2A All-Idaho football team celebrates the most dominant players at its level

NATE MASTERSON, ST. MARIES

Why he is Player of the Year: The Lumberjacks shut out three teams and held five others to a touchdown or less on their way to a state title. The 6-2, 205-pound defensive lineman made 74 tackles with 19 tackles for loss and seven sacks while also starting at tight end.

Coach’s comment: “Nate was a matchup nightmare for OL. Really explosive kid who has a great football IQ. We could use him anywhere on the DL, and he would make plays,” St. Maries coach Craig Tefft said.

What others are saying: “The best player I have ever had to play and plan against,” Bear Lake coach Ryan Messerly said.

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QB: Kiefer Gibson, St. Maries

Completing 61 percent of his passes, the 6-1, 180-pound senior totaled 2,141 yards, 34 TDs and five INTs.

RB: Keegan Duncan, Declo

The 6-2, 195-pound sophomore carried the Hornets into the state final with 2,039 rushing yards and 17 TDs.

RB: Sawyer Dye, North Fremont

The Nuclear League Offensive Player of the Year rushed for 1,362 yards and 18 touchdowns (9.5 ypc).

WR: Cody Fernley, New Plymouth

WR: Jake Sieler, St. Maries

Capable of gaining big yards after the catch, the 5-9, 160-pound senior had 588 receiving yards and nine TDs.

TE: Brady Martin, St. Maries

The 6-4, 200-pound senior reached another gear in the playoffs, finishing with 479 yards and nine TDs.

OL: Parker Telford, St. Maries

When the Lumberjacks needed a tough yard, they would run behind the 6-0, 225-pound junior.

OL: Bryson Robinson, Declo

All-Idaho first-team RB Keegan Duncan ran for more than 2,000 yards behind the 6-0, 230-pound left tackle.

OL: Dylan Hendry, New Plymouth

With great feet and unsuspecting quickness, the 6-4, 275-pound junior did not allow a sack all season.

OL: Gabe Pancheri, West Jefferson

A repeat first-team All-Idaho pick, the 6-2, 320-pound senior center made blocking and protection calls.

OL: Dexton Wallace, Aberdeen

The 6-2, 240-pound junior center finished with a blocking efficiency of 94 percent for the state qualifiers.

K: Joseph Lemos, Aberdeen

DL: Donaven Rottini, St. Maries

Despite drawing double teams, the 6-1, 220-pound senior had 55 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and six sacks.

DL: Brady Martin, St. Maries

The 6-4, 200-pound senior made 36 tackles, nine tackles for loss and five sacks with three defensive TDs.

DL: Bryson Robinson, Declo

The 6-0, 230-pound senior and three-year starter is an All-Idaho first-team selection on both sides of the ball.

LB: Tyler Matthews, Declo

The repeat All-Idaho first-teamer and 5-11, 190-pound senior led the Hornets in tackles and sacks.

LB: Zack Rouse, St. Maries

The 6-1, 195-pound senior led the state champs in tackles (91) and added five tackles for loss and one INT.

LB: Trey Peck, Aberdeen

The 6-1, 190-pound senior totaled 85 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, eight sacks and two fumble recoveries.

LB: Kaleb Brown, St. Maries

The 5-9, 155-pound senior had 33 tackles, four tackles for loss, one safety and one sack for the state champs.

DB: Mason Garbett, Bear Lake

The 2A Fifth District Player of the Year accounted for 35 solo tackles, 26 assisted tackles and three INTs.

DB: Keegan Duncan, Declo

Starting at strong safety, the 6-2, 195-pound sophomore racked up 56 tackles and three interceptions.

DB: Kendon Barzee, West Jefferson

With 46 tackles, six pass breakups and three INTs, the 5-10, 165-pound senior owned the edge at corner.

DB: Jake Sieler, St. Maries

Assigned to an opponent’s leading receiver, the 5-9, 160-pound senior grabbed five INTs at corner.

P: Joseph Lemos, Aberdeen

The 5-10, 205-pound senior averaged 35 yards per punt, including five that went for 50 or more yards.

This story was originally published December 15, 2016 at 12:40 PM with the headline "2A All-Idaho football team celebrates the most dominant players at its level."