EASTERN IDAHO — Due to low enrollment numbers, 1A football — like all 1A sports, for that matter — is about athleticism.

The overall lack of football-esque size means local 1A schools rely on athleticism at every position, and thus, there are no true positions, save for quarterback.

A few schools, including the reigning conference champion Rockland Bulldogs, have quarterbacks who could help their squads separate themselves from the pack.

The story of the 2025 Districts 5-6 1A football season, though, is Sho-Ban High School, which has put together a football team for the first time in six years.

Behind head coach Lawrence Nai, a former football player at BYU, the Chiefs will join the fold while looking to build a sustainable program.

“We’re really excited,” Nai said. “I started teachin

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