Football
Class 5A
MR. FOOTBALL
Bo Nagahi, Skyline, 5-10, 180, Sr., WR
"When I found out two games into our sophomore season that he had never played football before, I was amazed," said Skyline quarterback Brandon Van Leeuwen, this year's 5A MVP. "He just picked it up right away. He was just a natural."
He started the season with a spectacular 82-yard punt return as the Eagles rocked Olympus in front of a huge crowd. The next week, Nagahi returned a punt and caught a long touchdown pass against Highland. A few weeks later, he was a recipient of a long scoring bomb from Van Leeuwen against Davis. He burned Cottonwood twice from long range in the regular season finale, returning a punt 74 yards and hauling in a 64-yard touchdown pass.
Nagahi continued his thrilling play in the playoffs. He frustrated the heck out of Hillcrest, blocking two extra-point attempts'he blocked three kicks for the year'using a secret method he refused to divulge. And he later helped Skyline rally from a 15-0 deficit with a sweet 50-yard punt return for a score.
5A MVP
Brandon Van Leeuwen, Skyline, 5-11, 190, Sr., QB
Though he had the flu, Van Leeuwen passed for a touchdown against Orem in a 39-0 rout. He then ran for three touchdowns as Skyline rallied past Hillcrest in the quarterfinals. In the semis and finals against Bingham and Taylorsville, respectively, he had 115-or-more yards rushing and two touchdowns in each contest.
For the year, Van Leeuwen rushed for 1,181 yards on 153 carries (7.8 average) as he deceptively ran the vaunted Skyline option attack to near perfection. He also proved to be a pretty good passer, throwing for 713 yards with 50-percent accuracy. He accounted for 196 of the 540 points Skyline put on the scoreboard during its fifth-straight championship season. Perhaps most remarkable about Van Leeuwen, whose father Craig was an all-stater at Granite High, was that he never lost a game as a starting quarterback.
CLASS 5A FIRST TEAM
QB - Casey Rehrer, Mountain View, 6-0, 175, Sr., Phenomenal talent threw for 2,614 yards and 33 touchdowns on 153-for-281 passing. He also rushed for 429 yards and five scores. For his career, he had 60 touchdown passes. "We could not have had the year we did without him." ' Coach Randy Rehrer.
QB - Dustin Randolph, Granger, 5-11, 170, Sr., Versatile playmaker was a double threat with his feet and his arm, as he was a good rusher and could pass well, too. He was also a great defensive player from his free safety spot.
RB - Rob Sirstins, Skyline, 6-2, 190, Sr., The fastest of all the Eagles, this powerful runner accumulated 920 yards on the ground at an average of 8.9 yards a touch. He scored a total of 56 points.
RB - Brad Jenson, Skyline, 6-0, 218, Sr., Hard rusher cleated out 995 yards rushing on 142 carries as one of the featured backs in Skyline's incredible offense. He also finished with 56 points.
RB - Ben Edstrom, Bingham, 5-7, 150, Sr., Big things came out of this little package for the Miners. The hard-to-bring-down back ran for over 1,000 yards, had 240 yards receiving and scored 20 touchdowns.
WR - Dave Gaffney, Mountain View, 5-9, 160, Sr., Rehrer's favorite target hauled in 55 receptions for 1,223 yards and 16 touchdowns despite being double-teamed a lot. Against Hillcrest, he had nine receptions for 234 yards and two TDs.
WR - Mike Mathis, Northridge, 5-11, 180, Sr., Two-year starter was extremely quick and elusive once he caught the ball. He had eight runs or catches for 60 yards or more. "He was a gamebreaker." ' Coach Fred Fernandes.
TE - Dan Henry, Mountain View, 6-4, 185, Jr., He was a key cog in the Bruins' offensive powerhouse, and put up some big-time numbers for a tight end. He grabbed 37 receptions for 650 yards with 10 touchdowns.
TE - Ronald Tupea, Hunter, 6-3, 235, Sr., Three-year starter played both ways and was a force on each side of the ball. He averaged 21 yards a catch and made 95 tackles, two sacks and three deflections. "Great player, very coachable." ' Coach Wes Wilcken.
OL - Steve Dahl, Skyline, 6-8, 305, Sr., Heavyweight bruiser often made pancakes out of opposing defensive linemen. "He was a dominating force on the offensive line. He's certainly one of the best O-linemen we've ever coached here." ' Coach Roger DuPaix.
OL - Mike Dudzinski, West Jordan, 6-7, 275, Sr., Huge presence on the offensive line created big holes for the Jaguars' potent offense. "He has outstanding feet for a big man." ' Coach Mike Morgan.
OL - Levi Negley, Skyline, 6-0, 217, Sr., Consistency and quickness were a couple of his strengths. "He was one of the best centers we've had at Skyline." ' Coach Roger DuPaix.
DL - Manaia Brown, Granger, 6-4, 285, Sr., Ferocious competitor, bruising hitter manhandled opposing linemen while sacking quarterbacks 25 times this year. "He's simply the best of the state." ' Coach Ray Groth.
DL - Jon Matich, Skyline, 6-4, 240, Sr., He battled through a nagging shoulder injury to become a force on defense, making five sacks and seven QB hurries. Also was a great blocking tight end. "He's one of the toughest football players I've ever coached." ' Coach Roger DuPaix.
DL - Matt Cole, Cottonwood, 6-0, 235, Sr., Team defensive MVP amassed 264 points on D with seven quarterback sacks. He is also a wrestler and plays rugby. "Our team emotional leader." ' Coach Steve Coburn.
DL - Frank Maile, Alta, 6-2, 230, Sr., Carrying on a tradition of great linemen, he was a true power in the trenches. The hard-hitting Hawk tallied 63 tackles with eight for loss and seven sacks.
DL - Austin Osegura, Taylorsville, 6-2, 282, Sr., "Our most productive defensive lineman, arguably in school history." ' Coach Brad Molen. Averaged nine tackles in the playoffs and racked up 110 for the season.
LB - Lawrence Cowan, Brighton, 6-3, 230, Sr., The BYU-bound three-year letterman was one of the Bengals' leading tacklers and averaged 11.7 yards a catch as a tight end. "He was a pretty inspirational kid." ' Coach Tom Cushing.
LB - Paul Buck, Taylorsville, 6-0, 190, Jr., The Warriors' big playmaker on defense led the team in defensive stats with 11 sacks, 12 hurries, 85 tackles and six caused fumbles using his great speed and quickness.
LB - Randon Young, Bingham, 6-2, 220, Sr., Solid middle linebacker led the Miners in defensive points with 185, including 114 total tackles. He was also a great blocking fullback and a mainstay in Bingham's offensive backfield.
LB - Sean Lewis, Mountain View, 6-0, 225, Sr., Beefy linebacker shored the Bruins' defense with 107 tackles, including 21 that were either sacks or loss of yardage. "He was our strongest player and carried our defense." ' Coach Randy Rehrer.
LB - Troy Maxfield, Skyline, 6-0, 200, Sr., Relentless defender made 43 solo tackles, 22 assists, seven sacks, three interceptions and four deflections. "Troy was the QB of our defense. One of the best linebackers we've had." ' Coach Roger DuPaix.
DB - Dean Fountaine, Hillcrest, 6-2, 180, Sr., Solid two-way player had 47 tackles and three interceptions from his free safety position. He also snagged 15 receptions for an average of 32 yards per catch with six touchdowns.
DB - James Neslen, Hillcrest, 6-2, 190, Sr., The University of Utah recruit used his blazing 4.4 speed to punish opponents. He had 19 receptions, six touchdowns, one 99-yard kickoff return, six interceptions and 33 tackles.
DB - Joel Theler, Brighton, 6-3, 190, Sr., "Our big-play guy. On both sides, he really came up with big play when we needed it." ' Coach Tom Cushing. Along with great coverage on D, he had 25 catches for 568 yards (22.7 ypc) and a total of 12 TDs.
K - Robbie Johnson, Brighton, 6-1, 180, Sr., Accurate kicker's most memorable moment was game-winning last-second field goal against Granger. He made 9 of 12 FGs on the year and averaged 37 yards a punt. "A real solid, always had a lot of confidence in him. real strong leg."
CLASS 5A SECOND TEAM
QB - Robert Smales, Copper Hills, Sr.
RB - Bryce Stevenson, Davis, Sr.
RB - Tyler Strain, West Jordan, Sr.
RB - Garan Fabrizio, Jordan, Jr.
RB - Shane Barkdull, Davis, Sr.
WR - James Morzelewski, Brighton, Sr.
WR - Jason Baker, Bingham, Sr.
OL - Pate Moleni, Hunter, Sr.
OL - Spencer Saluone, Mountain View, Sr.
OL - Rand Gold, Davis, Sr.
OL - Brent Peterson, Brighton, Sr.
OL - Dylan Holt, Hillcrest, Sr.
OL - Jon Farrington, Jordan, Sr.
OL - Greg Goffin, Bingham, Sr.
DL - Derek Johnson, Clearfield, Sr.
DL - Patrick O'Keefe, Brighton, Sr.
DL - Josh Huber, Brighton, Sr.
DL - Nick Sybrowsky, Taylorsville, Sr.
DL - Matt Siasoi, Kearns, Sr.
LB - Hyrum McDonald, Taylorsville, Sr.
LB - Dallas Jensen, Alta, Sr.
LB - Tyson Jones, Kearns, Sr.
DB - Adam Nelson, Orem, Sr.
DB - Braden Sudbury, Skyline, Sr.
DB - Ryan Filipe, Taylorsville, Sr.
DB - Andy Swanson, Taylorsville, Sr.
DB - Mike Tahi, Granger, Sr.
K - Chris Broadhead, Timpanogos, Sr.
P - Adam Anderson, Orem
SP - Anthony Fresques, Northridge, Sr.
SP - Paea Mapa, Hunter, Sr.
