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. OTTO KITSINGER / The Associated Press 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. OTTO KITSINGER / The Associated Press 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. OTTO KITSINGER / The Associated Press 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. OTTO KITSINGER / The Associated Press 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
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