Boise, Borah football rivalry to open Dona Larsen Park on Aug. 24; Vallivue game moved

The Boise High football team, in conjunction with Boise School District officials, has rearranged its season opener to set up a matchup against crosstown rival Borah, Boise High Athletic Director Tracy Leinen told the Idaho Statesman on Tuesday.

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Varsity Extra athletes of the week (May 14-19)

Congratulations to all athletes for finishing off another exciting year of high school sports.

BASEBALL

Richie Kyro, Rocky Mountain: The Grizzlies won their first state baseball title in school history with a 3-1 victory over defending state champion Eagle. Kyro earned the win on the mound in the opener, striking out four and walking one while adding a 3-for-3 performance at the plate with a double and two RBIs. The senior then picked up the save and drove in the tying run in the title game.

SOFTBALL

Eagle boys, Bishop Kelly girls, Weiser girls win state golf team titles

Eagle boys golf team.

It wasn’t the way the Eagle High boys had pictured winning a fourth 5A state championship in five seasons, but a win is a win.

Centennial High wrestler commits to Boise State

Patriots senior Austin Dewey signed a letter of intent Monday to wrestle for Boise State.

Dewey is the reigning 5A state champion at 160 pounds and placed second at the FILA Cadet Nationals (69 kilograms) in Greco-Roman in April. He also earned All-American status at 152 pounds at the 2010 Cadet National Duals.

Varsity Extra athletes of the week (May 7-12)

Please email nominations to rroberts@idahostatesman.com

BASEBALL

Robby Degen, Bishop Kelly: The Knights won the 4A District Three championship 15-9 against Middleton to earn the league's top seed at this week's state tournament. Degen, a sophomore, had key hits all week, including three home runs. In the title game, Degen went 2-for-3 with a double, home run and three RBIs.

SOFTBALL

Kuna High wins 4A District Three softball championship

The Kavemen scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning to escape with a 5-3 victory over defending district champion Skyview on Thursday night at Emmett High.

Freshman Nicole Arizana earned the win in the circle for Kuna, which will be the league's No. 1 seed at next week's state tournament.

See Friday's Idaho Statesman for more on the championship game.

Kuna High hires Deatherage as next boys basketball coach

Kuna High Boys Athletic Director Dave Beymer announced Thursday that Brian Deatherage will take over as the school's next varsity boys basketball coach.

“I am confident that Coach Deatherage's leadership will continue to improve the quality of our boys basketball program,” Beymer said in a press release.

Mountain View wins first 5A District Three title in softball

Sophomore Courtney Moore pitched a four-hit shutout to lead Mountain View High to a 5-0 victory over Capital in Wednesday's 5A District Three softball championship game at Timberline High.

Moore struck out seven batters and did not allow a walk in the complete-game win.

Offensively, sophomore short stop Taurie Pogue got the Mavericks' offense going with a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning.

Mountain View (23-2) and Capital (11-14) each advance to next week's state tournament at Capell Park in Chubbuck.

Vallivue High sweeps titles at 5A District Three girls golf tournament

Vallivue High sophomore Gabby Barker shot a 1-under 71 to earn medalist honors at the 5A District Three girls golf tournament Tuesday at TimberStone Golf Course in Caldwell.

The Falcons (335) also claimed the team championship by one stroke over defending district champion Rocky Mountain (336).

Gabby Barker's older sister, Tyler Barker, finished second in the individual competition with a 74. Tyler, a senior, has committed to play for Wyoming this fall.

Vallivue's Derricka Oliver shot a 94 and Tori Morrison added a 96 to give the Falcons the edge in the team competition.

Mountain View, Bishop Kelly, Weiser athletes announce college commitments

Mountain View High senior Brandon Luedtke recently committed to play men's basketball for Willamette University in Salem, Ore.

Luedtke, who was a 2012 5A All-Idaho first team selection, helped the Mavericks win a state title in 2011.

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