CLASS 5A HONORABLE MENTION
Riley Lowry, Layton
Bennett Thurgood, Clearfield
Josh Wilson, Clearfield
Ben Banford, Davis
Trent Miller, Timpanogos
Jeff Kyle, Northridge
Casey Young, Bingham
Danny Liti, Granger
Pani Brown, Granger
Case Winder, Timpanogos
Paul Tuatonga, Granger
Brian Thomas, Brighton
Lane Twitchell, Taylorsville
Danny Westenskow, Alta
Steve Wood, Orem
Mike Stroshine, Mountain View
Dave Garrett, Hillcrest
Scott Young, Hillcrest
Corey Dodds, Hillcrest
Brandon Jackson, Mountain View
Blandon Prowse, Copper Hills
Dan True, Skyline
Levi Bills, Skyline
Brady Stuart, Clearfield
Jason Streiff, Viewmont
Casey Johnston, Orem
Cameron Merrill, Orem
Jason Aalona, Cottonwood
Matt Cannon, Skyline
Tyler DeBry, Bingham
Paul Budd, Riverton
Nuku Anitoni, Kearns
Logan Hales, Alta
Bo Nagahi, Skyline, 5-10, 180, Sr., WR
"When I found out two games into our sophomore season that he had never played football before, I was amazed," said Skyline quarterback Brandon Van Leeuwen, this year's 5A MVP. "He just picked it up right away. He was just a natural."
He started the season with a spectacular 82-yard punt return as the Eagles rocked Olympus in front of a huge crowd. The next week, Nagahi returned a punt and caught a long touchdown pass against Highland. A few weeks later, he was a recipient of a long scoring bomb from Van Leeuwen against Davis. He burned Cottonwood twice from long range in the regular season finale, returning a punt 74 yards and hauling in a 64-yard touchdown pass.
Nagahi continued his thrilling play in the playoffs. He frustrated the heck out of Hillcrest, blocking two extra-point attempts'he blocked three kicks for the year'using a secret method he refused to divulge. And he later helped Skyline rally from a 15-0 deficit with a sweet 50-yard punt return for a score.
5A MVP
Brandon Van Leeuwen, Skyline, 5-11, 190, Sr., QB
Though he had the flu, Van Leeuwen passed for a touchdown against Orem in a 39-0 rout. He then ran for three touchdowns as Skyline rallied past Hillcrest in the quarterfinals. In the semis and finals against Bingham and Taylorsville, respectively, he had 115-or-more yards rushing and two touchdowns in each contest.
For the year, Van Leeuwen rushed for 1,181 yards on 153 carries (7.8 average) as he deceptively ran the vaunted Skyline option attack to near perfection. He also proved to be a pretty good passer, throwing for 713 yards with 50-percent accuracy. He accounted for 196 of the 540 points Skyline put on the scoreboard during its fifth-straight championship season. Perhaps most remarkable about Van Leeuwen, whose father Craig was an all-stater at Granite High, was that he never lost a game as a starting quarterback.
CLASS 5A FIRST TEAM
QB - Casey Rehrer, Mountain View, 6-0, 175, Sr., Phenomenal talent threw for 2,614 yards and 33 touchdowns on 153-for-281 passing. He also rushed for 429 yards and five scores. For his career, he had 60 touchdown passes. "We could not have had the year we did without him." ' Coach Randy Rehrer.
QB - Dustin Randolph, Granger, 5-11, 170, Sr., Versatile playmaker was a double threat with his feet and his arm, as he was a good rusher and could pass well, too. He was also a great defensive player from his free safety spot.
RB - Rob Sirstins, Skyline, 6-2, 190, Sr., The fastest of all the Eagles, this powerful runner accumulated 920 yards on the ground at an average of 8.9 yards a touch. He scored a total of 56 points.
RB - Brad Jenson, Skyline, 6-0, 218, Sr., Hard rusher cleated out 995 yards rushing on 142 carries as one of the featured backs in Skyline's incredible offense. He also finished with 56 points.
RB - Ben Edstrom, Bingham, 5-7, 150, Sr., Big things came out of this little package for the Miners. The hard-to-bring-down back ran for over 1,000 yards, had 240 yards receiving and scored 20 touchdowns.
WR - Dave Gaffney, Mountain View, 5-9, 160, Sr., Rehrer's favorite target hauled in 55 receptions for 1,223 yards and 16 touchdowns despite being double-teamed a lot. Against Hillcrest, he had nine receptions for 234 yards and two TDs.
WR - Mike Mathis, Northridge, 5-11, 180, Sr., Two-year starter was extremely quick and elusive once he caught the ball. He had eight runs or catches for 60 yards or more. "He was a gamebreaker." ' Coach Fred Fernandes.
TE - Dan Henry, Mountain View, 6-4, 185, Jr., He was a key cog in the Bruins' offensive powerhouse, and put up some big-time numbers for a tight end. He grabbed 37 receptions for 650 yards with 10 touchdowns.
TE - Ronald Tupea, Hunter, 6-3, 235, Sr., Three-year starter played both ways and was a force on each side of the ball. He averaged 21 yards a catch and made 95 tackles, two sacks and three deflections. "Great player, very coachable." ' Coach Wes Wilcken.
OL - Steve Dahl, Skyline, 6-8, 305, Sr., Heavyweight bruiser often made pancakes out of opposing defensive linemen. "He was a dominating force on the offensive line. He's certainly one of the best O-linemen we've ever coached here." ' Coach Roger DuPaix.
OL - Mike Dudzinski, West Jordan, 6-7, 275, Sr., Huge presence on the offensive line created big holes for the Jaguars' potent offense. "He has outstanding feet for a big man." ' Coach Mike Morgan.
OL - Levi Negley, Skyline, 6-0, 217, Sr., Consistency and quickness were a couple of his strengths. "He was one of the best centers we've had at Skyline." ' Coach Roger DuPaix.
DL - Manaia Brown, Granger, 6-4, 285, Sr., Ferocious competitor, bruising hitter manhandled opposing linemen while sacking quarterbacks 25 times this year. "He's simply the best of the state." ' Coach Ray Groth.
DL - Jon Matich, Skyline, 6-4, 240, Sr., He battled through a nagging shoulder injury to become a force on defense, making five sacks and seven QB hurries. Also was a great blocking tight end. "He's one of the toughest football players I've ever coached." ' Coach Roger DuPaix.
DL - Matt Cole, Cottonwood, 6-0, 235, Sr., Team defensive MVP amassed 264 points on D with seven quarterback sacks. He is also a wrestler and plays rugby. "Our team emotional leader." ' Coach Steve Coburn.
DL - Frank Maile, Alta, 6-2, 230, Sr., Carrying on a tradition of great linemen, he was a true power in the trenches. The hard-hitting Hawk tallied 63 tackles with eight for loss and seven sacks.
DL - Austin Osegura, Taylorsville, 6-2, 282, Sr., "Our most productive defensive lineman, arguably in school history." ' Coach Brad Molen. Averaged nine tackles in the playoffs and racked up 110 for the season.
LB - Lawrence Cowan, Brighton, 6-3, 230, Sr., The BYU-bound three-year letterman was one of the Bengals' leading tacklers and averaged 11.7 yards a catch as a tight end. "He was a pretty inspirational kid." ' Coach Tom Cushing.
LB - Paul Buck, Taylorsville, 6-0, 190, Jr., The Warriors' big playmaker on defense led the team in defensive stats with 11 sacks, 12 hurries, 85 tackles and six caused fumbles using his great speed and quickness.
LB - Randon Young, Bingham, 6-2, 220, Sr., Solid middle linebacker led the Miners in defensive points with 185, including 114 total tackles. He was also a great blocking fullback and a mainstay in Bingham's offensive backfield.
LB - Sean Lewis, Mountain View, 6-0, 225, Sr., Beefy linebacker shored the Bruins' defense with 107 tackles, including 21 that were either sacks or loss of yardage. "He was our strongest player and carried our defense." ' Coach Randy Rehrer.
LB - Troy Maxfield, Skyline, 6-0, 200, Sr., Relentless defender made 43 solo tackles, 22 assists, seven sacks, three interceptions and four deflections. "Troy was the QB of our defense. One of the best linebackers we've had." ' Coach Roger DuPaix.
DB - Dean Fountaine, Hillcrest, 6-2, 180, Sr., Solid two-way player had 47 tackles and three interceptions from his free safety position. He also snagged 15 receptions for an average of 32 yards per catch with six touchdowns.
DB - James Neslen, Hillcrest, 6-2, 190, Sr., The University of Utah recruit used his blazing 4.4 speed to punish opponents. He had 19 receptions, six touchdowns, one 99-yard kickoff return, six interceptions and 33 tackles.
DB - Joel Theler, Brighton, 6-3, 190, Sr., "Our big-play guy. On both sides, he really came up with big play when we needed it." ' Coach Tom Cushing. Along with great coverage on D, he had 25 catches for 568 yards (22.7 ypc) and a total of 12 TDs.
K - Robbie Johnson, Brighton, 6-1, 180, Sr., Accurate kicker's most memorable moment was game-winning last-second field goal against Granger. He made 9 of 12 FGs on the year and averaged 37 yards a punt. "A real solid, always had a lot of confidence in him. real strong leg."
CLASS 5A SECOND TEAM
QB - Robert Smales, Copper Hills, Sr.
RB - Bryce Stevenson, Davis, Sr.
RB - Tyler Strain, West Jordan, Sr.
RB - Garan Fabrizio, Jordan, Jr.
RB - Shane Barkdull, Davis, Sr.
WR - James Morzelewski, Brighton, Sr.
WR - Jason Baker, Bingham, Sr.
OL - Pate Moleni, Hunter, Sr.
OL - Spencer Saluone, Mountain View, Sr.
OL - Rand Gold, Davis, Sr.
OL - Brent Peterson, Brighton, Sr.
OL - Dylan Holt, Hillcrest, Sr.
OL - Jon Farrington, Jordan, Sr.
OL - Greg Goffin, Bingham, Sr.
DL - Derek Johnson, Clearfield, Sr.
DL - Patrick O'Keefe, Brighton, Sr.
DL - Josh Huber, Brighton, Sr.
