5A MVP
Schafer Magana, TaylorsvilleCalled the "glue" of T-Ville by his coach, the Warriors' shortstop was sensational in the infield and on offense. He batted .409 and drove in 22 runs while also stealing nine bases.
FIRST TEAM
INFIELDERS
Brandon Taylor, Timpanogos, Sr. 11 HRs, 47 RBIs, .441 avg. helped T-Wolves make finals
Chris Mower, Taylorsville, Sr. Tough 3B stroked 6 HRs and 28 RBIs and batted .435
Cortland Wilson, Skyline, Sr. Threat on defense and offense -- .390 avg., 35 RBIs, 5 HRs
Bret Baldwin, West Jordan, Jr. Hit for .440 and stole 11 of 12 bases for the Jaguars
Ben Saylor, Hillcrest, Sr. This Husky had fat stats -- .590 avg., 11 HRs and 35 RBIs
OUTFIELDERS
Matt Ciaramella, Skyline, Jr. Great average (.457) and impressive skills in the yard
Mike Lewis, Taylorsville, Sr. Led T-Ville with .448 avg., 31 RBIs, 6 HRs, also fine pitcher
Matt Shepherd, Taylorsville, Sr. Solid all-around: .373 avg., 13 2Bs, team-low 3.00 ERA
Kam Nelson, Timpanogos, Sr. Excelled everywhere -- 3.29 ERA, 82 Ks on the mound
CATCHER
Beau Stoker, Bingham, Sr. Gave Miners leadership and hit .396 with .534 slugging pct.
PITCHERS
Jeff Tibbs, Davis, Sr. Dodgers' 3rd-round pick had 1.02 ERA and 88 strikeouts
Ben Green, Skyline, Sr. Steady thrower went 9-3 with 2.12 ERA, 91 Ks, only 16 BBs
Shane Reedy, Kearns, Sr. Cougars' ace was drafted after going 7-4 with a 1.83 ERA
Randon Young, Bingham, Sr. Miners' MVP hit .463 and had 87 Ks, 3.05 ERA on mound
Jason Snyder, Alta, Jr. Outstanding underclassman had pair of big wins in playoffs
SECOND TEAM
INFIELDERS
Tyson Olson, Copper Hills, Jr.
Bryce Catten, Granger, Sr.
Andy Swanson, Taylorsville, Sr.
Bryan Isaac, Jordan, Sr.
Rodney Hulse, Layton, Jr.
Gabe Adams, Timpanogos, Jr.
Cole Dumas, Alta, Jr.
OUTFIELDERS
Bryce Olsen, West Jordan, Sr.
J.D. Westphal, Copper Hills, Jr.
Landon Minear, Davis, Sr.
Brad Burrow, Taylorsville, Sr.
CATCHER
Derrick Thomas, Layton, Jr.
PITCHERS
Logan Sorenson, Bingham, Sr.
Casey Rehrer, Mountain View, Sr.
Brady Jones, Jordan, Jr.
Honorable mention
CLASS 5A: Chris Broadhead, Timpanogos; Joel Taylor, Skyline; Sean Overholt, Brighton; Brett Sato, Brighton; Ryan Gretz, Riverton; Sam Peterson, Hunter; Josh Kennedy, Viewmont; Cory Mills, Jordan; Brandon Duckworth, Skyline; Scott Burningham, Viewmont; Kreg Roberts, Bingham; Doug Mackay, Bingham; Matt Rasmussen, Bingham; Ryan Florence, Skyline; Justin Abbott, Northridge; Anthony Fresques, Northridge; Steve Seare, West Jordan; Ryan Williams, West Jordan; Cole Dumas, Alta; Zac Coon, Alta; Jared Snyder, Alta; Tyler Perry, Alta; Mitch Evers, Brighton; Cody Hamblin, Clearfield; Courtney Moffitt, Cottonwood
4A MVP
Reno Mendenhall, Lone Peak
He might be the best-kept secret in the state. The Knights certainly knew who their blonde surfer-look-alike was as he led them with a .432 average and 18 RBIs.
