MR. FOOTBALL AWARD WINNERS
1997 - Morgan Scalley, Highland (Utah)
1998 - David Fiefia, Hunter (Utah State)
1999 - Bo Nagahi, Skyline (Utah)
2000 - Steve Tate, Skyline (Utah State)
2001 - Daniel Coats, Northridge (BYU)
2002 - Kyle Brady, Tooele (Undecided)
MR. FOOTBALL
Kyle Brady
Tooele
DB, 6-3, 205, Sr.
Rushed for 1,386 yards and had 211 receiving yards. Also played wide out and quarterback.
CLASS 5A MVP
Brian Kusuda
Northridge
QB, 5-11, 165, Sr.
Threw 20 touchdowns with only 10 INTs in leading Knights to the three-peat.
CLASS 4A MVP
Ryan Zimmerman
Mountain Crest
QB, 5-10, 160, Sr.
The two-time Class 4A MVP and three-year starter holds 13 state offensive passing records.
CLASS 3A MVP
Kyle Brady
Tooele
DB, 6-3, 205, Sr.
Has 31 career interceptions (15 in 2002); scored 31 touchdowns for state champs.
CLASS 2A MVP
Chad Vaculin
Juan Diego
QB, 6-0, 170, Jr.
Threw 18 TD passes and rushed for 13 more for the Soaring Eagle. Combined for 1,800 yards.
CLASS 1A MVP
Colby Holmes
Rich
QB, 6-0, 155, Sr.
Played last two games of the season with a broken left arm. Also started at LB for the Rebels.
CLASS 5A
QUARTERBACKS
CHASE BOYER, Fremont, 6-2, 220, Sr.
Threw for 1,920 yards and 23 touchdowns and rushed for 795 yards and 10 TDs.
TYSEN CLEMENTS, Skyline, 5-11, 190, Sr.
Rushed for 1,212 yards and 21 touchdowns, while throwing for 1,072 and 11 touchdowns.
RUNNING BACKS
PHIL POLOA, Jordan, 5-10, 197, Jr.
Rushed for 1,588 yards and 18 touchdowns.
LYNWOOD JOHNSON, Northridge, 6-2, 205, Jr.
Scored four TDs in the state-title game. Finished with 18 TDs.
DANNY COPINGA, Skyline, 6-2, 205, Sr.
Rushed for just under 700 yards and 11 TDs. He also started on the defense.
WIDE RECEIVERS
BEAU HADLEY, Fremont, 6-0, 180, Sr.
Three-year starter hauled in 59 passes for 1,221 yards and 12 touchdowns.
ALEX FURNESS, Taylorsville, 6-0, 175, Sr.
Recorded 65 catches for 1,030 yards and nine TDs. Averaged 103 receiving yards a game.
CODY CAPUTO, Northridge, 5-10, 170, So.
Was the Knights' all-purpose player of offense. Scored eight touchdowns.
TIGHT END
DAN VAN SWEDEN, Northridge, 6-4, 220, Sr.
Had five touchdowns as a receiver and dominated on defense as an outside linebacker. Had 85 tackles and 10 sacks.
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
JARED WILCOX, Clearfield, 6-5, 260, Sr.
Averaged four pancake blocks a game and allowed only one sack all year.
RAY FEINGA, Hunter, 6-5, 285, Jr.
Dominated both sides of the line of scrimmage. Received votes as DL also.
TOM SORENSON, Brighton, 6-4, 285, Sr.
Was a three-year starter and was a team captain and ran the offensive line.
SHAWN ORAM, Fremont, 6-4, 270, Sr.
"He was our best offensive lineman." — Coach Blaine Monkres.
JARED WILCOX, Clearfield, 6-5, 260, Sr.
Averaged four pancake blocks a game and allowed only one sack all year.
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
BRODY FLINT, Layton, 6-5, 240, Sr.
Led the Lancers in defensive points. He also played offensive line.
BRIGHTON BARKDULL, Davis, 6-3, 220, Sr.
Two-year starter; recorded 78 tackles, seven sacks and two fumble recoveries.
JASON SPEREDON, Granger, 6-5, 275, Sr.
Recorded 75 tackles and 12 sacks; is a two-time first team selection.
BILLY GREEN, Fremont, 6-0, 250, Sr.
Two-year starter who played on both sides of the ball.
LINEBACKERS
KEVIN FREESTONE, Jordan, 6-1, 220, Sr.
Tallied 16.5 sacks, 48 unassisted tackles and had 58 assisted tackles.
ANTHONY MAZZARESE, Bingham, 5-11, 220, Sr.
