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  • THE LADY GRIZZLIES ARE GOING TO STATE!

    THE LADY GRIZZLIES ARE GOING TO STATE!

    FRUITLAND 47 | 35 COLE VALLEY CHRISTIAN

    The Lady Grizzlies are CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND after taking down the Chargers in the 4A Snake River Valley Semi-Finals!

    Not only did Fruitland PUNCH THEIR TICKET to the IDHSAA & Dairy West’s Real Dairy Shootout, but they’re also heading to the SRV Championship game with momentum on their side!

    THE STARS SHOWED UP:

    For the Grizzlies:

    ∙ #2 Kennedy Fitch dropped 12 to lead the charge

    ∙ #23 Mollie Calkins matched her with 12 of her own

    ∙ #5 Payson Bratcher added 9 crucial points

    Cole Valley fought hard:

    ∙ #3 Brony Burgeson led all Chargers with 10

    ∙ #10 Vienna Westhuis contributed 7

    ∙ 4 Ella Bradley and 14 Abbie English each added 6

    The Grizzlies’ balanced attack and championship defense proved too much as they held CVC to just 35 points and controlled the game from start to finish.

    WHAT’S NEXT: Fruitland advances to the SRV Championship AND secures their spot in the state tournament!

    Championship will be held in Fruitland on Thursday, February 12th @ 7pm

  • Semi-Finals are SET for the Snake River Valley Girls Basketball District Tournament!

    Semi-Finals are SET for the Snake River Valley Girls Basketball District Tournament!

    The quarterfinals delivered exactly what we expected—dominant performances from the top seeds as they punch their tickets to the semis.

    #4 Cole Valley Christian dismantled #5 Homedale 52-20. The Chargers now face their toughest test yet as they travel to take on #1 Fruitland on Saturday, February 7th at 7PM. Can the Chargers pull off the upset, or will the Grizzlies’ home court advantage be too much to overcome?

    On the bottom half of the bracket, #3 McCall-Donnelly absolutely demolished 6 Payette 54-22. The Vandals now hit the road to face (2) Weiser on Saturday, February 7th at 7PM in what should be an absolute battle between two evenly-matched teams.

    Both semifinals will be hosted by the higher seeds, giving Fruitland and Weiser the home court advantage. But in tournament basketball, anything can happen.

  • LADY CHARGERS STEAMROLL AHEAD TO SEMI-FINALS

    LADY CHARGERS STEAMROLL AHEAD TO SEMI-FINALS

    The #4 Cole Valley Christian Lady Chargers put on an absolute CLINIC, steamrolling #5 Homedale Trojans 52-20 in the first round of the Snake River Valley District Tournament!

    @ella.bradley0 dropped 19 points while Abbie English added 9 and Vienna Westhuis chipped in 8 as @gocvcs defense held the Trojans to just 20 points.

    Tiana Sorenson battled for Homedale with 10, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Chargers’ statement performance.

    NEXT UP: Semi-Finals Saturday, Feb 7th at 7pm vs Fruitland. Winner punches their ticket to STATE and the SRV Championship game.

  • CHARGERS MAKE A STATEMENT – STAY 1ST IN SRV

    CHARGERS MAKE A STATEMENT – STAY 1ST IN SRV

    The Homedale Trojans traveled to Meridian to take on the #1 Cole Valley Christian Chargers—and CVC made sure they left with no doubts about who runs the Snake River Valley Conference. A dominant 67-35 victory keeps the Chargers UNDEFEATED at 6-0 and sends a message to the rest of the SRV: this team is BUILT DIFFERENT.

    From the opening tip, Cole Valley controlled the tempo and never let Homedale get comfortable. The Chargers’ defense was SUFFOCATING, holding the #2 Trojans to just 35 points while the offense put on an absolute SHOW for the home crowd.

    TOP PERFORMERS:

    • Cooper Kollman — 17 PTS
    • Soreen Fraas — 17 PTS

    The dynamic duo combined for 34 points and absolutely took over when it mattered most.

