Hillcrest, Idaho Falls Earn Conference Road Wins

Hillcrest Knights and Idaho Falls Tigers pick up victories on the road in Eastern Idaho high school baseball action.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:57am

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Despite inclement weather forcing the rescheduling of many games across the region, two Eastern Idaho high school baseball teams earned conference road wins on Thursday. The Hillcrest Knights defeated the Skyline Grizzlies 16-13, led by a big game from junior Cole Croft. Meanwhile, the Idaho Falls Tigers beat the Shelley Russets 15-7, powered by a strong performance from sophomore Hudson Palmer.

Why it matters

These conference road wins are important for the Hillcrest and Idaho Falls teams as they look to position themselves for postseason play. High school baseball in Eastern Idaho is highly competitive, so earning victories away from home against conference opponents can be a significant boost in the standings.

The details

In the Hillcrest-Skyline game, the Knights piled up 11 hits and seven walks to get past the Grizzlies. Junior Cole Croft led the way for Hillcrest, going 4-for-5 with two triples, four runs, and four RBIs. For Skyline, senior Liam Lynch had a big game, finishing 3-for-4 with a run and four RBIs. In the Idaho Falls-Shelley matchup, the Tigers were powered by sophomore Hudson Palmer, who went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs, and three RBIs. Fellow Idaho Falls sophomore Treygan Riedle scored four runs and stole two bases, as the Tigers combined for 11 steals. Shelley's McCoy Remington homered and drove in two runs in the loss.

  • The games were played on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Cole Croft

A junior player for the Hillcrest Knights who had a standout game, going 4-for-5 with two triples, four runs, and four RBIs.

Liam Lynch

A senior player for the Skyline Grizzlies who had a strong offensive performance, finishing 3-for-4 with a run and four RBIs.

Hudson Palmer

A sophomore player for the Idaho Falls Tigers who went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs, and three RBIs to power his team's victory.

Treygan Riedle

A sophomore player for the Idaho Falls Tigers who scored four runs and stole two bases, contributing to his team's 11 combined steals.

McCoy Remington

A player for the Shelley Russets who hit a home run and drove in two runs in the loss.

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The takeaway

These conference road wins for Hillcrest and Idaho Falls demonstrate the competitive nature of high school baseball in Eastern Idaho. As teams jockey for position in the standings, earning victories away from home against conference opponents can be a significant advantage in the push for the postseason.