EASTERN IDAHO – It’s always interesting to see how the coaches’ poll compares to the weekly state media poll.

Coaches are likely more focused on their conference and the other teams in their classification this time of year.

Media types tend to focus on their coverage area and rely on other colleagues to know their teams well enough that if 11 voters pick Carey No. 1, then Carey is likely No. 1 despite most media never seeing the Panthers live.

Last week’s coaches’ poll nearly matched the media pundits, including the biggest shift as Rigby fell from its top spot in 6A down to No. 3 after a loss to Bishop Kelly.

The corresponding move was to move Bishop Kelly up to No. 1 in 5A after its win.

Media made the same move, although East Idaho Sports voted Hillcrest at No. 1 in 5A because the

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