Welcome to the Gem State Rundown, where each Monday we’ll recap the top sports headline from each area of the state.  Think of this as a bite-sized glance at the biggest stories happening statewide.

DISTRICT 1

North Idaho Coaches Weigh Pros And Cons Of Shortened Winter Season

The Idaho High School Activities Association Board voted 12-2 to shorten the winter sports season at its most recent meeting.

The Coeur d'Alene Press polled a few coaches in north Idaho, and most were opposed to the move, which would shorten the winter sports calendar by a week.

While coaches agreed that fewer overall practices is ideal, they are against losing two dates off of the game schedule, which is what the current motion proposes.

DISTRICT 2

Mattea Nuhn Wins Four Events At Bandanna Invitational

The Moscow track and field team traveled south to Mountain View High School for the Bandanna Invitational, and junior Mattea Nuhn once again dazzled.

The Lewiston Tribune reported that Nuhn was a winner in four different events: the 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles, high jump and long jump.

Nuhn set new personal records in both hurdles races during the competition.

DISTRICT 3

High School Girls Flag Football On The Rise In Idaho

For the first time, the Boise-area's Optimist Youth Football is offering girls flag football to high school-aged players.

The Idaho Statesman reported that 34 players comprise four teams this year.

The flag football league features a seven-on-seven format.

DISTRICT 4

Twin Falls, Burley Advance To District Baseball Championship

Top-seeded Twin Falls and second-seeded Burley both punched their tickets to the 5A District 4 championship series last week.

The Bruins went unbeaten at their three-team semifinal tournament, outlasting Mountain Home and Jerome.  Burley did the same, dispatching Mountain Home and Minico.

KMVT stated that the district championship series will begin on Friday.

DISTRICT 5

Pocatello, Preston Baseball Teams Prepare For Postseason

After getting swept in a doubleheader with Preston last Thursday, the Pocatello baseball team rebounded with a 9-5 win over the Indians in their regular season finale the final day.

With the win, Preston received the top seed at this week's district tournament, while Pocatello was relegated to second place.

According to East Idaho News, the district tournament will begin on Monday when Pocatello hosts Century.

DISTRICT 6

Former Skyline Star Selected By New York Jets In NFL Draft

For the second consecutive year, an Idaho native was selected in the first round of the National Football League's Draft.

Former Skyline standout Kenyon Sadiq, who recently finished a three-year run as a tight end at the University of Oregon, was drafted 16th overall by the New York Jets.

Another Idaho tight end, former Gooding Senator and Michigan Wolverine Colston Loveland, went 10th overall to the Chicago Bears in the 2025 Draft.

The Post Register captured the moment during a live watch party at Eagle Rock Middle School in Idaho Falls.