Vikings force four turnovers, beat Boise 23-14 to reach the semifinals
Coeur d'Alene stays unbeaten. Whittaker picked off three passes, one at the goal line.
The Coeury · Nov. 7, 2026
Top-seeded Coeur d'Alene beat eighth-seeded Boise 23-14 in a state 6A quarterfinal Friday night at Viking Field, forcing four turnovers.
Whittaker intercepted three passes, including one at the goal line late in the first half and one that stopped a two-point try. Max DeMarre added an interception and Bear Coleman recovered a fumble. The Vikings led 10-0 late in the first quarter.
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Coeur d'Alene came in 9-0 and moves on to the semifinals.