2015 3A All-Idaho Football Team

By Rachel Roberts

Updated December 13, 2015 1:15 AM

FIRST TEAM

OFFENSE

Wyatt Williams, Gooding, QB

The 6-foot, 175-pound senior’s numbers say it all: 1,219 rushing yards, 3,076 passing yards for a total of 4,395 yards and 52 touchdowns. “The ultimate competitor,” Gooding coach Cameron Andersen said.

Derek Ostermiller, Sugar-Salem, RB

The Mountain Rivers Conference Player of the Year averaged 23 carries per game, amassing 2,074 yards and 25 TDs for an average of 8.4 yards per carry. The 6-0, 205-pound senior also had two touchdown catches.

Kennon Smith, Fruitland, RB

An All-Idaho second-team selection in 2014, the 5-11, 185-pound senior finished with 1,182 rushing yards and 14 TDs on 98 carries without a fumble. Smith added 117 receiving yards and two more scores.

Connor Carter, Homedale, WR

Despite being a two-way starter, the 6-3, 185-pound senior never seemed to tire, hauling in 80 receptions for 1,032 yards and 12 touchdowns. “Tremendous player,” Homedale coach Matt Holtry said.

Luc Overton, Emmett, WR

The leading receiver for the state champions with 855 yards and 13 TDs, the 6-1, 185-pound junior is known for his big-play potential. Overton’s longest reception of the season was 82 yards.

Bryson Comstock, Gooding, WR

The 5-10, 165-pound junior was the favorite target of first-team QB Wyatt Williams. Comstock had 68 catches for 1,239 yards and 18 TDs. “Commanded double teams,” Gooding coach Cameron Andersen said.

Bryan Bevan, Emmett, OL

The Huskies’ offense proved unstoppable, averaging 51.5 points and 447.1 yards per game on the way to a state title. “There is no quit in him,” Emmett coach Mike Schroeder said of the 6-4, 265-pound senior.

Hayden Clayton, Emmett, OL

Behind the 6-1, 235-pound left guard, the state champion Huskies averaged 277.1 rushing yards per game. “We could always count on him to make his block,” Emmett coach Mike Schroeder said.

Luke Thomas, Fruitland, OL

The Grizzlies are known for their potent rushing attack and perennial postseason contention. The 6-5, 245-pound senior helped carry on those traditions. “Very big, athletic kid,” Fruitland coach Ryan Tracy said.

Porter Thomas, Snake River, OL

An All-Idaho first-team pick for the second year in a row, the 6-4, 270-pounder is known to overpower opponents. “Whenever we needed a big play, we would go behind Porter,” Snake River coach Jeff Dalley said.

Caleb Cureton, Sugar-Salem, OL

Named a first-team lineman in the Mountain Rivers Conference after helping the Diggers amass 3,471 rushing yards and 40 TDs. “A great leader,” Sugar coach Tyler Richins said of the 5-9, 175-pound senior.

Jacob Baggett, Sugar-Salem, K

A two-time first-team kicker in the Mountain Rivers Conference, the 5-10, 155-pound senior made 37-of-42 PATs and kicked a 30-yard field goal. Baggett averaged 51.4 yards per kickoff with 18 touchbacks.

DEFENSE

Marc Anthony Oribio, Emmett, DL

Described as the anchor of Emmett’s D-line who drew double-teams, the 5-10, 245-pound junior was among a starting group that limited 3A opponents to four TDs and an average of 14.9 points per game.

Jakobee Osborn, Homedale, DL

The 6-0, 255-pound senior was a two-way starter, helping the Trojans limit opponents to 14.1 points per game while scoring 41.8 on their way to a state semifinal appearance. Osborn was a four-year varsity starter.

Walker Mink, Gooding, DL

The state runner-up Senators limited opponents to an average of 23.3 points per game. The 6-2, 230-pound senior did his part by contributing 83 tackles, 22 tackles for loss and 11 sacks in 12 games.

Tyler Hood, Marsh Valley, DL

The Eagles did not make the playoffs, but the 6-4, 245-pound senior made an impression with 41 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and seven sacks. “Anchored both of our lines,” Marsh Valley coach Thomas Elliott said.

Mitchell Maxfield, Emmett, LB

The 6-3, 225-pound junior and Snake River Valley Defensive Player of the Year returned after a year away from football. “Mitchell just plain made plays,” Emmett coach Mike Schroeder said.

Kennon Smith, Fruitland, LB

Voted to the All-Idaho first team on both sides of the ball, the 5-11, 185-pound senior led the Grizzlies in tackles with 87 and added 14 “big hits,” three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one sack.

Spencer Keene, Emmett, LB

One of four Huskies to make the defensive first team and the youngest as a 5-11, 210-pound sophomore, Keene is the son of former boxer Kenny Keene. “Man among boys,” Emmett coach Mike Schroeder said.

Luc Overton, Emmett, DB

Dominant on both sides of the ball, the 6-1, 185-pound junior had a 100-yard INT return for a TD in the semifinals. “Gets to the ball even when it doesn’t look like he can,” Emmett coach Mike Schroeder said.

Chase Martell, Homedale, DB

The 6-1, 180-pound senior helped the Trojans limit opponents to 14.1 points per game as he totaled 37 tackles, three interceptions and one fumble recovery. Martell returned one interception for a TD.

Casey Rodriguez, Fruitland, DB

With 50 tackles, two interceptions and five “big hits,” the 6-3, 175-pound junior was assigned to an opponent’s top receiver. “Teams just didn’t throw to his side much,” Fruitland coach Ryan Tracy said.

Clancy Cockerham, Gooding, DB

Voted to the All-Idaho first team for the second straight season, the 6-2, 195-pound senior recovered from knee surgery to contribute 62 tackles and five interceptions for the state runner-up Senators.

Preston Stoddard, Filer, P

Also a standout at receiver with 66 receptions for 862 yards, the 6-0, 170-pound senior averaged 43 yards per punt. “Preston was our team leader on and off the field,” Filer coach Robert Kohler said.

2015 3A ALL-IDAHO SECOND TEAM