3A All-Idaho football team packed with Fruitland players. Who else made the squad?
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Jordan Eggers, Fruitland
The 5-9, 185-pound senior was the difference-maker in a loaded backfield, running for 1,083 yards and 14 TDs at 7.2 yards per carry. He also served as a weapon in the passing game (333 yards, six TDs) and a stout linebacker (71 tackles).
“One of the most consistent players throughout the season and during a game,” Homedale coach Matt Holtry said. “He was a tough runner and has a relentless effort.”
COACH OF THE YEAR
Ryan Tracy, Fruitland
Tracy led the Grizzlies to a perfect season, 19 straight wins and the program’s first back-to-back state titles.
[Related: 5A All-Idaho team | 4A All-Idaho team | 2A All-Idaho team | 1A Division I All-Idaho team | 1A Division II All-Idaho team]
FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
QB: Shane Jennings, Gooding
The 6-1 sophomore headed an up-tempo offense and accounted for 3,253 total yards and 43 TDs.
RB: Treyton Young, Snake River
The elusive sophomore started the year slowly before finishing with 1,104 rushing yards and 11 TDs.
RB: McKade Huft, Kimberly
The sophomore moves up from the second to the first team after racking up 1,650 all-purpose yards and 18 TDs.
WR: Cayden Loveland, Gooding
The 6-3 junior saw double coverage all year but still managed to haul in 49 passes for 959 yards and 17 TDs.
WR: Brandon McBride, Shelley
The 5-9 junior was explosive no matter where he got the ball, turning 67 touches into 939 yards and 13 TDs.
WR: Carson Dance, Snake River
After sitting out his junior year, Dance set school records with a 99-yard kick return and a 98-yard TD catch.
OL: Alex Osborn, Fruitland
A three-year starter, the 6-foot, 285-pound senior led a running attack that averaged 366 yards per game.
OL: Andrew Carter, Gooding
The 6-3, 300-pound senior made all the calls and adjustments up front for the Senators’ explosive offense.
OL: Garret Killpack, Shelley
The Russets used the 6-2, 220-pound senior on the edge in their screen game, and he only allowed one sack.
OL: Jace White, Snake River
The 6-1, 245-pound senior has started at left tackle for three years for the state runner-up.
OL: Jonathon Fagen, Fruitland
A national wrestling champ, the 5-10, 185-pound junior repeats as a first-team All-Idaho pick.
K: Angel Magana, Weiser
The sophomore was 3 of 3 on field goals under 30 yards, and the only extra point he missed was blocked.
DEFENSE
DL: Alex Osborn, Fruitland
A first-team pick on both sides of the ball, the senior drew double teams and forced opponents outside all year.
DL: Jake McGinnis, Gooding
A repeat first-team pick, the 6-3, 285-pound junior racked up 72 tackles and six sacks despite double teams.
DL: Ceaton Howell, Snake River
The senior edge rusher lived in the backfield, amassing 14 sacks, 10 tackles for loss and eight pass breakups.
LB: Jonathon Fagen, Fruitland
A two-way first-teamer, his nonstop motor allowed him to make 94 tackles and force six turnovers.
LB: Ethan Villalobos, Fruitland
The 5-10, 190-pound senior led the state champ with 120 tackles despite missing two games.
LB: Ruger Jennings, Gooding
Idaho State has offered the senior, a three-time, first-team pick with 133 tackles and 28 tackles for loss.
LB: Canaan Bourcy, Fruitland
The third Fruitland linebacker to make the first team, the senior racked up 90 tackles and five sacks.
DB: Alex Becerril, Fruitland
A leader and two-year starter in the Grizzlies’ secondary, the senior made three interceptions this fall.
DB: Dylan Pope, Sugar-Salem
The senior came up with big play after big play with 111 tackles, seven interceptions and three blocked kicks.
DB: Wyatt Remington, Shelley
The Russets’ junior safety was equally adept blowing up running lanes in the box or erasing passing lanes.
DB: Kade Mortensen, Snake River
Opponents rarely threw over the middle for fear of the senior, who made five INTs and forced two fumbles.
P: Austin Jensen, Snake River
The senior rugby punter averaged 38.5 net yards per punt and set a 3A state final record with a 75-yarder.
SECOND TEAM
OFFENSE
Player | Year | School | |
QB: | Christopher Walker | Sr. | Payette |
RB: | Coleby Hess | Sr. | Teton |
RB: | Mike Needham | Sr. | Gooding |
WR: | Carson Brown | Jr. | Homedale |
WR: | Blake Phillips | Jr. | Kimberly |
WR: | Bryant Gerdes | Sr. | Payette |
OL: | Alex Pena | Sr. | Fruitland |
OL: | Scott Matlock | Sr. | Homedale |
OL: | Collin Glass | Sr. | Kimberly |
OL: | Mason Balzen | Sr. | Sugar-Salem |
OL: | Larry Hubler | Sr. | Snake River |
K: | Isaiah Higbee | Sr. | Timberlake |
DEFENSE
Player | Year | School | |
DL: | Alex Pena | Sr. | Fruitland |
DL: | Collin Glass | Sr. | Kimberly |
DL: | Chad LaRose | Sr. | Teton |
LB: | Braxton Balmforth | Sr. | Shelley |
LB: | James Clegg | Sr. | Snake River |
LB: | Sam Funkhouser | Sr. | Gooding |
LB: | Ryan Morgan | Sr. | Kellogg |
DB: | Anthony Novis | Jr. | Gooding |
DB: | Carson Brown | Jr. | Homedale |
DB: | Braden Bumgarner | Jr. | Weiser |
DB: | Chase Jerome | Sr. | Kellogg |
P: | Cole Eiguren | Jr. | Fruitland |
How are the All-Idaho teams chosen?
The Idaho Statesman polls every high school football coach in the state, asking them to nominate players for their classification’s All-Idaho team. Every coach is then sent a ballot for his classification. The Idaho Statesman compiles and publishes the results.
This story was originally published December 13, 2017 at 9:31 PM with the headline "3A All-Idaho football team packed with Fruitland players. Who else made the squad?."