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Kendrick, Prairie Advance, Orofino and Timberline Fall at State Tournaments
Pilgrims, Tigers, and Pirates move on, Maniacs and Spartans eliminated
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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In the Idaho state basketball tournaments, the New Plymouth Pilgrims defeated the Orofino Maniacs in the 3A quarterfinals, the defending champion Kendrick Tigers and the Prairie Pirates advanced in the 2A tournament, while the Timberline Spartans were eliminated in the 1A tournament.
Why it matters
The state basketball tournaments are a high-stakes event that determine the champions of each classification. These results will impact the teams' seasons and playoff seedings as they vie for state titles.
The details
In the 3A quarterfinals, Ethan Meyer scored 16 points to lead the New Plymouth Pilgrims over the Orofino Maniacs. The Maniacs will now play in the consolation bracket. In the 2A tournament, the defending champion Kendrick Tigers cruised to a 72-49 win over Grace, led by Maddox Kirkland's 22 points. The Tigers advance to the semifinals. The Prairie Pirates also advanced in 2A, with Patrick Schlader posting a double-double in their 53-36 win over Murtaugh. In the 1A tournament, the Timberline Spartans fell 43-35 to Carey and will move to the consolation bracket.
- The games were played on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
- The 2A semifinal game between Kendrick and North Star Charter is scheduled for Friday, March 7, 2026 at 4 PM Pacific Time.
- The 2A game between Prairie and Lakeside is scheduled for Friday, March 7, 2026 at 6 PM Pacific Time.
- The 1A consolation game between Timberline and Dietrich is scheduled for Friday, March 7, 2026 at 4 PM Pacific Time.
The players
Ethan Meyer
A player for the New Plymouth Pilgrims who scored 16 points in their quarterfinal win over Orofino.
Maddox Kirkland
The leading scorer for the defending champion Kendrick Tigers, with 22 points in their quarterfinal win.
Patrick Schlader
The Prairie Pirates player who posted a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds in their win over Murtaugh.
Korbin Christopherson
A player for the Timberline Spartans who scored 11 points in their loss to Carey.
What’s next
The winning teams will advance to the next rounds of their respective state tournaments, while the losing teams will compete in consolation brackets.
The takeaway
The state basketball tournaments are a crucial part of the high school sports calendar, with teams fighting to claim state titles. These results show the competitive nature of the tournaments and the importance for teams to perform at their best to advance.
