5A: After a tough championship matchup, Hillcrest and Skyline players honored on All-State team

IDAHO FALLS — After a frustrating loss in last year’s state championship game, Hillcrest bounced back this season.

The Knights beat conference foe Skyline in the 5A title game and the accolades are still pouring in.

Junior quarterback Tyson Sweetwood was named 5A Player of the Year after putting up some impressive numbers — passing for 2,660 yards and 23 touchdowns and rushing for 995 yards with 16 touchdowns.

Hillcrest’s Brennon Mossholder was named Coach of the Year.

Offensive linemen Michael McCartney and Austin Reeves were tabbed first team, as was kicker Rylan Borgman and receiver Jace Judy.

Skyline QB CarMyne Garcia was selected first team after leading the Grizzlies to the championship game, as was receiver Zyan Crockett and offensive lineman Daxton Perkins.

Both teams were well represented on the defensive first team.

Defensive linemen Kaesen Smith of Skyline and Damien Simmons of Hillcrest were chosen to the first team, as were linebackers Daxon Sargent of Hillcrest, and Bennett Southwick of Skyline.

Pocatello’s Hunter Cordell was named first-team punter.

5A

Note: The All-Idaho teams are chosen by a vote of the state’s coaches. The Idaho Statesman publishes the results.

ALL-IDAHO PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Tyson Sweetwood, Hillcrest

COACH OF THE YEAR: Brennon Mossholder, Hillcrest

FIRST TEAM

Offense
QB: CarMyne Garcia, Skyline
RB: Preston Sonner-Cranney, Minico
RB: Kage Weil, Lakeland
WR: Zyan Crockett, Skyline
WR: Jace Judy, Hillcrest
WR: Kendrix Knobbe, Burley
OL: Michael McCartney, Hillcrest
OL: Carter Vanek, Lakeland
OL: Sam Buck, Emmett
OL: Daxton Perkins, Skyline
OL: Austin Reeves, Hillcrest
K: Rylan Borgman, Hillcrest

Defense
DL: Kaesen Smith, Skyline
DL: Damien Simmons, Hillcrest
DL: Mason Krahn, Skyview
DL: Reed Martin, Bishop Kelly
LB: Daxon Sargent, Hillcrest
LB: Will Sachse, Bishop Kelly
LB: Will Neilson, Minico
LB: Bennett Southwick, Skyline
DB: Mason Saunders, Hillcrest
DB: Nathan King, Lewiston
DB: Parker Allumbaugh, Bishop Kelly
P: Hunter Cordell, Pocatello

SECOND TEAM
Offense
QB: Ben Avella, Bishop Kelly
RB: Onix Carson, Vallivue
RB: Mason Krahn, Skyview
WR: Trey Kirkham, Skyline
WR: Jake Schumann, Preston
WR: Dominic Wolthuis, Bishop Kelly
OL: Alex Linares, Minioc
OL: Dylan Meek, Skyline
OL: Ben Dennis, Bishop Kelly
OL: David Arizmendi, Vallivue
OL: Preston Harmison, Twin Falls
K: Connor Blaisdell, Valleivue

Defense
DL: Easton Irwin, Twin Falls
DL: Jackson Martin, Twin Falls
DL: Jaydin Chacon, Minico
DL: Tegan Zollinger, Preston
LB: Marcus Powers, Bishop Kelly
LB: Boady Baker, Minioc
LB: Titan Larsen, Hillcrest
LB: Corbin Lancaster, Skyline
DB: Dalton Carter, Twin Falls
DB: Kael Remington, Shelley
DB: Gage Searle, Skyline
P: Cole Arlint, Lewiston