SEE GAME PHOTOS
Photo Credit: George Runyan
PREVIOUS REWINDS:
Week One
Week Two
Week Three
Week Four
Week Five
Week Six
Week Seven
6A CLASSIFICATION
- Rigby (6-1 overall, 1-0 High Country Conference) trailed Thunder Ridge (4-3, 0-1) 14-7 after one quarter, 17-13 at halftime and 20-13 at the end of the third period. Undeterred, the Trojans tied the contest at 20-20 with 10 minutes to play on a touchdown pass from Evan Freeman to Jaxon Nelson. After a quick Thunder Ridge three-and-out, the Trojans marched on a 93-yard touchdown drive, capped off when Freeman scored on a 25-yard keeper with 6:17 remaining. Now leading 27-20, Rigby pulled a surprise onside kick on the ensuing kickoff and recovered, but their next offensive drive ended when Freeman was intercepted by Kenyan Wright. That gave the Titans new life, and Thunder Ridge responded with a touchdown pass from Ryder Portmann to Mason Gastelo with 1:30 to play. But the Titans missed the extra point, and Rigby ran out the clock from there to preserve the 27-26 win.
- Madison (6-1 overall, 1-0 HCC) trailed Highland (3-4, 0-1) 6-0 in the fourth quarter of its conference opener before blasting off for 17 unanswered points in a 17-6 victory. Jace Johnson scored a pair of rushing touchdowns for Madison and Brenner Stoddard added a 32-yard field goal.
- Rocky Mountain (6-1 overall, 4-0 Southern Idaho Conference Foothills Division) blew past Capital (3-4, 1-3), 63-21. Oakley Baxter turned 12 rushes into 195 yards and four touchdowns and quarterback Qhycyn Schellhous completed 10-of-11 passes for 164 yards and two scores, both to Owen Oelkers.
- Meridian (5-2 overall, 2-2 SIC Foothills) nipped rival Mountain View (5-2, 3-1) by a 21-14 score on Friday night. James DiStefano led the way with 22 rushes for 68 yards and two touchdowns. Easton Nungaray also threw a touchdown pass to Carson Bettis in the win.
- Boise (7-1 overall, 3-1 Southern Idaho Conference River Division) jumped out to a 14-0 lead after one quarter against Owyhee (3-4, 1-2). That lead proved critical as the two sides traded blows the rest of the way in the eventual 35-29 win for the Brave. Sophomore quarterback Wayne Bower completed 15-of-21 passes for 209 yards and a touchdown while Jayden Walker also completed a 37-yard touchdown pass on a trick play. Both scores went to Charlie Ruebel. Walker also took an interception back for a touchdown on defense. With standout running back Logan McDonald not available, sophomores Connor Tracy and Henry Terhaar each rushed for a score as well.
5A CLASSIFICATION
- Bishop Kelly improved to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in Southern Idaho Conference play with a 57-14 dismantling of Ridgevue (2-5, 1-3). The goal for BK is to remain in the top two of the MaxPreps rankings, which would guarantee a home semifinal game in this year’s 5A postseason.
- Columbia (5-2 overall, 3-1 SIC) also kept pace with the other top teams in the 5A classification with a 41-0 shutout of Centennial (1-6, 1-4). The Wildcats are currently ranked third in the MaxPreps rankings.
- Hillcrest (7-0 overall, 5-0 High Country Conference) survived a 26-23 battle with Idaho Falls (3-4, 2-3). First-year Idaho Falls coach Dustin Medellin, previously Hillcrest’s defensive coordinator, nearly pulled off a second consecutive stunner following last Saturday’s Emotion Bowl win over Skyline. But Hillcrest’s steady play proved to be too much to overcome. Logan Taylor threw for 205 yards and a touchdown to Jake Stephens for the Knights. Stephens and Maddox Ellingford each ran for scores while Elam Miner churned out 127 yards on 18 carries.
- Century (3-4 overall, 2-3 HCC) kept its hopes for an at-large bid to the 5A playoffs alive with a 21-12 road win at Bonneville (3-4, 2-3). The Diamondbacks are still on the outside looking in, but Friday’s win could be a catalyst for a late-season push for the playoffs.
- Blackfoot (4-3 overall, 4-1 HCC) flexed its offensive muscle in a 55-38 shootout over Skyline (3-4, 3-2). Parker Wright carried the ball 24 times for 323 yards and five touchdowns for Blackfoot in the win while Zade Larkin and Rykar Wools also scored rushing touchdowns. As a team, Blackfoot ran for 553 yards.
- Lakeland (3-4 overall, 1-0 Inland Empire League) delivered the opening salvo in the three-team IEL race by turning back Lewiston (3-4, 0-1), 21-14. Each side scored twice in the opening quarter, and that 14-14 tie held until the third quarter, when Lakeland running back Griffin Tamagni scored his third rushing touchdown of the night. Lewiston was driving in the fourth quarter in an attempt to tie the contest, but Madden Young came away with an interception with just under seven minutes to play, and the Hawks ran out the clock from there.