Totaled 119 tackles, two sacks, and recorded three pass deflections. He was Bingham's top defender.
MARK BRICKER, Davis, 6-1, 210, Sr.
Two-year starter; recorded 89 tackles, 5.5 sacks, had two INTs and recovered three fumbles.
RUSTIN MILLER, Northridge, 6-1, 185, Jr.
Led team with 169 total tackles and had three INTs.
DEFENSIVE BACKS
TODD JENSEN, Riverton, 5-9, 172, Sr.
Recorded 44 solo tackles and four INTs. Had 13 INTs as a four-year starter. He also played QB.
RYAN BULLARD, Clearfield, 6-0, 185, Sr.
Tallied 13 interceptions, nine knockdowns, 35 assisted tackles, and 28 unassisted.
BEN ANDERTON, Skyline, 6-0, 180, Sr.
Finished with just under 50 solo tackles. He tallied a sack, four deflections and five interceptions.
KICKER
RYAN PORTER, Clearfield, 5-10, 140, Sr.
Hit 14-of-18 field goals with a long of 48 yards.
PUNTER
MITCH PAYNE, Weber, 6-3, 170, Sr.
Averaged 41.4 yards per punt. Was perfect on extra-points; booted a 53- and 54-yard FG.
SPECIALISTS
DALLIN BARNES, Copper Hills, 5-11, 190, Sr.
Tallied 62 catches for 1,356 yards and nine TDs. He also had 988 return yards and two TDs.
CHASE HELM, Hunter, 6-2, 215, Sr.
Hunter's all-time leading receiver; He is the third leading passer and a three-year starter.
CLASS 4A
QUARTERBACKS
JASON BUDGE, Bonneville, 6-1, 190, Sr.
Threw for 2,697 yards and 32 touchdowns with only nine interceptions.
MIKE AFFLECK, Timpview, 6-4, 215, Sr.
Committed to Arizona State. Completed 129 of 195 passes for 1,859 yards and 21 touchdowns.
RUNNING BACKS
R.J. RICE, Olympus, 5-8, 165, Sr.
Rushed for 1,666 yards on 220 carries and 21 rushing TDs.
PAUL NELSON, Bountiful, 5-11, 170, Sr.
Rushed for 1,197 yards and 12 TDs. He also had two receiving TDs. Had 1,441 total yards.
WIDE RECEIVERS
CARL BLAD, Mountain Crest, 6-0, 175, Sr.
The two-time all stater racked up 70 catches for 1,065 yards and seven TDs.
JULIAN OPERHAL, Bonneville, 6-4, 185, Sr.
Hauled in 52 catches for 1,171 yards and 12 touchdowns.
AARON ZELLMER, Bonneville, 6-4, 185, Sr.
Led the Lakers with 71 receptions for 974 yards and 16 touchdowns.
TIGHT ENDS
NICK ELIASON, Mountain Crest, 6-0, 205, Sr.
He had 45 catches for 755 yards and five TDs. He also had 73 rushes for 481 yards and 10 touchdowns.
HOWIE HARMER, Lone Peak, 6-4, 230, Sr.
Averaged 16.1 yards per catch. As a DE averaged six tackles a game and finished five sacks
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
MATT REYNOLDS, Timpview, 6-5, 260, So.
"He has great feet and control, understands the game and adjusts well to different fronts." — Coach Chad Van Orden.
DALLAS REYNOLDS, Timpview, 6-4, 305, Sr.
A three-year starter who is a solid run and pass blocker. He is a two-time all-state selection.
MARK TAYLER, Bountiful, 6-8, 280, Sr.
"Has great feet. I'm sure he'll play Division I football." — Coach Larry Wall.
CODY ANDERSON, Box Elder, 6-1, 237, Sr.
Is Box Elder's best 1-on-1 blocker who tallied 26 pancake blocks.
MARK FREEMAN, Orem, 6-0, 260, Jr.
Was Orem's best offensive lineman. "Great feet and excellent technique." — Coach Alex Jacobson.
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
BRETT DILLE, Bonneville, 6-1, 205, Sr.
Tallied 14 sacks, 26 solo tackles (87 assisted) and had three fumble recoveries.
BRIAN SOI, Timpview, 6-3, 295, Sr.
Region 6 MVP. Two-time all stater. Three-year starter. "Best player at THS in the last 13 years." — Coach Chad Van Orden.
JOHN IKA, Bountiful, 5-10, 240, Sr.
Three-year starter at DT. As a running back had 97 carries for 579 yards and scored a total of five TDs (3 rush, 2 receiving).
COLLIN KELLY, Bountiful, 6-0, 250, Sr.
