5A high school football fans’ guide
Season-long links to save
▪ Week-by-week prep football schedule. (Click here for the printable version.)
▪ 5A SIC players to watch (including all-conference & All-Idaho returners).
▪ What’s new in 5A SIC football (including games to watch).
Other league previews
▪ 5A SIC preview and fans’ guide.
▪ 4A SIC preview and fans’ guide.
▪ 3A Snake River Valley Conference preview.
▪ 2A Western Idaho Conference preview.
▪ 1A Division II Long Pin preview.
Pod A
Boise looking to build off three-win season
Two college prospects in OL John Ojukwu and QB Will McMullin have Boise eyeing its first winning season since 2008.
Capital has talent to extend playoff streak to 10th straight year
Coming off five losses, second most in program history, Capital’s returning experience should lead to strong 2016.
Columbia looking to end losing streak
Experience and higher turnout have Columbia looking to end its 24-game losing streak and score its first win in 5A.
Meridian football returns loads of experience on offense, defense
With eight returning offensive starters, Meridian is looking to air it out and make the playoffs for third year in a row.
Mountain View loaded, ready for another playoff run
The Mavs have finished second at state two years in a row. Can they break through this season for their first title?
Nampa eyes an end to playoff drought with new coaching staff
After missing the playoffs for six straight years, first-year coach Dan Holtry hopes to get the Bulldogs back on track.
Pod B
Borah coaches, players welcome new era
Despite only a handful or returning starters, first-year coach Jason Burton has the Lions thinking playoffs.
Young Centennial squad coming off strong offseason
With better offseason participation, the Patriots are further ahead in the preseason than they were a year ago.
Eagle will lean on strength of its offensive line
The Mustangs return eight offensive starters and will have a new look with former Meridian High coach Mike Virden as their OC.
After success in 4A, Kuna makes the jump to 5A
Kuna’s reward for winning its first playoff game last fall since 1998, when it played in 3A? A move up to the 5A SIC.
Rocky Mountain puts away its rings
Coach Scott Criner says the Grizzlies can’t rely on last year’s success despite the return of three All-Idaho first-team picks.
Young, quick Timberline looking for first playoff win
Experience is in short supply as the Wolves install a quick-passing offense and search for their first playoff win.
This story was originally published August 22, 2016 at 3:48 PM with the headline "5A high school football fans’ guide."