Michael Lycklama
Idaho Statesman
Boise, ID, United States
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Offensive or an honor? Idaho town wrestles with its 90-year-old, Native American mascot.
The Teton Redskins mascot continues to bring controversy. Two Idaho Native American tribes have asked the high school to change its nickname, considered offensive. But many still express pride in the symbol. → Read More
Boise rejected in favor of California city for Seattle’s new minor-league hockey team
Boise was one of two finalists to receive Seattle’s new AHL minor-league hockey franchise. But the new hockey team instead awarded its affiliate to Palm Springs, California, citing its new arena. → Read More
Borah sophomore completes rare sweep of state runner of the year awards
Borah sophomore Nathan Green was named the 2019 Gatorade Idaho boys track athlete of the year. He won the 5A 1,600 and 3,200 state titles after being named the state’s cross country runner of the year in the fall. → Read More
Despite loss, Idaho soccer team makes history with national tournament berth
The U-15 Boise Thorns girls soccer team finished second at the U.S. Youth Soccer Far West Regional Championships. But the Thorns qualified for the national tournament despite the loss. → Read More
Idaho’s top soccer clubs merged a year ago. Now they’re producing records, disappointments
Five Boise youth soccer teams advanced past the group stage at the 2019 U.S. Youth Soccer Far West Regional Championships. The Boise Thorns girls and Boise Cutthroat boys move on to the quarterfinals Friday. → Read More
She was the fastest in the U.S. Now she’s Idaho’s girls track athlete of the year — again.
Mountain View junior Lexy Halladay was named the 2018-19 Idaho Gatorade girls track athlete of the year. She won the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 at the 5A state track meet to win the award for the second time. → Read More
He revived a dormant Treasure Valley basketball program. Now he’s off to coach in college.
The College of Southern Idaho men’s basketball team hired Ryan Lundgren as an assistant coach. The former Vallivue boys basketball coach and Boise State director of basketball operations joins Jeff Reinert’s staff. → Read More
After winning 64 straight games, prolific scorer named Idaho’s top girls soccer player
Bishop Kelly forward Lauren Elwer was named the 2018-19 Idaho Gatorade girls soccer player of the year. The Gonzaga signee led the Knights to their third straight 4A state championship last fall. → Read More
He led his team to new heights. Now he’s the state’s soccer player of the year.
Rocky Mountain midfielder Kristian Quiros was named the 2018-19 Idaho Gatorade boys soccer player of the year. The Yavapai College signee led the Grizzlies to a 5A state championship last fall. → Read More
Another 5A, 4A shakeup is on the way. Who’s moving up, down this time?
Idaho’s high schools will change classifications in the fall of 2020. Enrollment numbers from the IHSAA shows several teams moving from the 4A SIC to the 5A SIC, including Kuna, Nampa and Caldwell. → Read More
Former Treasure Valley high school star taken in the sixth round of MLB Draft
The Washington Nationals drafted BYU shortstop Jackson Cluff in the sixth round of the 2019 MLB Draft. The 183rd overall pick graduated from Rocky Mountain High School in Meridian, Idaho. → Read More
New coach takes over struggling football program. Here’s his plan to turn it around.
Caldwell High School has hired Steven Fleshman as its football coach for the 2019 season. The former Skyview assistant and wrestling coach replaces Zac Farnam, who resigned from the Cougars earlier in May. → Read More
Slugging shortstop named Idaho’s best softball player after another monster season
Rocky Mountain shortstop Kaylan Walker was named the 2019 Idaho Gatorade softball player of the year. The Dixie State signee led the Grizzlies to a runner-up finish at the 5A state tournament. → Read More
Mind over talent. High school academic teams honor Valley’s top spring student-athletes
All-league academic teams for the 2019 5A and 4A Southern Idaho Conferences (SIC) and the 2A Western Idaho Conference (WIC) for spring sports, including baseball, softball, track, golf and tennis. → Read More
Vote for the Treasure Valley athletes of the week (May 13-19)
Fans can vote for the athletes of the week in high school baseball, softball, track, golf and tennis from Boise, Idaho and the Treasure Valley. The polls close and will name its winners at noon Thursday. → Read More
The all-conference baseball teams are out. Did your favorite player make the list?
All-conference high school baseball teams for the 5A Southern Idaho Conference, 4A SIC, 3A SRV, 2A WIC and 1A WIC for the 2019 season. The all-league teams honor the top players in each conference. → Read More
All-conference softball teams revealed. See who made the cut.
All-conference high school softball teams for the 5A Southern Idaho Conference, 4A SIC, 3A SRV, 2A WIC and 1A WIC for the 2019 season. The all-league teams honor the top players in each conference. → Read More
One of Idaho’s best baseball teams ever? Mountain View makes its case with 5A title.
The Mountain View High School baseball team beat Capital 19-2 in five innings to win the 2019 Idaho 5A state baseball championship. The state title is the first in program history for the Mavericks. → Read More
After striking out at district, Treasure Valley powerhouse wins another state golf title
The Rocky Mountain boys won their fourth straight Idaho 5A state golf tournament title, and Eagle repeated as the 5A girls champion. Full results from the 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A state meets. → Read More
Division I football program scoops up electrifying Idaho high school quarterback
Vallivue High School quarterback Lan Larison has verbally committed to UC Davis as part of its 2020 football recruiting class. The Aggies recruited Larison, the 4A All-Idaho Player of the Year, as an athlete. → Read More