He was a two-year starter who led the Braves in sacks.
MATT PUTNAM, Box Elder, 6-7, 225, Jr.
Region 4 Defensive Player of the Year. Recorded 20 unassisted tackles, 23 hurries, 10 sacks and two blocked kicks.
LINEBACKERS
MATT AH YOU, Lone Peak, 5-11, 230, Sr.
Leading tackler for the Knights with 127 tackles. Averaged 5.18 yards per carry as a running back.
MATT BINKS, Bountiful, 6-1, 200, Sr.
Voted the Region 5 Defensive MVP. He is a three-year starter who led the Braves in defensive points.
DEFENSIVE BACKS
JAKE BOX, Bountiful, 6-3, 180, Sr.
Named the Region 5 MVP. Led the Braves with seven interceptions.
JOHN WELSH, Spanish Fork, 6-0, 180, Sr.
"One of the best athletes in Spanish Fork history." — Coach Scott Brumfield. He recorded seven INTs.
SCOTT JOHNSON, Timpview, 5-10, 165, Sr.
Team captain and two-year starter. He recorded 31 unassisted tackles, 2.5 sacks, four interceptions and nine deflections.
KICKER
DAVE CARROLL, Bountiful, 6-0, 180, Sr.
Was the Braves field-goal kicker and punter. Averaged 38 ypp; nailed 48 extra-points and eight FGs. He hit the championship game winner with 21 seconds left.
PUNTER
CALVIN BOEHM, Lone Peak, 6-1, 205, Sr.
Averaged 40.4 yards per kick with a long of 75 yards. He also kicked five field goals.
SPECIALISTS
CHRIS DILLEY, Cyprus, 6-0, 205, Sr.
Three-year starter at wide receiver and cornerback and ran back punts and kicks. Averaged 33.4 yards on kickoffs with two TDs.
CLASS 3A
QUARTERBACKS
KURT McEUEN, Wasatch, 6-0, 200, Sr.
Threw for 2,527 yards with 23 touchdowns. He also rushed for six more for the 3A runner-ups.
SKYLER ENCE, Pine View, 6-2, 195, Sr.
Threw for 2,348 yards with 23 touchdown passes. He also rushed for 433 yards. On defense he had five INTs.
RUNNING BACKS
KADE HILLSTEAD, Lehi, 5-10, 185, Sr.
Rushed for 1,321 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also had 378 receiving yards. Also started at OLB and had 26 solo tackles.
BRETT MADSEN, No. Sanpete, 6-2, 195, Jr.
He gained more than 1,800 all-purpose yards. He rushed for 1,150 yards and 18 TDs and had 23 catches for 482 yards.
WIDE RECEIVERS
RICKY DIAS, Pine View, 5-10, 185, Sr.
Three-year starter. Finished with 58 catches for 1,063 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also returned kicks.
GRIFFIN SORENSEN, Tooele, 5-10, 160, Jr.
Had 827 receiving yards with 15 touchdowns. He also ran back three kicks for touchdowns.
KENT ROBINSON, Wasatch, 6-0, 170, Sr.
Finished with 42 catches for 857 yards and eight touchdowns. He also returned one kick for a TD.
TIGHT END
CHAD WESTWOOD, Cedar, 6-5, 220, Sr.
Two-year starter. Led team in receiving, sacks and tackles for loss.
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
CHRIS TERRY, Tooele, 6-1, 240, Sr.
"He was the key to our offensive line." — Coach Tyler Anderson. He also was the deep snapper.
TYLER LEE, North Sanpete, 6-2, 260, Sr.
Three-year starter on both sides of the ball. He was a big key in the Hawks' defense.
ASHTON FERRIN, Park City, 6-2, 235, Sr.
Three-year starter and played in 38 straight games and didn't miss a play.
CLAYTON WILLIAMS, Wasatch, 6-0, 250, Sr.
A three-year starter who anchored the Wasp offensive line. Wasatch's best player and OL and DL.
MATT IRVIN, Pine View, 6-1, 245, Sr.
A three-year starter on the OL and DL. Was PV's offensive lineman of the year.
COLBEY CLAWSON, No. Sanpete, 6-3, 205, Sr.
A great athlete who was a multi-year starter on both sides of the ball. Defensively he recorded 14 sacks and 17 quarterback hurries.
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
SCOTT BARRETT, Hurricane, 6-5, 230, Sr.
In 10 games with the Tigers he recorded 22 sacks and 36 tackles for loss.
BRIAN GOODELL, Lehi, 6-0, 253, Sr.
Three-year starter on both sides of the ball. Had 43 solo tackles on the defensive line.
