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Idaho Press
GIRLS STATE SOCCER: Timberline goes back-to-back, Fruitland completes unbeaten season
Timberline sought redemption in the 6A girls soccer state tournament last week following the 6A District III tournament where its perfect season was spoiled in the championship game. But the best team in 6A throughout the entire season prevailed in Saturday’s state championship game from Hillcrest High School. The match between the Wolves and Lake City seemed destined for a penalty shootout, until the ball found the feet of Allee Haynes on a fortunate bounce for Timberline. A scuffed shot inside the penalty box by Eva Rivera landed right in front of Haynes, who quickly put a shot into an open net for the golden goal to win the game 1-0 for the Wolves, the school’s second-straight state title and fourth in program history. “It was such a relief,” Timberline head coach Maison O’Neill said about winning state. “These girls have put in such much work and are a phenomenal group of young ladies. They truly did deserve to be state champions. I’m glad the scoreline showed that today.” The story of Timberline’s season has been one of near perfection. Going into the district championship game against Owyhee last Tuesday, the Wolves had won all 17 games they had played
Arbiter Online
Maddux Madsen’s efficiency puts him in elite company
Behind the explosive, highlight-reel runs of Dylan Riley, quarterback Maddux Madsen has quietly put together one of the better passing seasons in the country. Through six games, the fifth-year senior has thrown for 1,296 yards, 13 touchdowns and zero interceptions on 110-of-166 (66.3%) passing. Madsen is guiding the Broncos to a 5-1 overall record and 2-0 mark in Pac-12 play, and is one of two FBS quarterbacks this season to throw for 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns without an interception (Josh Hoover, Indiana).
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Cougars picture-perfect Homecoming scene goes sideways
When the meeting between Washington State and Boise State was announced, it was immediately circled by many to be one of the better games of the revamped Pac-12 slate. Especially in the timeslot it was put in. A late October matchup at 3pm in Pullman. College football is arguably at its peak around this time of the year. As the great Keith Jackson once said: “And in the fall, when the air turns crisp, the leaves turn gold, the sun shines bright on the Palouse hills, you get the spirit. This is Cougar country.”
Post Register
Boise State QB Maddux Madsen named semifinalist for Jason Witten award
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen has been named one of 20 semifinalists for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award, an honor that recognizes a college football player who exemplifies leadership on and off the field. Madsen is the second Bronco in the...
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Boise State Softball Announces 2027 Nonconference Schedule
Boise State softball will play a 38-game nonconference schedule in 2027, including two home tournaments and six games against teams that finished last season ranked in the top 25. The Broncos open with 22 straight road games before playing 10 nonconference games at Dona Larsen Park. 38 nonconference games. 22...
USA TODAY
Stepping out of brother's shadows, this Idaho QB set the state TD record
Titus Vidlak fondly remembers roaming the sidelines of Hidden Valley High School (Grants Pass, OR) while his father, Mark, coached his elder brothers, Sam and Nate. He was always looking to soak up the moments while his brothers played. But little did he understand then the enormous shadow his elder brothers cast, both with historic prep careers and Division I collegiate careers. So how does the second-youngest Vidlak respond to sitting in the shadows of his elder brothers? By breaking the Idaho career touchdown record during his senior season, of course. "I always kind of wanted to be one of the people on the big field when I was little," Titus told USA TODAY Sports. "So, I definitely looked up to them and now it's my turn. It's pretty exciting, always kind of watching your older brothers do cool stuff and then it's finally your turn, you get to go play." Titus and the Fruitland Grizzlies (5-3) take on Cole Valley Christian (Meridian, ID) on Friday, Oct. 23, in the regular season finale and Titus' senior night. Sam and Nate set the standard for Titus Vidlak Both Sam and Nate were all-state players in high school in Oregon. Sam won
Idaho Press
Kuna punches playoff ticket by beating Meridian
KUNA — The high school football postseason officially begins next week, but Kuna treated Friday’s regular-season finale against Meridian as a de facto playoff game. And for good reason. In a win-or-go-home spot, the Kavemen secured a 27-13 home victory over the Warriors to punch their ticket to the Class 6A state playoffs. “It’s the first round of the playoffs,” first-year Kuna head coach Josh Bravo said. “The kids wanted it. The kids have been wanting it all year, and they’ve just been developing it throughout the year. This is what we’re starting to put together, a full team effort.” After Meridian (5-4, 2-3 6A Southern Idaho Conference Foothills Division) trimmed Kuna’s (5-4, 3-2) lead to 20-13 with 6:58 remaining, the Kavemen put the game away with an impressive touchdown march. The drive included a 24-yard strike from quarterback Lino Senio to Peyton Martin on third-and-long. Ian Lackie had a five-yard touchdown run with 61 seconds to play to finish off the drive. Martin led the way for the Kavemen with five catches for 142 yards, including an 87-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Martin, a senior, credits Bravo for sparking Kuna’s turnaround following a two-win season. “He’s brought that
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College Football Pick Of The Day (October 22nd): NCAA Week 8 Spread Pick
Can’t get enough College Football picks? Well, we’ve got good news for you! We’re dropping daily football picks on SPGN in a quick and easy format. Whether it’s a future, a spread pick, or some moneyline action – we’ll have it all covered. In Week 7, with the seven days of picks, we went 4-3, bringing our season record to 15-13. We’re already 1-0 this week! For today’s action, we’re taking a look at a Week 8 College Football spread pick that I like for placing a bet right now. Come check out what we’ve cooked up for you.
