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Idaho kids with F1 dreams: Boise brothers achieve international prestige racing Go-Karts
BOISE, Idaho — Despite being too young for a driver’s license, Devin and Drew Walz are some of the best racers in the United States. The brothers are among the top two Americans in the FIA International Karting Rankings. Their love of racing started on Bikes. At the 2020 BMX World Championships in Belgium, they spent a day at the karting track and found a new need for speed. "It’s a lot more mental and physical than you might think,” Devin, age 14, said.
Eagle High graduate becomes first Idahoan to play in Premier Lacrosse League
Originally published June 23 on KTVB.com. EAGLE — Growing up, Gannon Matthews tried out baseball, football, snowboarding, skating, and even played guitar in a rock band. It wasn’t until elementary school that he found his greatest passion. “My mom saw an ad in the newspaper for the Treasure Valley League in fifth grade,” Gannon said. “Me and a buddy were both quitting baseball at the same time.
Eagle High School graduate becomes first Idahoan to play in Premier Lacrosse League
EAGLE, Idaho — Growing up, Gannon Matthews tried out baseball, football, snowboarding, skating, and even played guitar in a rock band. It wasn’t until elementary school that he found his greatest passion. “My mom saw an ad in the newspaper for the Treasure Valley League in fifth grade,” Gannon said. “Me and a buddy were both quitting baseball at the same time.
'I'm representing my community': Boise man qualifies for Foosball World Cup
BOISE, Idaho — Boise resident Michael Veit traded his engineering calculator for foosball flippers when he retired, and the gamble paid off big time. He’s played since 2006, but recently started competing on the pro foosball tour, travelling to tournaments around the country. In 2023, he qualified for the seniors division of the Foosball World Cup. He is one of 98 Americans who will be competing. Since then, he’s ramped up his tour schedule, competing in 29 events.
Idaho Bowl returns, raises bar with donations to Ronald McDonald House
BOISE, Idaho — The Ronald McDonald House helps millions of families around the country each year. They provide housing, care, and other essential services to families while children receive treatment. Morgan and Shey Anderson know how much compassion lies behind those red doors. In 2021, they lost their son Hank. The Andersons were staying at the Ronald McDonald house in Salt Lake City.
Idaho Bowl returns and raises bar with donations to Ronald McDonald House
BOISE, Idaho — The Ronald McDonald House helps millions of families around the country each year. They provide housing, care, and other essential services to families while children receive treatment. Morgan and Shey Anderson know how much compassion lies behind those red doors. In 2021, they lost their son Hank. The Andersons were staying at the Ronald McDonald house in Salt Lake City.
Boise State track and field sends trio to NCAA Championships
BOISE, Idaho — The first season of the Pat McCurry head coaching era at Boise State is off to a good start, as the Bronco Track and Field team boasts three qualifiers for the NCAA Championships this week in Eugene, Oregon. The trio represents the first time Boise State has had multiple qualifiers in the same year since 2021 and the first time they are sending both men's and women's teams to the championships since 2016.
Former Treasure Valley track standouts qualify for NCAA Championships
Nathan Green - Borah High School The 2023 national champion is making his fourth consecutive appearance at the NCAA Track and Field Championships. The senior took first place in his heat at the NCAA West Regionals with a time of 3:46.47. Green will take the track in the 1500m semifinals on June 11 at 5:21 PM MT. Green's best competition has proven to be his teammate Joe Waskom, the pair have traded national titles over the past three seasons.
Idaho Bowl returns as a top donor to Ronald McDonald House Charities
BOISE, Idaho — After a successful first year at Albertsons Stadium, the Idaho Bowl will host its second annual youth football showcase on the campus of BYU-Idaho in Rexburg. Out of a pool of over one thousand nominations, the top 245 middle school-aged football players representing 71 future Idaho high schools will take the field together.
Double trouble: Pair of Boise fighters qualify for WBC World Muay Thai Festival
BOISE, Idaho — Power, precision, technique, stamina, toughness - Muay Thai requires the fighter to transform their lifestyle. It’s the pursuit of perfection, one three-minute round at a time. Two 19-year-old fighters from SBG Idaho in Boise have been selected to represent Team USA at the WBC Muay Thai World Championship in Verona, Italy, this summer.
