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Idaho State's Payton Reed goes up for a header against an Oregon State defender during Wednesday's game at Davis Field. IDAHO STATE ATHLETICS

Idaho State's Meline Robarge (7), Marci Bell (15) and Sadie Bluth wait for the serve during Sunday's game against CSUM at Reed Gym. IDAHO STATE ATHLETICS

Idaho State's Cade Smith runs during a cross country meet last season. IDAHO STATE ATHLETICS

In a conversation with Kobe Tracy after an Idaho State scrimmage last month, the question came up as to whether the Utah Tech transfer thought he had to play at a higher level than all of his competitors if he wanted to win the starting quarterback job.

Don and Jane Streubel were doing what they love to do — enjoying a relaxing walk in the Edson Fichter Nature Area about three years ago when they came upon

Idaho State head coach Sean Carter, left, and his team talk during a timeout of a game against San Diego State on Aug. 30 at Reed Gym.

Idaho State's Ian Duarte celebrates his touchdown during Saturday's home opener against Western Oregon at the ICCU Dome. IDAHO STATE ATHLETICS

Idaho State's Mary Za battles with an Oregon State defender for possession of the ball during an Aug. 28 game at Davis Field. IDAHO STATE ATHLETICS

Idaho State's Marci Bell looks back after going up for a block during a game against Seattle University on Aug. 31 inside Reed Gym. Bell currently leads the nation in total blocks.

Idaho State's Mary Za (15) collides with a Southern Utah player while going for the ball during Thursday's game at Davis Field. KYLE RILEY FOR THE JOURNAL