Idaho Statesman
Kirby Moore got a taste for coaching at Boise State. Here's how it's going so far
A couple of familiar faces will be on the home team’s sideline when Boise State football travels to Pullman, Washington, this weekend to face Washington State. Chief among them? Cougars head coach Kirby Moore. Moore, the younger brother of Boise State quarterback great Kellen Moore, played wide receiver for the Broncos from 2009 to 2013. He earned his first head coaching gig this past offseason when he took charge of Washington State, and although it has been over a decade since Moore last wore Bronco blue and orange, he still holds a lot of fondness for his alma mater. “It’s a great program. I had a lot of great memories there,” Moore said in his weekly press conference on Monday. “It’s where I got into coaching, the coaches I was able to be around, and the players and the teams and everything that came with that.” As with many student-athletes who played at Boise State in the 2000s and early 2010s, one of Moore’s biggest influences is former head coach Chris Petersen. Moore missed half of his final season at Boise State with a serious foot injury, but instead of just sitting on the sidelines, he asked to wear a
East Idaho News
State soccer update: Sweet revenge for Marsh Valley, Pocatello; 4 local teams to play for state championships
EASTERN IDAHO — The Marsh Valley Eagles and Pocatello Thunder both got revenge for 2025 state tournament losses Friday, beating rivals to earn spots in state championship games. The Eagles will play in the girls’ 4A Soccer State Championships Friday, after beating the Sugar-Salem Diggers — winners of the last three state titles. Pocatello beat Hillcrest, avenging a loss in last year’s third-place game, for a spot in this year’s girls’ 5A state championship. Here is what happened in Friday’s semifinal action: Sugar-Salem and Teton set up all-Mountain Rivers boys’ 4A title gameThe Diggers and Ti...
Idaho Press
PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Eagle’s 28-game win streak in divisional play snapped by Borah
Borah’s season might be over, but the Lions accomplished something no team has been able to do in the last six-plus seasons. Borah (2-7, 1-3 6A SIC River) got 271 yards passing and three touchdowns from quarterback Dayton Wolverton as the Lions won 22-21 over Eagle Friday night, including a two-point conversion after the third touchdown that put the Lions by a point. Borah then blocked what would have been a game-winning 29-yard field goal in the final minutes of the game to seal the win. The Lions totaled 410 yards of offense with Samuel Manirafasha rushing for 100 yards. Eagle’s win streak in divisional play dated back to 2021. The Mustangs (6-3, 3-1) got 400 yards of offense, with Bowen Blackburn rushing for 146 yards. Eagle already clinched the 6A SIC River Division four weeks ago and will have a first-round bye in the 6A playoffs next week. OWYHEE 28, MIDDLETON 14: The Storm had to win their game Friday night to keep their playoff hopes alive. On the playoff bubble in the MaxPreps rankings heading into the weekend, Owyhee won on the road against Middleton to remain in the 6A playoff picture in the final week of the
Bronco Sports
Boise State to Travel to Pac-12 Fall Qualifiers
The Boise State women's tennis team will make the trip to Spokane, Wash. for the Pac-12 Fall Qualifiers, Oct. 23-25. WHO'S IN. Allison Isaacs and Tereza Polakova will compete for the Broncos in the singles bracket while Polakova will pair up with Paula Schaefer for doubles. FORMAT. Day one will...
Idaho Statesman
Boise State moves up in AP Top 25 football poll. See how high and full poll here
Boise State continues to climb The Associated Press Top 25 football rankings. After Saturday evening’s 31-10 victory over Washington State , the Broncos jumped into a tie for No. 20 in Sunday’s latest poll. Boise State had previously sat at No. 21. The No. 20-ranked Broncos received 422 points and slot in behind the ACC’s SMU (440 points) but are tied on points with the Big Ten’s Northwestern. Both teams sit ahead of the Big 12’s Arizona, who slots in at No. 22 with 400 points. The sole team the Broncos jumped over was the Iowa Hawkeyes, who lost 13-10 to Minnesota and fell from No. 15 to completely out of the poll. https://t.co/T23NtgfCyw Ohio State replaces BYU at No. 2 while No. 1 Miami is the only team to hold its spot in the AP Top 25 poll. See where your team landed. https://t.co/WeGa6R87NS — AP Top 25 (@AP_Top25) October 25, 2026 As has been the case all season, Boise State also remains the top-ranked team among Group of Six programs, which include teams from the Pac-12, American, Mountain West, Sun Belt, Conference USA, and Mid-American Conferences. The 2026 qualification model for the 12-team College Football Playoff guarantees one
Idaho Statesman
Do the Pac-12 holdovers have a financial edge over Boise State? Here are the numbers
Life has gotten off to a good start for Boise State football in the new Pac-12. The Broncos have raced to a 2-0 start in conference play and are considered favorites to win the rejuvenated conference in its first full season since 2023, after which most Pac-12 teams scattered to other leagues. Only two teams remain from the once-revered Pac-12 — Oregon State and Washington State — and the Broncos will face the latter Saturday in Pullman, Washington. Oregon State is a charter member of the Pac-12, joining in 1915 when it was called the Pacific Coast Conference, while Washington State joined in 1962. That gives both programs decades of exposure at the highest level, while the six other football teams joining the conference came from the Mountain West, or, in Texas State’s case, the Sun Belt. Yet the Cougars and Beavers have existed in a sort of purgatory for the past two years. The two teams sat alone together in the Pac-12 while waiting for the rest to join. There was no conference championship — they played each other twice in 2025, and otherwise faced off against Mountain West and other nonconference teams in games that ultimately meant little.