Over the next several days, boys basketball teams in Idaho will experience both jubilation and heartbreak at the Idaho (IHSAA) state championships in Nampa and across the Treasure Valley.

So who are the teams to beat? Here is SBLive Idaho's breakdown of who and what to follow in every classification:

All divisions:  https://news.scorebooklive.com/idaho/2022/03/03/2022-idaho-ihsaa-boys-basketball-state-tournament-preview-schedules-scouting-reports-predictions

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CLASS 1A D1 STATE TOURNAMENT

Thursday’s schedule 

No. 1 Lapwai (24-0) vs. No. 8 Lighthouse Christian (13-10), noon, Vallivue High School

No. 4 Logos (16-7) vs. No. 5 Oakley (16-6), 2 p.m., Vallivue High School

No. 3 Grace (18-5) vs. No. 6 Rimrock (17-4), 5 p.m., Vallivue High School

No. 2 Kamiah (18-6) vs. No. 7 Liberty Charter (18-5), Vallivue High School

FAVORITE: Lapwai (24-0)

The Wildcats are trying for the first undefeated season since 1989 - the last of a three-peat that resulted in an 81-game winning streak. Lapwai is on a 33-game winning streak dating back to last season. Seven wins have come against higher classification teams, including 5A Lewiston, which handed Lake City its only loss. Four players are scoring in double figures, including sophomore Kase Wynott (25 ppg) and Idaho signee Titus Yearout (15 ppg).

CONTENDER: Kamiah (18-6)

If there’s any team that has a shot to defeat the seemingly unbeatable Lapwai, it’s probably the Kubs. They’re familiar with the Wildcats having played them three times after all. It’s not easy to beat the same team four times in one season. Their other three losses came against qualifier Logos and 2A classification teams in Soda Springs and New Plymouth. Kamiah is second in scoring defense at 37.6 points per game. That’s in large part due to freshman David Kludt.

DARKHORSE: Grace (18-5)

The Grizzlies come in red hot the winners of 11 of 12 games. They have yet to lose to a team in the 1A D1 classification. Grace owns a win over 2A state qualifier Bear Lake. It is at state for the third year in a row and is only two seasons removed from playing in the championship game. It's pick your poison with the trio of senior Payson Anderson (G), junior Ty Gilbert (G) and junior Dallon Draper (F). The Grizzlies’ last title came back in 2003.

CHAMPIONSHIP PREDICTION

Lapwai 82, Grace 54

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