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5A/4A STATE TRACK AND FIELD: Bishop Kelly boys take three events on first day of state meet
The Bishop Kelly boys track and field team got off to a strong start in its quest for winning its fourth straight state title and seventh in the last eight state meets as both Rakeem Johnson and Cam Davis took home first-place finishes in events and the Knights’ medley relay team also winning at the 4A State Track and Field Meet at Mountain View High. Davis claimed his second straight title in the long jump, going a distance of 23 feet, 5.75 inches. He was...
Magic and Wood River Valley claims 21 spring sports state titles
BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The high school athletics season came to a close on Saturday and with so many state tournaments wrapping up on one day it can be hard to keep everything straight, but no worries because here is a recap of the Magic and Wood River Valley state champions from the spring sports season.
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD: Medal haul for area athletes at state championships
MERIDIAN -- By the time team trophies were handed out Saturday at the 5A-4A state track championships, it was clear the two-day meet had a distinct eastern Idaho feel. From the sprints to the hurdles to the pole vault and the distance races, area athletes shined under the bright afternoon sun in Meridian.
Rocky Mountain boys extend state title streak at the last moment
MERIDIAN — Rocky Mountain’s boys track and field dynasty was in jeopardy when Braden Ankeny received the baton. With the Grizzlies trailing Boise by two points in the team standings at Saturday’s 5A track and field state championships, Ankeny began the final leg of the 4X400 meter relay in third place. He needed to run down Post Falls’ Cobe Cameron and Boise’s Noe Kemper on the Mountain View track to keep the Grizzlies’ team title streak alive. ...
Prep track & field: West Side boys place 2nd at 2A meet
It was the perfect conclusion to an unforgettable season for West Side’s boys track & field program. The Pirates shattered the school record and destroyed the competition in the final event, the 4x400-meter relay, on Day 2 of the 2A State Championships, which were contested at Middleton High School in Middleton, Idaho.
If Spuddy Can Do It, You Can Do It
It's not too late to run in the Famous Idaho Potato Marathon at 7 a.m. on May 18, Albertsons Stadium. "You can register to run up until the race starts," says Jamey Higham, President/CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission. The family-friendly event includes a marathon, half-marathon, 10k and 5k. Plus,...
Three-peat: Owyhee wins state title in Russ Wright's final game
CALDWELL — The storied career of Owyhee head coach Russ Wright got the storybook ending it deserved. One of the most legendary coaches in Idaho high school baseball, Wright made it known to his team ahead of the state tournament he would be retiring at the end of this season. His players made sure to end his season in style like he’s done so many times in his 38 years of coaching — winning a state championship. ...
STATE SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Borah advances to 5A State Championship
Megan Meracle had 28 strikeouts over the course of two games Friday to move the Borah softball team within one victory of its first 5A State Title. Meracle opened the day with 15 strikeouts in a one-hit 1-0 win over Eagle, then added 13 more as Borah clinched its spot in the championship with a 9-2 win against Timberline. The Lions (17-9) will face either Timberline or Owyhee at 12:15...
3A/2A/1A STATE TRACK AND FIELD: Nampa Christian returns to top of 2A field
The Nampa Christian boys track and field team is back on the top of the 2A. The Trojans claimed their first state title since winning four straight from 2016-19 on Saturday, scoring 87.5 points, beating out second-place West Side, which scored 78. Nampa Christian got one individual state title Saturday from Ian Johnson, who won at 400 meters, then had two relay teams also win state titles. ...
'DREAM COME TRUE': Bear Lake’s Christian Bush sets all-time state record in high jump
Hard work, determination, grit and a bit of height all came together Saturday at the Idaho 2A state championship track meet at Middleton High School. Bear Lake senior Christian Bush not only won gold in the high jump for the third time in his high school career, but also set the all-classifications state record at 7 feet 1.5 inches. This impressive jump places the 6 foot 7 inch Christian second...
Softball Recap: Pocatello wins going away against Bishop Kelly
With a playoff game on the line, Pocatello rose to the challenge on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 15-2 margin over the Bishop Kelly Knights. Considering Pocatello has won 18 matchups by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new. The team relied heavily...
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