DL - Nick Sybrowsky, Taylorsville, Sr.
DL - Matt Siasoi, Kearns, Sr.
LB - Hyrum McDonald, Taylorsville, Sr.
LB - Dallas Jensen, Alta, Sr.
LB - Tyson Jones, Kearns, Sr.
DB - Adam Nelson, Orem, Sr.
DB - Braden Sudbury, Skyline, Sr.
DB - Ryan Filipe, Taylorsville, Sr.
DB - Andy Swanson, Taylorsville, Sr.
DB - Mike Tahi, Granger, Sr.
K - Chris Broadhead, Timpanogos, Sr.
P - Adam Anderson, Orem
SP - Anthony Fresques, Northridge, Sr.
SP - Paea Mapa, Hunter, Sr.
CLASS 5A HONORABLE MENTION
Riley Lowry, Layton
Bennett Thurgood, Clearfield
Josh Wilson, Clearfield
Ben Banford, Davis
Trent Miller, Timpanogos
Jeff Kyle, Northridge
Casey Young, Bingham
Danny Liti, Granger
Pani Brown, Granger
Case Winder, Timpanogos
Paul Tuatonga, Granger
Brian Thomas, Brighton
Lane Twitchell, Taylorsville
Danny Westenskow, Alta
Steve Wood, Orem
Mike Stroshine, Mountain View
Dave Garrett, Hillcrest
Scott Young, Hillcrest
Corey Dodds, Hillcrest
Brandon Jackson, Mountain View
Blandon Prowse, Copper Hills
Dan True, Skyline
Levi Bills, Skyline
Brady Stuart, Clearfield
Jason Streiff, Viewmont
Casey Johnston, Orem
Cameron Merrill, Orem
Jason Aalona, Cottonwood
Matt Cannon, Skyline
Tyler DeBry, Bingham
Paul Budd, Riverton
Nuku Anitoni, Kearns
Logan Hales, Alta
Class 4A
4A MVP
Ashton Buswell, Weber, 5-9, 170, Sr., LB
As an outside linebacker, Buswell made 105 tackles and two sacks with five interceptions. As a running back he averaged 7.5 yards per carry for 449 yards. Not only is Buswell great at football, but he is an accomplished international wrestler, a standout soccer player, a fine scholar and the Weber student body president as well. His well-roundedness is why he is a national finalist for the respected Wendy's High School Heisman award.
Buswell will be best remembered for his phenomenal performance in the 4A semifinals against Fremont, when he filled in at running back and rushed for 169 yards. That included a stampeding 36-yard touchdown run with two minutes left which boosted the Warriors to the win.
CLASS 4A FIRST TEAM
QB - Danny Southwick, Timpview, 6-2, 205, Sr., Tremendous thrower passed for 2,984 yards ' a state record for yards per game at 298.4 ' and 27 touchdowns during his senior season.
QB - Seth Patterson, Bountiful, 5-9, 180, Sr., Great two-way player was the Braves' QB on both sides as QB and free safety. He had 45 total tackles. The Region 5 offensive MVP passed for 130.5 yards a game with 20 TDs. He also rushed for 610 yards and five scores.
RB - Misi Tupe, Bonneville, 5-11, 230, Sr., Region 4 offensive MVP is a two-time first-team all-stater. He rushed for 21 touchdowns and 1,221 yards on 130 carries for a whopping 9.39 yards per carry.
RB - Matt Ramos, Bountiful, 6-0, 200, Sr., Two-year starter was a workhorse in the backfield for the Braves. He rushed for 1,382 yards and 15 TDs on 174 carries (106.3 ypg). He also passed for a TD.
WR - Marc Hansen, Fremont, 6-1, 175, Sr., Flashy WR had eye-popping stats ' 77 catches, 1,203 yards (100.3 per game), 13 TDs. "He's the best receiver in the state." ' Coach Blaine Monkres.
WR - Dane Church, Timpview, 5-9, 155, Jr., "Our most exciting player." ' Coach Chad Van Orden. Speedster hauled in 58 catches for 1,090 yards and 13 TDs. Set school records in TDs, receptions.
WR - Darek Giles, Provo, 5-11, 165, Sr., Whenever the Bulldogs needed a key play they looked to this standout. He had eight TDs and nine INTs. "He was our MVP." ' Coach Frank Henderson.
TE - Chris Cooley, Logan, 6-4, 210, Sr., The latest in a long line of great Grizzly tight ends, he snared 46 catches for 625 yards and five touchdowns. "He's the best tight end Logan High has ever had." ' Coach Mike Favero. Also had eight sacks.
OL - Jake Knighton, Bountiful, 6-1, 220, Sr., 3-year starter was tough all-around, totaling 39 solos, 35 assists, 9 sacks. "He's one of the most physical players I have ever coached." ' Coach Larry Wall.
OL - Ed Tuiono, East, 6-3, 245, Sr., Used fantastic size, strength and speed (4.75 40) to his team's benefit. "Most physical athlete I have ever coached." ' Coach Keeko Georgelas.
OL - Adam Cardwell, Olympus, 6-3, 210, Sr., Three-year starter was a key cog in the Titans' '98 championship and had a fine senior season on top of that. "Adam is the best offensive lineman I have ever coached." ' Coach Mike Miller.
OL - Spencer Oman, Springville, 6-3, 265, Sr., Two-year starter was a bright spot for the Red Devils this season, using his good size to pester opposing linemen. "He is a great blocker." ' Coach Doug Bills.
OL - Nathan Warner, Cyprus, 6-2, 225, Sr., He was a power up front for the Pirates. He graded out best in seven of 11 Cyprus games. He was also a tough challenge to contain on the defensive line.
DL - Jay Banner, Bonneville, 6-4, 220, Sr., Two-year starter punished teams after his early injury. He had 42 tackles, 34 assists, four batted passes, five sacks and one fumble recovery after missing two games. "A good young man." ' Coach Thom Budge.
DL - C.J. Ah You, Lone Peak, 6-3, 215, Sr., Powerful lineman racked up 2.8 sacks and made eight tackles on average. He also returned an interception for a touchdown. "A really dominant defensive player." ' Coach Monte Morgan.
DL - Fielding Dunn, American Fork, 6-0, 240, Sr., Two-way starter used his great quickness and excellent strength to cause havoc in the trenches. "He was always ready to play and was consistent. He never had a bad game." ' Coach Davis Knight.
DL - Lewis Painter, Mountain Crest, 6-0, 200, Sr., Big-time battler was tops on his team in both sacks and tackles and always threw a wrench in opposing teams' offenses. "He's an intense competitor." ' Coach Dan Cox.
LB - Cameron Jensen, Bountiful, 6-1, 210, Sr., Bone-crushing hitter made a whopping 86 solo tackles, 55 assists, two interceptions, two sacks and blocked two kicks in leading the Braves' D. He also rushed for 819 yards, had 200 receiving yards and scored 15 TDs.
LB - Darin Scott, Weber, 6-0, 210, Sr., The Region 4 defensive MVP played a huge role in the Warriors' championship run. He had 153 total tackles, 61/2 sacks, two picks, including the huge one in the finals. "He was always a big hitter." ' Coach Kory Bosgieter.
LB - Paul Walkenhorst, Lone Peak, 6-4, 225, Sr., The Knights' leading tackler for two years had three picks and averaged 12 tackles a game even though teams kept the ball away from his side of the field. He also averaged 6.1 yards a carry and scored six TDs as a fullback.
LB - Matt Astill, Cyprus, 5-7, 185, Sr., Region 5 defensive MVP amassed 99 tackles, caused four fumbles, had three hurries, two blocked punts and a sack for 183 total defensive points. He also rushed for 1,080 yards and 12 TDs.
DB - Spencer Meier, Murray, 5-11, 161, Sr., All-around talent tallied 47 solo tackles , 56 assists, nine for loss, 11 pass breakups, three INTs and three caused fumbles. He also had 876 yards offense and six TDs. "One of the finest players I've ever coached. " ' Coach Wade Meier.
DB - Eric Soderberg, Bountiful, 5-10, 165, Sr., Three-year starter made 46 tackles, three INTs, had 25 catches for 492 yards and five TDs, and returned punts and kicks well. "Eric does everything for us." ' Coach Larry Wall.
DB -Ty Sparrow, Weber, 6-3, 175, Jr., The Warriors' big-play man before his season-ending injury vs. West in the first round. He had 37 receptions for 472 yards and scored 12 touchdowns and was a steady force from his free safety position.
K - Trent Williams, Provo, 6-1, 175, Sr., Outstanding kicker booted long field goals from 55, 52, 50 and 48 yards out. "He's the best placement kicker I've ever seen." ' Coach Frank Henderson.
SP - Doug Robinson, Mountain Crest, 5-11, 183, Sr., You name it, he excelled while doing it for the Mustangs ' running, catching, passing, punting and returning kicks. He had 12 touchdowns, including one kickoff return and one punt return for a score.
SP - Cole Boyer, Bonneville, 5-9, 162, Sr., Speedy Laker zipped through opposing special teams for a total of 634 yards in kickoff and punt returns. He returned two kicks 99 yards for touchdowns.
CLASS 4A SECOND TEAM
QB - Chad Nichols, Provo, Sr.
RB - Landon Beus, Fremont, Sr.
RB - David Ashworth, Provo, Sr.
WR - Matt Larson, Woods Cross, Sr.
TE - McKay Wadley, Pleasant Grove, Sr.
OL - Josh Whitehead, American Fork, Sr.
OL - Bryce Loader, Box Elder, Sr.
OL - Jason Lind, Murray, Sr.
OL - Ehin Wilkes, East, Sr.
OL - Jake Green, Fremont, Sr.
OL - Rafe Maughan, Weber, Sr.
DL - J.D. Hall, Weber, Sr.
DL - Wayne Alofipo, West, Sr.
DL - Bryant Atkinson, Timpview, Jr.
DL - Nathan Herrscher, Olympus, Jr.
LB - Casey Gubler, Bountiful, Sr.
