Photo of the Week: 6 local teams claim spots in football semis

Published at 11:35 am, November 9, 2026 | Updated at 11:37 am, November 9, 2026

Kalama Hines, EastIdahoSports.com

Rockland Xavier Parrish — A bloodied Xavier Parrish throws a pass around the blocking Ty Woodworth (9) during the Rockland Bulldogs’ victory over Castleford Friday at Rockland High School. | Kalama Hines, EastIdahoSports.com

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EASTERN IDAHO — With quarterfinal victories, Rockland, West Side, Sugar-Salem, Hillcrest, Rigby and Highland all booked spots in the Idaho High School Football State Championship semifinals.

The Bulldogs, Pirates, Diggers and Trojans will all host games this week, while the Knights and Rams will be on the road — at Columbia and Coeur d’Alene, respectively.

Last week also saw local swimmers and swim teams earn awards at the Idaho High School Swimming State Championships in Meridian.

While the start of the girls’ basketball season is just around the corner, football will spend the next week as the lone active prep sport in Idaho.

But last week also saw local powerlifters take on the 2026 “Battle for the Throne” powerlifting championship at the Center Stage Theater in Idaho Falls on Saturday.

Here are some of our favorite photos from last week:

Don’t forget to visit our public Facebook group, East Idaho News – Sports, to vote for your favorite — here. The winner, selected Wednesday at noon, will be our group’s header photo for the following week.

west side Hayden Checketts fumble recovery — The West Side Pirates celebrate a Hayden Checketts fumble recovery during their 53-20 victory over the Ririe Bulldogs Friday at West Side High School. | Kalama Hines, EastIdahoSports.com

Rockland Zach (27) and Luke (2) Permann — Rockland senior Zach Permann (27) congratulates his little brother, Luke Permann (2), after a big defensive play from Luke during the Bulldogs’ 62-14 victory over Castleford Friday at Rockland High School. | Kalama Hines, EastIdahoSports.com

Rigby Chandler Faulkner — Rigby’s Chandler Faulkner scores the Trojans’ second touchdown during a 28-3 victory over the Madison Bobcats Friday at Rigby High School. | Allan Steele, EastIdahoSports.com

Idaho State ISU Chedon James — Idaho State’s Chedon James creates running room during the Bengals’ 28-26 triple-overtime loss to Montana State Saturday at Idaho State University. | Kyle Riley, EastIdahoSports.com

Idaho State ISU Tommy Poe — ISU’s Tommy Poe makes a diving catch during the Bengals’ loss to the reigning FCS national champions. | Kyle Riley, EastIdahoSports.com

Mark Hamilton power lift — Mark Hamilton getting ready for what would’ve been his national record-setting bench press lift. | Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com

SUBMIT A CORRECTION

Highland

@ Eagle

Castleford

@ Rockland

Ririe

@ West Side

Cole Valley Christian

@ Sugar-Salem

Madison

@ Rigby

South Fremont

@ Homedale

Twin Falls

@ Hillcrest

Blackfoot

@ Bishop Kelly

Photo of the Week: 6 local teams claim spots in football semis

Kalama Hines, EastIdahoSports.com