rode into Pocatello on Monday, stopping at Barrie’s Ski and Sports for a ride with around 100 middle school students as part of his 60-day, 10,000-mile trip through 48 states to experience what he describes as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Thompson holds nine world records and is riding across the entire contiguous United States as an ambassador for Outride, a California-based organization that promotes mental health, brain health and well-being through bicycles. The trip, called Ride the Nation, began on the East Coast in Massachusetts, zigzagged through the middle of the country and is working west toward the coast and then down to Santa Cruz, California, where organizers plan a public celebration. After riding more than 7,000 miles, Thompson said that what makes America so great is the people he’s met and the unique interactions he’s had as a result of being on a bike. “America is so vast,” Thompson said. “I think there’s so many unique places that most people would never visit because they’re not on an interstate, and I think there’s so many hidden gems that I’ve been able to see because I’m doing it on a bike.” During his 10,000-mile journey,

Pocatello, ID · 6d

East Idaho News

Skyline High School wins $30,000 in T-Mobile football field competition

IDAHO FALLS — Skyline High School has earned $30,000 in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition, with the money expected to help fund improvements to the school’s practice field, locker rooms and weight room. Skyline finished eighth in the West Division, earning more than 10,900 votes from supporters throughout the competition. Although the Idaho Falls school did not advance to the final round, its performance secured funding to improve facilities for its student-athletes. The competition brought together nearly 2,500 high schools from across the country, with communities rallying behind...

Idaho Falls, ID · 7d

skylinesportsmt.com

WATCH – Montana State head coach Brent Vigen weekly press conference on Idaho State matchup

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media in his weekly press conference ahead of Saturday’s road trip to Idaho State. The Bobcats are coming off a 61-7 rout of Cal Poly. Colter Nuanez is the co-founder and senior writer for Skyline Sports. After spending six years in...

Pocatello, ID · 7d

MaxPreps

Football Recap: Ririe Stays Hot with Another Win, This Time over Buhl + How To Watch

Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Ririe walked away with it. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Buhl Indians on Friday, sneaking past 22-20. The victory was nothing new for the Bulldogs as they're now sitting on four straight. They have allowed just 45 points over their last four games, fewer than the 63 they allowed in week zero.

Buhl, ID · 7d

bvmsports.com

Idaho State Competes at Bobcat Invitational in Bozeman

POCATELLO, Idaho – Idaho State women’s tennis competed at the Bobcat Invitational in Bozeman, Montana, hosted by Montana State, Oct. 30 through Nov. 1. The Bengals faced Wyoming, Weber State and Montana State in a mock dual format, with each doubles and singles match counting as an individual point. Idaho State opened the weekend against Wyoming on Friday. The Bengals picked up two victories, one in doubles and one in singles. Veronika Zarovna and Emmy Richards earned a 6-1 doubles win over Dilnaz Mashabayeva and Ivona Ridan. In singles, Daisy Carpenter came through with a three-set victory over Ridan, 6-4,…

Pocatello, ID · 7d

Idaho State Journal

Idaho State Bengals survive scare for first Halloween win since 1981

The Idaho State Bengals left St. George with a 34-27 win over Utah Tech after a Big Sky Halloween battle Saturday, but the Trailblazers didn’t make it easy on them. It was Idaho State’s first Halloween win since 1981. Winning the turnover battle was a big key to the Idaho State victory. The Bengals forced four turnovers, leading to 24 of the team’s 34 points. The first quarter was a house of horrors for Idaho State. Despite Utah Tech being more than a two-touchdown underdog, Trailblazers quarterback Bronson Barben threw a 79-yard touchdown pass to senior receiver Mike Williams on the very first play of the game. Barben then ran in a 6-yard touchdown on the Trailblazers’ next possession to put Utah Tech up 14-0. The Bengals banished their ghosts in the second quarter, forcing a fumble just three minutes into the quarter, which led to a 4-yard receiving touchdown from Idaho State receiver Tommy Poe. After the two teams exchanged field goals, the Trailblazers went into the halftime locker room with a 17-13 lead — just their second halftime lead of the season. In the third quarter, Poe caught his second touchdown pass from Bengals quarterback Jordan Cooke from

Pocatello, ID · 8d

Idaho State Journal

Highland Rams shut out Lake City, sets up Eagle rematch

POCATELLO − With zeros on the clock at halftime in the game between the Lake City Timberwolves and Highland Rams, both teams stayed on the field for one more play. Lake City senior running back Archer James, a Pocatello native, came onto the field. The Timberwolves took the snap, and he ran into the end zone. The “Archer play” is a game-day tradition for Lake City, win or lose, giving James, a student with special needs, a chance to score. “It’s one of their traditions that they’ve done since he’s moved up there,” Highland head coach Nick Sorrell said. “The kid just loves being around it, and we couldn’t be happier to oblige and do that for him. I told him after the game, ‘How come every time you touch the ball, you score?’ A big smile spread onto his face. That’s what it’s all about. It’s a big brotherhood, no matter if you’re in between the lines or outside of it. Football is bigger than that.” The Rams (5-5) came into their first-round game in the 6A state playoffs wanting to make a statement, and they did just that, cruising to a 31-0 victory over the Timberwolves Friday at

Pocatello, ID · 9d

byuiscroll.org

EnduroCross to compete at Mountain America Center

EnduroCross, an indoor dirt bike racing sport, will be returning to the Mountain America Center for the 2026 competition season on November 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. According to the Mountain America Center's EnduroCross summary, the biking sport combines challenging obstacles into a family-friendly stadium setting. The site added that the challenges have the riders race over various obstacles, including rock beds, logs, and tractor tires.

Rexburg, ID · 7d

NBCMontana

MSU football prepares for Idaho State

BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Montana State University football team put on a dominant performance on Saturday, beating Cal Poly 61-7, forcing three turnovers and scoring nine total touchdowns. “Saturday didn't happen because all of a sudden we figured, ‘boy, we better start fast.’ You know, it happened because things...

Bozeman, MT · 7d

BYUCougars.com

BYU opens 2026-27 campaign against Idaho State

PROVO, Utah — The Cougars kick off the 2026-27 campaign as they host the Idaho State Bengals on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Marriott Center. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. MT, with the game streamed on ESPN+, with Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski and Jasmine Poppinga on the call. Fans can also tune in to live play-by-play on BYU Radio 107.9, byuradio.org and the BYU Radio App with Jason Shepherd.

Provo, UT · 7d

uiargonaut.com

Vandals raid Vikings of a win

Idaho rolls past Portland State 38-14, securing its third consecutive victory and keeping its FCS playoff hopes alive. Vandal football (4-5, 4-2) picked up its fourth victory in its last five games Saturday afternoon in Portland, easily handling Portland State (2-7, 2-4) by a final score of 38-14. Starting the...

Moscow, ID · 8d

Idaho8.com

Madison Bobcats defeat Capital Eagles 21-14 in playoff victory

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – The Madison Bobcats are moving on to the next round of the 6A state playoffs after defeating the Capital Eagles 21-14 in Rexburg Friday night. Madison took a 14-7 lead into halftime before tacking on 7 more in the second half to secure the win.

Rexburg, ID · 10d

kmvt

Twin Falls girls place second in 5A at state cross country meet

POCATELLO, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Twin Falls girls cross country team placed second in 5A at the state meet in Pocatello, and Raelee Richardson won her third consecutive state title. Student athletes from several schools competed on the course in hopes of placing at state. 5A. Richardson finished first...

Twin Falls, ID · 9d

East Idaho News