High School SportsWednesday, November 4
Idaho Falls volleyball sweeps Pocatello to win its first 5A state title since 2015
The Good Day Idaho Falls team
If you've been waiting on a state trophy, Idaho Falls volleyball has one. The Tigers won the 5A title Saturday, Oct. 31, at Post Falls High School, sweeping Pocatello in the final. Local News 8 reports it's their first state title since 2015.
Idaho Falls swept the 5A final and won every set by 10+ points
- 33-9
- record listed for the top-seeded Tigers
- 3-0
- sweep of Pocatello in the final
- 10+ points
- winning margin in each set of the final
Source: Post Register
The Tigers did drop a set in their semifinal against No. 2 Pocatello, their first set loss since Oct. 8, and still won in four. Head coach Jayde Jenkins said, “The expectation was to win state, and however that was meant to be.” Senior outside hitter Leah Thomas said, “We accomplished all of our goals this season.”
- Last year: the Tigers failed to reach the state tournament
- Key players: Thomas, Amaya Castaneda, Caroline Rolston and Brittni Livingston
Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Bonneville took the top 5A spots
| Place | Team |
|---|---|
| First | Idaho Falls |
| Second | Pocatello |
| Third | Bonneville |
Source: Local News 8
Sources: Post Register, Local News 8