Former Hawks, MLB standout closer Troy Percival, returns to Idaho as manager of the Chukars
GARDEN CITY, Idaho — Kicking off his second season as the manager of the Pioneer Baseball League’s Idaho Falls Chukars, Tory Percival found himself coaching against his former team, in the city where his pro career began. “I loved Boise. It was a brand-new stadium when I came in. It was state of the art, probably the nicest stadium we played in all year,” Percival said of his two seasons playing for the Hawks. “It was great. The fans were great.
Former Hawks, MLB standout closer Troy Percival, returns to Idaho as manager of the Chukars
GARDEN CITY, Idaho — Kicking off his second season as the manager of the Pioneer Baseball League’s Idaho Falls Chukars, Tory Percival found himself coaching against his former team, in the city where his pro career began. “I loved Boise. It was a brand-new stadium when I came in. It was state of the art, probably the nicest stadium we played in all year,” Percival said of his two seasons playing for the Hawks. “It was great. The fans were great.
Payette native Sting Ray Robb returns to Indy 500, uses platform to support veterans
INDIANAPOLIS — Once again, the state of Idaho will be represented in the Indy 500. On Sunday, Payette native Sting Ray Robb will make his third consecutive trip to the Brickyard. “I still feel like a young gun. The expectations are different because I’ve already seen it. I’ve already done it.” Robb said. “I’m still learning. I’m still trying to be a sponge as much as I can, and I hope that never quits.
Tree Town Tennis plans to build free to the public indoor tennis facility
BOISE, Idaho — Katie Van Lier, co-founder and executive director of Tree Town Tennis, spends her Saturday mornings with her husband, Calix, giving lessons to players of all ages. They believe in the benefits of the sport and believe there is a lack of facilities to play it in the Treasure Valley. “I think tennis teaches you how to battle. It teaches you how to be humble; you can't gloat. You have to be patient because it takes time to learn the game,” Katie Van Lier said.
Reports: Boise State great Kellen Moore hired as Saints head coach
Reports circulated throughout the past week that Moore was the frontrunner for the NFL’s final head coaching vacancy, but the Saints had to wait until after the Super Bowl to make the hire official, with Moore calling plays as the Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator. At the age of 36, Moore is now the youngest head coach in the NFL, replacing Seattle’s Mike McDonald (37).
Idaho high school girls basketball rankings: SIC headlines first 6A poll
BOISE, Idaho — Statewide media unanimously chose Owyhee as the favorite to win the 6A State title in the debut of the weekly girls’ basketball media poll. The Storm have started their season with a 6-0 record. Southern Idaho Conference members Boise (8-2) and Eagle (7-0) hold the number 2 and 3 spots respectively, while defending 5A champion Coeur d’Alene ranks fourth. In class 5A, the Pocatello (7-0) holds the number 1 spot, narrowly edging out Middleton (4-0), who received two first place votes.
NFL legend Steve Young visits Idaho prison to share message of love
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Paralympic gold medalist, veteran pushing adaptive sports forward
NAMPA, Idaho — Josh Sweeney of Nampa is a veteran and Paralympian with many admirable accomplishments. Now, he is using his hobby of tinkering to help others and push the world of adaptive sports forward. Whether it is hand cycles or sit skis, the technology still has plenty of room to grow, and Sweeney has the kind of experience to get it there. Fresh out of high school, Sweeney joined the Marines.
Breaking down Boise State's path to the Mountain West title game
BOISE, Idaho — The Spencer Danielson era at Boise State got off to a great start . The traditional Gatorade bath capped off what was the Broncos' most dominant win of the season, 45-10 over rival Utah State. Throughout the week leading up to the Mountain West matchup, Boise State was fired up for Danielson's debut as the interim head coach, with a slim chance of getting into the conference championship game if it beat the Aggies.
Former Broncos continue impact on Idaho football through coaching high school
BOISE, Idaho — There is something about the Treasure Valley that's pretty special. Young players come from all around the country to play for Boise State and many of them end up sticking around after their playing days. There is also a long list of guys who are diving into coaching careers at the local prep ranks. To no surprise, they are finding plenty of success and enjoying the process of giving back to the community that supported them when they played on The Blue.
