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Idaho State Journal
Highland Rams reload, win seventh straight district title
The faces have changed for the Highland girls soccer team. The results haven't. Despite replacing nine starters from last season, the Rams captured their seventh consecutive 6A District 5-6 title Oct. 8, routing Rigby 9-0 at Highland High School. Highland (12-5-1) ran its conference unbeaten streak to 39 matches. It hasn't lost to a league opponent since Sept. 29, 2022. "They see that and they want to be a part of that," said Highland head coach Matt Shutes, who is in his third season. "They want to keep that going. They don't want that to end with them." The Rams wasted no time making sure of that. Before the game, they set a goal of scoring in the first five minutes, part of what the coaching staff calls the "rule of fives." Junior Lexi Vawdrey did just that, scoring the first of her five goals within the first 90 seconds. The Utah State commit had a hat trick by halftime, when Highland led 4-0. She now has 33 goals this season, which leads 6A and is tied for third-most in the state. "The goals are awesome, and that's a great stat," Shutes said. "But for me, it's more the leadership
East Idaho News
Nine years after Idaho Cup victory, Pocatello bodybuilder returns to the stage
POCATELLO — Nine years ago, Bobby Serna pushed his body to the limit, overcame major knee injuries, and became an Idaho bodybuilding champion. Now, at 35, the Aberdeen native and Idaho State University alumnus is preparing to do it all over again. But this time, he’s bringing something to the competition that he didn’t have in 2017: a wife, two young sons, and a whole new perspective on what success means. Serna will return to the stage Saturday at the 2026 NPC Idaho Cup in Boise, competing in both Open Bodybuilding and Classic Physique. It’s a full-circle moment for the former Aberdeen High S...
Idaho State Journal
Shelley golfers wrap season with notable state championship placements
Shelley standouts Dalton Vugrenes and Ellie Higham closed out the fall golf season with solid finishes Tuesday at the 5A state golf championships at the Links Golf Club in Hayden Lake. Vugrenes led all District 6 golfers with his third-place finish while playing as an individual qualifier, and Higham placed...
idahobusinessreview.com
Idaho Central Credit Union backs new basketball arena at Idaho State University
POCATELLO―Idaho State University will build a new basketball arena and multipurpose event center on its Pocatello campus, backed by a major gift from Idaho Central Credit Union, the university announced Thursday. The ICCU Bengal Arena is expected to cost $70 million to $80 million and will be paid for...
bvmsports.com
Wildcat Volleyball Takes Down Idaho State in Four Sets
Weber State volleyball earned a 3-1 victory over Idaho State Tuesday night at Reed Gym, picking up a Big Sky Conference win on the road, taking their record to 11-6 overall, 4-3 conference. The Wildcats opened the match strong, taking the first set 25-14. Idaho State responded with a 25-23 win in the second set to even the match at one set apiece. Weber State regained control in the third set, pulling away for a 25-19 win to take a 2-1 lead. The Wildcats carried that momentum into the fourth, closing out the match with a 25-23 victory. Lexie Carlson...
Idaho State Journal
Watts sets record as Idaho State splits southern Utah swing, suffers first Big Sky loss
ST. GEORGE, Utah — The Idaho State volleyball team could not have asked for more disparate experiences than it got on last week’s road trip through southern Utah. On Thursday, the Bengals played the worst team in the conference, Southern Utah, and predictably waltzed to a three-set sweep in Cedar City, while middle blocker Jaydin Watts set a school record for hitting percentage. The tables turned dramatically Saturday in St. George, when ISU ran into Utah Tech, the only other Big Sky school without a conference loss. The Trailblazers, who are playing their first season in the Big Sky, made it plain they are on a completely different level from the rest of their new league counterparts. Utah Tech quickly dispatched ISU in straight sets, handing the Bengals their first league loss in convincing fashion, 25-17, 25-10, 25-20. “Against Utah Tech, unfortunately, it was one of those matches where our opponents outplayed us and frankly dominated in all phases of the game,” ISU coach Sean Carter said. “All the credit goes to Utah Tech for playing one of the best matches I can remember an opponent having in Big Sky play.” Watts, the senior middle blocker from Lancaster, California, personified
idahoednews.org
Hoop dreams: Idaho State unveils financial plan for new arena
Idaho State University could have a new home for hoops. University officials Thursday announced plans for a new, 4,500-seat basketball and multipurpose arena — with the balance of a $70 million to $80 million price tag coming from private donors. Idaho Central Credit Union has made what Idaho State...
Idaho8.com
Rigby Trojans move to 6-1 after narrow win over Thunder Ridge
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) — Fridays game against the Thunder Ridge Titans is an epitome of the Rigby Trojans football program. They just find ways to win football games. The Titans came out with energy in the first half thanks to impressive performances all around, but specifically from Ryder Portmann and freshman Mason Gastelo. At the end of the half Rigby executed a solid 2 minute drill to get into field goal range and cut the Thunder Ridge lead down to 17-13. With just minutes left in the game the Thunder Ridge Titans scored a touchdown to bring them within one (27-26). But a missed extra point gave the ball back to the Trojans who then got one more first down to seal the win.
Idaho8.com
Madison falls behind early but rallies to beat Highland 17-6 and improve to 6-1
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — In back to back weeks now huge fourth quarters have pushed Madison past their opponents after struggling offensively in the first three. This week it was against winners of three straight the Highland Rams. Highland led 6-0 at the end of quarter number three. By the end of the fourth Madison had scored 17 straight unanswered to move to 6-1 on the season.