New Plymouth and Parma advance
Saturday, November 7, 2009 10:49 PM PST
Argus Observer sports staff
Kamiah —The New Plymouth Pilgrims did what needed to be done Saturday against the Kamiah Cubs as they came away with a 33-16 victory.
The Pilgrims were awarded a first-round bye in the Idaho 2A state football tournament, which head coach Porter Lacey turned out to be a blessing for his team as it gave them a chance to heal up before competing in the playoffs.
With the win, the Pilgrims advanced to the semifinals where they will face the 2008 runners-up in Declo.
New Plymouth will host the matchup at 7 p.m Friday.
Declo reached the semifinals with a double overtime win against Malad on Friday, 40-34.
In the other 2A semifinal, the defending champion Parma Panthers will battle the Glenns Ferry Pilots. Parma knocked off Nampa Christian in the quarterfinals Friday, 33-0, and Glenns Ferry advanced with a 36-20 win over North Fremont.
Parma will travel to Holt Arena in Pocatello for its game on Friday.
Kick off is slated for 8:45 p.m.