6A All-Idaho boys soccer team: The state’s best talent from its toughest division
Note: The All-Idaho teams are chosen by each classification’s coaches. The Idaho Statesman hosts the voting process and publishes the results.
6A ALL-IDAHO PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Baraka Dayi
Boise, sr., M
The 6A Southern Idaho Conference Player of the Year recorded team bests of 19 goals and 14 assists to help the Brave win a state championship. “Baraka is one of the most natural soccer players you will see. His offensive arsenal is the best in the state,” Owyhee coach Darion Green said.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Mike Darrow
Boise
The Brave won their seventh state title in program history in the IHSAA era and finished 17-3-1 overall.
FIRST TEAM
Rylan McPherson
Rocky Mountain, sr., F
The prolific scorer and team captain paced the state runner-up Grizzlies with 26 goals and 12 assists.
Colton Papa
Owyhee, sr., F
The Storm finished third in their first state tournament appearance as Papa notched 16 goals with four assists.
Nate Lynch
Meridian, jr., F
The team captain’s pace and agility with the ball at his feet led to nine goals and two assists.
Kaden Palmer
Thunder Ridge, sr., M
Applauded for his sportsmanship, the four-year letterman led the classification with 26 goals and 16 assists.
Alex Hoefer
Boise, sr., M
Scored the only goal in the state title game and finished the season with eight goals and five assists.
Amuza Shanti
Timberline, jr., M
A state and regional team ODP player, he stands out for his vision, distribution ability and tackling.
Tucker Smith
Boise, sr., D
Played a vital role as a leader at center back as the Brave allowed just one goal at the state tournament.
Isaac Alford
Borah, jr., D
Averaged three blocked shots per game for the Lions and totaled five goals and four assists on the season.
Greyson Pew
Owyhee, jr., D
A first-team pick in the 6A SIC, he anchored the Storm’s defense and added one goal and one assist.
Brayden Thomas
Bishop Kelly, sr., D
He helped the Knights limit opponents to 22 goals on the season while totaling six goals and four assists.
Travis Bartich
Boise, sr., GK
With a 0.71 goals-against-average, he posted nine shutouts in 20 games with 59 saves for the state champs.
