By Katie Banning
Bonners Ferry High School basketball’s season has been one for the books. This year’s team followed in the footsteps of a back-to-back state championship team with award winning players and coach.
As the underdogs of the 4A Intermountain League in 2026, the Badgers made their way through game after game and found themselves for the fourth year in a row at the state tournament and the third year in a row at the 4A Idaho State High School championship game.
After a hard-fought weekend, the Badgers returned to Bonners Ferry with the second-place trophy and the respect of fans, teams and players across the state of Idaho.
“All-State” and “All-League” are terms that athletes across the nation strive to receive. This title designates them best athlete for a specific sport in a particular season at the state or league level.
This year the “All-State” and “All-League” recipients for Bonners Ferry are:
- 2nd team Peyton Hinthorn and Sulay Abubakari (voted on by idahosports.com announcers)
Intermountain League:
- Sulay Abubakari and Peyton Hinthorn as co-mvp
- Ty Schrock, Jameson Cartwright-Kissee and Micah Thomson as all league team
Idaho Statesman “All-State” team (voted on by all 4A coaches)
- Sulay Abubakari – 1st team
- Peyton Hinthorn – 2nd team
“This team has worked hard.” Head coach, Greg Kissee said, “They had a great year this year and deserve the recognition. They played this year with a lot of heart and were very composed in big games. I am very happy for them, and I can’t wait to see how far they go.
(Photos by Jason Duchow Photography)
