Blackfoot’s Arave, Sorensen, and Bonneville’s Hengel top 5A all-conference honors

EASTERN IDAHO — The Blackfoot duo of Austin Arave and Kasen Sorensen were selected Co-Players of the Year in 5A District 6, while Bonneville’s Cortland Hengel was named Coach of the Year.

Arave led the Broncos in scoring at 19.5 points and Sorensen averaged 16.3 points. Sorensen averaged 9.5 rebounds and Arave averaged 6.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists.

Arave was also the team’s top 3-point shooter, connecting on 34% of his shots.

Hengel helped lead Bonneville to its first district title since 2014 and a berth in the 5A state tournament.

Note: Players are selected by conference coaches.

Co-Players of the Year: Austin Arave, 12, Blackfoot and Kasen Sorensen, 12, Blackfoot

Coach of the Year: Cortland Hengel, Bonneville

FIRST TEAM
Tyson Sweetwood, 12, Hillcrest
Tyler Jordan, 12, Bonneville
Brett Crandell, 12, Shelley
Duncan Howell, 10, Skyline
Ethan Saunders, 10, Hillcrest

SECOND TEAM
Makai Ferguson, 12, Idaho Falls
Kade Littlewood, 12, Bonneville
Bridger Brunson, 11, Shelley
Trey Hafer, 11, Idaho Falls
Daniel Hillam, 11, Idaho Falls
Alex Beck, 11, Shelley

HONORABLE MENTION
Taylor Taylor, 12, Skyline
Grayson Temple, 10, Bonneville
Dieter Kesler, 9, Hillcrest
Carter Fontes, 11, Bonneville
Ledger Baldwin, 11, Blackfoot