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Idaho State University head softball coach Andrew Rich gets an ice bath after the Bengals’ win the Big Sky Conference tournament championship. With the win, the program’s first, ISU earned its first-ever NCAA Tournament berth. They will play in the Eugene, Ore. regional, facing the Oregon Ducks Friday. | Kyle Riley, EastIdahoSports.com
EASTERN IDAHO — A busy week of sports in eastern Idaho saw the Idaho State Bengals win their first-ever softball conference tournament championship, numerous local athletes qualify for the state track and field meet, and tennis players qualify for that state tournament. Four baseball teams earned a bid in this weekend’s state tournament, while 11 softball teams did the same.
State tournaments will be this weekend, primarily in the Boise area, with some baseball in Idaho Falls and Twin Falls, and softball up north.
Here are some of our favorite photos from the week that was.
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Andrew Rich accepts the Big Sky Conference tournament championship trophy after his Bengals beat Sacramento State in the title game. | Kyle Riley, EastIdahoSports.com
Idaho State junior and Highland High School alum leads the celebration, waving a Bengal flag. Kearns, a two-time unanimous First-Team All-Conference performer, was named to the All-Tournament team. | Kalama Hines, EastIdahoSports.com
A photo finish in the 4A District 5 Boys 100 meters. | Kyle Riley, EastIdahoSports.com
Preston stands out in the 5A District 5 Girls 100 meter hurdles heat. | Kyle Riley, EastIdahoSports.com
Marsh Valley senior Tate Whitworth lines and RBI double to left during the Eagles’ 4A regional qualifier victory over Filer. Marsh Valley will be the No. 3 seed at the state tournament, played at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, and will face No. 2 Homedale Friday at 4 p.m. | Kalama Hines, EastIdahoSports.com
Malad senior Kurt Ward fires a pitch during the Dragons’ 3A regional qualifier victory over Nampa Christian. Reigning state champion Malad will be the No. 1 seed at the state tournament, with 3A games will be played at Wolfe Field in Caldwell. The Dragons will face No. 4 Salmon in Friday’s 7 p.m. game. | Kalama Hines, EastIdahoSports.com
Bonneville’s Carter Bowen pitches during the Bees’ victory over Burley in the 5A East Region qualifier. Bowen gave up just one run in Saturday’s win over the Bobcats. Reigning state champion Bonneville will be the No. 1 seed in the 5A tournament, which will be played at Melaleuca Field in Idaho Falls. They will face No. 4 Skyview at 7 p.m. Friday. | Allan Steele, EastIdahoSports.com.
Highland senior Marshall Glenn starts the swing that produces the second home run of his high school career, leading the Rams to an opening-round victory over Centennial in the 6A East Region qualifier. Highland fell twice to reigning 6A state champ Middleton, bringing their season to an end. | Kalama Hines, EastIdahoSports.com
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