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Rockland’s Brayzen Gibbs shoots a floater in the lane surrounded by the Grace Lutheran defense. The Bulldogs bested the Royals in a battle of 1A favorites and conference frontrunners. | Kyle Riley, EastIdahoSports.com
EASTERN IDAHO — After two long weeks off, sports have returned to eastern Idaho, as high school basketball teams across the state tune up for the fast-approaching playoffs.
Several key conference showdowns highlighted what was a busy week of basketball action, including a matchup of 1A championship contenders — the Rockland Bulldogs and Grace Lutheran Royals. The Highland Rams topped the Rigby Trojans in a conference battle, pushing the Rams to 2-0 in conference play.
The girls’ state basketball tournament is now just over a month away, taking over the Treasure Valley on Feb. 19-21. The boys’ tournament follows just two weeks later, March 5-7.
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Pocatello junior Brynlee Pool drives to the hoop against Shelley senior Riley Carlson during the Thunder’s 52-50 victory at Pocatello High School Wednesday. | Kyle Riley, EastIdahoSports.com
Highland senior Marshall Glenn drives against Rigby junior Kasen Erickson during the Rams’ 55-42 victory at Highland High School. | Kyle Riley, EastIdahoSports.com
Shelley’s Londyn Williams is defended by Pocatello’s Lainey Rogers in the backcourt. | Kyle Riley, EastIdahoSports.com
Grace Lutheran’s Jaxon Miller blocks the shot of Rockland’s Iver Hendrickson during the Bulldogs’ 54-38 victory over the Royals at Rockland High School. | Kyle Riley, EastIdahoSports.com
Rockland’s Zach Permann challenges the entire Grace Lutheran defense during the Bulldogs’ victory. | Kyle Riley, EastIdahoSports.com