KIMBERLY, Idaho — Kimberly Bulldogs head to state championship for first time since 1981. The Kimberly Bulldogs are making history this weekend as they prepare for their first state championship football game in 44 years.

The team will face Homedale on Saturday at 1 p.m. in Pocatello for the 4A state championship.

Former players from that 1981 team, which took home silver after falling to Homedale, are now rallying around this year's squad with messages of encouragement.

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Troy Palmer has been connected to Kimberly High School for most of his life. Palmer was a student, teacher for 34 years, and football and wrestling coach.

After the Bulldogs defeated the Fruitland Grizzlies in las

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