ALL-LEAGUE: Braden Buckhout

A senior quarterback, Braden, receiving Co-Offensive MVP honors, officially took over the starting job this year and did not disappoint... posted 2,602 total yards (236.5 per game) — 2,173 passing, 409 rushing, and 20 receiving — and 26 total touchdowns, 23 of which were passing and three of which were rushing... was 146-for-249 passing on the season for a 58.6% completion rate, held a 23:7 TD/INT ratio and a 106.4 quarterback rating... had a season-high 301 passing yards and threw for a season-high five touchdowns against Teton on Aug. 29... had a season-high 82.4% completion rate (14-for-17) against Pocatello on Sept. 18... threw for over 200 passing yards in five games and over 150 passing yards in nine out of 11 games played... recorded four total touchdowns, two rushing and two passing against Lake City on Oct. 3... registered a season-high 123 rushing yards against Post Falls on Sept. 5... caught a 20-yard pass on a trick play against Skyline on Nov. 7... across 22 games played, finished career with 3,682 total yards — 3,182 passing, 480 rushing, and 20 receiving — and 37 total touchdowns, 33 of which were passing... was 220-for-398 passing (55.3%) on career and totaled an average of 167.4 yards per game.

ALL-LEAGUE: Brock Yarbrough

A junior wide receiver, linebacker and kicker, Brock capped off a standout season with Defensive MVP honors... on offense, produced a team-high 1,047 receiving yards (12.5 per catch) on a team-high 84 receptions and nine receiving touchdowns across 11 games played... had a season-high 14 catches and a season-high 150 receiving yards against Twin Falls on Aug. 22... had over 100 receiving yards in five games, including 137 against Minico on Oct. 31 and 125 against Pocatello on Sept. 18... caught a season-high three touchdown passes against Skyline on Nov. 7... on defense, recorded 64 total tackles, seven of which were for losses, caused three fumbles (one recovered), hauled in three interceptions and had a sack... had two 100-plus-yard interception returns for touchdowns against Lake City on Oct. 3... had a season-high 11 tackles against Post Falls on Sept. 5... recorded a tackle for loss in seven different games... on special teams, was 40-for-41 on extra-point attempts and was 8-for-8 on field goal attempts with a long of 38 yards... put a 30-plus-yard field goal through the uprights in six contests... booted 46 kickoffs for a total of 2,043 kick yards, which included nine touchbacks... punted the ball 32 times for 1,236 yards (38.6 per punt) with a long of 72 yards... 10 of his punts made their way inside the opponent's 20-yard line... returned 17 kickoffs for 379 yards (22.3 per return) with a long of 34 yards.

ALL-LEAGUE: Jensen Sheetz

A junior running back, Jensen showcased his speed and received Offensive Newcomer of the Year honors for his efforts... touched the pigskin 249 times for a team-high 1,214 rushing yards (110.4 per game; 4.9 per carry) and a team-high 14 rushing touchdowns... had a season-high 139 rushing yards against Davis on Sept. 12... had 100-plus rushing yards in eight contests... found the endzone a tied season-high three times against Davis on Sept. 12 and against Twin Falls on Aug. 22... scored at least one touchdown in eight games... added 54 receiving yards to his totals, 34 of which came against Skyline on Nov. 7... only lost one fumble the entire season, a testament to his great ball security. 

ALL-LEAGUE: Maverick Gomez

A senior wide receiver, Maverick, dubbed the nickname the "speedster" for his impressive yards after the catch, grabbed honors for the first time this season... caught 41 passes for 901 yards (22.0 per catch) and eight touchdowns... had a season-high 222 receiving yards on just six receptions and a season-high three receiving touchdowns against Teton on Aug. 29... also had 100-plus receiving yards in games against Post Falls (155) on Sept. 5 and against Skyline (110) on Nov. 7... caught 50-yard-plus passes in four contests... added 73 rushing yards on 12 carries, with a long of 33 yards... on special teams, returned eight kickoffs for 116 yards (14.5 per return) with a long of 22 yards... finished career with 1,505 total yards — 1,303 receiving and 202 rushing — and 14 total touchdowns, 13 of which were receiving.

ALL-LEAGUE: Jeven Meyer

A senior offensive lineman, Jeven, receiving honors for the first time this season, stepped up and helped pave the way for 4,382 total yards (398.4 per game) — 2,264 receiving passing and 2,135 rushing — and 43 total touchdowns, 22 of which were passing and 21 of which were rushing.

ALL-LEAGUE: Owen Hughes

A senior offensive lineman, Owen, receiving honors for the first time this season, stepped up and helped pave the way for 4,382 total yards (398.4 per game) —  2,264 receiving passing and 2,135 rushing — and 43 total touchdowns, 22 of which were passing and 21 of which were rushing.

ALL-LEAGUE: Darrin Flanigan

A senior outside linebacker and tight end, Darrin, receiving honors for the first time this season, made his presence known on the defensive side of the ball... produced 34 total tackles, five of which were for losses and one of which was for an 8-yard sack... had a tied for season-high six tackles in games against Post Falls on Sept. 5 and against Lakeland on Oct. 17... had a season-high three tackles for losses against Pocatello on Sept. 18... caused two fumbles, both in the game against Pocatello on Sept. 18... on offense, had a 9-yard receiving touchdown against Teton on Aug. 29.

ALL-LEAGUE: Lucas Garrison

A senior free and strong safety, Lucas, receiving honors for the first time this season, commanded the Bulldogs' secondary... posted 71 tackles (6.5 per game), six of which were for losses, across 11 games played... had an interception against Pocatello on Sept. 18... had a tied for season-high 11 tackles in games against Post Falls on Sept. 5 and against Skyline on Nov. 7... had a season-high two tackles for losses against Twin Falls on Aug. 22... finished career with 144 total tackles, seven of which were for losses, an interception and two fumble recoveries... on special teams returned 13 kickoffs for 257 yards across last two seasons.

ALL-5A INLAND EMPIRE LEAGUE

Coach of the Year: Zane Hobart, Lewiston

Co-Offensive MVP: Braden Buckhout, sr., Sandpoint; Peyton Hillman, sr., Lakeland

Defensive MVP: Brock Yarbrough, jr., Sandpoint

Offensive Newcomer of the Year: Jensen Sheetz, jr., Sandpoint

OFFENSE

QB — Braden Buckhout, sr., Sandpoint; Peyton Hillman, sr., Lakeland. RB — Jensen Sheetz, jr. Sandpoint. WR — Michael Earl, jr., Lewiston; Jace Taylor, sr., Lakeland; Maverick Gomez, sr., Sandpoint; DJ Wilkerson, so., Lewiston. OL — Will Peed, sr., Lakeland; Kenai Munyer, jr., Lakeland; Jeven Meyer, sr., Sandpoint; Owen Hughes, sr., Sandpoint; Fletcher Wadsworth, sr., Lewiston.

DEFENSE

OL/DL — Parker Bagley, jr., Lewiston. DL — Darrin Flanigan, sr., Sandpoint; Nate Bevacqua, so., Lakeland; Jace Krug, sr., Lewiston. WR/LB/K — Brock Yarbrough, jr., Sandpoint. LB — Brennan Rice, sr., Lewiston; Peyton Sardinha, sr., Lakeland. DB — Lucas Garrison, sr., Sandpoint; Gage Steiner, sr., Lewiston; Cash Lund, sr., Lakeland.

    Sandpoint High senior quarterback Braden Buckhout delivers a pass over the top of the defense in a 5A State Championship quarterfinals matchup against Skyline earlier this season.