Boise High Football Entered State Top Five
The Braves earned a top-five ranking in the 6A state media poll following a dominant 5-0 start to their season.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Football
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Boise High reached the top five in the 6A state media poll after extending its perfect record to 5-0. The team recently defeated Borah 52-27, marking its first sweep of the Boise School District since 1986.
Why it matters
While the Braves have gained favor with media voters, their playoff seeding remains uncertain due to computer-based rankings that penalize teams for a perceived easy strength of schedule.
Boise High currently holds a 5-0 record and sits at No. 5 in the state media poll, despite ranking at No. 11 in MaxPreps computer rankings. The Braves secured their recent standing after a 52-27 win over Borah.
The players
Boise High
This is a public high school in Boise that fields the Braves football team.
Borah
Borah is a competing high school football program within the Boise School District.
MaxPreps
This is a digital sports media company that provides high school sports rankings and statistics.
Columbia
Columbia is a high school football team that recently returned to the 5A rankings with a 3-1 record.
The details
The Braves are currently second for the easiest schedule in the 6A classification, a metric that drives the MaxPreps computer rankings. Although their performance has impressed media voters, the computer system uses this schedule strength to calculate playoff seeding.
Timeline
1986: Boise previously swept the Boise School District.
September 15-20, 2026: Boise defeated Borah.
September 22, 2026: The state media poll was released.
Season Trajectory
The Braves' status in the MaxPreps computer rankings complicates their path to the postseason despite high media regard. This tension between subjective polls and algorithmic metrics remains a defining factor in Idaho 6A football.
The Braves' low MaxPreps ranking means they must maintain their undefeated 5-0 record to secure a favorable playoff seed. Their upcoming game against the Eagle Mustangs, who are ranked No. 4 in the state media poll, will be critical for their strength of schedule calculation.
The takeaway
Fans should monitor the discrepancy between media rankings and computer metrics as the playoffs approach. Strength of schedule remains the primary factor for teams looking to secure favorable positioning in the postseason.
Further reading
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