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3A All-Idaho Basketball Team
ALL-IDAHO TEAMS ARE BASED ON A STATEWIDE VOTE BY COACHES
Boys First Team
Girls First Team
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: CON BAUER
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: BROOKE TEUNISSEN
SOUTH FREMONT COUGARS • SENIOR • FORWARD
FRUITLAND GRIZZLIES • SENIOR • FORWARD
Why he is Player of the Year: The athletic,
6-foot-7 senior forward was equally capable of
throwing down a windmill dunk or swatting a
shot 10 rows deep into the stands. Bauer
averaged 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks to
lead South Fremont to its first state title.
Coach’s comment: “Con can score from any
position on the court and puts up great numbers
even though he is the target of every opponent’s
defense,” South Fremont coach Ryon Pope said.
What others are saying: “He was a matchup
nightmare. And he had to carry South Fremont in
their offense and clean the glass on defense with
rebounds and blocked shots,” Buhl coach Dan
Winn said.
What’s next: Bauer is weighing his college
options and plans to make a decision this spring.
OTTO KITSINGER / The Associated Press
Why she is Player of the Year: The Grizzlies
rode the 6-foot-1 senior’s domination inside the
paint and her ability to create mismatches on the
perimeter to the state consolation title. Teunissen
averaged a double-double of 15.7 points and 11.2
rebounds while adding 2.4 blocks and 2.3 assists.
Coach’s comment: “(The) best player I have
ever coached. (She) had double-doubles in 15
games this season. (She’s) very tough to defend
due to her height, length and quickness,”
Fruitland coach Beth Holt said.
What others are saying: “(The) best post
player in the state in 3A. Great on offense and
defense,” Sugar-Salem coach Crystal Dayley said.
What’s next: Teunissen will attend Cal Poly in
San Luis Obispo, Calif., this fall, where she plans
to major in dairy science.
HAYDEN ECKERT BUHL INDIANS
EMILY CARPENTER / The Argus Observer
ALLISON KIRBY TIMBERLAKE TIGERS
A two-time All-Idaho first-team selection, Eckert ran the point in Buhl’s potent
offense, racking up 15 ppg, 3 apg and 2.5 spg. Buhl coach Dan Winn said the 5-foot-8
junior is one of the best point guards to play at Buhl.
The 5-foot-7 sophomore guard moved up from the All-Idaho second team in
2014, averaging 16 ppg, 5 rpg, 4 spg and 3 apg. “(She has an) amazing court sense
for her age — a great guard,” Fruitland coach Beth Holt said.
KEELIE LAWLER TIMBERLAKE TIGERS
TYLER FREDRICKSON SHELLEY RUSSETS
The latest in a long line of stellar guards from Shelley, the 6-2 senior averaged
10.7 ppg, 5.0 rpg and 2.9 apg. “Tyler has been an excellent guard for three years and
helped lead some great Shelley teams,” South Fremont coach Ryon Pope said.
“The game changes when she is on the floor,” Fruitland coach Beth Holt said. The
5-9 sophomore earned All-Idaho first-team honors for the second year in a row and led
the Tigers to a second straight runner-up finish, averaging 13.0 ppg, 4.7 rpg and 2.7 spg.
MICHAEL LIVELY BUHL INDIANS
KIRA MARLOW SHELLEY RUSSETS
The 6-6 junior forward dominated on both ends of the court, averaging 14 ppg and
10.7 rpg while adding 1.5 spg and 1.1 bpg for the state runners-up. “Tremendous presence
for Buhl. Impossible to guard, huge on the boards,” Fruitland coach Mike Fitch said.
The 5-10 junior forward, who averaged 10.5 ppg and 7 rpg, started on the wing, where
her shot and driving ability created mismatches. “She’s a real matchup nightmare for a
lot of people because of her size and athleticism,” Shelley coach Trevor Elordi said.
ALEC POPE SOUTH FREMONT COUGARS
TA’LEE ROSE SUGAR-SALEM DIGGERS
The 5-10 junior point guard averaged 11 ppg, 4 apg and 3 spg, and he saved his best
for the state tournament. “(The) MVP, in my opinion, for his team winning the state
championship. (A) great defender, clutch player,” Filer coach Allen Kelsey said.
The 5-6 senior guard was a lock-down defender for the state champions, averaging 4.2 spg while adding 9 ppg and shooting 41 percent behind the arc. “Ta’Lee is the
best defender I’ve ever coached,” Sugar-Salem coach Crystal Dayley said.
Girls Second Team
Boys Second Team
Zane Allen
Blake Bartschi
Carter Cannon
Gus Colburn
Tegon Tonge
Payette Pirates
South Fremont Cougars
Shelley Russets
Kellogg Wildcats
Buhl Indians
5-11
6-6
6-3
5-8
6-2
Senior
Soph.
