District 6 Game of the Week

West Jefferson at Ririe, Friday, 7 p.m.

EASTERN IDAHO – If you think West Jefferson has been left out of the discussion when it comes to the wild and crazy world of 3A football, you’re probably right.

That could change Friday night.

Ririe, coming off one of the best seasons in program history after reaching the state quarterfinals last season, is arguably better this year, and at 6-0 and tied for first in the 3A state media poll, has yet to be challenged.

West Jefferson’s recent history hasn’t been as headline worthy.

The Panthers were 1-3 in conference last year and 0-3 the year before. The last time West Jefferson won at least five games overall was in 2021. They did make the playoffs last season because of the conference’s strength of schedule, but lost

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