No. 4 (4A) Buhl football defeated Gooding, 32-14, at Buhl's Homecoming game on Oct. 5.
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5A
No. 3 Minico @ Canyon Ridge, 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.
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.
Jerome @ Burley, 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.
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.
Hillcrest @ Twin Falls, 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.
4A
Wood River @ Kimberly, 7 p.m.
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Kimberly's Gunner Stringham, after successfully battling cancer, is raising awareness
On Friday, Kimberly's Gunner Stringham will host a cancer awareness program for his senior project during halftime of the Bulldogs' 7 p.m. home contest against Wood River.
Wood River hopeful offseason work pays dividends
The Wolverines' offseason commitment continued along with improvement and the results show as the squad steps into the 2024 season with two straight playoff appearances.
Gooding @ Filer, 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."
'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.
3A
No. 3 West Side @ Wendell, 7 p.m.
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Wendell looks to build off historic 2023 season
"I think it showed us if we have good determination and stuff, we are on track and we can do good things."
Soda Springs @ No. 2 Declo, 7 p.m.
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Declo defense stings West Side in state championship rematch
A different story occurred in the 2024 regular season as No. 4 Declo, behind a terrific defensive effort, stopped top-ranked West Side, 6-0, on Friday night at Declo High School.
2A
Raft River @ No. 2 Butte County, 7 p.m.
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BLUE-COLLAR TROJANS: Football a 'day off' for hard-working squad
Work. School. Football. Work. Repeat. Welcome to life for many Raft River football players who embody the meaning of blue-collar -- literally with blue collars on their jerseys.
Oakley @ Murtaugh, 7 p.m.
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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.
ANGRY HORNETS: 'Violent' Oakley seeks revenge as young team
OAKLEY -- One word repeatedly pours out of Brennan Jones' mind.
No. 5 Hagerman @ Glenns Ferry, 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.
1A
Richfield @ Camas County, 4 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.
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. 2 Carey @ No. 1 Dietrich, 7 p.m.
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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.
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 @ Shoshone, 7 p.m.
Hansen football ready 'to make a statement' this fall
"We're all here to win and hungry to win." - Zac Hernandez