FIRST TEAM
INFIELDERS
Ben Summerhays, Murray, Sr. Slugger pounded a state-high 14 HRs, hit .490 with 27 RBIs
Nick Bott, Mountain Crest, Sr. Shortstop has a cannon for an arm; hit .380 with 28 RBIs
Brad Nance, Spanish Fork, Sr. Terrorized pitchers with .529 batting average and 33 RBIs
Brent Neel, Springville, Sr. Multi-sport stud cranked 7 HRs, hit .527, had a 2.5 ERA
Brad Hales, Spanish Fork, Sr. Racked up 55 defensive assists from shortstop, hit .410
Tyler Vigil, Murray, Sr. Sure-handed shortstop had a good bat -- .375, 23 RBIs
OUTFIELDERS
Troy Goeckeritz, Lone Peak, Sr. Dazzling defender always had bead on ball; .392, 23 RBIs
Danny Cannon, Olympus, Sr. Strengthened Titans in the field, on mound and at the plate
Aaron Webb, Mountain Crest, Sr. Mustangs' workhorse in the outfield had a lofty .490 average
CATCHERS
Clint Cowley, Murray, Sr. Earned praise of many coaches for skills as signal-caller
Casey Nelson, Spanish Fork, So. 10th-grade sensation hit .448, was a rock behind the plate
PITCHERS
Scott Koffman, Olympus, Sr. Hard-thrower got MVP votes for leading Oly to Region 5 title
Cole Maughan, Mountain Crest, Sr. Threw two no-hitters and went 7-1 with 1.2 ERA for 'Stangs
Matt Gleason, Bountiful, Sr. Braves' ace had 1.92 ERA, 90 Ks; and hit .500 with 24 RBIs
Jake Chrisman, Provo, Sr. 6-8 force had 10 Ws, 96 Ks; hit .426, 6 HRs and 11 steals
Jason Call, Weber, Sr. A true Warrior on the mound for Weber, especially in playoffs
SECOND TEAM
INFIELDERS
Clayne Garrett, Murray, Jr.
Erik Swensen, Sky View, Sr.
Wally Doi, West, Jr.
Cole VandenAkker, Olympus, Sr.
OUTFIELDERS
Jed Price, Fremont, Sr.
Gary Edwards, Provo, Sr.
Caleb Young, Lone Peak, Jr.
Landon Beus, Fremont, Sr.
Dave Kruger, West, Sr.
Austin Coon, Cyprus, Sr.
CATCHER
Tyler Barfuss, Roy, Sr.
PITCHERS
Sam Burgess, Lone Peak, Jr.
Ryan Jessop, Mountain Crest, Sr.
Ryan Walker, Box Elder, Sr.
Kyle McDonald, Box Elder, Sr.
Honorable mention
CLASS 4A: Nik Hess, Mountain Crest; Richie Bailey, Olympus; Phil Bangerter, Bountiful; Clint Sorenson, Olympus; Alexander Sotiriou, West; Beau Giles, Spanish Fork; Trevor Eastman, Lone Peak; Matt Jensen, Lone Peak; Mike Sorensen, Lone Peak; Greg Webb, Sky View; Scott Blaylock, East; Jesse Carter, Springville; Doug Robinson, Mountain Crest; Andy Addley, Logan; Cody Wright, Bonneville; Phil Rogers, Pleasant Grove; Ryan Brady, Pleasant Grove; Jason Ward, Spanish Fork; Casey Nelson, Spanish Fork; Brock Nelson, Sky View; Chris Christensen, Bountiful; Kody Carling, Payson; Marcus Moore, Roy; Jeremy Averett, Springville; Breeze Stringham, Provo
3A MVP
James Platt, Cedar
Being on a season-long Platt-eau was a great thing for the Redmen, who were carried by their excellent ace. He was 8-0 with a 0.6 ERA. He also hit .550 to lead Cedar to the title.
FIRST TEAM
INFIELDERS
Jeff Oliverson, Cedar, Sr. Shortstop hit .420 with 7 HRs and was 7-0 on the mound
Dusty Roche, Bear River, Sr. This Bear was good with a glove and a bat (.455 average)
A.J. Smith, Lehi, Sr. Three-year starter had .497 average, six HRs, 25 steals
Josh Frehner, Dixie, Sr. Slick shortstop gobbled up every ball in sight up middle
Ryan Hunter, Cedar, Sr. Clutch player gave Reds a steady glove, productive bat
OUTFIELDERS
Chris Busch, Uintah, Sr. 3-sport first-team all-stater hit .530, stole 32 of 32 bases
Sven Nelson, Bear River, Sr. Centerfielder hit .412 with two dingers and 12 steals
Brad Soderquist, Dixie, Sr. Big bat boosted Flyers into contention for championship
CATCHERS
Garrett Jacobsen, Snow Canyon, Sr. Best catcher in the south batted .395 with four homers
Paul Pratt, Tooele, Sr. Buffs' man behind-the-mask has game to go with name
PITCHERS
A.J. Murray, Uintah, Sr. 19th-round draft pick won 8 games, had 1.33 ERA, 100 Ks
Dave Horlacher, Dixie, Sr. Great athlete had 7 wins, 1.56 ERA, 80 Ks for runner-ups
James Hanley, Bear River, Sr. Hurler posted a perfect 5-0 record with a 1.21 ERA
Brandon Vandermyde, Granite, Sr. Standout recorded 97 strikeouts and a 0.92 ERA in region
Royce Hampton, Lehi, Jr. Solid pitcher slugged 8 homers with a lofty .530 average
SECOND TEAM
INFIELDERS
Nolan Sims, Granite, Sr.
