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Gridiron Guesses Oct. 9, 2026: League play begins tonight in 6A, 5A IEL
As for the picks ... well, we all (correctly) picked the same winners. Mark Nelke, Jason Elliott and Josh McDonald…
Five Vandals named to all-Big Sky football first team
Five Idaho Vandal football players earned Big Sky first-team all-conference honors, four were named to the second team and seven picked up honorable mention All-Big Sky recognition, the conference announced Tuesday.
THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Still a gap with the giant guys
It’s hard to tell how good this Gonzaga team is going to be, but we learned again on Monday that the Zags can’t beat a 7-foot-4, athletic, solid shooting, 310-…
PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Kellogg shoots past Priest River in CIL opener
Kellogg, Wallace notch wins on Monday night.
Silver Valley Sports Recap: Nov. 13-19
Girls basketball now underway; Mullan and Wallace football players recognized
NIC ATHLETICS: A 'special second' ... Cardinals finish runner-up in NWAC volleyball tourney
“After the match, I hugged each girl and told them you’ve got to be proud of the season we had,” first-year NIC coach Brittany Tilleman said. “We played with s…
Idaho earns No. 4 seed, first-round bye in FCS playoffs
The Idaho Vandals received the No. 4 overall seed, a first-round bye, the opportunity to host the second round and, with a win, the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs.
WSU, U-Dub agree to five-year continuation of Apple Cup
Next year’s matchup will take place on Sept. 14, 2024 at Lumen Field in Seattle, with the following four games alternating between the school’s campuses: 2025 (Pullman), 2026 (Seattle), 2027 (Pullman) and 2028 (Sea…
‘Hurts … really bad’ — Vikings come up short against Rams in thriller of a state title game
“I’m so proud of our guys,” Coeur d'Alene senior linebacker Shea Robertson said. “To make it to the state championship was awesome. I would have been happy jus…
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Grateful Hagel helped get Vikings off to a strong start
“I was shaking before that,” said Hagel, a quarterback on the junior varsity two years ago, who switched to receiver on the varsity last year as a junior. “I c…
NIC ROUNDUP: Beaton, Hartwig push Cardinals into NWAC title match
NIC will face Linn-Benton (35-0) in today’s championship match at 3 p.m.
VANDAL FOOTBALL: Superior in every way in rout of Idaho State
Now, the Vandals wait for today’s FCS playoffs selection show (9:30 a.m., ESPNU) to learn where they sit in the 24-team bracket.
PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lake City races past Mountain View to cap 3-0 trip
“We were so resilient all week,” first-year Lake City coach David Pratt said. “To have three games in a row, it’s tough. But they handled it great. The girls really enjoyed being around each other and want the best…
Vandals look to ‘finish the deal’ vs. ISU
“We have to finish the deal,” Eck said. “It will be a lot better feeling going into Selection Sunday, getting that eighth win, (then) I think we’re for sure in. I don’t want to be on the bubble; I don’t want to be …
THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: The clock is ticking for area hoops
Some smaller schools such as Lakeside and Mullan won’t make the move quite yet. The Idaho Activities Association also states that it’s up to the home team if a…
NIC VOLLEYBALL: Cardinals badger Bellevue, advance to semifinals
Rachael Stacey, a sophomore outside hitter from Helena, Mont., had 16 kills and 11 digs, sophomore Abigail Beaton of Pasco, Wash., 13 kills and sophomore Rylee…