FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
QB: Luke Flowers, Jr., Rigby
THE PLAYER: Named State 5A Player of the Year after helping lead the Trojans to another state championship. Floweres passed for 3,009 yards and 32 touchdowns and completed 71% of his passes.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “He was very in control and made the right decisions. It’s scary that he’s still a year old. —Michael Berger, Thunder Ridge.
AR: Abrahn Silverio, Sr., Skyline
THE PLAYER: Coach Scott Berger said Silverio was one of the best athletes in the Skyline program and Silverio did not disappoint, finishing with 1,247 all-around yards and 17 touchdowns, including five in the state championship game.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “He knew his role and was very strategic there. He could resume a game. —Michael Berger, Thunder Ridge.
RB: Ryker Clinger, father, Shelley
THE PLAYER: The Russets’ running game was a big part of the team’s offense and Clinger recorded 1,690 all-around yards, including 1,101 rushing at nearly seven yards per carry and was named first-team all-conference.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “First of all, he runs hard, has good speed and breaks tackles. When we face Shelley, we need to have five or six (players) on each tackle. That’s the only way to bring him down.”— Scott Berger, Skyline
WR: Brady Packer, father, Rigby
THE PLAYER: A key target for Flowers, Packer was a force in the playoffs and finished with 71 catches for 1,272 yards and 17 touchdowns to earn First Team All-State and District 5A co-offensive player 5-6. year.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “He was a dynamic player, also engaged in key moments.”—Armando Gonzalez, Rigby.
WR: Javonte King, father, Blackfoot
THE PLAYER: King has wreaked havoc on defenses with his size, strength, and ability to outrun any DB or linebacker tasked with trying to cover him. The Montana State signee finished with 901 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “He was phenomenal. He was good. They could lob him for him and he’s got the hops.” -Bobby Romander, Bonneville
WR: Ty Hirrlinger, Sr., Sugar-Salem
THE PLAYER: An all-conference, all-state first-team selection at both receiver and defensive back, Hirrlinger helped lead the Diggers to a 3A title, finishing with 43 catches for 750 yards and 11 touchdowns.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “He travels exceptionally good roads. On short or intermediate routes, it is uncontrollable. —Tyler Richins, Sugar-Salem.
OL: Brendan Rasmussen, senior, Idaho Falls
THE PLAYER: First-team all-conference and all-state pick as an offensive and defensive lineman, Rasmussen was always in action on both sides of the ball.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “He’s a huge kid. When you play against a guy like that, he takes you for a ride.”—Scott Berger, Skyline.
OL: Ryan Bingham, Jr., Sugar Salem
THE PLAYER: Another two-way lineman who was instrumental in the Diggers’ offensive prowess. Sugar-Salem averaged over 432 yards per game. Named to the All-State First Team and All-Conference First Team as an offensive and defensive lineman.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “He played center and communicated line calls. He was very smart. —Tyler Richins, Sugar-Salem.
OL: Feki Pouha, soph., Rigby
THE PLAYER: The underclass was a mainstay on the Trojans line, earning second-team all-state honors and was ranked first-team all-conference.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “He was our most talented O lineman we have and he was just a sophomore.” – Armando González, Rigby.
OL: Ayden Davis, senior, Rigby
THE PLAYER: Named first-team all-conference and second-team all-state. Helped anchor an offense that racked up 4,890 yards.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “He led our team on the O line and was one of the main elements of our attacking system. – Armando González, Rigby.
OL: Emmet Felsted, father, Shelley
THE PLAYER: The Russets line powered one of the best rushing offenses in the region with Ryker Clinger and Caden Johnson. Felsted was named to the all-conference first team.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “With their powerful attack, you have to have the linemen. They have linemen who shoot the ball and they are good on double teams. —Scott Berger, Skyline
K: Jacob Demott, father, Skyline
THE PLAYER: Skyline’s offense didn’t need many field goal attempts, but Demott was addicted to PATs and consistent on kickoffs.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “Man, of course it helps that a guy is hitting in the end zone and the guys have to go 80 yards.” – Scott Berger, Skyline.