    For Homedale (4-2), Cain Roberts battled with 6 points, while Kreece Powell and Cyrus Wetherell each added 5. The Trojans never quit, but they had no answer for CVC’s relentless pressure on both ends of the floor.

    This was a STATEMENT. The Chargers are rolling, Meridian was ROCKING, and the rest of the Snake River Valley is officially on notice.

    Cole Valley is officially 6 – 0 in the Snake River Valley Conference.

  • LADY CHARGERS TAKE DOWN THE PIRATES 60-47 on SENIOR NIGHT

    LADY CHARGERS TAKE DOWN THE PIRATES 60-47 on SENIOR NIGHT

    The Chargers came into Payette with a mission and left with a statement win.

    Cole Valley’s Vienna Westhuis was UNSTOPPABLE, pouring in 19 points to lead all scorers and cement herself as one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the conference.

    Abbie English stepped up in a big way with 10 points of her own, giving Cole Valley that crucial secondary scoring threat.

    The Chargers led 32-20 at halftime and never looked back, improving to 5-4 in conference play and positioning themselves nicely as the season heads toward crunch time.

    On the other side, the Payette Pirates showed heart on their senior night despite the loss. Sianna Gable was a force with 13 points, battling all night long. Jill Gaida matched that energy with 12 points, with help from Haylo Collingwood and Victoria Walker with 7 points each.

    The Pirates fall to 0-9 in conference play, but the fight in this group is undeniable. Senior night didn’t end the way they wanted, but these players left everything on the court for their home crowd.

  • BREAKING: Fruitland Grizzlies are hiring Mark Vidlak as Interim Head Football Coach for 26-27.

    From Fruitland Football Boosters:

    Fruitland Football Boosters would like to help you get to know Mark Vidlak & welcome him as a community into his new role as Head Football Coach of the Fruitland Grizzlies!

    Coach Vidlak began his high school coaching career in 1998 at Bend Senior High School. He later coached at Hidden Valley High School in Grants Pass, Oregon, serving as a varsity WR, RB, QB coach, and OC.

    As an OC, his offenses have led both Oregon and Idaho in points and total yards. He has coached 2 State Players of the Year at QB and helped develop multiple All-Conference and All-State athletes.

    Over the past four years at Fruitland High School, Coach Vidlak served as Varsity Offensive Coordinator and QB Coach. In 2022, 2024,& 2025, Fruitland quarterbacks earned First Team All-Conference honors each season, with Conference MVP awards in 2024 and 2025. The 2025 quarterback was named State Player of the Year.

    His offenses have produced 3 All-State offensive linemen and 3 All-State receivers. In his final season as offensive coordinator, Fruitland led the state of Idaho in offense, finishing 10–1, winning the conference championship, and advancing to the state semifinals.

    Coach Vidlak brings nearly 30 years of experience, a strong background in QB development, and a proven ability to be a successful Coach.

    Thank you for continuing to build our team this upcoming season Coach Vidlak!

  • Snake River Valley Conference – District Tournament is coming up. See where everyone stands!

    Snake River Valley Conference – District Tournament is coming up. See where everyone stands!

    Girls (Districts start Feb. 5th)

    Fruitland is rolling, sitting at 7-1 in conference play and 14-5 overall. McCall-Donnelly (6-2) and Weiser (5-3) are right behind, fighting for positioning. Cole Valley is at .500 in league play but holds an impressive 12-6 overall mark. Homedale and Payette are looking to play spoiler down the stretch.

    Boys

    It’s a battle at the top. Cole Valley leads at 4-4 in conference with an 11-4 overall record, but Homedale is surging at 3-1 with fewer games played. Fruitland and McCall-Donnelly are knotted at 2-2, while Weiser (1-3) and Payette (0-4) are still searching for wins in league play.

    The final weeks of the regular season are going to be intense. Seeding is on the line, rivalries are heating up, and every game matters.

