1A Division I 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: JAKE BRUNER
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: IRIS DOMEBO
PRAIRIE PIRATES • JUNIOR • FORWARD
LAPWAI WILDCATS • SOPHOMORE • GUARD
Why he is Player of the Year: An All-Idaho
first-team selection for the second year in a row,
the 6-foot-5 junior also was named the All-Idaho
Player of the Year this past football season. On
the hardwood, Bruner averaged 15.8 points, 8.2
rebounds, 4.0 assists, 3.2 steals and 1.3 blocks as
the Pirates won the state championship for the
second straight year.
Coach’s comment: “Had another terrific year.
Became our best defender and always seemed to
make big plays when we needed them,” Prairie
coach Teel Bruner said.
What others are saying: “An amazing talent
on a great team. Could play for any team in the
state,” Challis coach Jerrod Farr said.
What’s next: Bruner returns for his senior year,
eyeing repeats in football and basketball.
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Why she is Player of the Year: The Whitepine
League Player of the Year and All-Idaho first-team
pick for the second year in a row led the Wildcats
to a state title with averages of 16 points,
8 rebounds, 5 steals and 4 assists per game.
Coach’s comment: “Iris was always capable of
putting up big numbers on game nights, but she
has a true team-first attitude and would always
give up the shot for an easier one that a teammate would have for the good of the team,”
Lapwai coach Eric Spencer said.
What others are saying: “Iris has a great build,
runs the floor well, passes the ball and is the key
to Lapwai’s offense and defense,” Prairie coach
Lori Mader said.
What’s next: Domebo returns for her junior
campaign with a chance to win two titles in a row.
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TOMMY MILES-WILLIAMS LAPWAI WILDCATS
KAYLEE OLSON CHALLIS VIKINGS
A consistent contributer on both sides of the ball, the 6-foot-4 junior center averaged 7.6 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 2.7 apg and 2.0 spg, helping the Wildcats to a state runner-up
finish. Lapwai was the only Idaho team to beat Prairie this season.
The 5-foot-10 senior guard collected 1,000 career points, including 454 this year
as the Vikings took third at state. “Kaylee worked every day to improve her game. She
is the most natural scorer I ever coached,” Challis coach Jim Chamberlain said.
IMANI MITCHELL LAPWAI WILDCATS
KALEIGH RANISATE GENESEE BULLDOGS
Moving up from the All-Idaho second team in 2014, the 6-foot junior guard contributed 13.4 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 2.5 apg and 1.9 spg as the Wildcats claimed the secondplace trophy at state. “A great all-around player,” Prairie coach Teel Bruner said.
A threat to hit the 3 or drive to the hoop, the 5-9 junior guard contributed 14.1 ppg,
5.5 rpg, 3.7 spg, 1.7 apg and 1.6 bpg. “Kaleigh is a hard-working, competitive team captain. ... Can lock down opponents on defense,” Genesee coach Brandon McIntosh said.
RHETT SCHLADER PRAIRIE PIRATES
KAYLA SCHUMACHER PRAIRIE PIRATES
After landing on the All-Idaho second team a year ago, the 6-2 senior guard receives
first-team honors in 2015 with averages of 17.8 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 4.6 apg and 3.2 spg. “Just a
terrific competitor. Played hard all of the time,” Prairie coach Teel Bruner said.
An All-Idaho first-team pick for the second year in a row, the 5-9 senior forward
led the Pirates to a runner-up finish with a double-double average of 16 ppg and
11 rpg. “She has an incredible read of the game,” Prairie coach Lori Mader said.
MARQUEL SHAWL LAPWAI WILDCATS
TRAVIS YENOR AMBROSE ARCHERS
The 1A Western Idaho Conference Player of the Year helped the Archers make a
seamless transition to a new classification. The 6-7 junior forward tallied 22.6 ppg,
8.5 rpg, 3.4 spg and 2.9 apg while shooting 57 percent from the floor.
Heart and determination helped the 5-6 senior guard collect district and state titles
while contributing 15 ppg, 6 spg, 6 apg and 5 rpg. “Marquel possesses that one intangible that all programs need: She knows how to win,” Lapwai coach Eric Spencer said.
Boys Second Team
Wesley Arce
Lucas Arnzen
Jordan Cranney
Brandon Hamilton
Levi Peiffer
Glenns Ferry Pilots
Prairie Pirates
Oakley Hornets
Challis Vikings
Liberty Charter Patriots
5-4
6-5
5-11
6-3
6-2
Girls Second Team
Senior
Senior
Junior
Senior
Senior
Guard
Forward
Guard
Forward
Wing/Post
Margaret Anderson
Marka Baker
Lea Cosentino
Kate Renfro
Alana Riley
Idaho City Wildcats
Raft River Trojans
Liberty Charter Patriots
Horseshoe Bend Mustangs
Notus Pirates
6-0
5-8
5-8
5-7
5-8
Junior
Senior
Senior
Soph.