LB - Andy Sanders, Logan, Sr.
LB - Kite Afeaki, West, Sr.
DB - Rick Nelson, Logan, Sr.
DB - Jon Graves, Weber, Sr.
DB - Brandon Webb, Cyprus, Jr.
DB - Adam Chase, Lone Peak, Sr.
K - Dave Vincent, Bonneville, Sr.
K - Gary Nye, Cyprus, Jr.
SP - Mike Yeates, Highland, Sr.
SP - Brad Taylor, Pleasant Grove, Sr.
CLASS 4A HONORABLE MENTION
Eric Eyre, Box Elder
Matt Davidson, Logan
Casey Bingham, Mountain Crest
Jake Kuresa, Mountain Crest
Jake Afurai, Bonneville
Mike Cole, Bonneville
Erik Swensen, Sky View
Mike May, Cyprus
Pete Black, Highland
Paul Iloa, West
Judd Gines, Provo
Jared Heaton, Lone Peak
David Rawlins, Mountain Crest
Scott Allen, Timpview
Marc Jackson, Olympus
K.C. Nordfors, Bountiful
Jacob Anderson, Lone Peak
Dustin Duckett, Timpview
Jason McNeal, Woods Cross
Victor Filipe, Highland
Danny Wilson, Lone Peak
Eric Mullen, Roy
Ben Jones, Provo
Naisi Panisi, West
Anthony Catenzaro, West
Brent Neel, Springville
Robby Gueck, Springville
Rob Stark, Bountiful
Brad Hales, Spanish Fork
Ashton Buswell, Weber, 5-9, 170, Sr., LB
As an outside linebacker, Buswell made 105 tackles and two sacks with five interceptions. As a running back he averaged 7.5 yards per carry for 449 yards. Not only is Buswell great at football, but he is an accomplished international wrestler, a standout soccer player, a fine scholar and the Weber student body president as well. His well-roundedness is why he is a national finalist for the respected Wendy's High School Heisman award.
Buswell will be best remembered for his phenomenal performance in the 4A semifinals against Fremont, when he filled in at running back and rushed for 169 yards. That included a stampeding 36-yard touchdown run with two minutes left which boosted the Warriors to the win.
CLASS 4A FIRST TEAM
QB - Danny Southwick, Timpview, 6-2, 205, Sr., Tremendous thrower passed for 2,984 yards ' a state record for yards per game at 298.4 ' and 27 touchdowns during his senior season.
QB - Seth Patterson, Bountiful, 5-9, 180, Sr., Great two-way player was the Braves' QB on both sides as QB and free safety. He had 45 total tackles. The Region 5 offensive MVP passed for 130.5 yards a game with 20 TDs. He also rushed for 610 yards and five scores.
RB - Misi Tupe, Bonneville, 5-11, 230, Sr., Region 4 offensive MVP is a two-time first-team all-stater. He rushed for 21 touchdowns and 1,221 yards on 130 carries for a whopping 9.39 yards per carry.
RB - Matt Ramos, Bountiful, 6-0, 200, Sr., Two-year starter was a workhorse in the backfield for the Braves. He rushed for 1,382 yards and 15 TDs on 174 carries (106.3 ypg). He also passed for a TD.
WR - Marc Hansen, Fremont, 6-1, 175, Sr., Flashy WR had eye-popping stats ' 77 catches, 1,203 yards (100.3 per game), 13 TDs. "He's the best receiver in the state." ' Coach Blaine Monkres.
WR - Dane Church, Timpview, 5-9, 155, Jr., "Our most exciting player." ' Coach Chad Van Orden. Speedster hauled in 58 catches for 1,090 yards and 13 TDs. Set school records in TDs, receptions.
WR - Darek Giles, Provo, 5-11, 165, Sr., Whenever the Bulldogs needed a key play they looked to this standout. He had eight TDs and nine INTs. "He was our MVP." ' Coach Frank Henderson.
TE - Chris Cooley, Logan, 6-4, 210, Sr., The latest in a long line of great Grizzly tight ends, he snared 46 catches for 625 yards and five touchdowns. "He's the best tight end Logan High has ever had." ' Coach Mike Favero. Also had eight sacks.
OL - Jake Knighton, Bountiful, 6-1, 220, Sr., 3-year starter was tough all-around, totaling 39 solos, 35 assists, 9 sacks. "He's one of the most physical players I have ever coached." ' Coach Larry Wall.
OL - Ed Tuiono, East, 6-3, 245, Sr., Used fantastic size, strength and speed (4.75 40) to his team's benefit. "Most physical athlete I have ever coached." ' Coach Keeko Georgelas.
OL - Adam Cardwell, Olympus, 6-3, 210, Sr., Three-year starter was a key cog in the Titans' '98 championship and had a fine senior season on top of that. "Adam is the best offensive lineman I have ever coached." ' Coach Mike Miller.
OL - Spencer Oman, Springville, 6-3, 265, Sr., Two-year starter was a bright spot for the Red Devils this season, using his good size to pester opposing linemen. "He is a great blocker." ' Coach Doug Bills.
OL - Nathan Warner, Cyprus, 6-2, 225, Sr., He was a power up front for the Pirates. He graded out best in seven of 11 Cyprus games. He was also a tough challenge to contain on the defensive line.
DL - Jay Banner, Bonneville, 6-4, 220, Sr., Two-year starter punished teams after his early injury. He had 42 tackles, 34 assists, four batted passes, five sacks and one fumble recovery after missing two games. "A good young man." ' Coach Thom Budge.
DL - C.J. Ah You, Lone Peak, 6-3, 215, Sr., Powerful lineman racked up 2.8 sacks and made eight tackles on average. He also returned an interception for a touchdown. "A really dominant defensive player." ' Coach Monte Morgan.
DL - Fielding Dunn, American Fork, 6-0, 240, Sr., Two-way starter used his great quickness and excellent strength to cause havoc in the trenches. "He was always ready to play and was consistent. He never had a bad game." ' Coach Davis Knight.
DL - Lewis Painter, Mountain Crest, 6-0, 200, Sr., Big-time battler was tops on his team in both sacks and tackles and always threw a wrench in opposing teams' offenses. "He's an intense competitor." ' Coach Dan Cox.
LB - Cameron Jensen, Bountiful, 6-1, 210, Sr., Bone-crushing hitter made a whopping 86 solo tackles, 55 assists, two interceptions, two sacks and blocked two kicks in leading the Braves' D. He also rushed for 819 yards, had 200 receiving yards and scored 15 TDs.
LB - Darin Scott, Weber, 6-0, 210, Sr., The Region 4 defensive MVP played a huge role in the Warriors' championship run. He had 153 total tackles, 61/2 sacks, two picks, including the huge one in the finals. "He was always a big hitter." ' Coach Kory Bosgieter.
LB - Paul Walkenhorst, Lone Peak, 6-4, 225, Sr., The Knights' leading tackler for two years had three picks and averaged 12 tackles a game even though teams kept the ball away from his side of the field. He also averaged 6.1 yards a carry and scored six TDs as a fullback.
LB - Matt Astill, Cyprus, 5-7, 185, Sr., Region 5 defensive MVP amassed 99 tackles, caused four fumbles, had three hurries, two blocked punts and a sack for 183 total defensive points. He also rushed for 1,080 yards and 12 TDs.
DB - Spencer Meier, Murray, 5-11, 161, Sr., All-around talent tallied 47 solo tackles , 56 assists, nine for loss, 11 pass breakups, three INTs and three caused fumbles. He also had 876 yards offense and six TDs. "One of the finest players I've ever coached. " ' Coach Wade Meier.
DB - Eric Soderberg, Bountiful, 5-10, 165, Sr., Three-year starter made 46 tackles, three INTs, had 25 catches for 492 yards and five TDs, and returned punts and kicks well. "Eric does everything for us." ' Coach Larry Wall.
DB -Ty Sparrow, Weber, 6-3, 175, Jr., The Warriors' big-play man before his season-ending injury vs. West in the first round. He had 37 receptions for 472 yards and scored 12 touchdowns and was a steady force from his free safety position.
K - Trent Williams, Provo, 6-1, 175, Sr., Outstanding kicker booted long field goals from 55, 52, 50 and 48 yards out. "He's the best placement kicker I've ever seen." ' Coach Frank Henderson.
SP - Doug Robinson, Mountain Crest, 5-11, 183, Sr., You name it, he excelled while doing it for the Mustangs ' running, catching, passing, punting and returning kicks. He had 12 touchdowns, including one kickoff return and one punt return for a score.
SP - Cole Boyer, Bonneville, 5-9, 162, Sr., Speedy Laker zipped through opposing special teams for a total of 634 yards in kickoff and punt returns. He returned two kicks 99 yards for touchdowns.
CLASS 4A SECOND TEAM
QB - Chad Nichols, Provo, Sr.
RB - Landon Beus, Fremont, Sr.
RB - David Ashworth, Provo, Sr.
WR - Matt Larson, Woods Cross, Sr.
TE - McKay Wadley, Pleasant Grove, Sr.
OL - Josh Whitehead, American Fork, Sr.
OL - Bryce Loader, Box Elder, Sr.
OL - Jason Lind, Murray, Sr.
OL - Ehin Wilkes, East, Sr.
OL - Jake Green, Fremont, Sr.
OL - Rafe Maughan, Weber, Sr.
DL - J.D. Hall, Weber, Sr.
DL - Wayne Alofipo, West, Sr.
DL - Bryant Atkinson, Timpview, Jr.
DL - Nathan Herrscher, Olympus, Jr.
LB - Casey Gubler, Bountiful, Sr.
LB - Andy Sanders, Logan, Sr.
LB - Kite Afeaki, West, Sr.
DB - Rick Nelson, Logan, Sr.
DB - Jon Graves, Weber, Sr.
DB - Brandon Webb, Cyprus, Jr.
DB - Adam Chase, Lone Peak, Sr.
K - Dave Vincent, Bonneville, Sr.
K - Gary Nye, Cyprus, Jr.
SP - Mike Yeates, Highland, Sr.
