1A Division II All-Idaho football team: These were the top small-town players in 2017

Porter Mecham, Carey

On a state championship team full of weapons, the 5-9, 175-pound junior running back and linebacker ran for 1,176 yards and 15 TDs and had six receiving TDs. On defense, he made 109 tackles, including 11 for loss.

“He has a unique combination of speed and strength,” Deary coach Darrah Eggers said. “Very good vision and cutback ability. Seemed like a very classy and respectful young man, as well.”

Lane Kirkland, Carey

Kirkland led the Panthers to a perfect season and the sixth state championship in program history.

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QB: Houston Hennefer, Carey

RB: Canyon Harper, Salmon River

He’ll return for his senior season after racking up 244 carries for 2,192 yards and 26 touchdowns.

RB: Teddy Ertel, Tri-Valley

Despite most games ending with a running clock, the senior had 1,653 rushing yards and 30 total TDs.

WR: Chip Mitchell, Tri-Valley

The 6-3, 180-pound senior captain produced 536 receiving yards, 288 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns.

TE: Tanner Mecham, Carey

Also a strong blocker, the 5-10, 160-pound senior caught 27 passes for 627 yards and scored 60 points.

OL: Trevor Kirkland, Carey

The senior (5-9, 195) did not miss a snap as the Panthers set a school scoring record with 642 points.

OL: Kalib Hawley, Butte County

A three-year starter, the 6-1, 200-pound senior led an offensive line that paved the way for 3,953 rushing yards.

OL: Jay Langer, Tri-Valley

The state runner-up Titans ran to the 6-0, 215-pound senior’s side when they needed the yardage.

K: Collin Kindall, Tri-Valley

The 6-3, 230-pound senior, who also started on the D-line, had half of his kickoffs go for touchbacks.

DL: Kalib Hawley, Butte County

The 6-1, 200-pound senior nose guard demanded double teams, making 62 tackles with four sacks.

DL: Hayden Deeds, Kendrick

Most opponents chose to run away from the 6-6, 225-pound senior, who racked up 22 sacks and 32 tackles.

DL: Collin Kindall, Tri-Valley

As a team captain and anchor of the Titans’ defense, the senior (6-3, 230) compiled 58 tackles and 11 sacks.

LB: Canyon Harper, Salmon River

LB: Orion Southwick, Tri-Valley

LB: DJ Parke, Carey

The 5-9, 170-pound senior was credited with making big stops all season, totaling 122 tackles and four sacks.

DB: Kade Shaw, Dietrich

With 72 tackles and 10 interceptions, the 6-0, 170-pound senior had a nose for the football.

DB: Kaden Koudelka, Carey

A two-year starter at safety, the 5-9, 165-pound senior made 83 tackles with three interceptions.

P: Spencer Permann, Rockland

The 6-2 senior averaged 44.2 yards per punt but was also effective at pulling off fake punts.

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

This story was originally published December 14, 2017 at 9:46 PM with the headline "1A Division II All-Idaho football team: These were the top small-town players in 2017."