- Twin Falls (4-3 overall, 3-0 Great Basin Conference) remained in the driver’s seat for a regular season conference title with a 38-18 win over Burley (4-3, 2-1). Jackson Sattelberg ran for 181 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries for the Bruins.
4A CLASSIFICATION
- Weiser (5-2 overall, 2-1 Snake River Valley Conference) held off a late Fruitland (4-3, 1-2) rally to earn the 29-27 win. Garrett Walker rushed for 141 yards and three scores for the Wolverines and Klete Cook threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to Zayn Crossley in the win.
- Emmett (6-1 overall, 2-1 SRV) turned back Cole Valley Christian (5-2, 1-2), 20-7. Eli Brennan threw for 88 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 211 yards in the win.
- Kimberly (3-4 overall, 1-0 Sawtooth Central Idaho Conference) picked up a 26-0 shutout of Wood River (5-2, 0-1) in the conference opener for both teams. Gunner Beckstead completed 13-of-23 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions. Joe Barrett caught seven passes for 93 yards and a score. And Beckstead, Monroe Whitten and Caleb Okelberry each rushed for a touchdown.
- Gooding (4-2, 1-0 SCIC) piled up the points in a 60-28 win over Filer (0-6, 0-1). Ezra Gillette rushed for four touchdowns for the Senators, and quarterback Cougar Stockham added a fifth score on the ground. Stockham also threw touchdown passes to Bridger Pope, Raiden Johnson and Dan Morris.
- Bonners Ferry (4-3 overall, 1-0 Intermountain League) outdueled Moscow (1-6, 0-1) in a double-overtime classic, 38-37. The two sides ended regulation tied at 22-22. Then, in the first overtime, Bonners Ferry struck first, scoring a touchdown and a two-point conversion to take a 30-22 lead. On Moscow’s possession, the Bears answered with a score and were forced to go for two to try and extend the contest. After a successful two-point conversion, the game went to a second overtime tied at 30-30. In the second OT, Moscow had the ball first and again found the end zone. This time, the Bears settled for a point-after kick and led 37-30. On Bonners Ferry’s possession, the Badgers scored and again decided to go for two. Quarterback Alex Stolley ran up the middle to send Bonners Ferry to the 38-37 win.
- The race in District 5’s South East Idaho Conference is shaping up to be dramatic. The opening week of conference play saw Preston (2-4 overall, 1-0 SEIC) nip Snake River (0-7, 0-1), 15-13, whileAmerican Falls (4-3, 1-0) earned a similarly tight win over Bear Lake (4-3, 0-1), 16-8. The only guaranteed spot to the playoffs will go to the conference champion, so every game over the next two weeks will matter.
3A CLASSIFICATION
- West Side (7-0 overall, 2-0 South East Idaho Conference) pillaged Marsh Valley (0-7, 0-3), 40-6. Drake Sage returned a punt 75 yards for a touchdown to open the scoring in the first quarter and added a pair of second-half touchdown runs. Tanner Henderson and Bronco Moser also found the end zone on the ground for West Side.
- Malad (5-2 overall, 3-0 SEIC) turned the tables on Aberdeen (4-3, 1-1), churning out long possessions with the clock and controlling the tempo of the game in a 14-3 victory. Drake Morrison carried the ball 24 times for 117 yards and both touchdowns for the Dragons.
- Declo (6-1 overall, 1-0 Canyon Conference) turned back rival Wendell (0-7, 0-1), 42-0. Traecyn Thaxton completed 2-of-3 passes, with both throws going the distance for touchdowns to Paxton Matsen. A balanced running attack churned out 318 yards, with eight different Hornets running the ball. Jett Snedaker, Dane Garrard and Gavin Merriman all rushed for touchdowns.
- West Jefferson (7-1 overall, 3-0 Nuclear Conference) leaned on its ground game once again in a 25-6 win over Firth (0-7, 0-3). Canon Calder (16 carries, 147 yards, one touchdown) and Bruer Burtenshaw (15 carries, 93 yards, two touchdowns) did most of the damage for the Panthers. Shad Williams also threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Burtenshaw.
- Melba (5-1 overall, 2-1 Western Idaho Conference) put the clamps on defending 3A champ Nampa Christian (4-3, 2-1) in a 21-9 win on Friday. Rhett Franklin shouldered the load for the Mustangs, rushing for 168 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Cory Neff also scored a rushing touchdown for Melba.
- Marsing (5-2 overall, 2-1 WIC) enjoyed a 60-28 win over Payette (2-5, 1-2). Gavin Watts rushed for 336 yards and four touchdowns for the Huskies, setting a new school record for most rushing yards in a game. Hayden Wolfswinkle shined defensively with four sacks. He now leads the state with 16.5 sacks on the season.
- Priest River (5-1 overall, 3-0 Central Idaho League) coasted to a 61-0 win over Kellogg (0-7, 0-3). Colton Kuprienko turned three carries into 122 yards and three touchdowns. Quarterback Jacob Best threw for 114 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for a score. Kuprienko and Madden Redinger each caught touchdowns as well.
