The Firth Cougars had everything right in front of them. Win and return to the state tournament, an annual trek that they had been making for a number of consecutive years and that had produced seven state titles over the past ten years.
Here are some of the photos taken during the State Tournament in Nampa for the Sho-Ban Lady Chiefs.
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The Sho-Ban Lady Chiefs qualified for the 1A Div II girls state basketball tournament for the first time in a very long time. They did have one title, back in 1999-2000, but that was before any of these girls were even born.
On the biggest stage in the State of Idaho and playing for the biggest prize in girl's high school basketball, two of the best teams squared off for the 2018 3A state championship.
Two Blackfoot High School athletes taking part in the 40th annual Simplot Games earned trips to the finals on Saturday at Holt Arena on the campus of Idaho State University.
NAMPA — The Snake River Lady Panthers overcame a sluggish start and some ferocious defense from the South Fremont Lady Cougars to earn a shot at the 3A state championship on Saturday afternoon at the Nampa Center.