No. 12 Yotes chase NAIA playoffs behind Peters, new-look defense
CALDWELL, Idaho — The College of Idaho football team kicks off its season on Saturday, facing a tough test right off the bat. The Yotes welcome Division II Lincoln University out of California to Simplot Stadium at 1 p.m. In Monday's preseason NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 rankings, the Yotes landed at No. 12, the highest of any team in the Cascade Collegiate Conference. C of I is also the favorite to win its league in 2023, generating a sense of confidence throughout the program.
Prep preview: Nampa maintains underdog mentality after 2022 playoff run
NAMPA, Idaho — For the third time in as many season, the Nampa High School football team has a new head coach. David Sandau takes the reigns of the program that went 7-2 during the 2022 regular season – the Bulldogs' first campaign in the 5A classification. Nampa ended its schedule on a four-game winning streak last fall, defeating the likes of Owyhee and Mountain View.
Prep preview: Eagle begins new era under Cluphf with talented 2023 squad
EAGLE, Idaho — The Eagle High School football program will start a new era Friday night at Thunder Stadium under first-year head coach James Cluphf. After serving as the Mustangs' offensive coordinator under John Hartz, Cluphf took the reigns in April. Eagle publicly announced Hartz' decision to resign on March 23, and named Cluphf as head coach on April 10.
Prep preview: Middleton hungry to build off impressive 5A debut
MIDDLETON, Idaho — After the Idaho High School Activities Association set updated classifications for the 2022-2023 school year, Middleton and Nampa were challenged with facing new opponents in new environments as part of the new-look 5A Southern Idaho Conference. While the 13-team league brought a lot of new, the Vikings' football program found success in the same old way under head coach Bill Brock.
Prep preview: Owyhee enters 2023 energized after first state playoff appearance
MERIDIAN, Idaho — Just two years after Owyhee High School was founded, the Storm have taken the 5A Southern Idaho Conference by storm. Owyhee has captured state championships in boys basketball, softball and went back-to-back in baseball. "You just gotta compete. You can't have any doubt in your mind," junior linebacker Gage Haws said.
Prep preview: Mountain View returns battle-tested squad after deep playoff run
MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Mountain View High School football team faced plenty of adversity last fall, starting the season 0-2 with a brutal opening schedule of Meridian and Rocky Mountain – the two squads who appeared in the 5A Southern Idaho Conference championship game. The Mavericks rebounded in a hurry, posting 41.5 points per outing while allowing an average of just 15.5 points to opponents the following four weeks. At 4-2 with three regular-season contests remaining, more adversity hit.
Prep preview: Rocky Mountain chases fourth state title as Criner returns to driver's seat
MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Rocky Mountain High School football team is looking to continue what has been a decade of dominance in the 5A Southern Idaho Conference (SIC). The Grizzlies are chasing their fourth state title since 2015 this fall. During that 5A championship run eight years ago, Rocky Mountain was led by Scott Criner, a successful and well-known presence in the local Friday Night Football scene.
Prep preview: Capital maintains tradition with new coach, new system
BOISE, Idaho — The Capital High School football team turned some heads this summer. The Eagles made it all the way to the championship game of the 11th annual Famous Idaho Potato Bowl 7-on-7 Tournament, falling in a 28-26 battle to reigning 5A Southern Idaho Conference (SIC) champion Meridian. This fall, Capital looks a lot different. First-year head coach Kevin Hastin takes over the program after previously serving as an assistant at Owyhee.
Prep preview: Kuna looks to dominate trenches in 2023
KUNA, Idaho — The Kuna High School football team proved to be one of the most compelling stories in the Southern Idaho Conference last fall. After some dominant years at the 4A level – including a state championship in 2019 – the Kavemen took the leap up to 5A. In a span of just two years, Kuna made it to the state playoffs in Idaho's largest classification. With a plethora of returning talent in 2023, the squad says they are going to reach far higher this go-round. "Super excited.
Prep preview: Borah leaving nothing to chance after tiebreaker cut 2022 season short
BOISE, Idaho — With high school football teams in the 5A Southern Idaho Conference (SIC) set to kick off the season in less than two weeks, there is a tight turnaround for squads and plenty of work to do. In KTVB's second Friday Night Football prep preview, we take a look at the Borah Lions, who clearly are not afraid to put in the extra effort. "It was hard, first day of two-a-days. We got it done, everybody was a little gassed, but it's day one.
