1A All-Idaho softball team: The state’s top talent from its smallest schools

Note: The All-Idaho teams are chosen by a vote of the state’s coaches. The Idaho Statesman publishes the results.

1A ALL-IDAHO PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Rebecca Butterfield

Potlatch, sr., P/INF

The Loggers’ leader dominated the 1A classification to help Potlatch capture district and state titles. The Treasure Valley CC commit went 16-1 with a 1.92 ERA and 164 strikeouts in just 83 ⅔ innings. She posted a 1A-leading .121 batting average against.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Dean Butterfield

Potlatch

He guided the top-seeded Loggers (19-2) to district and state titles, finishing the season on an 18-game winning streak.

FIRST TEAM

Lexi Cudaback

Notus, jr., P

The WIC Player of the Year led the 1A classification in wins (19), ERA (1.45), strikeouts (273) and innings pitched (140).

Kendra Meyer

Genesee, fr., P

The rookie pitcher won four games at state, leading a late-season run and finishing 13-7 with a 6.55 ERA and 106 strikeouts.

Jessica Ketola

Clearwater Valley, so., P

A leader on and off the field, she went 11-7 with a 5.68 ERA. She struck out 195 in 106 innings, holding opponents to a .204 average.

Tayva McKinney

Potlatch, jr., C

She controlled the Loggers’ defense behind the plate while hitting .403 with two home runs, 23 RBIs and 42 stolen bases.

Emma Chambera

Potlatch, sr., INF

The shortstop was a consistent threat at the plate and on the basepaths, hitting .444 while adding 43 stolen bases and 30 runs.

Josie Larson

Potlatch, jr., INF

She did it all on the diamond for the state champs, hitting .362 with 35 runs, 20 RBIs and 53 stolen bases in 57 attempts.

Tara Schlader

Prairie, jr., INF

The first baseman and leader of the Pirates anchored the team with a .325 batting average, 15 RBIs and 23 stolen bases.

Kyan Jackson

Glenns Ferry, sr., INF

The co-captain of the Pilots stayed hot at the plate throughout the season, hitting .457 with 33 RBIs and 30 stolen bases.

Haylee McNeal

Potlatch, fr., OF

The aggressive freshman left fielder made a splashy debut for the state champs, hitting .368 while stealing 41 bases.

Brinley Lowe

Genesee, so., OF

The center fielder led the Bulldogs to a second-place finish at the state tournament, finishing the year hitting .291.

Jaylee Fry

Potlatch, so., OF

Once the slap hitter reached base, she was a threat to steal the next three. She hit .298 and finished with 37 steals.

This story was originally published June 21, 2022 at 12:00 PM.