Hillcrest Knights Edge Twin Falls in 5A Quarterfinal
Hillcrest advances to the 5A state semifinal with a 37-27 win over the Twin Falls Bruins.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
The Hillcrest Knights defeated the Twin Falls Bruins 37-27 in a 5A state quarterfinal game in Ammon, Idaho. Twin Falls struck first with a long touchdown run by senior Jackson Sattleberg before Hillcrest responded.
Why it matters
The win sends Hillcrest to the 5A state semifinal, where it will face the No. 2 seed Columbia next weekend. It is the second time this season Hillcrest has beaten Twin Falls.
Hillcrest's 37 points outscored Twin Falls' 27 in the 5A quarterfinal. Twin Falls led 6-0 after its opening drive, while Hillcrest held an 8-6 lead after converting its 2-point try.
The players
Hillcrest Knights
The Hillcrest Knights are a high school football program in Idaho competing in the 5A state playoff bracket.
Twin Falls Bruins
The Twin Falls Bruins are a high school football program from Twin Falls, Idaho, whose season ended with this quarterfinal loss.
The details
Twin Falls took an early lead when senior Jackson Sattleberg broke a long touchdown run on the opening drive. Hillcrest answered on its next possession when Logan Taylor found Maddox Ellingford wide open for a touchdown, and the Knights converted the 2-point try.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026: Hillcrest defeats Twin Falls 37-27 in the 5A state quarterfinal.
Next weekend: Hillcrest plays No. 2 seed Columbia in the 5A state semifinal.
Season Trajectory
This second victory over Twin Falls this season means Hillcrest has now beaten the Bruins in both meetings, a sweep that strengthens its standing in the 5A bracket. The result keeps Hillcrest alive in the state tournament while Columbia awaits in the semifinal.
Hillcrest's semifinal date against Columbia is set for next weekend on the road, which affects travel plans for Knights supporters. Fantasy and bracket watchers should note that Hillcrest remains in the tournament with a win over the Bruins.
The takeaway
Beating a familiar rival twice in one season can build momentum heading into a postseason semifinal. Fans tracking the bracket should watch the Hillcrest-Columbia matchup next weekend.
What happens next
Hillcrest will play No. 2 seed Columbia in the 5A state semifinal next weekend, on the road.
Further reading
For more on the postseason, see Football coverage across Idaho.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LocalNews8.
