Weekend Roundup: Idaho Falls Metro
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As teams start to get into mid-season form, the stakes continue to rise. However, COVID remains with cancellations, scheduling changes and more. These boys are going above and beyond to ensure they are able to play basketball and the level…
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Continue ReadingAs teams start to get into mid-season form, the stakes continue to rise. However, COVID remains with cancellations, scheduling changes and more. These boys are going above and beyond to ensure they are able to play basketball and the level of play is extremely competitive. Let’s take a look at the past weekends’ critical matchups and the important games ahead this week.
Friday, January 15th
Lights Out Shooting from Idaho Falls
At Highland, the Rams couldn’t overcome their eight-point halftime deficit in a 51-47 loss to Idaho Falls.
It didn’t help that Idaho Falls shot 9 of 15 from beyond the arc. Though Wright knocked down a handful of triples and Durham scored the Rams’ first eight points, Highland could never take the lead.
Madison holds off Blackfoot
At Blackfoot, the Broncos put up a good fight against Madison but Madison came out with a 57-49 victory.
The Bobcats got out to a 17-8 first quarter lead that set a rough tone for the home team. Even with Blackfoot keeping the game close, the result was never really in doubt.
Carter Layton Carter Layton 6'2" | SF Blackfoot | 2021 State ID scored 14 and Ja’Vonte King Ja’Vonte King 6'3" | SF Blackfoot | 2023 State ID notched 11 for the Broncos.
Saturday, January 16th
Shurtliff stars for West Side over Bear Lake
At West Side, behind 19 points from Bryler Shurtliff Bryler Shurtliff 6'1" | SG West Side | 2022 State ID , the Pirates had no scares in their 44-29 win over Bear Lake. Shurtliff seemingly never takes a night-off and his ability to score in a variety of ways makes him one of the best players all not just in the Metro but the state.
The Pirates beat the Bears in every quarter and had a six-point advantage in both the first and third quarters. Behind Shurtliff, Easton Henderson was the only other West Side player to score in double-figures, collecting 10 points.
Balanced effort by Rockland
Rockland had contributions all over the floor in their dominant 65-32 victory over Leadore.
Levi Farr led all Bulldogs with 16 points, seemingly the first time Braden Permann didn’t lead Rockland’s scoring this season. No matter, Permann racked up 13 points. Wes (14) and Teague Matthews (12) combined to score 26 points.
COVID-Cancellation
Saturday’s game between Aberdeen and Malad was canceled because of a positive COVID test within the Malad program. If there are no more positive tests, the Dragons will be allowed to get back to practice on Monday night.
Games to Watch
Tuesday, January 19th
North Gem vs Watersprings
Blackfoot vs Rigby
Twin Falls vs Century
Wednesday, January 20th
Snake River vs South Fremont
Thursday, January 21st
Thunder Ridge vs Madison
Pocatello vs Century
Preston vs Hillcrest