Coeur d'Alene (Idaho) vs. Eagle (Idaho)Coeur d'Alene has continued to creep up various national rankings over the course of the season. The Vikings (11-0), who will play Eagle for the
Idaho 5A bracket championship on Boise State University's famed blue turf, are No. 38 in this week's
MaxPreps Freeman Rankings. One reason the polls have taken notice is Coeur d'Alene's prolific offense that has averaged more than 52 points per game. The Vikings' signature win this season was a 55-6 blowout of Whitney (Rocklin, Calif.).
Coeur d'Alene is shooting for its second consecutive state title while Eagle (10-1) hopes to win its second in three seasons. BYU-committed quarterback
Tanner Mangum had 325 passing yards and four touchdowns in the Mustangs' 42-21 win over Highland (Pocatello) in last week's semifinals.
Mitch Stephens: Coeur d'Alene 30, Eagle 28
Steve Montoya: Eagle 13, Coeur d'Alene 12
Stephen Spiewak: Coeur d'Alene 42, Eagle 28
Kevin Askeland: Eagle 28, Coeur d'Alene 14
Jamie DeMoney: Coeur d'Alene 45, Eagle 38
Tanner Mangum and Eagle will try to defend their Idaho 5A title on the famous blue turf at Boise State University.
File photo by Julian Jenkins
