2A All-Idaho team led by 3,800-yard running back. Meet the rest of the all-state club
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2017 All-Idaho high school football teams
One was one of the country’s most sought-after recruits. Another led his team to new heights. And another racked up nearly 4,000 all-purpose yards this fall. But they all share one accolade — an All-Idaho Football Player of the Year honor. Here are the players and coaches of the year and full first and second teams.
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Keegan Duncan, Declo
The 6-3, 205-pound junior was simply unstoppable. He ran for 2,843 yards and 29 TDs, added nine more TDs on special teams before opponents stopped kicking to him and finished the year with a state title, 3,795 all-purpose yards and 42 total TDs.
“The only other player I have seen dominate like him at any level in this state is (Highland grad and New Orleans Saints QB) Taysom Hill,” Aberdeen coach Jeff Duffin said.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Kelly Kidd, Declo
He led Declo (13-0) to its third title in six years with an average margin of victory of 30.1 points.
[Related: 5A All-Idaho team | 4A All-Idaho team | 3A All-Idaho team | 1A Division I All-Idaho team | 1A Division II All-Idaho team]
FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
QB: Techer Harris, Grangeville
The sophomore gunslinger dissected defenses from the pocket, throwing for 1,843 yards and 25 TDs.
RB: Remington Chapman, Firth
After missing the first four games with an injury, the senior ran for 1,233 yards and 22 TDs in eight games.
RB: Jake Moser, West Side
Despite splitting carries in the Pirates’ loaded backfield, the junior finished with 1,000 yards and 13 TDs.
WR: Booker Bush, Grangeville
The junior was a threat out wide and out of the backfield, amassing 1,385 total yards and 15 TDs.
WR: Enoch Ward, West Side
Deployed in both the running and passing games, the junior finished with 963 total yards and eight TDs.
TE: Brandon Stump, Grangeville
The 6-0, 225-pound junior dominated in the blocking game and posed a red-zone threat (38 catches, seven TDs).
OL: Dylan Hendry, New Plymouth
A repeat first-team pick, the 6-4, 275-pound senior racked up 43 pancake blocks in the trenches.
OL: Dexton Wallace, Aberdeen
The 6-2, 240-pound senior center never missed an assignment and was voted to the first team again.
OL: Tyson Matthews, Declo
The 5-10, 210-pound junior paved the way for Duncan’s big season with his unmatched reach-blocking skills.
OL: Hesston Jolley, Firth
The Cougars dialed up runs behind the 6-foot, 205-pound senior whenever they needed a key play.
OL: Jack Moser, West Side
The 5-10, 210-pound junior had the athleticism, strength and intelligence to play both guard and tackle.
K: Tanner Schroeder, Declo
The senior booted a 42-yard field goal and hit the crossbar in the semifinals from 52 yards.
DEFENSE
DL: Houston Peterson, Bear Lake
The senior routinely shed blocks to average 10.5 tackles per game and make big play after big play.
DL: Noah Kaschmitter, Grangeville
Opponents quickly learned to run away from the 6-3, 208-pound junior with eight sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss.
DL: Chevey Wolfley, West Side
The senior made his presence felt with big hits, forcing five fumbles while making 114 tackles and seven sacks.
LB: Jake Moser, West Side
A two-way, first-team pick, the 5-10, 210-pound junior made 13.5 tackles per game and 14 for a loss.
LB: Tyson Matthews, Declo
The 5-10, 200-pound junior led the state champs in tackles and added three interceptions.
LB: Hesston Jolley, Firth
Despite playing his first year at linebacker, the senior possessed a nose for the ball, making 90 tackles.
LB: Dallin Beus, New Plymouth
The senior roamed from sideline to sideline as the Pilgrims’ middle linebacker to rack up 77 tackles.
DB: Victor Klassen, Aberdeen
A sure tackler in the open field, the senior made 72 stops, including six behind the line of scrimmage.
DB: Braxton Ramirez, West Jefferson
The senior picked off six passes to appear on his third All-Idaho team (second team in ’16, first team in ’15).
DB: Dillon Robinson, West Side
The junior snatched four of his six INTs in his first four games before teams learned to throw away from him.
DB: Garrett Darrington, Declo
The senior owned his side of the field, erasing wide runs and any passes over the top.
P: Jaren Johnson, Soda Springs
The senior quarterback/tight end/linebacker averaged 40.1 yards per punt with a long of 70 yards.
SECOND TEAM
OFFENSE
Player | Year | School | |
QB: | Ben Knudson | Sr. | McCall-Donnelly |
RB: | Hulizes Ortiz | Jr. | Aberdeen |
RB: | Noah Kaschmitter | Jr. | Grangeville |
WR: | Victor Burhart | Sr. | Firth |
WR: | Ethan Aldous | Sr. | Salmon |
TE: | Kaden Deluna | Sr. | McCall-Donnelly |
OL: | Jakeb Garrard | Jr. | Declo |
OL: | Sy Osterhout | Sr. | Declo |
OL: | Zack Forsmann | So. | Grangeville |
OL: | Mason Drum | Sr. | Cole Valley Christian |
OL: | Nick Woods | Jr. | New Plymouth |
K: | Abel Torres | Jr. | Aberdeen |
DEFENSE
Player | Year | School | |
DL: | Spencer Watson | Jr. | Aberdeen |
DL: | Richard Robertson | Sr. | Declo |
DL: | Dylan Hendry | Sr. | New Plymouth |
LB: | Bryson Foster | Sr. | Aberdeen |
LB: | Justin Fogleman | Jr. | Grangeville |
LB: | Mckay Breshears | Jr. | Declo |
LB: | Kobe Phillips | Sr. | Melba |
DB: | Kyle Hansen | Sr. | Declo |
DB: | Colton Mecham | Jr. | Firth |
DB: | Dallon Elliott | Sr. | Aberdeen |
DB: | Arik Zeller | Jr. | Ririe |
P: | Ben Knudson | Sr. | McCall-Donnelly |
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 14, 2017 at 9:46 PM with the headline "2A All-Idaho team led by 3,800-yard running back. Meet the rest of the all-state club."