Two Treasure Valley girls basketball teams captured state title's Saturday at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. Melba faced off against Bear Lake, winning 51-40 to claim the school's first ever championship title in program history.Â
Mountain View came back in a stunning 62-55 victory, claiming the program's fourth state title in 7 years.
Check back at the Idaho Press for more coverage of the games by reporter John Wustrow, and view a gallery of photos from the games below.Â
Photos: Melba claims 2A title over Bear Lake
Melba guard Kate Clark (4) celebrates with head coach David Lenz after winning the 2A state championship game over Bear Lake on Saturday at the Ford Idaho Center.
Melba forward Keylee Wilson (1) defends against a Bear Lake player during the 2A state championship game Saturday at the Ford Idaho Center.
Melba forward Kendall Clark (3) shoots the ball against Bear Lake during the 2A state championship game Saturday at the Ford Idaho Center.
Melba guard Kate Clark (4) passes the ball to a teammate during the 2A state championship game against Bear Lake at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
Melba guard Kate Clark (4) goes in for a layup against Bear Lake during the 2A state championship game Saturday at the Ford Idaho Center.
Melba guard Kate Clark (4) goes in for a layup against Bear Lake during the 2A state championship game at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
Melba guard Brooklyn Daley (23) shoots the ball against Bear Lake during the 2A state championship game at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
Melba guard Hallie Arnold (2) and guard Kate Clark (4) embrace in celebration at the end of the 2A state championship game against Bear Lake at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
Melba players celebrate as they receive their trophy in victory for the 2A state championship game against Bear Lake at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
Melba players and coaches pose after a victory of Bear Lake in the 2A state championship game at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
Photos: Mountain View halts Thunder Ridge, takes 5A girls basketball title
Mountain View power forward Naya Ojuwku (22) celebrates with her teammates after securing a victory over Thunder Ridge to claim the 5A state title Saturday at the Ford Idaho Center.
Mountain View girls basketball players pose for a group portrait after securing a victory over Thunder Ridge to claim 5A state title at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
Mountain View guard Demi Thompson (11) dribbles the ball during the 5A state championship game against Thunder Ridge at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
Mountain View power forward Naya Ojukwu (22) shoots the ball during the 5A state championship game against Thunder Ridge at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
Mountain View point guard Trinity Slocum (24) drives down the court during the State 5A championship game Saturday.
Mountain View power forward Naya Ojukwu (22) shoots the ball during the 5A state championship game against Thunder Ridge at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
Mountain View Point Guard Trinity Slocum (24) dribbles the ball down the court during the 5A state championship game against Thunder Ridge at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
Mountain View girls basketball players celebrate after securing a victory over Thunder Ridge to claim the 5A state title Saturday at the Ford Idaho Center.
Mountain View girls basketball players celebrate after securing a victory over Thunder Ridge to claim the 5A state title at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
Mountain View girls basketball players celebrate after securing a victory over Thunder Ridge to claim the 5A state title at the Ford Idaho Center on Saturday.
Mountain View students cheer for the girls basketball team during the 5A state championship game against Thunder Ridge Saturday at the Ford Idaho Center.
Mountain View point guard Trinity Slocum (24) drives the ball down the court during the 5A state championship game against Thunder Ridge at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
Mountain View point guard Trinity Slocum (24) goes in for a layup during the 5A state championship game against Thunder Ridge at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
Mountain View guard Sierra Grizzle (10) shoots the ball during the 5A state championship game against Thunder Ridge at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
