Coeur d'Alene Seized Top 6A Football Ranking
The Vikings took over the top spot in the Idaho state media poll following a victory over Rigby.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Football
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Coeur d'Alene defeated Rigby with a score of 34-27 in a clash between previously unbeaten 6A teams. The win moved Coeur d'Alene to a 7-0 record and pushed the team into the number one position in the latest state media rankings.
Why it matters
The shift at the top of the 6A poll highlights the changing landscape of high school football in Idaho as teams near the end of the regular season. Coeur d'Alene now holds the unanimous lead, while other classifications across the state continue to see movement in their respective rankings.
Coeur d'Alene secured the top spot in the 6A poll with 10 first-place votes, boasting a perfect 7-0 record. Rigby dropped to 5-1 following the 34-27 loss.
The players
Coeur d'Alene
The high school football team serves as the newly top-ranked program in the Idaho 6A classification.
Rigby
The high school football team now holds a 5-1 record after falling to Coeur d'Alene.
Madison
The high school football team remains a fixture in the Idaho 6A top five rankings.
Hillcrest
The high school football team continues to hold the second position in the 5A poll.
The details
Coeur d'Alene solidified its status as the team to beat by besting Rigby in a highly anticipated game between two undefeated squads. In other statewide classifications, Madison maintained its fifth-place 6A ranking, while Hillcrest held onto the second spot in the 5A poll.
Timeline
Last week, Coeur d'Alene defeated Rigby.
October 6, 2026, marked the release of the week 7 state media poll.
Season Trajectory
The rise of Coeur d'Alene reshapes the 6A playoff path, placing them in the driver seat for the state title chase. Their ascension mirrors the broader competitive shifts seen as perennial powerhouses trade spots in the state media poll.
The move to number one grants Coeur d'Alene the top ranking in the 6A classification as they move toward the postseason. The loss forces Rigby to recalibrate their standing among the state elite as they look to recover from a 5-1 record.
The takeaway
The latest media poll results reflect a clear shift in dominance within the 6A classification following high-stakes head-to-head play. Readers should look toward final regular-season outcomes to see which teams secure the most favorable playoff paths.
Further reading
For more updates on the season, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by East Idaho News.
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