1A All-Idaho football team: The top players from the state’s smallest schools
Note: The All-Idaho teams are chosen by a vote of the state’s coaches. The Idaho Statesman publishes the results.
1A ALL-IDAHO FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Stockton Sears, Carey
Opposing defenses had trouble containing the 5-foot-8, 167-pound senior, who racked up 2,349 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns for an average of 15.2 yards per carry. He also added 15 receptions for 191 yards and two more scores and was a standout on defense with 130 tackles and three interceptions.
“Outrageous numbers and great attitude and leadership,” Sho-Ban coach Adam Reed said. “Tough to bring down, even tougher to prepare for.”
COACH OF THE YEAR
John Saili, Carey
Led the Panthers to an 11-1 record and the ninth state title in program history, including two in a row.
ALL-STATE FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
QB: Cooper Miller, Wallace
The dual-threat sophomore totaled 4,609 yards and 74 TDs, passing for 3,073 yards and rushing for 1,536.
RB: Riley Davis, Salmon River
The 5-11, 180-pound senior had 177 carries for 1,498 yards and 30 TDs, plus 593 receiving yards and 4 more scores.
RB: Zachary Permann, Rockland
Was a threat to run or catch, recording 1,390 rushing yards and 1,043 receiving yards for 31 total TDs.
WR: Henry Larson, Wallace
A consistent matchup problem, the 5-11, 175-pound junior had 68 receptions for 1,336 yards and 19 TDs.
TE: Gabriel Saili, Carey
The 6-1, 186-pound senior was a great blocker, and caught 31 passes for 498 yards and nine touchdowns.
OL: Gavin Long, Carey
The 6-1, 280-pound senior center helped the state champs amass 3,451 rushing yards and 1,161 passing yards.
OL: Remington Crowell, Council
At 6-3, 245 pounds, the junior racked up 28 pancake blocks and paved the way for Council’s 4,257 yards.
OL: Wrangler Marcroft, Carey
The 6-0, 189-pound senior guard was a part of Carey’s state championship team that totaled 4,612 yards.
K: Will Parke, Carey
The senior orchestrated eight successful onside kicks for the state champs and accounted for five touchbacks.
DEFENSE
DL: Gabriel Saili, Carey
A two-way first-teamer, the senior recorded 137 tackles, 22 sacks, 27 tackles-for-loss and forced two fumbles.
DL: Reece Williams, Wallace
The 6-3, 205-pound junior posted 101 tackles, 19 tackles-for-loss, nine sacks and three forced fumbles.
DL: Eli Noah, Tri-Valley
The 5-10, 190-pound senior collected 53 tackles, 10 tackles-for-loss, five sacks and recovered three fumbles.
LB: Will Parke, Carey
Always around the ball, the 5-11, 178-pound senior amassed 148 tackles, 17 tackles-for-loss and seven sacks.
LB: Marley Pearace, Wallace
Despite battling injuries, the junior recorded 141 tackles, 25 tackles-for-loss, six sacks and 14 QB hurries.
LB: Owen Hatfield, Council
The Long Pin Player of the Year totaled 83 tackles, 14 tackles-for-loss, three forced fumbles and two sacks.
DB: Madden Perkes, Carey
The 5-7, 155-pound junior had 79 tackles with 16 pass breakups, two tackles-for-loss and one forced fumble.
DB: Chase Norman, Dietrich
In eight games, the 5-8, 185-pound senior made 84 tackles with 16 pass breakups and four interceptions.
P: Cadden Hathaway, Camas County
The junior averaged 42 yards per punt, with a long of 48, including one punt downed inside the 20-yard line.
