5A All-Idaho football team: The state’s top players from its toughest classification
Note: The All-Idaho teams are chosen by a vote of the state’s coaches. The Idaho Statesman hosts the vote and publishes the results.
5A ALL-IDAHO PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Luke Flowers, Rigby
The 6-1, 170-pound junior had big shoes to fill, stepping in for previous All-Idaho Player of the Year Tiger Aldopho. But he exceeded expectations, completing 71% of his passes for 3,009 yards with 32 TDs and just seven INTs. Arizona has offered the QB who led the Trojans to a repeat title.
“Luke is the complete package,” Rocky Mountain coach Chris Culig said. “Good arm strength, accurate, mobile. But more importantly, he finds ways to win.”
COACH OF THE YEAR
Armando Gonzalez, Rigby
The defending champs reloaded with a new cast to repeat, earning Gonzalez his third title in four years.
FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
QB: Tegan Sweaney, Rocky Mountain
Described as one of the most accurate passers in Rocky history, the senior threw for 2,627 yards with 29 TDs and five INTs.
RB: Daniel Carrillo, Nampa
Defenses knew where the ball was going but still couldn’t stop the 5-6 senior, who led 5A with 1,779 rushing yards and 22 TDs.
RB: Art Williams, Rocky Mountain
A two-way star committed to Idaho as a running back, the 5-11, 195-pound senior had 1,132 total yards and 11 TDs.
WR: Ian Duarte, Eagle
With elite speed rarely seen in Idaho, the 5-9 senior with multiple D-I offers turned 79 touches into 923 yards and eight TDs.
WR: Brady Packer, Rigby
The versatile 6-1, 180-pound senior led 5A in catches (71), yards (1,272) and TDs (17), saving his best for the playoffs.
WR: Luke Luchini, Rocky Mountain
A beast after the catch, the senior will walk on at Washington after racking up 1,057 yards and 12 TDs on 59 touches.
OL: Carson Rasmussen, Owyhee
Boise State secured an early commit from the 6-3, 305-pound senior with quick feet, strong hands and a mean streak.
OL: Jackson Fullmer, Rocky Mountain
A repeat first-team selection, the 6-5, 280-pound senior and Kansas State commit averaged 75 pancakes the past two years.
OL: Bridjer Bivens, Meridian
The 6-3, 265-pound senior center paved the way for the Warriors’ Wing-T. He didn’t allow a sack in 24 games in two years.
OL: Zach Penner, Rocky Mountain
The senior transformed his body into a 6-4, 270-pound monster. The two-year starter and captain has committed to Idaho.
OL: Zac Nyland, Owyhee
Montana State secured a commitment from the 6-4, 300-pound senior who could play any of five positions up front.
K: Martin Connington, Mountain View
Boise State has already offered the junior. He converted 14-of-20 field goals and sent every kickoff but one for a touchback.
DEFENSE
DL: Carter Davis, Eagle
A host of Division I teams are after the 6-4, 225-pound senior edge. He posted 80 tackles with a 5A-leading 19.5 sacks.
DL: Beau Jaques, Owyhee
Offenses game planned for the 6-2, 235-pound senior all year but never found an answer. He finished with 51 tackles and 16.5 sacks.
DL: Kade Steadman, Rocky Mountain
An Air Force commit, the 6-3, 250-pound senior played all three positions up front, finishing with 65 tackles, eight TFLs and two sacks.
LB: Nathan Reynolds, Meridian
The heart of the state’s top defense, the 6-4, 230-pound senior racked up 100 tackles, three sacks and three INTs to repeat on the first team.
LB: Gage Tanner, Rocky Mountain
A whip-smart senior who has played all three linebacker spots, the 6-1, 210-pounder capped his career with 62 tackles and 14 TFLs.
LB: Mason Fullmer, Highland
The 6-1, 220-pound senior and three-year starter made 88 stops to become the second-leading tackler in Highland history (272).
LB: Zach Johnson, Lake City
The 6-2, 215-pound Idaho commit averaged 10 tackles per game this fall, setting a school record with 23 in a single game.
DB: Troy Wilkey, Rocky Mountain
Instincts made the 5-8, 160-pound senior a terror in the secondary and on special teams, where he scored three TDs.
DB: Landon Eason, Meridian
The Warriors’ senior safety provided a security blanket in pass coverage (three INTs) while also stuffing the run (65 tackles, five TFLs).
DB: Zxaeb Falevai, Rigby
The three-year starter fought his way back from a separated shoulder to lock down receivers and post 34.5 tackles and three INTs.
DB: Jack Boudrero, Rigby
His nose for the ball and knack for big plays in big moments led the 6-foot senior to 83 tackles, five INTs and four forced fumbles.
P: Martin Connington, Mountain View
The junior makes the first team as a two-way specialist after averaging 39 yards per punt for the Mavericks.
