Bear Lake vs Snake River

It's a Friday night showdown in Montpelier as the Bear Lake Bears (4–4) welcome the Snake River Panthers (0–8) for their regular-season finale in the 4A South East Idaho Conference! Bear Lake returns home looking to finish the regular season with a winning record after falling 27–6 to Preston last week. The Bears have picked up four victories this season, including wins over Marsh Valley, North Fremont, Firth and Wendell. Bear Lake will look to get its offense back on track and build momentum heading toward the postseason. Snake River makes the trip to Montpelier hungry for its first victory of the 2026 season. Despite a difficult year, the Panthers have been extremely competitive in recent weeks, suffering heartbreaking losses to Preston (15–13) and American Falls (13–12). With the regular season coming to a close, both teams have plenty of motivation. Bear Lake hopes to secure its fifth win of the season, while Snake River looks to break through with a victory against a conference opponent. Tune in to the SVI Sports Network for all the action as the Panthers and Bears battle under the Friday night lights in Montpelier!