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Highland Rams beat Eagle to reach unlikely semifinals

EAGLE — Jacob Vincent made a promise. It came after a 33-28 season-opening loss to Eagle on Aug. 21. "We're gonna go shock some people," the Highland senior quarterback said. Nearly three months later, even Vincent couldn't have anticipated how much. The Rams went from 0-3 to doubling up...

Pocatello, ID · 16h

East Idaho News

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Bulldogs batter Castleford to secure spot in state semis

ROCKLAND — For most of the first half, Rockland’s Xavier Parrish looked more like a Roman gladiator than a modern quarterback. Parrish sustained a nose injury early in the game and could not stop the bleeding until halftime, playing despite having his face, facemask and jersey covered in blood. But the Castleford defense couldn’t stop its own bleeding either, allowing Rockland to score touchdowns on eight of their 11 possessions en route to a 62-14 victory. While trying to keep the blood from limiting his breathing or vision, the senior signal-caller led the No. 2 Bulldogs (10-0) over the No. ...

Rockland, ID · 19h

Idaho State Journal

Unbeaten Rockland cruises past Castleford into semifinals

ROCKLAND − Thirty minutes before the Rockland Bulldogs and Castleford Wolves took the field, “Eye of the Tiger” played over the PA speaker at Rockland High School. Rockland had the eye of the tiger. The Bulldogs used a fast start and a big second half to cruise past the Wolves (8-2) 62-14 Friday in the 1A Division II state playoffs and advance to the semifinals for the first time since 2023. With much of the town of Rockland sitting in chairs, in their cars or in the stands, the stadium buzzed with Bulldog pride as kickoff approached. As they have all season, they came out red hot. Senior quarterback Xavier Parrish led two straight touchdown drives, both ending in passing touchdowns to freshman Luke Permann, who was making his postseason debut. Thanks to his hands, the Bulldogs went up 16-0 early. “It’s awesome to be a part of the team, to be a freshman and score a touchdown feels really good,” Luke said. “Also to play with my brother is awesome.” Luke had always been smaller and younger than his older brother, senior running back Zach Permann. Zach used to be able to push him around. Now Luke was making

Rockland, ID · 1d

Idaho State Journal

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Century's Ethan Hansen goes back-to-back on his home course

Ethan Hansen woke up at 7 a.m. Saturday, made himself some eggs and watched the sun rise over Portneuf Wellness Complex. His house overlooks the course. About four hours later, he raced on it for the final time. “It’s definitely crazy,” Hansen said. “I don’t think I could see it any other way, just because of the amount of visualization and focus that I put into it.” It played out just as he’d pictured it. The Century senior won the Class 5A boys title at the Idaho High School Cross Country Championships in 15:11.9 — 22.5 seconds clear of Skyline’s Davis Roberts — to become just the second boy in program history to win back-to-back state titles. “If anybody deserves it, it’s Ethan Hansen,” said Ammon Bitton, Hansen’s best friend and fellow Century senior. But for most of the fall, that picture wasn’t so clear. Hansen wasn’t even the best runner on his own team. Bitton beat him in six of their eight meets heading into Saturday, including districts nine days earlier, when Bitton won by 12.5 seconds on the same course. A lot of it came down to Hansen’s schedule. He spent much of the season on college visits

Pocatello, ID · 1d

idahoednews.org

BYU-Idaho traces enrollment decrease to change in church policy

Brigham Young University-Idaho says a change in church policy has led to a decrease in fall enrollment. The Rexburg-based university — owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — reported an on-campus enrollment of 24,111. That’s a 1.4% decrease from a year ago, and a record fall enrollment of 24,450.

Rexburg, ID · 4d

East Idaho News

Classes canceled at Ririe school following fire

RIRIE — Classes at Ririe Junior-Senior High School have been canceled Thursday following a small fire that occurred inside the building overnight. The fire originated in a custodial closet after rechargeable batteries overheated, according to Ririe School District 252. Nobody was injured and damage to the building was minor. Following the incident, emergency personnel and district staff worked to assess the situation, clean up the affected area, and restore the building’s fire alarm systems. “Initial conditions appeared favorable for proceeding with the school day, and the district communicate...

Ririe, ID · 2d

Idaho State Journal

Blackfoot School District cancels Thursday classes after middle, high schools receive threats

BLACKFOOT — The Blackfoot School District canceled all classes on Thursday after both its middle and high schools fielded perceived threats this week. The Blackfoot School District Superintendent Brian Kress announced in a post on Facebook Wednesday that all classes for Thursday were canceled. The Blackfoot School District uses...

Blackfoot, ID · 5d

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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

KIFI Local News 8

Holy Rosary Catholic School students bring history to life in All Saints Day celebration

Students at Holy Rosary Catholic School in Idaho Falls celebrated All Saints Day by dressing up as their favorite spiritual role models to learn about religious history.

Idaho Falls, ID · 5d

Idaho8.com

Blackfoot Broncos defeat Shelley 43-14 to move forward in 5A state playoffs

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – The Blackfoot Broncos advanced to the second round of the 5A state playoffs after defeating Shelley Friday night 43-14. The game was tied at one point, 14-14, but the Broncos came out of halftime firing on all cylinders, scoring 29 unanswered points to rout the Russets.

Blackfoot, ID · 7d

Idaho State Journal

Opinion: Chamber board unanimously endorses PCSD 25 supplemental levy renewal

On Tuesday, October 20, the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted unanimously to once again endorse the renewal of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25’s Supplemental Levy. Voters will decide the measure on November 3. The Chamber has supported local education for many years. We know that the success...

Pocatello, ID · 8d

KIFI Local News 8

Lockdown cleared at Cloverdale Elementary

Reports of possible gunshots near the school were cleared after Bonneville County Sheriff's deputies determined that a nearby business had set off fireworks to scare birds away.

Bonneville County, ID · 10d

East Idaho News

Pool powers Poky to second state championship in 3 years

POCATELLO — As one-half of Pocatello High School’s dynamic duo, senior Brynlee Pool played a major role in the Thunder’s season-long push for a second state championship in three years. Pool finished the season second on the team with 16 goals, while leading the Thunder in both steals (80) and assists (29) — giving her 61 total points, also second on the team. Pool and fellow senior Aryanna Gonzalez — who tied for the state goals lead with 40 — led Poky through their masterful scoring all season, so it was fitting that the duo accounted for all eight of the Thunder’s goals at state. Both girls...

Pocatello, ID · 10d

KIFI Local News 8

Coach Julie Hudson continues beloved Halloween pirate ship tradition for Blackfoot students

Moreland Elementary School P.E. teacher Julie Hudson has transformed the school gym into a pirate ship for 15 years, to encourage student activity and creativity during Halloween.

Blackfoot, ID · 11d

Idaho8.com

Idaho high school football playoff brackets are set: Who got in and who missed out

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The road to a state championship is officially set, and the final week of Idaho high school football brought plenty of surprises across eastern Idaho. From Pocatello making a last-minute jump into the 5A playoffs to Thunder Ridge falling out of the 6A field,...

Idaho Falls, ID · 12d

Idaho8.com

Idaho State welcomes 2026 Sports Hall of Fame class, inductees reflect on lasting Bengal legacy

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho State University welcomed a new class into its Sports Hall of Fame Saturday, honoring former athletes, coaches and longtime supporters who helped shape the history of Bengal Athletics. The 2026 class includes Chelsea Pickering Hooker, Hailey Breakwell, Mike Castrilli, Brian Janssen, Tressa Lyman Page...

Pocatello, ID · 12d

KIFI Local News 8