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Hometown Hero: Caldwell’s Olympian Alyssa Mendoza returns from Paris
CALDWELL — After a history-making turn as the only female Olympic boxer to come from Idaho, a hero’s welcome was in store for Caldwell’s Alyssa Mendoza as she returned home from France. The Middleton High graduate, whose 21st birthday is Saturday, waved to neighbors lining the downtown streets as she sat atop a fire truck during a brief homecoming parade, and tearfully thanked her family and community for their support during a reception at Indian Creek Steakhouse. She was honored by Mayor Jarom Wagoner in...
High school football action kicks off this weekend
Football season starts this week in the Treasure Valley. The high school football season kicks off Friday with 10 local teams participating in nine ‘Week 0’ games. Of those nine games, one involves two local teams with Marsing hosting Cole Valley Christian. Marsing is coming off of its first playoff appearance since 2013 and looking to continue building under new head coach Mike Foristiere, while the visiting Chargers are making...
Caldwell Night Rodeo: Recap, Highlights and Payout
The Caldwell Night Rodeo is in the Top 25 of the highest paying rodeos in the PRCA and the action this year, did not disappoint. Jess Pope inches closer to bursting the bubble. The 2022 World Champion is battling for his spot inside the Top 15 from the outside, a...
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: Owyhee hopes to take next step as a program
Owyhee made history last season, winning the first playoff game in school history. By defeating Boise in the first round, the Storm took the next step as the program continues to build into a playoff contender. It followed Owyhee’s first-ever playoff appearance in 2022. Dubbed “Team 4,” Owyhee is looking to build off last season, including the goal of hosting a playoff game and reaching the state championship. While the last few years were cause for celebration, it’s all about business now. ...
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: Mountain View to be tested early in season
Mountain View started last season 4-3 after entering the season with high expectations. Losses to Owyhee, Boise and Eagle had the Mavericks searching for answers down the stretch, but they won their next three games, reaching the state quarterfinals against Meridian. They fell a blocked extra point short of tying the game and sending it to overtime. With some uncertainty at the quarterback spot throughout the year, Mountain View did everything they could to muster up another winning season. ...
EHS Golf Teams Aim for State as New Talent and Challenges Arise
The Emmett High School golf teams face significant challenges as they aim for a return to the State tournament. The girls’ team must fill the gap left by four departing seniors, while the boys aim to improve upon last year's performance without standout individual medalists. First-year head coach Drew Long highlights limited squad size for the girls, with only four participants currently, though hopes are high for more recruits as school sessions start. The boys’ team, while short on seniors, brings back several experienced players and emphasizes teamwork for success.
Prep preview: Eagle to lean on physicality in state title pursuit
EAGLE, Idaho — For the last decade, Eagle has dominated Treasure Valley high school football, with one exception – the Mustangs haven't won a state championship since 2009. Still, any year could be the year. Eagle returns a highly-skilled roster, but the Mustangs look to flex their toughness...
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