Idaho State Media Released Week 6 Football Rankings
Rigby and Bishop Kelly maintained their top positions in the latest statewide high school football polls.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Football
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State media organizations released the Week 6 high school football polls, which confirmed the continued dominance of top-ranked teams across multiple classes. Several programs held their spots as new contenders entered the rankings.
Why it matters
These rankings provide the primary metric for evaluating team performance and playoff positioning throughout the Idaho high school football season. The periodic polling by local news members helps track team momentum as schools head toward the postseason.
Bishop Kelly secured 11 first-place votes in the 5A category, while West Side continues its undefeated season with a 5-0 record. Madison enters the 6A rankings with a 5-1 standing, contrasting with Skyline's 3-2 record after they dropped in the 5A poll.
The players
Rigby
Rigby is a high school football program that currently holds the No. 1 ranking in the Idaho 6A poll.
Bishop Kelly
Bishop Kelly is a high school football team that maintains the No. 1 ranking in the 5A classification.
West Side
West Side is an undefeated high school football program that holds the top spot in the 3A rankings.
Madison
Madison is a high school football team that recently earned a spot in the 6A rankings with a 5-1 record.
Skyline
Skyline is a high school football program that experienced a drop in the 5A rankings after recording a 3-2 season.
The details
The rankings were determined by votes cast by media members from various Idaho news organizations. While Rigby, Bishop Kelly, West Side, Homedale, Hagerman, and Kendrick remain in the top spot for their respective classes, the rankings saw movement as Madison moved up and Skyline fell.
Timeline
The state media football polls were released for Week 6.
Rigby will travel to play Coeur d'Alene this week.
Season Trajectory
These media polls serve as a barometer for how teams are positioned heading into the final stretch of the regular season. The results often foreshadow the competitive balance of the upcoming postseason brackets established by the Idaho High School Activities Association.
The entry of Madison into the 6A rankings suggests a shift in the competitive hierarchy that could impact upcoming regional power rankings. Meanwhile, Rigby's upcoming matchup against Coeur d'Alene provides a test for the current top-ranked team.
The takeaway
The latest polling cycle highlights the fluidity of high school rankings as teams move in and out of the top tiers during the mid-season. Fans and players can use these rankings to gauge how individual performances are being measured by the statewide media consensus.
Further reading
For more on the current state of the game, check out the Football section.
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