ALL-IDAHO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS, GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lake City's Carlson, St. Maries' Yearout, Lakeside's Charley earn Player of the Year honors

Lake City junior forward Jordan Carlson, St. Maries senior guard JJ Yearout and Lakeside senior forward Tyson Charley, who all led their teams to state championships, were each named Player of the Year in their respective classifications as the All-Idaho high school boys and girls basketball teams were announced this week by The Idaho Statesman newspaper of Boise. 

The 6-foot-8 Carlson, the Gatorade Idaho Player of the Year, averaged 17.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.4 blocked shots per game for the Timberwolves, who beat Owyhee for the state title. 

“Jordan is a three-level scorer who thrives in all aspects of the game,” Lake City coach James Anderson told the Statesman. “Every time our back was against the wall, he got us important baskets and stops,” Lake City coach James Anderson said.  

“Jordan was a matchup nightmare on the offensive side of the floor, where you had to pick your poison with how you chose to defend him,” Owyhee coach Andy Harrington said. 

The 6-2 Yearout averaged 19.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 3.2 steals per game for the Lumberjacks, who beat Wendell for the state title. 

“He can take over a game on both sides of the floor, whether with a timely steal and dunk, or a quick 3 in transition,” St. Maries coach Bryan Chase said.  

“JJ was the most impactful player on both ends of the floor for the best team in the state,” Kellogg coach Mike Martin said. “Nobody turned defense into offense quicker than he did. Most nights, he was given the toughest defensive assignment while also carrying the Lumberjacks offensively.” 

St. Maries senior Isaiah Gustaffe was named to the 4A boys second team. He averaged 9.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals. 

Chase, who also guided St. Maries to a state title in 2021, was named 4A boys Coach of the Year. 

The 6-3 Charley, who also played on Lakeside’s 2023 state title team, averaged 20.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.3 blocked shots. 

“He did everything for us on both ends of the court. We don’t win without Tyson,” Lakeside coach James Twoteeth said.  

“Hands down the best 2A player in the state. He can play and defend any position on the court. He plays with a calm demeanor for such a fierce and explosive competitor,” Valley coach Brian Hardy said. 

Lakeside senior Hallah Peone was also named to the 2A boys first team. The 6-foot senior guard averaged 17.0 points, 3.4 assists and 2.2 steals.  

Lakeside freshman Teagan Brown and Clark Fork senior Owen Howard were each named to the 2A boys second team. 

Brown, a 5-10 point guard, averaged 11.8 points, 4.5 assists and 2.2 steals. 

Howard, a 6-5 center, averaged 21.2 points, 13.6 rebounds and 3.5 blocks. 

Twoteeth, who led the Knights to their third state title in seven years, was named 2A boys Coach of the Year. 

Coeur d’Alene senior Caden Symons was named to the 6A boys first team. The 6-5 Evansville signee averaged 31.1 points for game.  

Anderson, Lake City’s third-year coach, was named 6A boys Coach of the Year. 

Lake City senior Josh Watson and Post Falls senior Jaxon Lysne were named to the 6A boys second team. 

Watson averaged 12.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists. 

Lysne averaged 18.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists for the Trojans, who took Lake City to the wire in a best-of-3 series to determine the district’s lone representative to state. 

Royce Fisher of Lewiston, who helped the Bengals to the state title game, was named 5A boys Player of the Year. 

Bonners Ferry senior Sulay Abubakari was named to the 4A boys first team. Abubakari averaged 17.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals for the Badgers, who reached the state championship game for the fourth straight year. 

Bonners Ferry junior Peyton Hinthorn was named to the 4A boys second team. Hinthorn averaged 19.6 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists. 

Coeur d’Alene junior guard Brookeslee Colvin was named to the 6A girls first team. Colvin, the Gatorade Idaho Player of the Year, averaged 30.9 points, 6.1 assists and 5.4 steals for the Vikings. 

Lakeland senior Karstyn Kiefer and Sandpoint junior Brecken Mire were named to the 5A girls first team.  

Kiefer, a 5-7 point guard who has committed to North Idaho College, averaged 10.2 points, 4.5 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.2 steals for the Hawks, who placed third at state. 

Mire, a 5-9 guard and a second-team pick last year, averaged 16.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.9 steals for the Bulldogs, who reached the state title game. 

Sandpoint junior Jordyn Tomco was named to the 4A girls second team. The 5-9 guard averaged 15.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.6 steals. 

Timberlake senior point guard Malia Miller and Bonners Ferry junior Taren Bateman were each named to the 3A girls first team. 

Miller averaged 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 4.2 steals for the Tigers, who placed third at state. 

Bateman averaged 17.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 1.1 blocks for the Badgers. 

Timberlake junior guard Macy Murphey was named to the 4A girls second team. The 5-10 Murphey averaged 19.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.7 steals. 

Lakeside senior Kyleigh Wolfe was named to the 2A girls second team. The 5-3 point guard averaged 23.7 points, 4.0 assists and 3.5 steals for the Knights. 

The All-Idaho teams are selected by the state’s coaches. The Stateman publishes the results. 

   Photo courtesy St. Maries Gazette Record JJ Yearout
  

    Tyson Charley