Here are a couple notes on Idaho athletes signing to play college sports. In both cases, it involves women's basketball.

Vallivue's Katelin Shannon was expected to sign a letter of intent Tuesday to continue her hoops career just down the road at the College of Idaho. Shannon was quite the warrior for the Falcons and wasn't afraid to play inside -- despite being 5-foot-4. You can read...read more

I hope everybody enjoyed their spring vacation. Mine is still a few weeks off, but getting to cover the first rounds of NCAA Tournament two weeks ago and then watching it this week certainly made the past couple of weeks fun.

This week I am starting a new feature on the blog called Question of the Week. Each Monday, or Tuesday, I will post a question to help spur some discussion. The question will...read more

2009 Bucks Bags Spring Classic

Thursday's Schedule

At Rodeo Park

Mountain Home vs. Mountain View, 1 p.m.; Hermiston vs. Mountain Home, 3:30 p.m.; Nampa vs. Twin Falls, 6 p.m.

At Centennial High School

Emmett vs. Rocky Mountain, 1 p.m.; Emmett vs. Madison, 3:30 p.m.; Centennial vs. Pendleton, 6 p.m.

At Capital High School

Fruitland vs. Kuna, 1 p.m.; Fruitland vs. Ontario, 3:30; Capital...read more

It was just announced the Madison's Josh Fuller was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for boys basketball. Fuller, a 6-foot-6 junior forward, helped the Bobcats reach the 5A state title game earlier this month. Madison lost to Lewiston 56-48.

Lake City's (Coeur d'Alene) Katie Baker was name the female POY earlier this month. The Montana-bound Baker certainly deserved the honor, especially...read more

BOYS

5A SIC

Player of the Year: Dontese Tower, Capital

Coach of the Year: Tom Aipperspach, Centennial

First Team

Ben Van Lith, Eagle; Zach Peterson, Timberline; Bryden Benke, Vallivue; Craig Spjute, Borah; Brock McDermott, Mountain View.

Second Team

Dennis Mikelonis, Borah; Zach Kelsh, Vallivue; Kyle Davis, Centennial; Jake Peterson, Centennial; Dallas Yorgason, Eagle.

Honorable Mention

Paul...read more

I am sure there is still a lot of buzz about Skyview's state championship victory over Pocatello on Saturday at the Idaho Center. I have to admit it was one of the better high school games I have seen.

We received a letter on Monday that will be run at some point in the paper as a guest opinion, but I realize not everybody that visits TreasureValleySports.com gets the paper. So, I thought I would...read more

The winter sports season (basketball and wrestling) wrapped up with a pretty exciting day of boys basketball at the Idaho Center.

The Skyview-Pocatello championship game was certainly the most exciting in a day full of entertaining title games, with plenty of big shots for both teams. In fact, it was so exciting that IHSAA director John Billetz took time out to laud the virtues of high school athletics...read more

5A FINAL: Lewiston 56, Madison 46. Another good game, but the Bengals hit their free throws to secure the victory.

4A FINAL: Skyview wins 59-58 in overtime. Kyle Dranginis hit a runner with 21 seconds that proved to be the game winner. Pocatello had two chances but missed both. CRAZY game!

GOING TO OVERTIME: Two big shots in final 7 seconds. Rowe hit 3-pointer to give Skyview 51-49 lead with 7 seconds...read more

FINAL: Madison 56, Capital 48. It's official - no District III teams advanced to the 5A state semifinals. All four 4A SIC teams will be playing in the early games tomorrow. Vallivue plays Eagle at 1:15 p.m., and Borah faces Capital at 3 p.m.

Halftime: Capital 27, Madison 27. The Bobcats got off to a hot start, but the Eagles managed to tie at halftime.

FINAL: Post Falls 63, Borah 59. Lions...read more

Here are the state tournament capsules for the boys basketball tournament. Thanks to all media members from across the state who helped put these together.

5A state tournament

Borah Lions

Record: 15-9

Coach: Cary Cada, 15th season

Road to state: Beat Rocky Mountain 78-59 in District III Tournament play-in game, lost to Capital 70-62 in first round, beat Centennial 66-46 in elimination game...read more

5A state tournament

At the Idaho Center

Thursday, March 5

Game 1: Vallivue (17-6) vs. Lewiston (19-4), 1:15 p.m.

Game 2: Twin Falls (18-8) vs. Eagle (18-5), 3 p.m.

Game 3: Post Falls (17-5) vs. Borah (15-9), 6:15 p.m.

Game 4: Capital (16-7) vs. Madison (15-9), 8 p.m.

Friday, March 6

Game 5: Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 1:15 p.m.

Game 6: Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4, 3 p.m.

Game 7...read more

The state wrestling coaches of the year were anounced at the beginning of Saturday's championship matches. District III coaches swept the awards given out to one coach in each of the classifications. Congratulations to all.

5A: Jody Webb, Capital

4A: Todd Cady, Columbia

3A: Isaac Mackenzie, Fruitland

2A: Shawn Riley, Parma

One note, Shawn Riley received his award from former Parma coach Jesse...read more