Four new teams made their debut in the Idaho high school football state media poll on Tuesday, including Minico and Fruitland. The rankings saw changes following the opening weekend of the prep season, with Minico shutting out Skyview and Fruitland upsetting Kimberly. The 6A rankings featured a strong showing from Treasure Valley teams, with Rigby losing to top-ranked Coeur d’Alene, placing two Southern Idaho Conference squads in the top three.
All of the preseason favorites held onto their top rankings in the media poll. The rankings for various classifications were decided by sports reporters across Idaho. The contenders for KTVB’s Friday Night Football Game of the Week were also up for a vote.
Bishop Kelly and Sugar-Salem retained their top spots in the 5A and 4A categories, respectively. Other notable teams such as Kendrick, West Side, and Dietrich held onto their top rankings in their respective classifications.
Overall, the opening weekend of high school football in Idaho saw some surprises and impressive performances, leading to changes in the state media poll. Fans and teams alike are gearing up for an exciting season as the competition heats up on the gridiron.
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