Championship Wednesday; Twin Falls, Filer, Wendell, Dietrich boy’s basketball teams claim district titles

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — It was a big night for Magic Valley teams as four district championships were on the line.

Twin Falls 51, Minico 49

The best of three series goes to the Bruins as Twin Falls claims its first Championship since 2015.

It was another instant classic between the two, as the Bruins held on for the title.

Twin Falls poses with the trophy after beating Minico 51-49 on Wednesday night (Feb. 26, 2025).(KMVT)

Minico eyed a conference three-peat, but it wasn’t meant to be for the Spartans.

The Spartans were without big man Jayden McKenzie, who left the game early in the first quarter with an injury.

Sophomore Trey Billings erupted for 25 points in the win, while junior guard Ty Hess scored 16.

Twin Falls students pose as ESPN analysts during the Great Basin Championship between Minico... — Twin Falls students pose as ESPN analysts during the Great Basin Championship between Minico and Twin Falls.(KMVT)

Filer 63, Kimberly 57

Despite trailing by seven at the half, the Wildcats battled back on its home court and came away with its second straight Sawtooth Central Idaho Championship.

The Filer boys basketball team celebrate with the trophy after beating Kimberly in the 4A SCIC... — The Filer boys basketball team celebrate with the trophy after beating Kimberly in the 4A SCIC Championship game (Feb. 25, 2025).(KMVT)

Preston Volle had a game-high 24 points in the win, while Owen Grant had 20 for Filer. Xavier Kelsey finished with 11.

Broden Anthony paced Kimberly with 20 points. Ryker Larson had 13 and Gerwin Jeschke scored 11.

Filer advances to the state tournament, while Kimberly will compete in a play-in game on Saturday at Mountain Home.

Wendell 55, Soda Springs 39

The Trojans won the 3A South East Idaho Championship, beating Soda Springs 55-39 at American Falls High School to claim its first district title in over a decade.

The Wendell boys basketball team celebrates after beating Soda Springs in the 3A SEIC... — The Wendell boys basketball team celebrates after beating Soda Springs in the 3A SEIC Championship (Feb. 26, 2025).(Wendell High School (Facebook))

Wendell joined the South East Idaho Conference this year, along with Declo.

Wendell already clinched a state tournament berth after beating West Side in the semi-finals

Dietrich 72, Carey 50.

After a close first half with Dietrich leading by 10, the Blue Devils would explode in the third quarter as Dietrich would win the Sawtooth Conference title for the first time since 2021.

Other boys basketball scores

Jerome 61, Burley 52

Jerome will play against Minico on the road Friday for second place in the Great Basin Conference and a spot at the state tournament.

Camas County 39, Richfield 33

Camas County will play Carey for a spot at the state tournament. Carey will host the game on Thursday.