ROBBIE HATCH, Wasatch, 6-0, 180, Sr.
A defensive leader who had 94 tackles (61 solo), 27 hurries, 13 sacks and three caused fumbles.
JAN JORGENSEN, Carbon, 6-4, 235, Sr.
Two-time first-teamer. Finished with 93 tackles and 16 sacks.
LINEBACKERS
CHRIS GOCHIS, Tooele, 6-1, 240, Sr.
Recorded 62 tackles and 17 were for loss. He also rushed for 679 yards at running back.
KEVIN JACOBSON, No. Sanpete, 6-0, 205, Sr.
The instinctive linebacker tallied 116 tackles and 17 tackles for loss.
DEFENSIVE BACKS
ALAN BAILEY, Lehi, 6-2, 190, Sr.
Despite missing two games, he recorded five INTs, and 31 solo tackles. Two-year starter and two-time first-teamer.
CODY HASLEM, Union, 6-0, 215, Sr.
Tallied 53 tackles, two forced fumbles and had two fumble recoveries. At QB he threw for 1,239 yards.
DEREK KOHLER, Wasatch, 5-10, 160, Sr.
Finished with 48 tackles, 22 assists, three sacks and three interceptions.
KICKER
DAVID CLARK, Lehi, 6-2, 170, Sr.
Hit 47 of 50 extra-points in leading the Pioneers to the semifinals.
PUNTER
JEFF WRIGHT, No. Sanpete, 6-4, 210, Sr.
Averaged more than 39 yards a game with a long of 78 yards. Nailed 12 punts inside the 15 yard line.
SPECIALISTS
CHASE GRIFFITHS, Wasatch, 6-0, 195, Sr.
One of Wasatch's most versatile players. Had 30 catches for 509; 32 carries for 238, and 43 tackles and four INTs.
McKAY BYBEE, Morgan, 5-7, 150, Sr.
Battled injuries but still finished with 760 yards and 13 touchdowns. He was Morgan's deep threat.
CLASS 2A
QUARTERBACKS
WES MARSHALL, Beaver, 6-0, 190, Sr.
He rushed for 1,258 yards, 17 touchdowns and threw for 760 and nine TDs. He also had five INTs on defense.
KEVIN COX, Manti, 6-3, 210, Sr.
He threw for 1,148 yards and 16 touchdowns and rushed for 358 yards and 14 scores.
RUNNING BACKS
ANDY CARLSEN, North Summit, 6-0, 205, Sr.
Is Utah's all-time leading rusher with 4,967 yards. The two-time all-stater scored a class best 24 touchdowns.
JAMES ROSENBURY, Juan Diego, 6-0, 200, Sr.
This four-year starter rushed for 1,548 yards (10.5 ypc) on 148 carries with 16 touchdowns.
TERREL BELL, Juan Diego, 5-10, 185, Jr.
Tallied 932 yards and nine TDs for the state champions.
SCOTT ALBRECHT, Beaver, 5-11, 205, Sr.
Rushed for 1,210 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also had 213 receiving yards. As a defender he had 11 sacks.
KEITH BOREN, Richfield, 6-0, 190, Sr.
Rushed for 1,100 yards on 167 carries and 10 touchdowns.
WIDE RECEIVER
PAUL CHRISTENSEN, Gunnison, 6-0, 155, Sr.
Racked up 43 catches for 538 yards and seven touchdowns.
TIGHT END
TEVITA KEFU, Juan Diego, 6-0, 175, Jr.
Had 280 receiving yards with five touchdowns and rushed for 250 yards and two scores. Defensively, he had three INTs and two sacks.
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
NICK LOZANO, Juan Diego, 6-0, 230, Sr.
Dominated on both sides of the ball. Defensively he had 63 tackles, eight for losses, four sacks and two fumble recoveries.
BRENT YARDLEY, Beaver, 6-4, 190, Sr.
Was a punishing blocker who also had 85 tackles and three sacks as a defender.
JOSH DOUGLAS, Kanab, 6-2, 220, Sr.
Started at center and nose guard. At NG, he had 86 tackles (35 solo) and 10 sacks.
CHRIS MILLER, Manti, 5-10, 165, Sr.
"Was a key blocker on a line which had 2,500 yards rushing and 1,200 passing." — Coach Cole Mecham.
JOSH NIELSON, San Juan, 6-1, 190, Sr.
Was a two-year starter on the OL and had great speed. He also averaged eight tackles on defense.
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
DALLEN BRADSHAW, Beaver, 6-0, 185, Sr.
Recorded 73 tackles 14 sacks and recovered three fumbles.