- Grangeville (6-1, 3-0 CIL) kept pace with Priest River at the top of the CIL standings with a 56-8 win over Orofino (0-7, 0-3). Gage Smith completed 9-of-13 passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns (one to Luke Stark, one to Troy Long) and ran for a score. Hollis Elliott converted three carries into 94 yards and a score. Will Told also carried the ball three times, rushing for 34 yards and a touchdown. Long (70 yards) and Told (12 yards) also returned punts for touchdowns.
2A CLASSIFICATION
- Hagerman (6-1 overall, 4-0 Snake River Conference) defeated Glenns Ferry (1-6, 1-3) in a game that was called in the third quarter, 79-8. Will Mavencamp stuffed the stat sheet with 79 yards passing and two touchdowns; 25 yards rushing with two touchdowns; 36 yards receiving with a touchdown; and five tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble on defense.
- Raft River (7-0) earned a nail-biting 34-28 non-conference win over Butte County (4-3) to remain undefeated. Treyce Ward rushed for 147 yards and four touchdowns in the win while James Dalton chipped in 96 yards and a score. Jaxon Boden also came away with two interceptions on defense.
- Prairie (7-1 overall, 3-0 Whitepine League) clinched the WPL regular-season title and a first round bye in the playoffs with a 70-26 win over Potlatch (3-4, 1-1). Kade Quintal completed 4-of-9 passes for 129 yards and three touchdowns while adding 72 yards and a score on the ground. Payton Stamper and Marshall Weber each ran for two touchdowns and Lane Mader returned a fumble 79 yards for a score.
- Wallace stayed unbeaten (7-0) with a 50-2 win over 1A Clark Fork (3-4). Cooper Miller threw for 259 yards and four touchdown passes to four different receivers (Blake Rose, Hank Larson, Lennox Radford and Marley Pearce). Pearce led the defense with 12 tackles and a sack while Radford nabbed an interception on defense and returned a punt 90 yards for a score.
- Garden Valley (4-2 overall, 3-0 Western Idaho Conference) showcased its versatility in a 67-14 win over Wilder (0-6, 0-4). Payson Kelly threw for three touchdowns and Teigan Goff also threw a touchdown pass. Kelly, Thomas Coburn, Carter Goff and Rhett Fackrell all ran for scores. Ezrah Marchand hauled in two touchdown receptions, and Teigan Goff and Nicolas Larsen also caught touchdown passes.
- Notus (5-2 overall, 3-1 WIC) rushed for 345 yards and seven touchdowns as a team in a 62-20 win over North Star Charter (1-6, 1-4). Mark Lungu paced the ground attack with 154 yards and a touchdown, but Maverick McKerrow, Wyse Iverson, Spencer Hansen, Ramiro Contreras, Max Bryson and Colton Hutchinson also scored rushing touchdowns. McKerrow threw two touchdown passes as well (one to Hansen, the other to Sawyer Nicoletti).
1A CLASSIFICATION
- Kendrick (7-0 overall, 2-0 Whitepine League) defeated Deary (2-5, 1-1), 80-14. Maddox Kirkland threw for 142 yards and two touchdowns. Kirkland was also one of six Tigers to score a rushing touchdown (along with Blake Morgan, Hank Heimgartner, Emmett Clemenhagen, Brandon Duggan and Orion Stewart). Stewart rushed for 164 yards and three scores.
- Council (4-2) handed Carey (6-1) its first loss of the season in a non-conference affair, 18-16. Quarterback Jim Tucker rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown for Council and JR Conaway added 29 yards and a pair of rushing scores.
- Coeur du Christ (7-0) breezed to a 66-30 non-conference win over 2A Lakeside (1-6). Grant Clemens completed 18-of-21 passes for 368 yards and six touchdowns while adding a seventh touchdown on the ground. Clemens’ six touchdowns went to five different receivers (Beckett Beyer, Broghan Beyer, Liam Anderson, Eli Zember and Matthew Junkin, who caught two touchdowns). Anderson led the ground game with 120 yards on 16 carries.
- Rockland (7-0 overall, 2-0 Rocky Mountain Conference) sizzled in a 61-8 win over Mackay (4-4, 2-1). Xavier Parrish completed 21-of-31 passes for 285 yards and six touchdowns while adding 92 yards rushing with a touchdown. Zach Permann ran for 85 yards and two scores and caught seven passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns. Donny Garner (five catches, 112 yards, two touchdowns) and Copper Black (four catches, 33 yards, two touchdowns) also turned in fine games at receiver. Ty Woodworth (15 tackles) and Jack Woodworth (11 tackles) led the Rockland defense.
- Salmon River (6-1 overall, 1-0 Long Pin Conference) blew past Cascade (2-5, 0-1), 70-14. Blake Shepherd completed 8-of-9 passes for 197 yards and four touchdowns (two to Hayes Pratt and one apiece to Malachi Cable and Kingston Pyle). Gage Crump turned three rushes into 73 yards and three touchdowns. Noah Cereghino ran for 164 yards and two scores.