MERIDIAN, Idaho (Jan. 15, 2026) — The Kuna Kavemen emerged victorious over the Rocky Mountain Grizzlies, 44-41, in a hard-fought conference game Thursday. The win was a close one, showcasing Kuna’s resilience, with the Grizzlies keeping the game tight throughout.
The matchup, held at Rocky Mountain High School, saw a home crowd cheering for an upset, but the Kavemen (13-3) maintained a small lead for most of the game. At halftime, Kuna led 26-24. Despite the Grizzlies’ (7-9) strong effort, they couldn’t capitalize on a final opportunity to tie the game at the end. A last-second shot to force overtime missed its mark, securing the win for Kuna.
For the Grizzlies, the loss is part of a difficult season, but the team showed it can compete with the league’s best. Rocky Mountain has been competitive in nearly every game but has struggled to close out tight contests.
“We need to start games better and keep everyone ready,” Schwendig added. “We’ve lost a couple of close ones that were very winnable. The focus is on closing games.”
For Kuna, the win was crucial in maintaining its position at the top of the conference standings. While the offense was effective, it was the team’s defense in key moments that ultimately sealed the victory.
For more coverage and highlights, visit MaxPreps or local outlets such as the Idaho Statesman. The game is also available on the NFHS Network.
Traegon
May 5, 2026 at 8:00 am
It looked like a close game, but we’ll get them next time. Thanks for the review.
Carter Holden
Feb 23, 2026 at 8:04 am
I really enjoyed how the writer used quotes to show how the team’s resilience and determination after they lost was.