5A All-Idaho girls soccer team: The state’s best players from every corner of Idaho
Note: The All-Idaho teams are chosen by each classification’s coaches. The Idaho Statesman hosts the voting process and publishes the results.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Lilliana Brinkmeier
Sandpoint, sr., GK
The four-year starter built a reputation as a stonewall throughout a career that ended with 42 victories and 30 shutouts, including a state runner-up trophy and a 1.00 goals-against average this year. Her size, athleticism and wits made sure opponents earned every goal against the Bulldogs.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Mark Wetstein
Pocatello
He led the Thunder (17-3-0) to their first state championship in their first trip to the state finals.
FIRST TEAM
Aryanna Gonzalez
Pocatello, so., F
The 5A classification’s leading scorer (29 goals, six assists) is already a two-time, first-team selection.
Addie McCallister
Middleton, sr., F
The Westminster commit was equally dangerous finishing (19 goals) or creating for others (16 assists).
Elsie Wyatt
Middleton, sr., F
Her determination made her a threat no defender wanted to face en route to 24 goals and 13 assists.
Alina Hernandez
Vallivue, sr., M
The versatile Boise State signee distributed (10 assists) and dominated in one-on-one situations (17 goals).
Brinley Nelson
Hillcrest, so., M
The all-class leader in assists (24) also knew how to finish (18 goals), leading the Knights to state.
Kellie Christensen
Pocatello, sr., M
The repeat first-team selection kept the Thunder connected, adding three goals and nine assists.
Avery Lathen
Lewiston, so., D
The left back wiped out attacks and was a nightmare going forward, finishing with 21 goals and seven assists.
Alivia Marshall
Pocatello, sr., D
The center back and captain anchored a defense that posted 11 shutouts, including three at state.
Cecilia Dignan
Sandpoint, jr., D
The center back isn’t flashy. She just calmly erased scoring threats to repeat as a first-team selection.
Grace Sams
Caldwell, sr., D
The four-year starter and three-year captain ends her career as a first-team selection for a second time.
Megan Stewart
Middleton, so., GK
College scouts are quickly picking up on the 5-11 keeper’s talents after posting a 0.84 goals-against average.
This story was originally published November 21, 2024 at 4:00 PM.
