Preview: This weekend's high school football games

Published: October 26, 2012 

MOUNTAIN VIEW AT VALLIVUE With Eagle’s win against Timberline on Thursday night, Mountain View was eliminated from state playoff contention. That should have Mountain View quarterback Kai Turner, left, and the Mavericks fired up. Vallivue earned its first victory of the season last week and hopes to end the year with two wins in a row.

Chris Butler — Statesman file

Boise at Meridian

This is the final game of the season for each of these teams, as neither is in contention for a playoff berth. Both would like to finish the season on a good note — and avoid the 5A Southern Idaho Conference basement.

Borah at Rocky Mountain

Both of these teams are assured a state playoff spot, but this game will help determine seeding. Rocky’s league-leading defense will be pitted against three of the conference’s individual leaders in passing (Cole Skinner), rushing (Hunter Kenyon) and receiving (Kion Williams).

Centennial at Capital

Capital has already wrapped up a postseason spot, but can improve its seed with a win. Although the Patriots can’t make the playoffs, they are coming off a win over Rocky Mountain and can affect where Capital lands in the standings.

Bishop Kelly at Nampa

Bishop Kelly will be the district’s No. 2 seed in the state playoffs whether or not it wins against Nampa. The Bulldogs haven’t posted a victory since Sept. 28, but should be fired up for their final home game of the season.

Emmett at Caldwell

Although their playoff hopes have already been dashed, each of these teams can potentially move up in the standings with a win in the final game of the season.

Skyview at Columbia

Win or lose, Skyview has locked up the league’s No. 3 spot in the playoffs. That won’t matter to a Columbia team hoping to beat the Hawks for the first time since 2007.

Middleton at Mountain Home

Mountain Home may have a hard time avoiding a second consecutive winless season, as the Tigers draw the 4A Southern Idaho Conference’s regular-season champion.

Kimberly at Weiser

After a slow start, Weiser has won four of its past five games, earning the league’s No. 2 seed in the playoffs and the right to host Kimberly (3-5) in the first round. The Bulldogs’ victories are against Wood River, Buhl and Filer.

Orofino at Marsing

Marsing is hosting a state playoff game for the second year in a row, but appears to be in better position for a win this time. Orofino (3-4) lost to McCall-Donnelly 26-22 earlier this season — a team Marsing beat 36-13.

Nampa Christian at Grangeville

This game certainly looks like a tough one on paper, as Grangeville (7-1) is the defending state champion. However, it could be a tight contest. Both teams have losses this season to McCall-Donnelly.

McCall-Donnelly at Wendell

Wendell (4-4) finished as the District Four runner-up behind unbeaten Declo, while McCall-Donnelly grabbed the No. 3 seed in the 2A WIC. McCall has proven it can play with some of the best teams in the state — beating defending champ Grangeville on Sept. 14 — but has been inconsistent.

Greenleaf at Hagerman

School officials are uncertain the last time Greenleaf had a five-win season, let alone a playoff berth. The Grizzlies won’t be getting a warm welcome from unbeaten Hagerman (8-0). The Pirates are the No. 1 team in the state media poll and also are the defending state champions.

Butte County at Notus

Butte County (6-2) earned the No. 3 seed out of District Four-Five-Six, but that comes behind unbeaten Hagerman and one-loss Grace.

Challis at Rimrock

Despite its losing record, Rimrock won the District Three regular-season title and the right to host a first-round playoff game. Challis (4-4) enters on a two-game losing streak, while the Raiders have won three of their past four.

Salmon River at Tri-Valley

Salmon River can lock up a postseason berth — and the league’s No. 1 seed — with a win against winless Tri-Valley. The Savages are attempting to win their fourth regular-season title in a row.

Cascade at Council

Council’s playoff hopes are dependent on a loss by either Salmon River or Garden Valley in the final game of the regular season. Should Salmon River beat winless Tri-Valley, Garden Valley loses and Council beats Cascade, there would be a three-way tie for second with idle Wilder. That spot would be determined by a Kansas City playoff.

Garden Valley at Horseshoe Bend

Garden Valley advances to the state playoffs with a win against Horseshoe Bend. If Salmon River also wins, the Wolverines will be the No. 2 seed and play the champion out of District One.

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Parma vs. Timberlake

Parma aims to win its first state playoff game at the 3A level since joining the classification in 2010. Despite its four losses, Timberlake is the District One-Two champion. Timberlake’s state run has ended at the hands of a District Three team every year since 2004.

Kellogg vs. Fruitland

Based on records alone, unbeaten Fruitland (8-0) shouldn’t have much trouble with Kellogg (1-7). The Wildcats are the No. 3 seed out of District One-Two with their lone win coming against Bonners Ferry last week.

Payette at Priest River

Payette last won a state playoff game in 2009, when the Pirates advanced to the semifinals. Priest River (5-3) is the District One-Two runner-up and is back in the playoffs for the first time since 2009.

St. Maries at New Plymouth

At 6-2, New Plymouth has more wins than its first-round opponent despite being a No. 3 seed. District Five champion St. Maries (4-4) enters on a two-game winning streak, while New Plymouth has won six of its past seven games.

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