2A All-Idaho football team: The top players from the state’s top 8-man classification
Note: The All-Idaho teams are chosen by a vote of the state’s coaches. The Idaho Statesman publishes the results.
2A ALL-IDAHO FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Sawyer Hewett, Kendrick
A threat to score every time he touched the ball on offense, defense and special teams, the senior running back and safety forced opponents to game plan specifically for him. Few of those plans worked though as the Idaho signee racked up 1,305 yards of offense and found the end zone 29 times to win his fourth straight state title.
“When healthy, there is no defense for his speed and athleticism,” Oakley coach Brennan Jones said.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Zane Hobart, Kendrick
The Tigers moved up a classification and still became just the third program to win four state titles in a row.
ALL-STATE FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
QB: Wyatt Mavencamp, Hagerman
The junior led all divisions in passing yards (3,080) and TDs (49), adding another 320 yards and seven TDs rushing.
RB: Razor Duke, Butte County
A big-play threat in the running and passing game, the senior only needed 116 touches for 1,481 yards and 25 TDs.
RB: Kai Ward, Raft River
The 5-11, 190-pound senior bruiser led 2A in rushing yards (1,541) and TDs (24) despite only playing eight games.
WR: Kylan Kendall, Hagerman
Teams knew what was coming but couldn’t slow the senior, a repeat first-team pick with 82 catches for 1,933 yards and 25 TDs.
WR: Ralli Roetcisoender, Kendrick
A smooth route runner with soft hands, the 6-2 junior hauled in 39 catches for 887 yards and 16 TDs.
OL: Brock Boyer, Kendrick
The 6-2, 220-pound senior returned from a torn labrum to anchor the state champs’ line and make the first team again.
OL: Bracken Powell, Butte County
The state runner-up ran for 325 yards per game thanks in large part to the 6-foot, 210-pound junior guard.
OL: Wyatt Cook, Kendrick
He made a sacrifice as a senior and moved to the offensive line, helping pave the way for 56.7 points per game.
K: Levi Hendriks, Butte County
The senior set up 10 successful onside kicks and buried eight touchbacks, forever leaving opponents guessing.
DEFENSE
DL: Wyatt Cook, Kendrick
The first-team offensive lineman was also a bear on defense, picking up seven sacks and seven tackles for loss.
DL: Jonathan Zamudio, Valley
The Vikings used the 6-1, 280-pound senior all along the front to eat up double teams and make 74 tackles.
DL: Razor Duke, Butte County
He racked up 59 tackles and 11 sacks while rushing the passer, stopping the run and even dropping into coverage.
LB: Rawson Twitchell, Butte County
The senior played everything from linebacker to end to nose guard while putting up 54 tackles and eight sacks.
LB: Xavier Carpenter, Kendrick
The leader of the state champs’ defense was a physical force that shed tacklers to find his way to the ball.
LB: Kai Ward, Raft River
The senior called out the defense and made all the adjustments while posting 11 sacks and 62 tackles.
DB: David Kludt, Kamiah
The three-time, first-team selection intercepted eight passes this fall, boosting his career total to 25.
DB: Koden Krosch, Butte County
The senior corner broke up 20 passes and made two picks. But he also shut down the run game with 75 tackles.
P: Levi Hendriks, Butte County
The Pirates only punted 12 times all season. He downed six of them inside the 20, averaging 39.3 yards per punt.