Prep preview: Centennial begins new era under successful head coach
BOISE, Idaho — The high school football season is starting a week earlier this season, with teams across the Treasure Valley set to begin the 2023 campaign on Friday, Aug. 18. With roughly two weeks of practice to go, KTVB dives into our Friday Night Football prep previews. First up is Centennial, who is beginning a new era on the gridiron. The Patriots have a new head coach and are looking for new success on the field.
Canyon County community rallies around 13U team ahead of Babe Ruth World Series
CANYON COUNTY, Idaho — A collection of young baseball players from Nampa, Caldwell and Homedale is preparing for the trip of a lifetime. The Co-County 13U team recently earned a spot in the 2023 Babe Ruth World Series after a successful run at the Pacific Northwest tournament. As the group embarks on the nationwide trip, they need the community's help to get there. During their 10-day stay in Glenn Allen, Virginia, Co-County will face off against teams from across the country and Canada.
'We're gonna get to do this': Idaho team prepares for trip to Babe Ruth World Series
CANYON COUNTY, Idaho — A collection of young baseball players from Nampa, Caldwell and Homedale is preparing for the trip of a lifetime. The Co-County 13U team recently earned a spot in the 2023 Babe Ruth World Series after a successful run at the Pacific Northwest tournament. As the group embarks on the nationwide trip, they need the community's help to get there. During their 10-day stay in Glenn Allen, Virginia, Co-County will face off against teams from across the country and Canada.
College of Idaho football picked to win Frontier Conference title
CALDWELL, Idaho — When the College of Idaho football team begins its 2023 campaign in less than a month, the Yotes will have a target on their back as the preseason favorites in the Frontier Conference. In a poll compromised of the league's head coaches, the Yotes were picked to win the 2023 title on Wednesday. C of I took a share of the 2022 regular-season title, but Carroll College captured the tiebreaker and took the conference's automatic bid to the NAIA playoffs. Up until the Nov.
Boise State football: Four Broncos named East-West Shrine Bowl candidates
BOISE, Idaho — The East-West Shrine Bowl on Monday released its list of the top 1,000 candidates eligible play in its annual college football all-star game following the upcoming 2023 season. The list includes four Boise State football players, tied for the most of any team in the Mountain West. The Shrine Bowl 1,000 is compromised of the best seniors in the NCAA who are eligible for the 2024 NFL Draft.
Meridian wins Famous Idaho Potato Bowl 7-on-7 tourney, Mountain View and Kuna claim lineman events
BOISE, Idaho — Despite the lack of helmets and pads – and some high heat – the 11th annual Famous Idaho Potato Bowl 7-on-7 Tournament and Lineman Challenge did not disappoint, providing the first taste of the upcoming Friday Night Football season. The two-day competition brought more than 900 student-athletes and 21 teams to the Optimist Youth Sports Complex in Boise.
Youth ball to The Blue: Mission Viejo DBs bringing trust, talent to Boise State
BOISE, Idaho — It's a unique situation. Not only did Boise State football land a pair of commitments from the same high school – they play right next to each other. "It's pretty cool man, because I've been playing with Travis since youth ball. We played in middle school and now high school, and now we're gonna go to college together to play ball," Tolmaire said. "That's kind of special because I feel like I've always known him, and it's like, I have a brother behind me who knows how I play.
Boise State adds veteran Stanford coach, former Bronco kicker to staff
BOISE, Idaho â Boise State football head coach Andy Avalos on Friday announced four additions to his coaching and support staff, including a well-known Bronco kicker and experienced Pac-12 personality. Tyler Rausa, a Lou Groza Award semifinalist and All-Mountain West honoree, joins the Boise State staff as a special teams assistant. Rausa wore the blue and orange from 2013 to 2016, and set a program record with 25 field goals during the 2015 campaign.
Boise State beats out Pac-12 program for 2024 defensive end out of Utah
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State football continues to load up on defensive talent in the 2024 recruiting class, landing a big-time commitment out of Utah on Tuesday evening. Roman Caywood, a three-star athlete from Corner Canyon High School, announced his verbal commitment to the Broncos after a pair of June visits to the City of Trees and Washington State. As reported by 247Sports' Blair Angulo, Boise State edged the Cougars in the late recruiting battle.