SP - Brad Taylor, Pleasant Grove, Sr.
CLASS 4A HONORABLE MENTION
Eric Eyre, Box Elder
Matt Davidson, Logan
Casey Bingham, Mountain Crest
Jake Kuresa, Mountain Crest
Jake Afurai, Bonneville
Mike Cole, Bonneville
Erik Swensen, Sky View
Mike May, Cyprus
Pete Black, Highland
Paul Iloa, West
Judd Gines, Provo
Jared Heaton, Lone Peak
David Rawlins, Mountain Crest
Scott Allen, Timpview
Marc Jackson, Olympus
K.C. Nordfors, Bountiful
Jacob Anderson, Lone Peak
Dustin Duckett, Timpview
Jason McNeal, Woods Cross
Victor Filipe, Highland
Danny Wilson, Lone Peak
Eric Mullen, Roy
Ben Jones, Provo
Naisi Panisi, West
Anthony Catenzaro, West
Brent Neel, Springville
Robby Gueck, Springville
Rob Stark, Bountiful
Brad Hales, Spanish Fork
Class 3A
3A MVP
Jess Hacker, Snow Canyon, 6-4, 240, Sr., OL
Whenever the Warriors needed a big play, Jacobsen said they usually ran Hacker's direction. At a key moment in the semifinal game against Delta, for instance, Hacker made a huge block to allow Snow Canyon to get a first down on 4th-and-two. He also paved the way for a 12-yard gain on the opening play of the 3A title game, which the Warriors easily won over Emery. Those are simply two of many examples of how he handled the state's toughest linemen.
"When we had to get it done, Jess stepped up and got it done in real good fashion. And he usually did it with a little bit of an exclamation point," coach Bill Jacobsen added.
CLASS 3A FIRST TEAM
QB - Jeff Oliverson, Cedar, 6-3, 210, Sr., Led the Redmen to the state championship game as a junior and backed that up with a solid year. His best game was a 365-yard outing against Uintah.
QB - Brett Johnson, North Sanpete, 5-10, 165, Sr., Quality playmaker concluded fine prep career by throwing for 1,870 yards and 20 TDs. "He was a great leader for our team for two years." ' Coach Mark Wootton.
RB - Ryan Van Roosendaal, Wasatch, 6-0, 190, Sr., Excellent running back used quickness and strength to join an elite group as he rushed for 2,014 yards, becoming only the seventh player in Utah history to run for 2K-plus. "Never quits, great heart." ' Coach Ron Tree.
RB - Zac Sharp, Emery, 6-1, 195, Sr., Powerful player bulled his way through defenses for 1,215 yards and 27 touchdowns on 201 carries. He was a defensive stopper as well, picking up 60 unassisted tackles with 72 assists in leading Emery to the finals.
WR - Cody Wardle, Pine View, 5-7, 171, Sr., Fleet-footed WR grabbed 57 catches for 1,019 yards (17.9 ypc) and 14 TDs. "Cody has been the lifeline of Pine View football and is a true warrior." ' Coach Sark Arslanian.
WR - Chris Busch, Uintah, 6-0, 180, Sr., Three-sport standout used his great speed and athleticism to excel at several positions for the Utes. "Chris is one of the best players we have ever had at Uintah." ' Coach Curg Belcher.
WR - Garrett Jacobsen, Snow Canyon, 6-0, 170, Sr., Speedy talent is school's career reception leader (85). He had 43 receptions and nine TDs along with eight interceptions from his free safety spot. "Very good hands and very smart with good sense on the field." ' Coach Bill Jacobsen.
TE - Tim Odland, Park City, 6-2, 210, Sr., Standout had 46 catches for nearly 600 yards. Linebacker also tallied 145 tackles (80 solo), 11 sacks, three fumble recoveries, eight hurries and three blocks. "Great player. Best blocker I ever coached." ' Coach Mike Shepherd.
OL - Devin Shepherd, North Sanpete, 6-0, 220, Sr., Two-year starter was very athletic for an offensive lineman. "He was a leader of our team, and he runs well for a big man." ' Coach Mark Wootton.
OL - Paul Fisher, Dixie, 6-8, 315, Sr., All-American only allowed one sack while providing great pass protection. On the defensive line, he racked up five sacks and made 86 tackles.
OL - Drew Adams, Snow Canyon, 6-0, 245, Sr., Key cog in the Warriors' explosive offensive machine. He was a two-year starter. "He's very intelligent and has good feet." ' Coach Bill Jacobsen.
OL - Jon Ence, Snow Canyon, 6-0, 195, Sr., Took care of the snapping duties with great proficiency and was a leader on the line. "He is strong, smart and was very good at center." ' Coach Bill Jacobsen.
OL - Daniel Tuttle, Emery, 6-3, 170, Sr., Spartans always relied on superior blocking from his position. "He was the anchor of our offensive line." ' Coach Jim Jones. He was also a fine linebacker.
OL - Lee Chart, Park City, 6-2, 275, Sr., "Great blocker and pass protector." ' Coach Mike Shepherd. His defensive stats were off the chart as well, with 115 tackles, 12 sacks and six blocks.
OL - Del Dickson, Uintah, 6-1, 205, Sr., Skilled lineman, who started for three years, was a brute up front for the Utes. "He was an outstanding lineman." ' Coach Curg Belcher.
DL - Lee Song, Bear River, 6-1, 225, Sr., Region 7 co-defensive player of the year had six sacks, 97 total tackles, six caused fumbles, three recoveries and 11 hurries. The Bears' team captain also carries a 3.975 GPA.
DL - Storm Singleton, Delta, 5-7, 190, So., Only 10th-grader to make first team in any class led the Rabbits in sacks and total tackles. He was also Delta's second-leading rusher. "Being as wide as he is tall, he is very hard to handle." ' Coach Dean Fowles.
DL - Dustin Thacker, Lehi, 6-0, 175, Jr., Quick defender finished with 46 solo tackles and 31 assists. He had 121/2 sacks. "He made a lot of tackles from behind." ' Coach Steve Clements.
DL - Dane Rowe, Snow Canyon, 6-0, 190, Sr., Made presence known with quickness and strength. He also read offenses very well. "The best defensive end we have had." ' Coach Bill Jacobsen.
LB - Rhett Frei, Snow Canyon, 6-1, 190, Sr., The powerful middle linebacker had a keen ability to read offenses and react to lead the Warriors' defense. "He has a good nose for the ball and was a great team leader." ' Coach Bill Jacobsen.
LB - Coby Wilson, Lehi, 6-0, 200, Sr., The Pioneers' team MVP averaged almost 12 tackles a game for a total of 112, including 62 solo and 50 assisted. He also had 405 yards rushing with nine TDs. "He was always at the right place at the right time." ' Coach Steve Clements.
DB - Pack Brinton, Snow Canyon, 6-2, 170, Sr., The Warriors' best cover man hounded opponents' best receivers and quarterbacks, making six interceptions while doing so. "He's a good hitter." ' Coach Bill Jacobsen.
DB - Brad Stilson, Emery, 6-0, 170, Sr., Talented defender was also a top-notch quarterback. He directed the Spartans offense, which scored 432 points by passing for 1,400 yards and 13 TDs and rushing for 500 yards.
K - Logan Fielding, Snow Canyon, 5-10, 180, Sr., He was a consistent field-goal kicker within the 50-yard line and often pinned opponents deep on kickoffs. "He was a great help to our program." ' Coach Bill Jacobsen.
P - Dave Horlacher, Dixie, 6-3, 185, Sr., Phenom punter booted 46.5 yards per kick. He also made 31 of 33 PATs, four field goals and passed for 2,400 yards with two 400-plus games as the Flyers' quarterback.
SP - Trevor Fronk, Bear River, 5-9, 160, Sr., This multidimensional talent, who carries a 4.0 GPA, piled up 2,009 all-purpose yards for the Bears. He also accounted for 22 touchdowns. He averaged 36 yards a kick return.
CLASS 3A SECOND TEAM
QB - Scott Jensen, Snow Canyon, Sr.
RB - Darrin Hill, Snow Canyon, Sr.
RB - Landon Lounsbury, Snow Canyon, Sr.
RB - Sven Nelson, Bear River, Sr.
WR - Mike Justice, Emery, Sr.
WR - James Platt, Cedar, Sr.
TE - Nate Janes, Canyon View, Sr.
OL - Keith Knight, Delta, Sr.
OL - Kirk Nelson, Bear River, Sr.
OL - Brad White, Union, Sr.
OL - Josh Williams, Morgan, Sr.
OL - Hootie Roche, Bear River, Sr.
DL - Scott Fisher, Dixie, Sr.
DL - Mark Noorlander, North Sanpete, Sr.
DL - Garrett Rees, Morgan, Sr.
LB - Mike Gower, Cedar, Sr.
LB - Josh Probst, Wasatch, Sr.
LB - Mitch Childs, Emery, Sr.
LB - Todd Stewart, Uintah, Sr.
DB - Bret Bennett, Emery, Sr.
DB - David Christofferson, Lehi, Sr.
DB - Mitch Morgan, Wasatch, Sr.
DB - Chris Anderson, North Sanpete, Sr.
DB - Chad Droubay, Delta, Sr.
P - Travis Atwood, Wasatch, Sr.
SP - B.J. Benson, Lehi, Sr.
SP - Cory Ashby, Hurricane, Jr.
