EASTERN IDAHO – Sugar-Salem graduated 17 seniors off of its state championship team so the Diggers will be in rebuilding mode in 2025.

And if you believe that, then you haven’t been paying attention.

“It’s a great opportunity for the kids,” coach Tyler Richins said of the younger players coming up to fill the varsity roster and the high expectations that come every Friday night. “Our current seniors, since the time they were freshman, have done nothing but win state championships.”

Yes, that’s six titles in the past seven seasons, including the past three in a row.

South Fremont and Teton will be chasing Sugar-Salem for the Mountain Rivers Conference title.

The Timberwolves have a new head coach and South Fremont will have a new quarterback.

With just three teams in the conference, a

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