Boyd Clayton, Ogden, Sr.
Mike Tarwater, Dixie, Sr.
Morgan Smuin, Uintah, Sr.
Jason Ayotte, Bear River, Sr.
OUTFIELDERS
Cole Ensign, Granite, Sr.
Bret Bennett, Emery, Sr.
Klinton Anderson, Emery, Sr.
CATCHERS
Storm Singleton, Delta, So.
Skyler Miller, Cedar, Sr.
Eric Atkinson, Granite, Sr.
Matt Mahler, Uintah, Sr.
PITCHERS
Brad Stilson, Emery, Sr.
Brady Martinez, Carbon, Jr.
T.J. Hacking, Uintah, Sr.
Honorable mention
CLASS 3A: Cole Nelson, Cedar; Matt McMillan, Park City; Mark Bailey, Carbon; Nate Johnson, Morgan; Kevan Blackburn, Tooele; Chad Shipp, Cedar; Jesse Griffin, Cedar; Bryan Wilson, Dixie; Mike Bray, Wasatch, Sr.; Carson Pollastro, Carbon; Steve Bybee, Morgan; Rory Johnson, North Sanpete; Landon Bailey, North Sanpete; Jay Estes, Ben Lomond; Brook Rogers, Delta; Kresdon Hughes, Delta; Lucas Nelson, Pine View; Jason Milne, Pine View; Joe Wright, Dixie; Michael Platt, Canyon View; Jesse Fieldsted, Union
2A MVP
Jeremy Cummings, Grantsville
Three-sport star had an amazing senior season on the diamond. He hit .620 with 43 RBIs and 46 runs. He also pitched to an 8-1 record with a 2.8 ERA and 79 Ks for the champs.
FIRST TEAM
INFIELDERS
Aaron Nelson, Grantsville, Sr. Hit .605 and considered one of best hitters ever at G-Ville
Coy Woodard, Grand, Jr. Played an integral part of the Red Devils' Region 13
Andy Osborne, Parowan, Sr. Utility player hit .373, scored 42 runs for runner-up Rams
Dusty Steele, Grand, Jr. Shortstop routinely had key defensive plays, timely hits
Derek Jensen, Manti, Sr. Dangerous switch hitter had .400 avg.; 12 double plays
OUTFIELDERS
Josh Blasdell, Kanab, Jr. Underclassman was a solid fielder and pitcher for Cowboys
John Zingleman, Parowan, Sr.Played a big part in the Rams' thrilling ride to the finals
Jared Harward, Gunnison, Jr. The Bulldogs' speedster was fiesty in the field
KC Plough, Parowan, Jr. Batted .443 with 15 doubles, three homers and 35 RBIs
CATCHER
Dustin Ford, Grantsville, Sr. Solid signal-caller was tough on both defense and offense
PITCHERS
Taylor Smith, Parowan, Sr. Rams' MVP hit .506 w/32 RBIs and had 109 Ks, 2.45 ERA
Danny Ackerman, South Sevier, Sr. Struck out 81 batters and posted a 1.67 ERA in 63 innings
Aaron Englebright, Grand, Sr. Fireball was two-sport first-teamer and academic all-stater
Chris Fawson, Grantsville, Sr. Teamed with Cummings to make best pitching duo in 2A
SECOND TEAM
INFIELDERS
Hunter Shaheen, North Sevier, Sr.
Trevor Hooper, Juab, Sr.
Dustin Wardle, Juab, Sr.
McKay Anderson, Manti, Sr.
Tim Sanders, Gunnison, Sr.
Trenton Olsen, Juab, Sr.
OUTFIELDERS
Jordan Leaming, North Sevier, Jr.
Aaron Striblen, Grand, Sr.
Scot Howarth, Juab, Jr.
CATCHERS
Casey Shaheen, North Sevier, Jr.
Danny Hall, Monticello, Sr.
Layne Barney, South Sevier, Sr.
PITCHERS
Riley Phelps, Enterprise, Sr.
Sean Herring, San Juan, Sr.
Kevin Louder, North Summit, Sr.
Honorable mention
CLASS 2A: Addam Tate, Grantsville; Brock Blonquist, North Summit; Kollin Garfield, North Summit; Tyler Alldredge, Millard; Shane Warren, Parowan; Ben Peterson, Beaver; Kevin Marchant, Beaver; Josh Nowell, South Sevier; Dustin Jones, Monticello; Kelly Barr, Monticello; Kyle Bird, Duchesne; Travis Shumway, San Juan; Chris Lee, San Juan; Brandon Wilson, Parowan