CLASS 3A HONORABLE MENTION
Korey Adams, Morgan
Cody Greenwood, Carbon
Jaren Rowley, Delta
Joel Carter, Judge Memorial
Eric Atkinson, Granite
Dave Turner, Dixie
Tim Pack, Park City
Ivan Bignay, Wasatch
Eric Grant, Emery
Nolan Jensen, Bear River
Will Webster, Wasatch
John Clements, Emery
Brandon Rogers, Park City
Nick Wilson, Bear River
Stewart Solomson, Snow Canyon
Tucker Jensen, Morgan
Bryce Patterson, Morgan
Brad Schultz, Ben Lomond
Andrew Lewis, Carbon
Cam Toone, Bear River
Trevor Scott, Bear River
Eric Wilbur, Lehi
Rory Johnson, North Sanpete
Brett Gifford, Pine View
Chase Stephens, Pine View
Pete Julander, Wasatch
Danny Morton, Uintah
Tyler Beck, Snow Canyon
Spencer Stradinger, Union
Brock Rogers, Delta
Danny Myers, Delta
Josh Adams, Dixie
Jess Hacker, Snow Canyon, 6-4, 240, Sr., OL
Whenever the Warriors needed a big play, Jacobsen said they usually ran Hacker's direction. At a key moment in the semifinal game against Delta, for instance, Hacker made a huge block to allow Snow Canyon to get a first down on 4th-and-two. He also paved the way for a 12-yard gain on the opening play of the 3A title game, which the Warriors easily won over Emery. Those are simply two of many examples of how he handled the state's toughest linemen.
"When we had to get it done, Jess stepped up and got it done in real good fashion. And he usually did it with a little bit of an exclamation point," coach Bill Jacobsen added.
CLASS 3A FIRST TEAM
QB - Jeff Oliverson, Cedar, 6-3, 210, Sr., Led the Redmen to the state championship game as a junior and backed that up with a solid year. His best game was a 365-yard outing against Uintah.
QB - Brett Johnson, North Sanpete, 5-10, 165, Sr., Quality playmaker concluded fine prep career by throwing for 1,870 yards and 20 TDs. "He was a great leader for our team for two years." ' Coach Mark Wootton.
RB - Ryan Van Roosendaal, Wasatch, 6-0, 190, Sr., Excellent running back used quickness and strength to join an elite group as he rushed for 2,014 yards, becoming only the seventh player in Utah history to run for 2K-plus. "Never quits, great heart." ' Coach Ron Tree.
RB - Zac Sharp, Emery, 6-1, 195, Sr., Powerful player bulled his way through defenses for 1,215 yards and 27 touchdowns on 201 carries. He was a defensive stopper as well, picking up 60 unassisted tackles with 72 assists in leading Emery to the finals.
WR - Cody Wardle, Pine View, 5-7, 171, Sr., Fleet-footed WR grabbed 57 catches for 1,019 yards (17.9 ypc) and 14 TDs. "Cody has been the lifeline of Pine View football and is a true warrior." ' Coach Sark Arslanian.
WR - Chris Busch, Uintah, 6-0, 180, Sr., Three-sport standout used his great speed and athleticism to excel at several positions for the Utes. "Chris is one of the best players we have ever had at Uintah." ' Coach Curg Belcher.
WR - Garrett Jacobsen, Snow Canyon, 6-0, 170, Sr., Speedy talent is school's career reception leader (85). He had 43 receptions and nine TDs along with eight interceptions from his free safety spot. "Very good hands and very smart with good sense on the field." ' Coach Bill Jacobsen.
TE - Tim Odland, Park City, 6-2, 210, Sr., Standout had 46 catches for nearly 600 yards. Linebacker also tallied 145 tackles (80 solo), 11 sacks, three fumble recoveries, eight hurries and three blocks. "Great player. Best blocker I ever coached." ' Coach Mike Shepherd.
OL - Devin Shepherd, North Sanpete, 6-0, 220, Sr., Two-year starter was very athletic for an offensive lineman. "He was a leader of our team, and he runs well for a big man." ' Coach Mark Wootton.
OL - Paul Fisher, Dixie, 6-8, 315, Sr., All-American only allowed one sack while providing great pass protection. On the defensive line, he racked up five sacks and made 86 tackles.
OL - Drew Adams, Snow Canyon, 6-0, 245, Sr., Key cog in the Warriors' explosive offensive machine. He was a two-year starter. "He's very intelligent and has good feet." ' Coach Bill Jacobsen.
OL - Jon Ence, Snow Canyon, 6-0, 195, Sr., Took care of the snapping duties with great proficiency and was a leader on the line. "He is strong, smart and was very good at center." ' Coach Bill Jacobsen.
OL - Daniel Tuttle, Emery, 6-3, 170, Sr., Spartans always relied on superior blocking from his position. "He was the anchor of our offensive line." ' Coach Jim Jones. He was also a fine linebacker.
OL - Lee Chart, Park City, 6-2, 275, Sr., "Great blocker and pass protector." ' Coach Mike Shepherd. His defensive stats were off the chart as well, with 115 tackles, 12 sacks and six blocks.
OL - Del Dickson, Uintah, 6-1, 205, Sr., Skilled lineman, who started for three years, was a brute up front for the Utes. "He was an outstanding lineman." ' Coach Curg Belcher.
DL - Lee Song, Bear River, 6-1, 225, Sr., Region 7 co-defensive player of the year had six sacks, 97 total tackles, six caused fumbles, three recoveries and 11 hurries. The Bears' team captain also carries a 3.975 GPA.
DL - Storm Singleton, Delta, 5-7, 190, So., Only 10th-grader to make first team in any class led the Rabbits in sacks and total tackles. He was also Delta's second-leading rusher. "Being as wide as he is tall, he is very hard to handle." ' Coach Dean Fowles.
DL - Dustin Thacker, Lehi, 6-0, 175, Jr., Quick defender finished with 46 solo tackles and 31 assists. He had 121/2 sacks. "He made a lot of tackles from behind." ' Coach Steve Clements.
DL - Dane Rowe, Snow Canyon, 6-0, 190, Sr., Made presence known with quickness and strength. He also read offenses very well. "The best defensive end we have had." ' Coach Bill Jacobsen.
LB - Rhett Frei, Snow Canyon, 6-1, 190, Sr., The powerful middle linebacker had a keen ability to read offenses and react to lead the Warriors' defense. "He has a good nose for the ball and was a great team leader." ' Coach Bill Jacobsen.
LB - Coby Wilson, Lehi, 6-0, 200, Sr., The Pioneers' team MVP averaged almost 12 tackles a game for a total of 112, including 62 solo and 50 assisted. He also had 405 yards rushing with nine TDs. "He was always at the right place at the right time." ' Coach Steve Clements.
DB - Pack Brinton, Snow Canyon, 6-2, 170, Sr., The Warriors' best cover man hounded opponents' best receivers and quarterbacks, making six interceptions while doing so. "He's a good hitter." ' Coach Bill Jacobsen.
DB - Brad Stilson, Emery, 6-0, 170, Sr., Talented defender was also a top-notch quarterback. He directed the Spartans offense, which scored 432 points by passing for 1,400 yards and 13 TDs and rushing for 500 yards.
K - Logan Fielding, Snow Canyon, 5-10, 180, Sr., He was a consistent field-goal kicker within the 50-yard line and often pinned opponents deep on kickoffs. "He was a great help to our program." ' Coach Bill Jacobsen.
P - Dave Horlacher, Dixie, 6-3, 185, Sr., Phenom punter booted 46.5 yards per kick. He also made 31 of 33 PATs, four field goals and passed for 2,400 yards with two 400-plus games as the Flyers' quarterback.
SP - Trevor Fronk, Bear River, 5-9, 160, Sr., This multidimensional talent, who carries a 4.0 GPA, piled up 2,009 all-purpose yards for the Bears. He also accounted for 22 touchdowns. He averaged 36 yards a kick return.
CLASS 3A SECOND TEAM
QB - Scott Jensen, Snow Canyon, Sr.
RB - Darrin Hill, Snow Canyon, Sr.
RB - Landon Lounsbury, Snow Canyon, Sr.
RB - Sven Nelson, Bear River, Sr.
WR - Mike Justice, Emery, Sr.
WR - James Platt, Cedar, Sr.
TE - Nate Janes, Canyon View, Sr.
OL - Keith Knight, Delta, Sr.
OL - Kirk Nelson, Bear River, Sr.
OL - Brad White, Union, Sr.
OL - Josh Williams, Morgan, Sr.
OL - Hootie Roche, Bear River, Sr.
DL - Scott Fisher, Dixie, Sr.
DL - Mark Noorlander, North Sanpete, Sr.
DL - Garrett Rees, Morgan, Sr.
LB - Mike Gower, Cedar, Sr.
LB - Josh Probst, Wasatch, Sr.
LB - Mitch Childs, Emery, Sr.
LB - Todd Stewart, Uintah, Sr.
DB - Bret Bennett, Emery, Sr.
DB - David Christofferson, Lehi, Sr.
DB - Mitch Morgan, Wasatch, Sr.
DB - Chris Anderson, North Sanpete, Sr.
DB - Chad Droubay, Delta, Sr.
P - Travis Atwood, Wasatch, Sr.
SP - B.J. Benson, Lehi, Sr.
SP - Cory Ashby, Hurricane, Jr.
CLASS 3A HONORABLE MENTION
Korey Adams, Morgan
Cody Greenwood, Carbon
Jaren Rowley, Delta
Joel Carter, Judge Memorial
Eric Atkinson, Granite
Dave Turner, Dixie
Tim Pack, Park City
Ivan Bignay, Wasatch
Eric Grant, Emery
Nolan Jensen, Bear River
Will Webster, Wasatch
John Clements, Emery
Brandon Rogers, Park City
Nick Wilson, Bear River
Stewart Solomson, Snow Canyon
Tucker Jensen, Morgan
Bryce Patterson, Morgan
Brad Schultz, Ben Lomond
Andrew Lewis, Carbon
Cam Toone, Bear River
Trevor Scott, Bear River
Eric Wilbur, Lehi
Rory Johnson, North Sanpete
Brett Gifford, Pine View
Chase Stephens, Pine View
Pete Julander, Wasatch
Danny Morton, Uintah
Tyler Beck, Snow Canyon
Spencer Stradinger, Union
Brock Rogers, Delta
Danny Myers, Delta
Josh Adams, Dixie
Class 2A
2A MVP
Brady Nielson, Manti, 6-3, 195, Sr., WR
Nielson grabbed 32 passes for 748 yards (24 yards per catch). And almost half of his catches were for touchdowns (15 receiving TDs). He is also a hurdling state champ and a basketball player, had 22 solo tackles and 74 assists on defenseAgainst South Summit in the 2A championship, Nielson had 80 yards and a touchdown on only three grabs. On defense, he intercepted the ball twice to lead the Templars to their first-ever football crown.