Junior
Post
Guard
Guard
Guard
Guard
1A Division II All-Idaho Basketball Team
Boys First Team
Girls First Team
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: NATE ADAMSON
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: JACEY SHAW
CAREY PANTHERS • SENIOR • GUARD
DIETRICH BLUE DEVILS • SENIOR • GUARD
Why he is Player of the Year: The Panthers
won their second state championship in program
history behind the 6-foot senior’s 20 points per
game to go with 166 rebounds, 113 assists and 73
steals. In Carey’s 55-36 win over Rockland in the
title game, Adamson recorded a double-double
of 20 points and 12 rebounds.
Coach’s comment: “Nate is able to find the
open man, as well as take the game over when
needed. He has a great attitude and is a great
team leader and player,” Carey coach Dick
Simpson said.
What others are saying: “This kid is amazing.
I didn’t coach this kid, but I wish I could have,”
Hansen coach Jim Lasso said.
What’s next: Adamson remains undecided on
where he will play basketball in college.
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Why she is Player of the Year: Voted player of
the year for the second straight season and a
first-teamer for the third year in a row, the 5-foot-9
senior averaged 20 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists,
3 steals and 1 block per game.
Coach’s comment: “Jacey is a player who
understands the game and knows her role on the
team. ... Jacey is very self-motivated, and if she
feels something is wrong with her game or
anything in life, she will work hard to fix it,”
Dietrich coach Acey Shaw said.
What others are saying: “I have watched her
play for four years, and truly she is one of the best
to have played on the 1A Division II level,”
Rockland coach Vern Nelson said.
What’s next: Shaw remains undecided on
where she will play basketball in college.
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TREY DILL DIETRICH BLUE DEVILS
SYDNEY ELLSWORTH CASTLEFORD WOLVES
The 6-foot-4 senior forward wrapped up four straight appearances at state by averaging 20.8 ppg and 9.6 rpg, while shooting 53.4 percent from the floor with more than
1,200 career points. “Can go to the goal or shoot the 3,” Dietrich coach Wayne Dill said.
Credited with playing bigger than her 5-foot-8 frame, the senior forward helped the
Wolves take third at state with 12.5 ppg, 9.4 rpg and 5 bpg. “She has a great mindset
and has worked extremely hard to improve,” Castleford coach Gary Reynolds said.
REX PERMANN ROCKLAND BULLDOGS
CHEYAN JAMES MACKAY MINERS
Despite being double-teamed, the 6-5 senior post racked up 1,363 career points,
including 12.6 ppg, 9.9 rpg and 3.0 bpg this season. “Rex is a humble young man who
would show up and work hard every day,” Rockland coach Scott Lish said.
An All-Idaho first-team selection for the second year in a row, the 5-11 senior
center wrapped up her prep career with averages of 17 ppg, 8.4 rpg and 3.2 bpg.
“Cheyan is a force on the inside,” Mackay coach Leigh Patterson said.
PAUL RYAN LOGOS KNIGHTS
MARIAH LEZAMIZ RICHFIELD TIGERS
The state consolation champions received 21 ppg and 8 rpg from their 6-foot
senior guard, along with 75 steals and 73 assists. “Paul’s work ethic and competitive
drive were incredible this season,” Logos coach Matt Whitling said.
The Tigers ended Dietrich’s run of four straight state titles as the 5-5 junior guard
recorded 10.9 ppg, 5.3 spg and 4.4 apg. “She can change the flow of a game without
ever scoring because of her harassing defense,” Richfield coach Buck Hendren said.
LEVI WINTZ LOGOS KNIGHTS
APRIL WOOD RICHFIELD TIGERS
The Whitepine League Player of the Year and 6-1 senior guard set single-season
school records for points (570), scoring average (22 ppg) and steals (122), and the
single-game points mark (44) as the Knights won the state consolation final.
“An excellent work ethic and a desire to succeed make her a force to be reckoned
with on both ends of the floor,” Richfield coach Buck Hendren said. The 5-7 junior
forward contributed 10.8 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 3.2 spg and 2.8 apg for the state champs.
Boys Second Team
Austin Fenstermaker
Pat Magee
Joe Parke
Wes Roscoe
Jimmy Shepherd
Dietrich Blue Devils
Mackay Miners
Carey Panthers
Mackay Miners
Salmon River Savages
6-3
6-3
6-5
5-9
5-8
Girls Second Team
Senior
Senior
Junior
Senior
Senior
Center
Post
Center
Guard
Guard
Katee Hubert
Taylor King
Haddee Reynolds
Chelbee Rosenkrance
Zoe Wessels
Dietrich Blue Devils
Richfield Tigers
Castleford Wolves
Mackay Miners
Council Lumberjacks
5-9
5-5
5-2
5-9
5-11
Junior
Junior
Soph.
Senior
Junior
Center
Guard
Guard
Guard
Forward