FIRST TEAM
DEFENSE
DL: Arik Blonquist, father, Skyline
THE PLAYER: Named first-team all-state and second-team all-conference in a DL talent field.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “An impact player who anchored our defensive front. He really picked it up for the playoffs. —Scott Berger, Skyline.
DL: Steven Sanders, father, Blackfoot
THE PLAYER: Anchored the Broncos line with Trayden Henderson on a defense that finished second in the conference in points allowed. Named first-team all-conference and second-team all-state.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “He’s as tough as a $3 steak. —Scott Berger, Skyline.
DL: Kort Summers, father, Sugar-Salem
THE PLAYER: Another outstanding two-way player for the Diggers. Named District 6 3A Defensive Player of the Year and member of the state first team.
WHAT THE COACHES SAY: “He’s a big physical boy. He moves well, he’s strong and teams struggle to run inside tackles. —Tyler Richins, Sugar-Salem.
DL: Braden Crystal, father, Hillcrest
THE PLAYER: A three-year starter for the Knights, was the leader of one of the best defenses in the region. Named first-team all-conference.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “He caused a lot of problems against us. He used his hands well and got rid of his blockers. —Scott Berger, Skyline
DB: Ian Galbreaith, Sr., Skyline
THE PLAYER: In a season with several outstanding players back and forth, Galbreaith earns DB a nod. He was a stopper in the defensive secondary and named a first-team All-State after finishing with 112 tackles, 12 pass breakups and five interceptions.
WHAT THE COACHES SAY: “He’s one of my favorite players in the region. He has a very good knowledge of the game. He is a safe tackler, and he helps the other defensive backs. -Michael Berger, Thunder Ridge.
DB: Jack Boudrero, sr., Rigby
THE PLAYER: The first-team all-state selection finished with 83 tackles, five interceptions and four forced fumbles. He made arguably the biggest play of the season for Rigby with a late defensive touchdown in the state championship game.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “He’s going to have an impact on the game. He can drop his cover and he’s still around the ball. —Michael Berger, Thunder Ridge
DB: Deegan Hale, father, Blackfoot
THE PLAYER: Another dual-threat player on both sides of the ball, Hale recorded six interceptions and was named to the All-Conference First Team and All-State First Team.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “He’s just always around the ball.”—Scott Berger, Skyline.
DB: Ty Hirrlinger, Sr., Sugar-Salem
THE PLAYER: Named first-team All-State after finishing second on the team with 54 tackles. Also set a school record with seven interceptions.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “He has a great range, can play side to side. He anticipates the ball well and is able to read the quarterback’s eyes. —Tyler Richins, Sugar-Salem.
LB: RJ Woods, Sr., Bonneville
THE PLAYER: Named District 4A 6 co-defensive player of the year and was an all-state second-team selection after recording 98 tackles, 12 for loss.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “He’s the one we always had to be aware of.”—Scott Berger, Skyline
GM: Jacob Perez, Sr., Bonneville
THE PLAYER: The other half of the Bees co-defensive duo of the year, Perez had 114 tackles in 10 games and was also named to the States second team.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “He’s a complete athlete. He could play in several positions. —Michael Berger, Thunder Ridge.
LB: Wyatt Nelson, father, Firth
THE PLAYER: Nelson moved from defensive end to linebacker where he totaled 107 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and four forced fumbles. The 2A District 6 Defensive Player of the Year was also named to the States First Team.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “He learned very quickly. He just had a knack for going to the ball. —Rigo Vasquez, Firth
P: Kenyon Sadiq, father, Skyline
THE PLAYER: The do-it-all Sadiq didn’t need to kick often, but he averaged nearly 42 yards per punt, including a big punt in the state championship game that ultimately helped the Grizzlies put the game away.
WHAT THE COACHES SAID: “When he has one, he’s a gamer.” Michel Berger, Skyline.
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