"He's a legitimate D1 player," Brenan Jackson said. "Brady is extremely athletic and very coachable. He can really change the outcome of a ballgame."
CLASS 2A FIRST TEAM
QB - Joey Edmunds, South Summit, 6-1, 175, Sr., Outstanding playmaker completed 226 of his 373 passes (61 percent) for 2,590 yards and 27 touchdowns in guiding the Wildcats to back-to-back finals appearances.
QB - Craig Barnes, Milford, 6-1, 160, Sr., A rare talent, he has been the starter in the Tigers' backfield since 1996. He also had a team-high 12 interceptions. "He was the leader of the team and kept the guys together." Coach Daren Cheney.
RB - Jake Williams, Manti, 5-11, 175, Sr., A key contributor to the Templars' tricky offense, he rushed for 802 yards on 104 carries (7.6 ypc) and three TDs. As a middle linebacker, he made 92 tackles with one interception.
RB - Bryan Castle, South Sevier, 6-1, 190, Jr., Solid two-way player rushed for 1,298 yards and had 196 yards receiving with a total of nine touchdowns. The Ram-tough underclassmen also made 123 tackles.
RB - Aaron Marshall, Beaver, 6-0, 190, Jr., Strong runner surpassed the 100-yard mark in each of his last five games. He also averaged 10 tackles. "He's a kid we could count on to get things done. Our go-to guy." Coach Brandon Draper.
RB - Trent Thompson, Milford, 5-11, 150, Sr., The Region 11 MVP rushed for more than 1,000 yards and found his way into the end zone 21 times. "He was big for us all year." Coach Daren Cheney.
RB - Todd Christensen, Altamont, 5-6, 160, Sr., Elusive runner scampered for 854 yards on just 89 carries (9.6 ypc) and scored four TDs. On defense he totaled 74 tackles, two hurries, two interceptions and one fumble recovery.
RB - Joey Sutorius, Juab, 6-1, 195, Sr., Always a big-play threat, he rushed for 1,123 yards and had 410 total return yards. On defense, the speedster picked off six passes to anchor the Wasps.
WR - Aaron Englebright, Grand, 6-0, 185, Sr., Two-time first-team all-stater collected 47 receptions for 823 yards and seven touchdowns in only seven games. He also averaged 5.1 yards a carry and 20.7 yards on punt returns for 1,467 all-purpose yards.
WR - Danny Hall, Monticello, 6-0, 150, Sr., Two-way starter as a receiver and a free safety was also the Buckaroos' punter and team captain. "He always found a way to make the big play." Coach Mike Bowring.
LINE - Rick Jarvis, Beaver, 6-0, 205, Sr., Official position was left tackle, but he got around on defense to average 12 tackles a game. "He really has a nose for the ball. I thought he was the best linebacker in the state." Coach Brandon Draper.
LINE - Brody Perschon, Manti, 5-10, 150, Sr., Starting center helped the 2A champion Templars roll to 5,000 yards of total offense. The team captain also had six solo tackles and 50 assists.
LINE - Scott Barclay, Manti, 6-1, 175, Sr., Right offensive tackle was another big factor in the Templars' tough-to-defend multi-attack offense. At outside linebacker, he compiled 27 solo tackles and 80 assists with two sacks.
LINE - Aaron Westerman, South Summit, 6-3, 220, Sr., Tough two-way trenchman was a force up front for the Wildcats. He had 22 solo tackles, 66 assists, five quarterback sacks and two pass knockdowns.
LINE - Gavin Blonquist, North Summit, 5-11, 205, Sr., Rugged lineman was a three-year starter at center and handled kicking duties as well. Led team in tackles with 87 solos, 29 assists with 12 tackles for losses.
LINE - Adam Palmer, Grantsville, 6-2, 190, Sr., The Cowboys got a lot of production for two years out of this two-way starter. "He was our offensive line anchor. A hard-nosed, tough kid and a great competitor." Coach Kevin Butler.
LINE - Ben Weston, Rich, 5-11, 180, Sr., This Rebel caused a lot of problems for opponents. He was the leading tackler for Rich. "He was a hard worker and a great hitter." Coach Jerre Holmes.
LB - Dustin Ford, Grantsville, 5-10, 185, Sr., Packed a punch with his tough tackling style. He made an amazing 342 tackles in two seasons as the leader of the Cowboys' defense. "He was a dandy. You can't replace him." Coach Kevin Butler.
LB - Cy Tidwell, Manti, 5-11, 200, Sr., Did a lot of damage on both sides of the ball. On D he made 26 solo tackles, assisted on 103 and had four sacks and four fumble recoveries. He also rushed for 833 yards and 11 touchdowns.
LB - Jed Christensen, Millard, 6-0, 185, Sr., Versatile standout played about half of the positions for the Eagles on defense in the middle and up front. He also rushed for 700 yards. "One of the most feared kids we had." Coach Dennis Alldredge.
LB - Tye Shumway, San Juan, 5-9, 165, Sr., Very quick two-way starter credited for helping Broncos turn season around. He made 137 total tackles with four sacks, while also rushing for 747 yards and 11 TDs.
LB - Luke Wren, Milford, 5-10, 152, Sr., He was the leader of the Tigers' defense and topped the team in tackles made. "He's a hard-hitter, the intimidator of the defense." Coach Daren Cheney.
LB - Greg Hammond, Gunnison, 6-0, 170, Sr., Hard-running fullback pounded out 858 yards on the ground on 136 attempts (6.3 ypc) and averaged over 10 yards a reception. He had 66 solo tackles and eight sacks on defense.
DB - Justin Stevenson, Manti, 5-9, 150, Sr., Fantastic "fly" back averaged 9.8 yards a carry (824 yards on 84 touches) and scored six TDs. He also started at corner, making 13 solo tackles and 35 assists, and returned kickoffs.
DB - Ethan Atkinson, South Summit, 5-4, 170, Sr., "He's the mainstay of our team, a team leader on and off the field." Coach Garry Walker. He had 23 solo tackles, 42 assists and two deflections, and was also a good offensive player.
DB - Kendall Despain, Duchesne, 5-10, 175, Jr., Safety made 50 solo tackles, 31 assists and caused three fumbles. He averaged 4.3 yards a rush and scored four TDs. "Kendall is a big hitter with a big heart." Coach Brian Berrong.
DB - Dane Stephenson, Millard, 5-8, 150, Sr., The Eagles' lightning quick on-field leader, he directed the wishbone offense. He also played corner and free safety and was the leading tackler. "He's just a great natural athlete." Coach Dennis Alldredge.
K - Curtis McEntire, South Summit, 6-2, 180, Sr., He averaged 57.4 yards on kickoffs and booted 17 field goals from an average of 36 yards out. His long was a 53-yarder. "One of best all-around players I have coached." Coach Garry Walker.
CLASS 2A SECOND TEAM
QB - Steve Jones, Manti, Sr.
RB - Seth Hallows, North Sevier, Jr.
RB - Kyle Laws, San Juan, Sr.
RB - Shaun Mullins, Duchesne, Jr.
WR - Jarin Leavitt, South Summit, Sr.
WR - Josh Blaisdell, Kanab, Sr.
TE - Chad Hill, Gunnison, Sr.
TE - Jeremiah Church, Manti, Sr.
OL - Shaun Begay, San Juan, Sr.
OL - Joel Peart, Rich, Sr.
OL - Jesse Boone, Millard, Sr.
OL - Nick Clayton, Grand, Sr.
OL - Josh Christensen, South Sevier, Sr.
OL - Rick Christensen, Gunnison, Sr.
OL - Joseph Fife, Manti, Sr.
OL - Steven Anderson, Millard, Sr.
DL - Jordan Thompson, Manti, Sr.
DL - Taylor Smith, Parowan, Sr.
DL - Sam Seamore, Parowan, Sr.
DL - Trent Olsen, Juab, Sr.
DL - Brady Wilson, South Summit, Sr.
DL - John Tate, San Juan, Sr.
LB - Mark Barnes, Milford, Sr.
LB - Monty Hawkins, Kanab, Sr.
LB - Layne Sondrup, South Sevier, Sr.
LB - Chad Westover, Gunnison, Sr.
LB - Brady McDonald, Gunnison, Sr.
LB - Devin Tew, Altamont, Sr.
LB - Garrett Dastrup, Altamont, Sr.
DB - Travis Kyhl, Juab, Sr.
DB - Jim Barnes, Kanab, Sr.
DB - Lex Cornia, Rich, Sr.
DB - Brett Allbrecht, Beaver, Jr.
DB - Chris Fawson, Grantsville, Sr.
CLASS 2A HONORABLE MENTION
Mike Durbin, Juab
Tim Shurtliff, Enterprise
Matt Dowell, Monticello
Klint York, Grand
Jeremy Cummings, Grantsville
Josh Bastian, North Sevier
Hunter Shaheen, North Sevier
Dal Holman, South Summit
Brody Lewis, South Summit
Ryan Johnson, South Summit
Nate Jackson, Rich
Robbie Bradshaw, Beaver
Luke Toby, Beaver
Chris Lee, San Juan
Trevor Stephenson, Millard
Tyler Alldredge, Millard
Landon Hallows, North Sevier
Van Robinson, North Summit
Joe Child, Kanab
Joey Meeks, Altamont
Preston Bunker, Monticello
Trevor Royce, Juab
Trevor Olsen, San Juan
Tyler Smith, Rich
Casey Lewis, South Summit
Russell Forest, Beaver
Jacob Robinson, Millard
Whit Reynolds, Gunnison
Lane Barney, South Sevier
Carl Mouritsen, Grantsville
Cade Anderson, Manti
Brad Knight, Grand
Brady Nielson, Manti, 6-3, 195, Sr., WR
Nielson grabbed 32 passes for 748 yards (24 yards per catch). And almost half of his catches were for touchdowns (15 receiving TDs). He is also a hurdling state champ and a basketball player, had 22 solo tackles and 74 assists on defenseAgainst South Summit in the 2A championship, Nielson had 80 yards and a touchdown on only three grabs. On defense, he intercepted the ball twice to lead the Templars to their first-ever football crown.
