Rigby girls basketball claims fourth straight district title

Trojans remain unbeaten, heading to state tournament next week

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Rigby girls basketball team defeated rival Madison 52-39 in the District 4-5-6 championship game to improve to 23-0 and claim their fourth straight district tournament title. Rigby led early and held off a late Madison comeback attempt to secure the victory and advance to the state tournament.

Why it matters

Rigby's undefeated season and fourth consecutive district title demonstrate the program's sustained excellence and position as a top contender for the 6A state championship. The win over Madison, a perennial rival, also highlights the Trojans' ability to withstand challenges and maintain their composure in high-pressure playoff situations.

The details

Rigby led 27-15 at halftime, but Madison cut the deficit to 36-28 in the third quarter and 43-35 midway through the fourth. However, the Trojans hit their free throws down the stretch to pull away for the victory. Brinley Larsen led Rigby with 16 points, while Kinzley Larsen and Bailey Barber added 12 and 11 points, respectively. Aspen Boice scored a team-high 13 points for Madison.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
  • Rigby and Madison had previously met in the regular season, with Rigby winning that matchup as well.

The players

Todd Barber

The head coach of the Rigby girls basketball team.

Lauren Burnside

A senior on the Rigby team who was named the East Idaho Sports Player of the Game for her rebounding and defensive efforts.

Brinley Larsen

A Rigby player who scored a team-high 16 points in the game.

Aspen Boice

A Madison player who scored a team-high 13 points in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We just have to keep playing like we're playing. We'll be ready to play next week at state.”

— Todd Barber, Rigby head coach (eastidahonews.com)

“We were forced to get a stop and we were forced to go get a bucket, so that was good for us. I like to see that … the girls showed some composure in that fourth quarter … We had to earn it.”

— Todd Barber, Rigby head coach (eastidahonews.com)

“We do it for our teammates and stay in the game for each other. We're not doing it for ourselves, we're doing it for our teammates.”

— Lauren Burnside, Rigby senior (eastidahonews.com)

“My role is defense and rebounds. That's always been what I'm good at and always been what I've done. I think we all do our roles well and that's how we get wins.”

— Lauren Burnside, Rigby senior (eastidahonews.com)

What’s next

Madison will play at Thunder Ridge on Thursday, with the winner earning the district's second berth to the state tournament.

The takeaway

Rigby's fourth consecutive district title and undefeated season demonstrate the program's sustained excellence and position as a top contender for the 6A state championship. The team's ability to withstand challenges and maintain composure in high-pressure playoff situations bodes well for their chances at the state tournament.