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Interclass
Caldwell @ Wood River, 6 p.m.
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How Wood River's 'Mountain Tough' defense recorded its first shutout since 2016
Wood River forced three turnovers, blocked a punt and turned Caldwell over on downs once. The Cougars finished with just 67 yards.
5A
Twin Falls @ No. 4 Pocatello, 7 p.m.
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Twin Falls backs Kun, Martin lead in Bruins' 5th straight Service Bowl win
Twin Falls running backs led the charge in the 28-13 win over Canyon Ridge as Amos Kun scored twice and Sam Martin recorded a touchdown.
Canyon Ridge @ Burley, 7 p.m.
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BUSINESS BOBCATS: Senior class powering Burley
The work never stops in head coach Cameron Andersen's system. Consistent offseason workouts, a structured summer schedule and multiple positional meetings per week.
Unity-focused Canyon Ridge wants to 'put on a show'
A Friday Night Lights show encompasses everything from a hyped student section to a loud band and passionate cheerleading squad. Expect that in 2024 for the Riverhawks.
No. 3 Minico @ Idaho Falls, 7 p.m.
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BEAST MODE: 'Smash mouth' Sonner-Cranney ties Minico touchdown record
Minico senior running back Preston Sonner-Cranney ran for 255 yards and seven touchdowns, tying the school record which Larry Vega set in 2017.
Mountain Home @ Jerome, 7 p.m.
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EYE OF THE TIGER: Jerome wants to improve 'by a lot' in 2024
"What I take away from it we have a good team and if we put all our parts together we can be very solid," Kale Bingham.
4A
Gooding @ No. 4 Buhl, 7 p.m.
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Thanks to 'the Senator way,' Gooding football starts season on a high note
"We always say that's what Senator football is and what we mean by that is do your job and trust the other guy to do his."
'They don't know what's coming for them': Buhl football aiming high
"I think a lot of people are counting us out after what happened last year. But they don't know what's coming for them this year."
Filer @ Kimberly, 7 p.m.
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'Hungry' Cats: Filer ready to take steps forward this fall
The Wildcats return four All-Conference players, including First Team All-Conference junior quarterback Tristan Rea.
Kimberly looking to take care of 'unfinished business'
"It's state championship in our eyes from the get-go," senior running back/linebacker Damon Taylor told the Times-News.
3A
Wendell @ Malad, 7 p.m.
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Wendell looks to build off historic 2023 season
2A
No. 5 Glenns Ferry @ No. 4 Valley, 7 p.m.
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Valley's Josh Hardy shines in win over Hagerman
Josh Hardy, the 2023 Snake River Conference Offensive Player of the Year, shined with six touchdowns (four passing and two rushing) in Valley's 56-40 win over Hagerman.
Murtaugh @ Hagerman, 7 p.m.
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HIDDEN TREASURE: Shaymus Merrill a do-it-all weapon for Hagerman football
In a 78-6 win over Rockland on Friday, Merrill recorded 113 receiving yards and two touchdowns, two interceptions on defense then returned a punt and kickoff for a touchdown.
NEW COACH, SAME GOALS: Murtaugh looking to thrive with large senior class
Chad Young jumps into a head coaching role for a Murtaugh squad fresh off a 2023 quarterfinal appearance and seeking a deeper run with 10 seniors, including quarterback Soyer Young.
1A
No. 2 Carey @ Rockland, 4 p.m.
Everyone calls him Parrot. Matthew Young key piece of Carey squad
Carey's Matthew "Parrot" Young became a multi-touchdown star who flew into the end zone, trounced over opponents and repeated run after run like his namesake who can't stop repeating one word.
Shoshone @ Richfield, 7 p.m.
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Richfield hoping for 'pretty fun season' in return to full varsity schedule
"It's exciting to play varsity. We might not be the biggest team or the most skilled team but we're definitely going to compete and put our bodies on the line."
No. 1 Dietrich @ Hansen, 7 p.m.
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Why Connor Perkins put his season on the line to lead Dietrich over Rockland
Yes, Dietrich has a veteran squad with nine seniors hungry to win a state championship. But it is playing for more than that.
Hansen football ready 'to make a statement' this fall
"We're all here to win and hungry to win." - Zac Hernandez
Camas County @ Castleford, 7 p.m.
Camas County football wants 'doubters' after historic playoff run
Camas County head coach Ben Walter said he wants doubters. Wants opponents, pundits and outsiders to overlook his squad.