"He's a legitimate D1 player," Brenan Jackson said. "Brady is extremely athletic and very coachable. He can really change the outcome of a ballgame."
CLASS 2A FIRST TEAM
QB - Joey Edmunds, South Summit, 6-1, 175, Sr., Outstanding playmaker completed 226 of his 373 passes (61 percent) for 2,590 yards and 27 touchdowns in guiding the Wildcats to back-to-back finals appearances.
QB - Craig Barnes, Milford, 6-1, 160, Sr., A rare talent, he has been the starter in the Tigers' backfield since 1996. He also had a team-high 12 interceptions. "He was the leader of the team and kept the guys together." Coach Daren Cheney.
RB - Jake Williams, Manti, 5-11, 175, Sr., A key contributor to the Templars' tricky offense, he rushed for 802 yards on 104 carries (7.6 ypc) and three TDs. As a middle linebacker, he made 92 tackles with one interception.
RB - Bryan Castle, South Sevier, 6-1, 190, Jr., Solid two-way player rushed for 1,298 yards and had 196 yards receiving with a total of nine touchdowns. The Ram-tough underclassmen also made 123 tackles.
RB - Aaron Marshall, Beaver, 6-0, 190, Jr., Strong runner surpassed the 100-yard mark in each of his last five games. He also averaged 10 tackles. "He's a kid we could count on to get things done. Our go-to guy." Coach Brandon Draper.
RB - Trent Thompson, Milford, 5-11, 150, Sr., The Region 11 MVP rushed for more than 1,000 yards and found his way into the end zone 21 times. "He was big for us all year." Coach Daren Cheney.
RB - Todd Christensen, Altamont, 5-6, 160, Sr., Elusive runner scampered for 854 yards on just 89 carries (9.6 ypc) and scored four TDs. On defense he totaled 74 tackles, two hurries, two interceptions and one fumble recovery.
RB - Joey Sutorius, Juab, 6-1, 195, Sr., Always a big-play threat, he rushed for 1,123 yards and had 410 total return yards. On defense, the speedster picked off six passes to anchor the Wasps.
WR - Aaron Englebright, Grand, 6-0, 185, Sr., Two-time first-team all-stater collected 47 receptions for 823 yards and seven touchdowns in only seven games. He also averaged 5.1 yards a carry and 20.7 yards on punt returns for 1,467 all-purpose yards.
WR - Danny Hall, Monticello, 6-0, 150, Sr., Two-way starter as a receiver and a free safety was also the Buckaroos' punter and team captain. "He always found a way to make the big play." Coach Mike Bowring.
LINE - Rick Jarvis, Beaver, 6-0, 205, Sr., Official position was left tackle, but he got around on defense to average 12 tackles a game. "He really has a nose for the ball. I thought he was the best linebacker in the state." Coach Brandon Draper.
LINE - Brody Perschon, Manti, 5-10, 150, Sr., Starting center helped the 2A champion Templars roll to 5,000 yards of total offense. The team captain also had six solo tackles and 50 assists.
LINE - Scott Barclay, Manti, 6-1, 175, Sr., Right offensive tackle was another big factor in the Templars' tough-to-defend multi-attack offense. At outside linebacker, he compiled 27 solo tackles and 80 assists with two sacks.
LINE - Aaron Westerman, South Summit, 6-3, 220, Sr., Tough two-way trenchman was a force up front for the Wildcats. He had 22 solo tackles, 66 assists, five quarterback sacks and two pass knockdowns.
LINE - Gavin Blonquist, North Summit, 5-11, 205, Sr., Rugged lineman was a three-year starter at center and handled kicking duties as well. Led team in tackles with 87 solos, 29 assists with 12 tackles for losses.
LINE - Adam Palmer, Grantsville, 6-2, 190, Sr., The Cowboys got a lot of production for two years out of this two-way starter. "He was our offensive line anchor. A hard-nosed, tough kid and a great competitor." Coach Kevin Butler.
LINE - Ben Weston, Rich, 5-11, 180, Sr., This Rebel caused a lot of problems for opponents. He was the leading tackler for Rich. "He was a hard worker and a great hitter." Coach Jerre Holmes.
LB - Dustin Ford, Grantsville, 5-10, 185, Sr., Packed a punch with his tough tackling style. He made an amazing 342 tackles in two seasons as the leader of the Cowboys' defense. "He was a dandy. You can't replace him." Coach Kevin Butler.
LB - Cy Tidwell, Manti, 5-11, 200, Sr., Did a lot of damage on both sides of the ball. On D he made 26 solo tackles, assisted on 103 and had four sacks and four fumble recoveries. He also rushed for 833 yards and 11 touchdowns.
LB - Jed Christensen, Millard, 6-0, 185, Sr., Versatile standout played about half of the positions for the Eagles on defense in the middle and up front. He also rushed for 700 yards. "One of the most feared kids we had." Coach Dennis Alldredge.
LB - Tye Shumway, San Juan, 5-9, 165, Sr., Very quick two-way starter credited for helping Broncos turn season around. He made 137 total tackles with four sacks, while also rushing for 747 yards and 11 TDs.
LB - Luke Wren, Milford, 5-10, 152, Sr., He was the leader of the Tigers' defense and topped the team in tackles made. "He's a hard-hitter, the intimidator of the defense." Coach Daren Cheney.
LB - Greg Hammond, Gunnison, 6-0, 170, Sr., Hard-running fullback pounded out 858 yards on the ground on 136 attempts (6.3 ypc) and averaged over 10 yards a reception. He had 66 solo tackles and eight sacks on defense.
DB - Justin Stevenson, Manti, 5-9, 150, Sr., Fantastic "fly" back averaged 9.8 yards a carry (824 yards on 84 touches) and scored six TDs. He also started at corner, making 13 solo tackles and 35 assists, and returned kickoffs.
DB - Ethan Atkinson, South Summit, 5-4, 170, Sr., "He's the mainstay of our team, a team leader on and off the field." Coach Garry Walker. He had 23 solo tackles, 42 assists and two deflections, and was also a good offensive player.
DB - Kendall Despain, Duchesne, 5-10, 175, Jr., Safety made 50 solo tackles, 31 assists and caused three fumbles. He averaged 4.3 yards a rush and scored four TDs. "Kendall is a big hitter with a big heart." Coach Brian Berrong.
DB - Dane Stephenson, Millard, 5-8, 150, Sr., The Eagles' lightning quick on-field leader, he directed the wishbone offense. He also played corner and free safety and was the leading tackler. "He's just a great natural athlete." Coach Dennis Alldredge.
K - Curtis McEntire, South Summit, 6-2, 180, Sr., He averaged 57.4 yards on kickoffs and booted 17 field goals from an average of 36 yards out. His long was a 53-yarder. "One of best all-around players I have coached." Coach Garry Walker.
CLASS 2A SECOND TEAM
QB - Steve Jones, Manti, Sr.
RB - Seth Hallows, North Sevier, Jr.
RB - Kyle Laws, San Juan, Sr.
RB - Shaun Mullins, Duchesne, Jr.
WR - Jarin Leavitt, South Summit, Sr.
WR - Josh Blaisdell, Kanab, Sr.
TE - Chad Hill, Gunnison, Sr.
TE - Jeremiah Church, Manti, Sr.
OL - Shaun Begay, San Juan, Sr.
OL - Joel Peart, Rich, Sr.
OL - Jesse Boone, Millard, Sr.
OL - Nick Clayton, Grand, Sr.
OL - Josh Christensen, South Sevier, Sr.
OL - Rick Christensen, Gunnison, Sr.
OL - Joseph Fife, Manti, Sr.
OL - Steven Anderson, Millard, Sr.
DL - Jordan Thompson, Manti, Sr.
DL - Taylor Smith, Parowan, Sr.
DL - Sam Seamore, Parowan, Sr.
DL - Trent Olsen, Juab, Sr.
DL - Brady Wilson, South Summit, Sr.
DL - John Tate, San Juan, Sr.
LB - Mark Barnes, Milford, Sr.
LB - Monty Hawkins, Kanab, Sr.
LB - Layne Sondrup, South Sevier, Sr.
LB - Chad Westover, Gunnison, Sr.
LB - Brady McDonald, Gunnison, Sr.
LB - Devin Tew, Altamont, Sr.
LB - Garrett Dastrup, Altamont, Sr.
DB - Travis Kyhl, Juab, Sr.
DB - Jim Barnes, Kanab, Sr.
DB - Lex Cornia, Rich, Sr.
DB - Brett Allbrecht, Beaver, Jr.
DB - Chris Fawson, Grantsville, Sr.
CLASS 2A HONORABLE MENTION
Mike Durbin, Juab
Tim Shurtliff, Enterprise
Matt Dowell, Monticello
Klint York, Grand
Jeremy Cummings, Grantsville
Josh Bastian, North Sevier
Hunter Shaheen, North Sevier
Dal Holman, South Summit
Brody Lewis, South Summit
Ryan Johnson, South Summit
Nate Jackson, Rich
Robbie Bradshaw, Beaver
Luke Toby, Beaver
Chris Lee, San Juan
Trevor Stephenson, Millard
Tyler Alldredge, Millard
Landon Hallows, North Sevier
Van Robinson, North Summit
Joe Child, Kanab
Joey Meeks, Altamont
Preston Bunker, Monticello
Trevor Royce, Juab
Trevor Olsen, San Juan
Tyler Smith, Rich
Casey Lewis, South Summit
Russell Forest, Beaver
Jacob Robinson, Millard
Whit Reynolds, Gunnison
Lane Barney, South Sevier
Carl Mouritsen, Grantsville
Cade Anderson, Manti
Brad Knight, Grand