JUSTIN HOOPER, Juab, 6-3, 220, Sr.
A three-year starter for Wasps. He also played linebacker and offensive line. Recorded 133 tackles and five sacks.
LINEBACKERS
MIKE MONSEN, Millard, 6-0, 200, Sr.
Led the Eagles in defensive points. He also rushed for 522 yards as a running back.
MIKE DEGERING, South Summit, 5-11, 195, Sr.
Tallied 52 tackles and recovered four fumbles. He rushed for 400 yards as a running back.
JORDAN KOFOED, Millard, 6-1, 190, Sr.
Recorded a total of 73 defensive points and rushed for 371 yards as a running back.
DEFENSIVE BACKS
KYLE CROUCH, Manti, 5-11, 160, Sr.
Tallied 36 tackles, three interceptions and three pass break-ups. Had just under 1,000 rushing and receiving yards.
BLAKE TRYTHALL, Manti, 5-11, 175, Sr.
Recorded 30 solo tackles, four interceptions, two caused fumbles and recovered three fumbles.
MACE GLAZIER, Kanab, 6-2, 180, Sr.
Finished with 76 tackles (55 solo) and three interceptions.
ROCKY PACE, North Summit, 6-3, 175, Sr.
Had six interceptions and quarterbacked the Braves' rushing attack.
MIKE TAYLOR, Grand, 5-10, 175, Sr.
Second on the team in tackles with 78 (44 unassisted). He also had four INTs.
KICKER
MIKE BUCHMANN, Juan Diego, 5-8, 170, Sr.
Hit 14-of-18 field goals with a long of 48 yards.
SPECIALISTS
LOGAN SHUMWAY, San Juan, 5-10, 175, Sr.
Played quarterback, wide receiver and defensive back. Had eight receiving TDs, five rushing TDs and threw for 10 TDs.
CLASS 1A
QUARTERBACK
LARIAT WILLIAMS, Mon. Valley, 5-9, 160, Sr.
Played everywhere for the Raiders. He threw for 478 yards, rushed for 289 and on defense recovered four fumbles.
RUNNING BACKS, DEFENSIVE BACKS, LINE BACKERS
SIM WESTON, Rich, 6-1, 210, Sr.
Rushed for 1,510 yards on 191 carries (8 ypc). He scored 27 touchdowns (26 rushing). He's a two-time first teamer. Played LB.
KODY PHELPS, Enterprise, 5-7, 140, Jr.
Rushed for 1,107 yards on 198 carries (5.5 ypc) and 23 touchdowns for the runner-up Wolves. Also played LB.
McKAY JONES, Enterprise, 6-0, 170, Jr.
Totaled 813 yards on 105 carries (7.7 ypc). At defensive back he had 65 tackles and 12 interceptions.
LOGAN DESPAIN, Duchesne, 5-10, 175, Sr.
Rushed for 905 yards at running back and recorded 103 tackles and three pass deflections.
WIDE RECEIVERS
BLAKE PUGMIRE, Rich, 6-3, 170, Sr.
Recorded 752 receiving yards with eight touchdowns. He also has 65 tackles and seven picks as a DB.
NILS MYRIN, Altamont, 6-3, 165, Jr.
Averaged 15.4 yards per catch. He had 34 catches for 522 yards and five touchdowns.
QUIN DOWELL, Monticello, 6-2, 185, Sr.
Had 42 catches for 577 yards and three TDs; 124 rushes for 775 yards and six TDs. He had 154 tackles (101 unassisted) at DB.
OFFENSIVE/DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
DUSTIN KENNEDY, Rich, 6-0, 190, Sr.
A repeat first-team selection. He garnered 110 tackles and one interception. He also played OL.
KIRBY SABEY, Rich, 6-1, 175, Sr.
Second-team all-stater last year. He recorded 95 tackles and one INT. He also played OL.
ASA JESSEN, Altamont, 6-1, 180, Jr.
Very versatile player who played OL, DL, LB and DB. He has three sacks, 45 tackles, two INTs and four forced fumbles. Repeat first-teamer.
CODY PROBST, Enterprise, 6-0, 195, Jr.
Tallied 121 tackles, three fumble recoveries, and 16 tackles for loss at the nose guard position.
ZACK HIGGINS, Monticello, 5-10, 175, Jr.
Played in only nine games due to injury, but he recorded 99 tackles and four for loss. Was Monticello's best offensive lineman.
MORGAN WOODS, Duchesne, 5-7, 155, Sr.
Tallied 135 tackles, six sacks, caused eight fumbles, recovered six fumbles and blocked three kicks.