Senior
Senior
Junior
Guard
Post
Forward
Guard
Forward
Hayley Ackerman
Abby Allen
Madi Ball
Jessie Harris
Tory Lane
Filer Wildcats
Sugar-Salem Diggers
Shelley Russets
Sugar-Salem Diggers
Homedale Trojans
5-8
5-4
5-10
5-6
5-8
Senior
Junior
Senior
Senior
Junior
Guard
Guard
Guard
Guard
Guard
2A All-Idaho Basketball Team
Boys First Team
Girls First Team
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: MICHAEL WILSON
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: BAILEY NELSON
GRANGEVILLE BULLDOGS • SENIOR • FORWARD
FIRTH COUGARS • SENIOR • FORWARD
Why he is Player of the Year: A two-time
All-Idaho first-team pick, Wilson saved his best
for his senior campaign. The 6-foot-2 forward
racked up 15.9 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists
per game, then tallied 21 points and 10.3 rebounds
per game at state. The future pre-med student
could lock down guards and posts equally well.
Coach’s comment: “He kept Grangeville in
every game with his scoring and rebounding,”
Grangeville coach Skip Hall said.
What others are saying: “Michael has been
one of the very best players for the past three
years. He is pretty amazing. He plays inside and
out and can defend any position,” Melba coach
Bob Lenz said.
What’s next: Wilson is considering playing
football at Carroll College in Montana.
KYLE MILLS / Lewiston Tribune
Why she is Player of the Year: The 6-foot
senior dominated the paint yet again for Firth,
which finished third at state, to earn her second
straight All-Idaho Player of the Year award. She
averaged 15.1 points and 8.5 rebounds and
passed the 1,000-career-point threshold this
season. She also racked up 3.5 steals a game.
Coach’s comment: “Bailey is an incredible
competitor with a great work ethic. … She is a
great player both offensively and defensively,”
Firth coach Sharla Cook said.
What others are saying: “Incredibly talented
frontcourt player. Composed, mature, high-character player. Her teammates feed off her leadership
and play,” Cole Valley coach Bret Moehlmann said.
What’s next: Nelson will attend the Oregon
Institute of Technology on a volleyball scholarship.
PAT SUTPHIN / Post Register
BRAYDON ADAMS FIRTH COUGARS
BROOKE GRIFFITH RIRIE BULLDOGS
The fundamentally sound, 6-foot-1 coach’s son led the state champs in scoring
(15 ppg), field-goal shooting (48 percent) and free-throw shooting (77 percent). “I
thought he was the glue for the state championship team,” Melba coach Bob Lenz said.
The 5-foot-3 senior guard sliced defenses open with her quickness and possessed
the vision to dish off to teammates, averaging 4.2 ppg, 4 apg and 2.4 spg. “She controlled the game whenever she was on the floor,” Aberdeen coach Ryan Wahlen said.
DALLAN BINGHAM FIRTH COUGARS
MARKEE KIMBALL SODA SPRINGS CARDINALS
The 6-4 senior provided the muscle inside, averaging 9 ppg and 5 rpg. He saved his
best for the postseason, where Firth won its ninth straight district title and second state
title in a row. “Very tough inside and can also score outside,” Melba coach Bob Lenz said.
The 6-foot senior center anchored the Cardinals’ defense while averaging 9 ppg, 6
rpg and shooting 50 percent from the field despite double teams. “Markee was the best
player on a very talented state champion team,” Aberdeen coach Ryan Wahlen said.
HADLEY EDELMAYER WEST JEFFERSON PANTHERS
KADEE JO SIMMONS SODA SPRINGS CARDINALS
Returning from an injury that kept him out of last year’s postseason, the 6-1 senior
guard poured in 19.4 ppg to lead the Panthers back to state for the first time since 2010.
“He’s got one of the best shots that I’ve ever coached,” WJ coach David Johnson said.
The 5-6 senior guard was a lock-down defender and a big reason the Cardinals
won their first state title. She averaged 9 ppg, 3.6 spg and 1.9 apg. “(She) could be the
best defensive player in the state,” Soda coach Wade Schvaneveldt said.
RILEY YAMAUCHI SODA SPRINGS CARDINALS
SICILEE WILLIAMS RIRIE BULLDOGS
The 6-foot senior started at point guard, on the wing and also played inside the
paint at times as he averaged 16 ppg, 9 rpg, 4 apg, 3 spg and 1 bpg. “He is a winner.
He lived for the big moment,” Soda Springs coach Greg Bergholm said.
The 5-10 senior guard’s impact was seen all over the scoresheet as she averaged
14 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 3.2 spg and 2.3 apg to appear on the first team for the second time.
“Sicilee is a great shooter,” Firth coach Sharla Cook said. “She can hit from anywhere.”
Girls Second Team
Boys Second Team
Josh Bowman
Connor Burkhart
Ryan Gundersen
Kyle Heward
Matt Smith
Soda Springs Cardinals
Firth Cougars
Bear Lake Bears
Declo Hornets
St. Maries Lumberjacks
6-1
6-6
6-9
6-2
5-11
Senior
Junior
Senior
Senior
Senior
Guard
Post
Forward
Forward
Guard
Callie Gronning
Madison Holly
Jacee Jensen
Kallee Nickerson
Haddi Williams
Soda Springs Cardinals
Cole Valley Christian Chargers
Firth Cougars
West Jefferson Panthers
Ririe Bulldogs
5-7
5-9
5-6
5-9
5-10
Junior
Senior
Senior
Junior
Soph.
Guard
Guard
Guard
Guard
Post