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Times-News Photographer Pat Sutphin has spent the last year capturing images of student athletes in Magic Valley.
“It was a year of upheaval, underdogs and athleticism,” Sutphin said. “From shocking losses to long-awaited victories, the year brought some of the best sportsmanship Magic Valley has ever seen.”
To see more examples of Big Story’s high school athletics framed by Sutphin’s creative instincts, go to pages A7-9.
PHOTOS: Three seasons of high school sports
Camas County fall to Rockland in championship game
Camas County sophomore Tristen Smith pushes through a crowd of Rockland defenders as he drives the ball toward the net Saturday, March 5, 2022, during the District II 1A State Championship game at Ford Idaho Center of Nampa. Rockland defeated Camas County 53-51 to claim the state title.
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Twin Falls girls win state title
Twin Falls senior Haylee Stalions reacts after defeating Vallivue 3-0 to win the state title Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, during the 4A Girls State Football Championship game at Middleton High School in Middleton.
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State Wrestling Championships
Buhl junior Jayce Bower pins South Fremont junior Dillon Gneiting 1:44 into their 145-pound championship bout Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, during the State Wrestling Championships at Holt Arena in Pocatello.
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Oakley sweeps the valley
Oakley junior Falon Bedke attempts to swing the ball over the net but Valley senior Kyra Balls is ready with the block on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at Valley High School in Hazelton. Oakley beat Valley 3-0 with final scores of 25-22, 25-20 and 25-17.
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Jerome Faces Canyon Ridge
Canyon Ridge goaltender Eli Cook dives to stop a Jerome shot Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at Canyon Ridge High School in Twin Falls.
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2022 State Dance Championships
From left, Declo freshmen Bailey Matthews, Morgan Robinson and Ellie Erickson watch from the sidelines as other teams compete in the Dance category on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the Dance Championships in 2022 3A condition at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. Declo finished second in the Hip Hop and Military categories, third in the Dance and Props categories, and third overall.
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Canyon Ridge plays Jerome
Canyon Ridge junior Israel Larios slips home before wide receiver Jerome Tanner Whittaker can score him on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Canyon Ridge High School in Twin Falls.
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Burley vs. Minico
The Burley Cheerleading Squad performs at halftime Friday, September 24, 2021, during the rivalry game against Minico at Burley High School in Burley.
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Status Track Events
Declo senior John Mazur crosses the finish line in the men’s 100 meter dash Friday, May 20, 2022, on day one of the 3A/2A/1A Athletics Championships at Middleton High School in Middleton.
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14th Annual Lady Dawg Spring Classic
Third baseman Gracie Brooks reacts after tagging a McCall-Donnelly runner on Third Friday, April 1, 2022, during the 14th Annual Lady Dawg Spring Classic at Kimberly High School in Kimberly. Filer beat McCall-Donnelly 14-2.
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Gooding takes on Jerome in season opener
Gooding senior Colston Loveland knocks down Jerome tight end Gavin Capps as Gooding senior Taylor Cavitt jumps over them Friday, August 27, 2021, during the season opener at Gooding High School in Gooding.
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Dietrich defeats Lighthouse Christian
Dietrich sophomore Ellie Hoskisson snatches the ball before Lighthouse Christian sophomore Ella De Jong can get her hands on it Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls. Dietrich defeated Lighthouse Christian 52-37.
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County swimming championship
Colby Dixon of Canyon Ridge competes in the men’s 200 yard freestyle Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, during the District IV Championship Meet at the Twin Falls City Pool in Twin Falls.
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Girls’ Quarter Bowling
Burley sophomore Halli Vaught reacts after missing the chance to collect the spare Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, during the Region 4 Girls’ District Singles Tournament at the Bowladrome in Twin Falls.
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