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  • THE GRIZZLIES COME OUT ON TOP IN A LAST SECOND EFFORT

    THE GRIZZLIES COME OUT ON TOP IN A LAST SECOND EFFORT

    FRUITLAND (2-1) 55 | McCALL-DONNELLY (2-1) 54

    In the game of the night, the Fruitland Grizzlies survived a nail-biter against the McCall-Donnelly Vandals, escaping with a one-point conference victory that wasn’t decided until the final horn.

    McCall-Donnelly’s Sam Scott put on a scoring clinic, erupting for 24 points and keeping the Vandals in the game until the very end. Mike Pallerin provided strong support with 14 points, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to overcome the Grizzlies’ balanced attack.

    Fruitland spread the wealth offensively, with three players reaching double figures to counter Scott’s heroics. The Grizzlies proved that depth wins games.

    The final sequence will be talked about for a while. With the outcome hanging in the balance, Sutton Fitch came up with a critical steal. Zeke VanHofwegen delivered a clutch assist to find the open man and got fouled. Then, with just 0.4 seconds remaining on the clock, Konnor Clarich stepped to the free throw line and calmly knocked down the game-winner to seal the victory for Fruitland.

    Top Scorers:

    Fruitland

    • Gage Fisher – 11 pts
    • Asher VanHofwegen – 11 pts
    • Nate Grosvenor – 10 pts

    McCall-Donnelly

    • Sam Scott – 24 pts
    • Mike Pallerin – 14 pts

    SNAKE RIVER VALLEY UPDATE:

    • Homedale (2-1) 65 vs Payette (0-3) 24
    • Cole Valley (3-0) 67 vs Weiser (0-3) 41

    SRV STANDINGS

    • Cole Valley 3-0
    • Homedale 2-1
    • Fruitland 2-1
    • McCall-Donnelly 2-1
    • Weiser 0-3
    • Payette 0-3
  • THE VANDALS TAKE DOWN THE WOLVERINES IN CONFERENCE-OPENER

    THE VANDALS TAKE DOWN THE WOLVERINES IN CONFERENCE-OPENER

    The 2025-26 Snake River Valley Conference basketball season is officially underway, and the McCall-Donnelly Vandals made a statement in their opener with a commanding 18-point victory over the Weiser Wolverines.

    Sam Scott was the star of the night, pouring in a game-high 21 points to lead the Vandals. Mike Pellgrin was equally impressive, chipping in 17 points as the duo combined for 38 of McCall’s 54 total points. The Vandals controlled the pace from start to finish, building a comfortable lead and never looking back.

    On the other side, Weiser struggled to find consistent scoring but showed some fight. Shayd Crossley led the Wolverines with 11 points, while Grant Walker contributed 10 and Owen Funke added 9. The Wolverines will look to regroup as the season continues.

    McCall-Donnelly moves to 1-0 on the young season while Weiser falls to 0-1.

    Fruitland cruised past Payette 58-22, and Cole Valley Christian topped Homedale 53-36. That puts Fruitland, Cole Valley, and McCall-Donnelly all at 1-0 to start conference play.

    It’s going to be an exciting season in the Snake River Valley

  • WOLVERINES MOVE TO 3-2 IN THE SRV

    WOLVERINES MOVE TO 3-2 IN THE SRV

    The Wolverines pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback to take down the Pirates in a conference showdown at PHS tonight.

    Payette held the lead through the first three quarters, but Weiser found another gear down the stretch, outscoring the Pirates in a decisive final frame to steal the victory.

    Top Scorers:

    Weiser (9-3, 3-2 SRV)

    • Ellie Shirts — 15 pts
    • Evie Dalton — 13 pts
    • Porter Hart — 12 pts

    Payette (5-10, 0-5 SRV)

    • Sianna Gable — 25 pts (OVER HALF OF PAYETTE’S TOTAL POINTS)
    • Haylo Collingwood — 9 pts

    Despite a monster night from Gable, the Pirates couldn’t hold off Weiser’s balanced attack in the fourth. Payette remains winless in conference play.