1A Division II All-Idaho girls basketball team | 2022-2023
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: HAILEY ASTLE, DIETRICH
Why she is player of the year: Teams tried to press the Blue Devils, but the 5-foot-4 senior quickly proved that a fool’s errand. The four-year starting point guard and unquestioned leader had seen it all, and she shredded defenses to the tune of 13.5 points, 3.2 assists and 2.8 steals to lead Dietrich to a state runner-up trophy.
Coach’s comment: “She has a vast knowledge of the game and understands it well. The bigger the game, the more she steps up,” Dietrich coach Rick Astle said.
What others are saying: “Deciding where to pick her up was a challenge, and staying in front of her was almost impossible,” Leadore coach Janet Proulx said.
What’s next: She’s weighing her college options and wants to pursue a physical therapy career.
ROSE STEWART, KENDRICK
The 5-9 senior controlled the paint for the Tigers, averaging a double-double of 14.3 points and 10.3 rebounds for the state consolation champs. The Whitepine League player of the year also posed a threat in transition as a defender (4.0 steals per game).
ISABELLE EPPICH, COUNCIL
The state champs had balanced scoring across all five starters. But whenever they needed a basket, they turned to the 5-10 senior center. Her physicality made her a beast inside, and she finished the season averaging 11.4 points and 6.9 rebounds.
MACKENZIE MACKAY, LEADORE
The 5-6 senior guard rarely left the floor, and that happened only after coaches begged her to take a rest. She knew one way to play — at full speed 100% of the time. That determination led to 16.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.4 steals per game.
TAYLIE BOYER, ROCKLAND
A repeat first-team pick, the 5-6 senior wing harassed defenses as a deadly outside shooter in transition and in half-court sets. Give her an inch of space and you’d regret it. She shot 42% behind the arc to score 11.4 points per game, adding 2.3 assists and 3.8 steals.
COACH OF THE YEAR: PAULA TUCKER, COUNCIL
After taking second last year, she led Council to its first state title in boys or girls basketball.
SECOND TEAM
| Player | School | Height | Year | Position | Stats |
| McKayla Hart | Council | 6-1 | Junior | Center | 10.9 ppg, 6.1 reb, 1.8 blk |
| Sadie Bird | Leadore | 5-8 | Senior | Forward | 11.9 ppg, 11.2 reb, 2.1 blk |
| Megan Moore | Mackay | 6-0 | Senior | Center | 16.3 ppg, 9.7 reb, 2.4 blk |
| Addie Wilson | Rockland | 5-5 | Senior | Point guard | 12.1 ppg, 5.4 ast, 5.9 stl |
| Rhianna Iveson | Council | 5-4 | Junior | Point guard | 8.9 ppg, 3.6 ast, 2.7 stl |
This story was originally published April 5, 2023 at 12:00 PM.