Idaho native Ryan Lundgren named Carroll College head coach
BOISE, Idaho — One of the most well-known basketball minds in the Gem State was officially introduced as the head coach of the Carroll College men's hoops program on Tuesday. After five years at the College of Southern Idaho, Ryan Lundgren is headed to Helena, Montana. Lundgren is the Saints' 28th head coach in program history, set to replace Kurt Paulson, who resigned earlier this month after five seasons at Carroll College.
Current, former Boise State football players compete in Summer Softball Classic
BOISE, Idaho — Following a four-year hiatus, Boise State football players returned to the diamond Wednesday night for some friendly competition in the Summer Softball Classic. Following the first pitch from Bronco head coach Andy Avalos, the event got underway with a home run derby between a team of seven current players and seven former Boise State standouts. The top-four scores from the opening round advanced to the finals.
Boise State Summer Softball Classic returns to Memorial Stadium
BOISE, Idaho — For the first time since 2019, Boise State football players will take a break from the gridiron and hit the diamond for some friendly competition in a fan favorite – the Summer Softball Classic. What used to be an annual event will be back at Memorial Stadium Wednesday night for its post-pandemic debut.
Boise State lands transfer offensive lineman
Boise State Football Boise State lands transfer offensive lineman The Broncos have landed another lineman out of the portal, this time bringing in 6-foot-3, 330-pound Tyler Keinath who departed Western Illinois in April.
Yotes' RB Caden Cobb donates bone marrow to help stranger in need
CALDWELL, Idaho — The College of Idaho is one of more than 250 colleges who partner with Be The Match, a program that seeks out potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donors to those in need. The Yotes hold an annual drive and back in 2022, 390 students swabbed their cheeks to see if they would end up a potential match. Caden Cobb, a fourth-year junior running back and kick returner for the purple and gold, ended up as a match.
College of Idaho football chasing outright Frontier Conference title in 2023
CALDWELL, Idaho — Editor's note: The video above this article was published May 3, 2023. Last year, the College of Idaho football team took a share of the Frontier Conference title, the fourth season in a row they have done so. However, Carroll College won the regular season tiebreaker and took the automatic bid to the NAIA playoffs. The celebration was short-lived for the Yotes. In fact, the team saw it as falling short.
Bishop Kelly's Logan Ball named USA Lacrosse Idaho Coach of the Year
BOISE, Idaho β Bishop Kelly High School boys varsity lacrosse head coach Logan Ball has been named the USA Lacrosse Idaho Coach of the Year, the school announced on Twitter this week. This year, the Knights punched their ticket to the state championship with a 12-10 win over Mountain View in the semifinals, before a runner-up finish. Timberline claimed the throne in a 13-8 title battle.
'Find our swagger': Steelheads look to rewrite Kelly Cup Finals in Florida
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Steelheads find themselves in a familiar position through two games of the ECHL Kelly Cup Finals, down 2-0 in a series that has been dominated by the Florida Everblades. Idaho dropped a heartbreaker 3-2 in overtime on Saturday night in the series opener at Idaho Central Arena, before losing again on Sunday 5-3 in a near comeback effort. Now, the Steelies travel across the country for game three in The Sunshine State.
Versatile defensive lineman Howard Brown brings 'Bleed Blue' mentality to Boise State
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State football landed another win out of the transfer portal last week by welcoming former Iowa State defensive lineman Howard Brown to the 2023 roster. Brown is a 6-foot-2, 312-pound interior defender who is slated to be a redshirt sophomore this fall, meaning he has three years of NCAA eligibility remaining. He played in six games with the Cyclones last year, registering two tackles. The Kansas City native is a unique and versatile player.
Payette native Sting Ray Robb reflects on journey ahead of Indy 500 debut
BOISE, Idaho — On Sunday morning, the Indianapolis 500 kicks off, where many Idahoans will be locked on the Gem State's fan favorite in Sting Ray Robb. For over a decade, KTVB has covered the rise of the Payette native from go-cart racing, all the way up to the Brickyard. "The nerves have not set in for me yet. I think by the time I get my helmet on I'll be pretty shaky. You know, after last weekend and going through the last-chance qualifiers, I think I just want to enjoy the weekend now.
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