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The postseason scenarios don't get much simpler than this: Friday's winner wraps up the 6A SIC Foothills Division title, which comes with a spot in the conference championship and a first-round playoff bye.
For Rocky Mountain, victory means hosting Eagle for the SIC championship next week. For Timberline, a win sends them traveling to Eagle for that same opportunity. But first, the Wolves must solve a problem that has haunted them for years.
The No. 2 Grizzlies (7-0, 4-0 6A SIC Foothills) arrive at Dona Larsen Park riding a 13-game winning streak over Timberline that dates back over a decade. Rocky Mountain hasn't just beaten the Wolves – they've overwhelmed them, and this season's version might be their most dangerous yet.
STREAM: Rocky Mountain vs. Timberline, live on NFHSNetwork.com
The Grizzlies field the state's most explosive offense, averaging 44.9 points per game behind a ground attack that leads 6A with 309 rushing yards per contest. The dynamic 1-2 punch of Oakley Baxter and Boise State commit Rasean Jones has combined for nearly 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns, forming one of Idaho's most feared backfield tandems.
Rocky Mountain's defense has been equally impressive, pitching consecutive shutouts while holding opponents to just 18.7 points per game. The Grizzlies have forced 12 turnovers and consistently stifled opposing offenses throughout their perfect season.
No. 12 Timberline (6-1, 3-1 6A SIC Foothills) enters with serious momentum after bouncing back from their upset loss to Middleton with a dominant 49-7 rout of Centennial last week. The Wolves believe they have the formula to end their lengthy losing streak to the Grizzlies.
The on-field matchup boils down to one critical question: Can Timberline stop the run?
The Wolves field the state's stingiest defense, surrendering just 13.4 points per game while forcing 15 turnovers. However, concerns linger after Middleton gashed them for 277 rushing yards two weeks ago. If Timberline's front seven can't contain Rocky Mountain's ground game, the 13-game losing streak will almost certainly extend to 14.
But Timberline brings its own offensive firepower. The Wolves rank fourth in scoring at 36.6 points per game, powered by quarterback Jack Brandt, who ranks third in 6A with 1,523 passing yards and an impressive 22 touchdowns against just two interceptions. His favorite target, Hudson Lewis, leads the classification with 12 receiving touchdowns while ranking second in both yards (714) and receptions (40).
For the Grizzlies, continuing their mastery over Timberline would cement their status as 6A's premier program while securing home-field advantage for the conference championship.
For the Wolves, toppling Rocky Mountain would shatter more than a decade of frustration and prove they belong among the state's elite. A victory wouldn't just end a losing streak – it would announce Timberline as a serious championship contender.
The winner claims the Foothills Division crown, a conference championship berth, and a crucial first-round playoff bye. The loser still reaches the title game but must travel to face undefeated Eagle.
Here's what you need to know about Rocky Mountain at Timberline, including live stream information.
How to watch Rocky Mountain at Timberline football today
Live Stream: Watch on NFHSNetwork.com
Rocky Mountain at Timberline will air live on NFHSNetwork.com.
Rocky Mountain at Timberline start time
Date: Friday, Oct. 17
Time: 7 p.m. MDT
The opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. MDT on Friday, Oct. 17. The game will be played at Dona Larsen Park in Boise.
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