If our past can tie us down it can also free us. Keith Adams (59 years old) is living proof. Professional Trial Bike competitor, educator and avid outdoors man, Adams uses his past to inspire the future of those around him. Using the power of sports and the great outdoors of Southern Idaho Adams freed [...]
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A Southern Idaho high school volleyball team is on the verge of becoming a dynasty After winning two high school state championships in volleyball, the Camas County Mushers aren’t feeling any outside pressure to make it a three-peat. In fact, the only pressure in the tiny school’s Fairfield gymnasium comes from within. “It would be [...]
If you are near the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, you may hear an occasional racket much like a flag pole chain in the wind. However, it’s not a flag pole – it’s the triumphant “clang” when a player’s disc hits the target. Disc golf is a sport that is rapidly growing in [...]
The Minico boys basketball team is on an historic run. For the first time in 23 years, Minico has won a District championship. The Spartans have a 22-1 record and are headed to the state tournament for the first time in 22 years. Minico’s team, coached by Mike Graefe, consists of 10 seniors who have been working [...]
Leave your stereotypes, frilly pom-poms and cheesy “Go-Fight-Win” chants at the door. This is all-star cheerleading, where the cheerleaders don’t root for other athletes – they are the athletes. It’s a physically demanding sport that is rapidly growing in Southern Idaho. Newsweek reported in 2007 that the number of all-star cheer participants was on the [...]
Freeskiing phenom Tyler Shockey finished last season ranked 18th nationally in slopestyle for his age group (16-19) by the USASA – the country’s premier amateur ski and snowboard association. What makes this feat most remarkable is that Shockey is from Burley – not exactly a mecca for slopestylers. The nearest ski resort with adequate terrain [...]
Everyone knows that cowboys are the toughest sonuva guns around. And cowgirls? Well, they’re tougher than a two-dollar steak. That’s why thousands crowd into the Eldon Evans Expo Center on the College of Southern Idaho campus for the annual Cowboy and Cowgirl Boxing Smoker. “It’s a pretty packed house once that Saturday comes around,” says [...]
Winning dual state titles was supposed to be the ultimate goal. But that was eight months ago and there’s no time for reminiscing. The defending champs aren’t satisfied and these returning Bobcats aren’t looking back. A thin layer of dust has settled on them now. For a time, they were hoisted in the air, paraded [...]
