Buck signs with NAIA National Champs

BLACKFOOT — Blackfoot senior Garrett Buck has decided where to take his considerable football talents next season.  After mulling his decision over, the all everything linebacker chose Carroll College for his academic and athletic pursuits.  READER OPINION:  HOW DO YOU THINK BUCK WILL DO AT THE NEXT LEVEL AND WILL CARROLL BE A GOOD FIT FOR THE BLACKFOOT STAR??

Who’s the best in Bingham County?

Alright gang, here is the newest state media poll.  Snake River slipped out of the top five, Firth remains steady and Sho-Ban continues their strong showing in the polls.  That’s 50% of our Bingham County teams represented in the poll and both Aberdeen and Shelley are playing their best ball of the season right now.  So here is the question….Who do you think is the best High School boys team in Bingham County this year and why???

New year, new basketball media polls

Here you go gang, the first girls and boys state media polls for the new year.  READER OPINION: The polls are rather thin with Bingham County teams but the polls certainly don’t determine the post season.  What do you think?  Who will rise above their ranking and push their way to Boise for the state tournament?

Boys basketball state media poll

Here you go gang, the final boys basketball media poll of 2010.  The poll will resume after the holidays.  READER OPINION: How do you see the state basketball season shaping up after the holiday break??  Will Snake River and Firth continue their recent trends of strong after holiday play? Will Blackfoot remember how to win?

Boys basketball state media poll (week 1)

Here it is.  The first installment of the state boys basketball media poll.  READER OPINION: As usual, how do you see the rankings?  Where is your favorite team?  Who is over rated and who is under rated?

Bring on “The Game!”

Regardless of the outcome, I am really, really, really looking forward to this game.  There is a reason that #1 and #2 are squaring off and it will be fun to watch!

David vs Goliath; Panthers look to upset Grizzlies

I know that I am going to take some hits on this prediction but really, can I pick against the home team?

Van Orden signs with Southern Utah

THOMAS — After leading her team to the 3A state volleyball championship Eden Van Orden signed a letter of intent on Tuesday, committing to play for the Thunderbirds of Southern Utah University in Cedar City Utah.
“I chose to go to Souther Utah because I like the coaches there,”  Van Orden said.  “They really push you to be your best both on and off the court.”
“They have been on my list since my sophomore year but Idaho State offered me a scholarship and I really wanted to go to ISU because it was close to home,”  Van Orden continued.  “When I went on my recruiting trip to ISU the feeling just wasn’t right though and when I went to Southern Utah it just felt right to me, even though it’s 6 hours away from home I really felt that it was were I was supposed to be.”
Fans who have enjoyed watching Van Orden over the past four years of her stellar prep career will get plenty of opportunities to see her, despite the 6 hour drive to Cedar City as Southern Utah will join the Big Sky Conference.
Thunderbird head coach Debby Baker is thrilled to steal a recruit with the talents of Van Orden out of the soon to be conference rival Idaho State Bengals back yard.
“Eden is a great athlete and I love how hard she works and the passion that she plays with,”  coach Baker said.  “Her personality and work ehtic are going to have a huge impact in our gym.  Eden is raw in terms of experience but I think after a season she is going to be a big contributor to the team.  I see her competing for a starting spot her freshman year.”
Van Orden will be joining a team that is 15-14 on the current season and will be graduating 4 seniors from this seasons roster.
“I’m glad that I chose Southern Utah and I am excited about being a part of that program.”  Van Orden concluded.

Fearless semi-finals predictions!

Ok folks, it’s semi-final time and we still have 3 of the 5 Bingham County schools in the playoffs.   After compiling a 8-1 record on my fearless predictions over the past two weeks I once again stick my neck out and make my bold predictions on this weekends games.  READER OPINION: WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PLAYOFFS SO FAR AND WHO DO YOU THINK WILL ULTIMATELY BRING HOME THE BLUE TROPHY?

Quarterfinal football fearless predictions!

The quarterfinals of the state football championships kick off this evening and once again, I stick my neck out and make my fearless predictions for this weeks games.  Last week I was a perfect 5-0 in my predictions.  READER OPINION:  What are your predictions for this weeks games and why?